Private Highlights Tour of Austria in Melk Salzburg and Hallstatt
Highlights
Private Tour
13 Hours
EASY
Description
Enjoy a private full-day self guided tour from Vienna which shows you the highlights of Austria comfortably and flexibly.First, we bring you to the highlight of the picturesque Wachau Valley, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk, an impressive monastery with views of the Danube River.The next highlight is the City of the Sound of Music - Salzburg, where you will have free time to stroll through the same scenes in the Old Town that you can see in the film and enjoy the world capital of classical music.After experiencing the cultural side of Salzburg, you'll head out to explore the natural beauty of the Lakes region – Wolfgangsee Lake and St.Gilgen town.The next highlight of the trip is the unique village of Hallstatt, located right on the shores of an Alpine lake with an amazing view of the huge mountains rising steeply from a narrow valley.On the way back we´ll stop at the charming resort town Traunkirchen, located on the shore of Austria's deepest lake.
Itinerary
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We will take you on a private ride to Lower Austria to the famous lake district.With a first stop at a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, which is on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River, adjoining the Wachau valley.The abbey contains the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty.Your driver will take you to the top of the Abbey where you will have a great view of the town Melk, nearby gardens, and the famous abbey.
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After this remarkable visit we will continue to the town of music through other lake towns and visit the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Salzburg, enjoy top sights such as UNESCO protected Old Town, Fortress as well as “The Sound of Music” filming locations.
In the late afternoon drive back to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna.
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We will then continue further into the Lake District and drive through beautiful towns like Bad Ischl and take a stop in the picturesque village of Hallstatt which is known for its production of salt, dating back to prehistoric times, and gave its name to the Hallstatt culture, a culture often linked to Celtic,
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Charming resort town of Traunkirchen, located on the shore of Austria's deepest lake.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.