From Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps and Lakes Day Trip
Description
Your full day trip from Vienna shows you the must-see places in Austria in a comfortable and flexible manner. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Austrian Alps, where you will find out the facts of the highlight of the Wachau Valley, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk. As you continue your journey, you will experience the natural splendour of the Salzkammergut Lake District, a paradise of serene waters and stunning alpine scenery. 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. The next highlight is the City of the Sound of Music - Salzburg, where you will have free time to stroll through the Old Town, Mirabel garden, Mozart's Birthplace and enjoy the world capital of classical music. If you find yourself enchanted by this magnificent city, you can stay there longer and return to Vienna at your own expenses by train.
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Itinerary
First, learn facts and figures about Austria, its people and their customs by starting the tour while driving on the highway.
Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel- is the symbol of the Wachau Valley. Enjoy the view of its steep, terraced vineyards overlooking the Danube.
Driving time through picturesque Alpine region of Salzkammergut, famous for its beautiful landscapes, culture and a love of tradition. Salt from the heart of its mountains has brought affluence to the region - but its most valuable assets are the lakes. Even before we all became travellers in search of beauty and inspiration, the banks of its picturesque lakes have attracted writers, poets and emperors.
You will visit a heart of Salzkammergut region – a fabulous town of Hallstatt, lost among the high mountains on the shore of the lake with blue azure coloured water. This place is considered to be the main view of the Alpine Austria, but no picture can show a splendid atmosphere of this town and its original character. During your free time you can walk through the narrow streets of the town and admire magnificent views of the lake and huge mountains.
On the way to Salzburg we will prepare for your meeting with the capital of classical music. Once you know the history of Austria and understand its culture and customs, you will look at the picturesque streets and squares of the old city in a completely different way.
Salzburg - a cozy beautiful town on the banks of the Salzach river, made in the baroque architectural style, the world capital of classical music, the birthplace of the great Mozart and Karajan. You will have free time to walk through the Mirabel Garden and see the house where Mozart was born, the Salzburg Cathedral and one of the oldest monasteries in Europe - the active monastery of St. Peter. You can also leave our group tour here and to Vienna at your own expenses by train.
After embracing the cultural side of Salzburg, you'll start you way back to Vienna.
We will make a short coffee break at a quality restaurant on a highway, where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable rustic atmosphere and stretch your legs during your break.
On the way back to Vienna you will have a chance to rest and plan with the help of our driver your next free days in the Austrian capital.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Vienna central hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090) only, if the hotel name is stated not later than 24 hours prior tour departure. No pick up from apartments and hostels.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that you will cover approx. 660 km. by motorway on this day. It is approx. 8,5 hours drive with multiple stops. You will spend minimum 1 hour in Hallstatt and max. 2 hours in Salzburg. In case of traffic jams, the time can be shortened.
- This tour is created for inquisitive travellers who want to visit the most important cities in a short time. If you want to get to know these cities in more details, we strongly advise you to go to each of these cities separately.
- To save your free time in the cities, we also recommend you to bring light snacks and water. You can eat on the bus as long as you don't disturb other tourists.
- Tour is not recommended for infants and very slow-moving disabled persons.
Reviews(324)
Our tour guide on the bus was very informative and kind. Our driver got us where we needed to go safely. Hallstatt and Salzburg are pretty. It is definitely hard to see all in one day. If you don't have much time, then seeing both in a day is the way to go. Be prepared if you chose hotel pick up that means you will be picked up and taken to the meeting location. But will not get a drop off ride. Be sure you know transportation system. We already had tickets for the subway so once we asked our guide, we were able to find the way easy. If we hadn't spent the day before learning to get around on our own, we wouldn't have been as confident. Only reason I was nervous was because our sim card wasn't working so we had to find WiFi at different locations to download a GPS map. Overall, great trip!
The driver/guide were great. I appreciated their strict rules for ensuring the trip was on schedule. We explored lakes, awesome views from bus. In addition the short stops ( I understand the need for the 2 hour stops, 3 hrs away from Vienna) were definitely worth the price. We saw a lot for a day’s trip. The bus guide was detailed with her information n instructions. The only tiny concern was the text I received asking for people to show up 30 minutes ahead of agreed time n then still left after the regular time. A little more organization is needed on that end. I would definitely travel with this team again!!!
Where is alps ?? they didnt cover ?? they didnt even cover salszburg. They didnt listent to any of the tourist voice .. They said that that we didnt know that local event was happening.. and we couldnt cover the salszburg as promised
“ special event celebration” option of this tour was grossly misrepresented. Description stated : “a special gift will be presented, please bring supporting documentation to prove that a special date is +~2 days before/after the tour. I even got an email asking to confirm what “special date” is being celebrated. In reality- don’t get your hopes high- all you will get is an ability to choose the seat in front of the bus as a “gift”.I booked this trip with “special event “ option to celebrate my son’s 16th birthday, trying to make it memorable since the trip was on his actual birthday. However, there was no acknowledgement, not so much as a simple announcement, no basic happy birthday wishes, literally nothing!! If you are looking for something special for your loved one- look elsewhere as you will get only disappointment. Aside from that, tour itself was ok organized, guide Lily was great and did her job well.
You better be able to walk about 4 to 5 miles on this day trip. With the time they gave us at our first stop in halstatt we had to decide whether to eat or see the town. We decided on the town and it was beautiful! Once we got to Salsburg we thought we would have time to eat. However we were dragged on a fast paced walking tour in which our guide told us we had no time for pictures. Our main tour guide told us she would be behind us in case we needed to drop out. However, when it came time for us to say that's enough due to the pace and the heat she was no where to be found. So we had to keep going til the end. With the time we had left it was again not enough time to eat but we were able to get a quick snack. This was not an enjoyable trip and we were exhausted by the time we got back to the hotel
The trip is a long way to our destiny but totally worth it, it was an amazing experience and Sophie help us and give us the best tips to make our trip even better
Beautiful guide Sofia, tells everything interesting, fun with a beautiful voice and a beautiful smile. Showed all the most beautiful places in Halsteet. The views are as beautiful as the guide herself and her eyes.
Olga was an exceptional tour guide- knowledgeable, kind, and attentive throughout our 13 hour trip. She shared fascinating information at every stop and made the entire experience enjoyable and well organized. Her professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge truly enhanced the tour. We highly recommend this trip in general, and especially recommend taking it with Olga if you have the opportunity.
The Hallstatt, Alps, and Lakes day trip from Vienna was an unforgettable experience with breathtaking scenery throughout the journey. The drive through the Austrian Alps and picturesque lakes offered stunning panoramic views and plenty of opportunities for memorable photographs. Hallstatt itself was charming, with its beautiful lakeside setting, historic streets, and peaceful atmosphere. The tour was well organized, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and informative, making the trip both enjoyable and educational. I highly recommend this day trip to anyone visiting Vienna who wants to experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Austria in a single day.
Great experience, beautiful 😍 it’s an all day trip but it’s worth it.
