Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Tour from Vienna
Description
This tour from Vienna to Salzburg and the surrounding lake district is a wonderful opportunity to dive into the world of classical music and see some of the jewels of the world’s natural heritage.
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Itinerary
In one and a half hour we will make a short coffee break at a quality restaurant Landzeit “Country time” on a highway, where you can relax and enjoy a comfortable rustic atmosphere and stretch your legs during your break.
Your unforgettable trip begins in the idyllic sceneries of the Austrian Alps, where you will visit the famous church of Mondsee, chosen by the film director as an ideal location for Maria’s wedding setting.
On the way to Salzburg you will not stop taking pictures of the beautiful lakes and peaks. View over elegant village of St. Gilgen on the northern shore of Lake Wolfgangsee reveals an Alpine idyll coupled with mountain Flair. One of Salzburg’s most famous sons has his ancestral roots here. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mother, Anna, was born in this beautiful village.
Salzburg is an inviting, beautiful city on the banks of the River Salzach, and is also the world capital of classical music, being the home town of both Mozart and Karajan. Mozart chocolates, Mozart rubber ducks, Mozart ice cream: There is practically nothing that doesn’t sport the likeness of this city’s greatest son. As the city in which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and grew up, Salzburg can fairly claim the title of City of Mozart. Just be ready to bump into Mozart around almost every corner…Walk through the Mirabell Gardens and see the house where Mozart was born, as well as the cathedral and St. Peter’s Abbey, one of the oldest abbeys in Europe. During your free time you may choose to take the funicular up to the fortress of Hohensalzburg from where you have marvellous panoramic views over the city. Anyone who has ever watched the "Sound of Music" will be thrilled at seeing some of the film locations!
Coffee break in a countrylike atmosphere of another quality restaurant Landzeit “Country time” on a highway, where we will make a compulsory 30 minutes stop for our coach according to EU law regulations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Tour departs from “Tourist Info Vienna” at Albertina Platz, A-1010 Vienna. Behind of the State Opera House. Underground station “Karlsplatz” U1, U4. Please come latest 10 minutes before the tour departure to the 7Travel agency official and tell your name. - Free hotel pick-up is possible from Vienna central hotels only (postcodes 1010 to 1090), if hotel name and address is stated latest 24 hours before tour departure. - Pick up from apartments and hostels is not possible. - Hotel drop off is not included. - Depending on the group size, the tours will be done by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide in English and Russian
- Please note that you will cover approx. 370 miles (600 km) by motorway at this day; It is about a 6.5-hour drive with two 30-minutes stops; You will spend around 3 hours in Salzburg, a 1,5-hour walking tour and 1,5-hours of free time
Reviews(24)
Good scenery 👌 The small van was very cramped and really uncomfortable. The tour guide offered a lot of information, slightly too much. Van was cold . The Tour Operator should have arranged for spare rain coats and/or Umbrellas. Also helps to follow the guide amongst a large crowd in a new city.
The annoying parts of my experience were due to the group members, not the guides or the tour company. My one piece of feedback to the tour company is to make the walking tour of Salzburg optional. My friend and I left our walking tour early to allow for more free time, and it was the best decision we made all day! The stops were beautiful, and I loved the city, but offering the walking tour as an option would be better than making it a requirement. Our guide was knowledgeable and very likable. Our bus driver was skilled, and the length of the tour did not feel like too much because of the scheduled stops.
Driver told us we what we where we would be stopping on journey. The lake area was stunning but it was just a half hour stop, thought there would be more lake stops. The walking tour a bit rushed and not really any opportunity to stop for good pictures. Tour was in English and Russian even though we booked an English tour so was a little tiresome trying to keep up when the guide kept switching between languages. Not much time in Salzburg itself. If you want longer time there then maybe the train would be an option too as take the same time from Vienna and so you can stretch your legs more often than being stuck in the 8 seater. On the whole I think you are paying most of the money for the actual transport. Just to mention driver does not speak the whole journey so no commentary on where we are driving through etc.
We had an amazing trip. The guides were great, and we learned a lot about Austrian history and culture as well as the stories behind The Sound of Music. The scenery was beautiful, especially the stops in the Alps.
Highly recommended!! Enjoyed every minute! Our guide Kate was most friendly and informative. Our driver drove us back and forth with safety despite the foggy weather. Danke sehr!
Had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was fantastic and was very knowledgeable. We had a beautiful drive through Salzkammergut with stops at Mondsee and St. Gilgen towards Salzburg. The city itself was stunning, will definitely be travelling back to explore more!
The tour was very informative, well organized. Our tour guide in Zaltzburg, Natasha was very knowlegeable, articulate and clear. She took us through all the important mile stones of the old city, and on the whole, the tour was enjoyable. The part of visiting the lakes was too short, we just saw rhem from the window, or for a few min out of the bus! On the whole, we enjoyed the trip, and would recommend it to others.
Good trip. You should have a serious talk with the driver. He texts while he drives and sometimes both his hands would be off the wheel
We want to give our huge thanks to Anna, who is so skilled, knowledgeable and presented everything in an engaging and fun way! Thank you,Anna! The tour was great, beautiful nature, history, comfortable ride, we are happy!
Beautiful city! Land of Mozart with its beautiful constructions! Beautiful lakes! It is worth seeing, making an excursion from Vienna. Lovely and romantic place.
