Days 5-8 Salzburg

Then you will head to Salzburg.  The ringing of the countless church bells will remind you that Christmas is here.  The Salzburg Christmas Markets will fill you with warmth as you look out to the city’s snow-covered roofs, domes, and towers.

• Private Transfer from Vienna to Salzburg along the Danube River Valley and Lake District

Your journey begins with a stop in Dürnstein (the Legend of Robinhood) located in the gorgeous Wachau region.

You’ll visit the Castle of Duernstein where Richard the Lionheart was captured shortly before Christmas 1192 near Vienna.

The drive continues to Lake Attersee where the world-known artist Gustav Klimt spent every summer painting most of his landscape pictures and along the entire lake from Seewalchen to the village of Unterach, sometimes referred to as “Little Venice”.

Next is the quaint and charming village of Mondsee. The village is home to the Sound of Music Wedding Church, where the wedding scene of the world-famous movie Sound of Music was filmed. After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best Sightseeing Routes, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg City hotel.

Hotel Sacher Salzburg

The Amadeus of 5-star accommodations and luxury living in Mozart’s birthplace.  Hear the music, live like royalty and feel like family in the company of world-class musicians, states people, business leaders, artists, and celebrities.  Experience excellence, comfort, hospitality, and culture in the heart of Salzburg.

• Dining in the Castle with Lunch Reservations at Relais & Châteaux Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
• Tickets to: Schloss Konzerte Mirabell Salzburg Palace Concerts • Marble Hall

The Marble Room in the Palace Mirabell is one of the most impressive locations for concerts in Salzburg. Here, the family Mozart already played for the Archbishop of Salzburg. In this unique atmosphere, soloists and ensembles present a balanced program on a high level. The cast changes and guarantees authentic interpretations of partly historic instruments. 

• Private Tour:  The Hills Are Alive Sound of Music, Hallstatt &  Salzburg City Tour

Today you will venture out to see the Palaces of Leopoldskron (von Trapp Family House) and Hellbrunn (Sound of Music Pavillion).

Then continue to the Bavarian Mountains and its beautiful surroundings by following the tracks of the world-famous musical “The Sound of Music” and the Hills are Alive Tour.  You will see many of the original movie locations and the Salzkammergut Lake area and experience the World Heritage Site Hallstatt, one of the most beautiful lakeside villages of the world.

• Reservations: Lunch in one of Austria’s best restaurants, the Obauer

Smell the oxtail roasting right and be embraced by the cool mountain air and the fresh forest scent coming down from the Hochkoenig. We call it the Obauer Experience

Private Silent Night Tour, Advent Market, and Northern Lakes District

From Salzburg to the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf. It was at this location that the famous Christmas song was first performed back in 1818. After a visit to the Silent Night District, the program includes a stroll through the traditional Advent market.  Tour the Northern Lake District of Salzburg including Wallersee, Obertrumersee, Mattsee

• Lunch Reservations
• Tickets: Dinner and Advent, and Christmas Concerts

Make romantic memories in beautiful Salzburg on this 2.5-hour dinner experience at Salzburg Fortress with Mozart concert.

• Private Salzburg Christmas Markets Tour and the Lakes District

Can include: Salzburg Christmas Market, Advent Magic in Hellbrunn, The Christmas Market on Mirabell Square, The Advent Market St. Leonhard, Advent Market in the Hohensalzburg Fortress Courtyard

• Private transfer from the hotel to the airport