EXQUISITELY AUSTRIA
From imperial palaces to gurgling Alpine creeks, from chef-curated nouveau cuisine to hearty meat dumplings after a day on skis, Austria is the place where sophisticated culture meets unassuming elegance.
VIENNA
Vienna brims with delights for traditional and contemporary tastes alike. Indulging in the good life at bustling coffee houses and gourmand restaurants is just as Viennese as the city’s grand palaces and world-class museums. Vienna’s imperial history is omnipresent, beautifully exemplified by the Schönbrunn Palace. It’s within the walls of this 1,441-room museum — and former imperial summer residence — that Habsburg emperor, Franz Josef, took his final breath.
Purveyors to the imperial court are still ubiquitous in the inner city and their fancy portals are ornate and bear the “k.u.k.” sign. Over the years, the distinction has become a highly prestigious honorary title and a truly first-class seal of quality.
Within the Hofburg imperial palace complex you’ll find the baroque Spanish Riding School where Lipizzaner stallions showcase dressage in its purest form. Just a few steps away, Habsburg grandeur converges with international fashion within the exclusive shopping district of the Goldenes Quartier (Golden Quarter).
The modern and innovative side of Vienna also carries over into the cuisine. The city’s Michelin-starred restaurants offer world-class gourmet dining that takes Vienna’s traditional cuisine to the next level. Steirereck, in Vienna’s Stadtpark (City Park), is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 restaurants. Another Michelin-starred favorite is Edvard, known for its contemporary, locally sourced dishes. At the belle époque ZumSchwarzenKameel, diners sample classic Viennese cuisine. The trendy Motto amFluss, on the Danube Canal, and small informal eateries at the Naschmarkt (street market) offer great food and people watching. Visitors also flock to the Chamber of Art and Wonders at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where you can book an after-hours dinner in the museum’s 125-year-old rotunda.
SALZBURG
Salzburg stands out for its sweeping scenery and rich history. Designated a
UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996, the old town of Salzburg is comprised of countless historic monuments and baroque treasures, including Mozart’s birth house and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
This year marks a very special anniversary: 200 years of Salzburg under Austrian sovereignty. Its rich history comes to life in the “Bishop. Emperor. Everyman.” exhibit at the Salzburg Museum. And for the first time in two centuries, the prince archbishops’ former seat of power at the DomQuartier Salzburg was recently opened to the public.
SALZBURGERLAND
Following the archbishops’ footsteps into the beautiful region of SalzburgerLand is easy on the new Hop On Hop Off bus from Salzburg to Salzburger Lake District. Also called SalzburgerSeenland, this region boasts the highest concentration of internationally acclaimed restaurants in Austria, earning it the nickname “top chef country.”
The Via Culinaria project is a tribute to this legacy, extending eight culinary journeys tailored to traveler interests, whether it’s fish, beer and schnapps
or cheese.
Traveling farther south, you’ll pass the world’s largest ice caves at Werfen and the medieval Hohenwerfen Fortress.
Explore nature or culture, modern-day draws or historical sites; Austria offers it all. We’ll help you plan every aspect of your vacation to ensure it’s exquisitely awe-inspiring.
EXPERIENCE IT
Vienna & Salzburg
Europe Express – Independent Vacation
Visit two of Austria’s most charming cities. Unwind in lively cafés and sip superb Austrian wines. Don’t forget to explore the beautiful natural scenery, home to “The Sound of Music.”
Vacation includes: Premium accommodations; breakfast daily; first-class rail between cities; private transfers; hotel taxes and service charges.
6 nights from $599
Select travel dates through 10/23/17
Offer 1230841
Historic Central Europe: Vienna, Salzburg & Munich
Avanti Destinations – Independent Vacation
Marvel in the sights and soak up the flavors of Austria and Germany, including a stay in the charming city of Salzburg, just south of the Germany border.
Vacation includes: First-class accommodations; breakfast daily; one dinner per city; city tours; two-day Salzburg card and first-class rail between cities.
9 nights from $1529
Select travel dates through 3/31/17
Offer 1248218
Storybook Cities
Cox & Kings – Locally Hosted
Discover the myriad delights of the cultural capitals of Imperial Europe. Explore the old Habsburg capital of Vienna and follow in the footsteps of Mozart and the Von Trapp family in Salzburg.
Vacation includes: Deluxe accommodations; breakfast daily; sightseeing, including entrance fees; services of professional local guides; all transfers and transportation.
8 nights from $7995
Select travel dates through 10/31/17
Offer 1204743
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