Perhaps no other country so effortlessly combines urban sophistication with the rugged outdoors as Austria. Whether it's learning about classical music in Salzburg, exploring the coffeehouse culture of Vienna or exploring the Alpine peaks and glacial lakes of the Salzkammergut region, when you tour Austria you’ll experience the seamless transition between city streets and open-air mountain views.
Our specialists have explored Austria top to bottom and can provide expert recommendations for a holiday in Austria, whether you prefer to catch a show at the Vienna Opera House or take a boat ride around Lake Hallstatt.
Explore Vienna and see the Lipizzaner horses perform inside the Imperial Palace, or follow Mozart’s footsteps through Salzburg. In the mountainous Salzkammergut, you can enjoy the craggy Alpine cliffs, the pastoral green grass and the glassy turquoise lakes while strolling through Saint Wolfgang or exploring the neolithic-era Hallstatt salt mines.
Suggested tours for Austria
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Austria could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Austria
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Austria.
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Wachau Valley & Danube boat ride
Wachau Valley & Danube boat ride
ViennaWachau Valley & Danube boat ride
This river boat tour of the Wachau Valley starts with the Baroque majesty of Melk Abbey, then takes you on a slow drift through the vineyards, orchards and villages along the Danube’s forested banks. A stop in the historic town of Dürnstein, with its storied history, completes the day.
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Coffeehouse tour of Vienna
Coffeehouse tour of Vienna
ViennaCoffeehouse tour of Vienna
This three-hour guided coffeehouse tour around Vienna brings you to some of the most storied cafés in the city, and gives you a taste of the city’s renowned coffee and pastries — all in one morning.
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Bratislava day trip & walking tour
Bratislava day trip & walking tour
ViennaBratislava day trip & walking tour
Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and crossroads of Central Europe. Medieval fortifications, Gothic cathedrals, a neoclassical palace and a vibrant coffee-house culture await you in this off-the-beaten-track visit to the city, just an hour from Vienna.
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Best time to visit
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