Grand Austria: Cities, Alps & Southern Lakes – 15 Days
A 14-night Vienna round trip through Salzburg, Tyrol, East Tyrol, Carinthia and Graz.
Trip code: 1169
15 days / 14 nights Tour starts Vienna Airport (VIE) Tour ends Vienna Airport (VIE)
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Overview
See Austria at a comfortable pace on a two-week fly-drive. Begin in Vienna, cross the Wachau to Salzburg, continue to Innsbruck and the mountains of Zell am See, then travel through East Tyrol to Lake Wörthersee and Graz. A final Vienna night makes the airport departure straightforward. Two-night city, Alpine and lakeside stays allow time to explore.
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Self-Drive ExplorersCouplesAlpine SceneryHistory BuffsFood & Wine LoversPhotography FansMulti-City TripsCity Walkers
Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Your Austrian adventure begins in Vienna, one of Europe's great imperial capitals. You'll spend two nights here, and even that short time is enough to feel the city's effortless mix of grand history and lively everyday culture. Wide boulevards, ornate palaces, and a café on what feels like every corner — Vienna sets a very high bar right from the start.
Highlights
Stroll the Ringstrasse and take in the grand facades of the State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and the Parliament building.
Explore Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens — the Habsburg summer residence gives a real sense of imperial scale.
Wander the atmospheric lanes of the 1st district, stopping at the Stephansdom and the lively Naschmarkt.
Spend a morning in one of Vienna's legendary coffee houses — order a Melange and take your time, the way locals do.
Catch an evening performance at the Vienna State Opera or the Musikverein if the schedule allows.
After two full days soaking up Vienna's imperial grandeur, it's time to head west. Salzburg — Mozart's birthplace and a city of Baroque beauty — is next on the route.
Days 1–3 IncludedSuperbude Wien Prater
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Hotel Erzherzog Rainer
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design
Boutique Hotel Das Tigra
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
Hotel Domizil
Boutique Hotel Am Stephansplatz
Buxbaum Beletage Design & Boutique Hotel
The Amauris Vienna Relais & Châteaux
Hotel Imperial a Luxury Collection Hotel Vienna
Rental car
Vienna 15 days
Toyota Corolla
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Automatic 5 2 Bags A/C
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Why You'll Love This Trip
- One circular route — fly into Vienna and back out the same way
- Two nights in each main stop, so you can actually settle in
- From glacier peaks at Kaprun to warm lakeside swimming at Wörthersee
- Your own car means you go at your own pace, no group schedule
- Lienz and East Tyrol — quieter corners most visitors never reach
- Optional South Styrian Wine Road detour from Graz
- Five distinct cities, each with its own character and history
What's Included
- 13 nights hand-picked accommodation
- Airport & inter-city transfers
What's Excluded
- Flights, airport transfers, fuel, parking, tolls and motorway vignette, local taxes, admissions and optional activities unless expressly included in the confirmed offer.
Car pickup in Vienna is planned for Day 1 upon arrival, with return at Vienna Airport on Day 15. Should you prefer a transfer from the airport to your hotel and pick up your car in Vienna on day 3. Please let us know as this can be managed without extra cost. The Felbertauern route has a toll; the Großglockner road is seasonal and weather-dependent. Hotels, car and activities are subject to availability.
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