Austrian Christmas Adventure
4 Days Starting in Vienna, Austria and ending in Salzburg, Austria
Visiting: Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
1 - 30
Age range:
18-80
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Festive and New Year, Foodie and Wine Tours, History
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Experience the magic of Austria during the holiday season with the Austrian Christmas Adventure! This enchanting tour takes you through Vienna and Salzburg, where you'll explore stunning Christmas markets, indulge in hot spiced wines, and enjoy festive seasonal treats. Wander through Vienna's cosmopolitan streets, visit the grand Schonbrunn Palace, and choose between a tour of the Spanish Riding School or a classical music concert. In Salzburg, immerse yourself in the picturesque Alpine scenery and discover the city's rich musical heritage. With options for 3-star hotels, hostels, or 4-star upgrades, this trip offers a perfect blend of guided tours and free time to create your own unforgettable holiday memories.
*Trip Style - This is an independent trip ideal for groups of friends, family, couples, or even for an independent-minded solo traveler. It is designed as a travel & destination package, not solely as a "group trip". You will be on group tours/activities with other travelers and in a room with other travelers if you book the "shared dorm hostel" package (if you book the "private" room package then you of course will be in your own private room). You will however, have independent time between the guided group tours/activities to explore on your own and do as you please, and will receive a detailed info packet by email with numerous recommendations for additional group activities or tours (beyond what is included), sights/museums and food/drink/nightlife info, etc. It's a great balance between guided & included tours/activities and free time so that you have plenty of time on your own to do what you want.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hostel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Accommodations in central Vienna
Arrival on your own to Vienna with check-in available from 3pm (you will be sent exact instructions on how to arrive). Activities start from Friday morning.
Day 2 : Vienna Walking Tour & Spanish Riding School/Evening Classical Music Concert
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hostel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Accommodations in central Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vienna walking tour at approx. 10am to see the main sights like the Vienna Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and more. After the tour ends, you have a free afternoon to explore the many (11 of them!) Christmas markets located in & around the city center for souvenir shopping and to warm up with the some local hot spiced wine! Late afternoon, or early evening, you have the option of an included tour of Vienna's world famous "Spanish Riding School" to see the famed white stallions of this 450 year old institution of Austria's royalty, OR you can instead opt for a classical music concert (at approx. 7pm or 8pm depending on season) inside a baroque church ot hear some of the finest works of Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, etc. Both activities last approx. 1-1.5 hours and after booking/before the trip, you'll have the opportunity to select which option you'd prefer).
At night, depending on your tastes, you can catch the famous Vienna opera, or head out to the rowdy bars/clubs in Vienna’s best nightlife district, “The Bermuda Triangle”. Vienna has loads of options at night!
Day 3 : Tour The Vienna's Grand Schonbrunn Palace
Location: Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace
Accommodation: Hostel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Accommodations in central Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast included. Meet the guide for an included tour (and entrance tickets) to Vienna's grandiose Schonbrunn Palace. This "skip the line" tour gets you immediate entrance into the palace to explore 22 state rooms, the 40 meter long Great Gallery & Hall of Ceremonies and learn about the extravagant life of the Hapsburg royal family. You'll also see the opulent palace gardens and the hilltop Gloriette overlooking Vienna's forests and city center. In November and December, you'll also be able to experience the world famous Christmas Market at Schonbrunn Palace and its numerous stands, foods, and festive atmosphere. Tour lasts approx. 2.5 hours.
Free rest of day to explore Vienna, go shopping, enjoy its many museums, concert halls or operas and of course its 11 different Christmas markets around the city center!! Free night.
Day 4 : Vienna To Salzzburg
Location: Salzburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and early morning departure at approx. 8am from Vienna to Salzburg (approx. 3 hours travel time). The day will be free to explore the city and its sights like the Hohensalzburg fortress, Mozart museum, take the optional Sound of Music tour or enjoy lunch at the Augustiner Brau beerhall for some of Europe’s best beer inside this unique monastery or their outdoor garden! In the center of Salzburg you'll also be able to experience the beautiful Christmas market. Departure on your own.
What's Included
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3 nights accommodation (Thursday-Sunday)
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3 breakfasts
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Vienna walking tour
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Spanish Riding School OR Classical Music Concert
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Schonbrunn Palace entrance & guided tour
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Transfer between Vienna and Salzburg
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24 Hour customer support (WhatsApp, Phone & Email)
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Euroadventures "Guide to Vienna & Salzburg" email info packet
What's Not Included
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Vienna Opera
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Sound of Music Tour
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Museum Entrances
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Vienna Metro Tickets
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Lunches & Dinners
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Souvenirs
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This tour does not include transportation to Vienna and out of Salzburg.
Mode of Transport
Train travel between cities
Accommodation
Accommodations in central Vienna with both 3-Star hotel or Hostel options available. A 4-Star hotel upgrade is available by request.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations are available during the Austrian Xmas Adventure tour?
Accommodations in central Vienna are available with both 3-Star hotel or Hostel options. A 4-Star hotel upgrade is also available by request.
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What activities are included in the 'Meet Us There Package'?
The 'Meet Us There Package' includes 3 nights accommodation (Thursday-Sunday), 3 breakfasts, a Vienna walking tour, entrance and guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace, a choice between the Spanish Riding School or a Classical Music Concert, transfer between Vienna and Salzburg, an information packet from Euroadventures, and a Euroadventures trip leader for groups of 20 or more people. Note that this package does not include transportation to Vienna and out of Salzburg.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Vienna on your own with check-in available from 3pm. Activities start from Friday morning. If you choose the Transportation Package, you will depart from Florence/Rome via luxury coach for an overnight ride to Vienna with early morning arrival on Friday.
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What can I expect on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, breakfast is included. There will be a Vienna walking tour at approximately 10am to see main sights like the Vienna Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After the tour, you have a free afternoon to explore the Christmas markets. In the late afternoon or early evening, you can choose between a tour of the Spanish Riding School or a classical music concert. At night, you have the option to catch the Vienna opera or explore the nightlife in the 'Bermuda Triangle' district.
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What activities are planned for the third day of the tour?
On the third day, breakfast is included. You will meet the guide for a tour of Schonbrunn Palace, which includes immediate entrance to explore 22 state rooms, the Great Gallery, Hall of Ceremonies, and the palace gardens. In November and December, you can also experience the Christmas Market at Schonbrunn Palace. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Vienna, go shopping, visit museums, or enjoy the Christmas markets.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, after breakfast, you will check out and depart early in the morning at approximately 8am from Vienna to Salzburg. The day is free to explore Salzburg's sights like the Hohensalzburg fortress, Mozart museum, or take the optional Sound of Music tour. If you choose the Transportation Package, departure from Salzburg will be at approximately 4:30pm for a late-night arrival back to Florence/Rome.
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What is the 'Transportation Package' and what does it include?
The 'Transportation Package' includes round trip transportation, 2 nights accommodation (Friday-Sunday), 2 breakfasts, a Vienna walking tour, an information packet from Euroadventures, and a Euroadventures trip leader for groups of 20 or more people.
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What is the 'Transportation Only Package' and what does it include?
The 'Transportation Only Package' includes round trip transportation and an information packet from Euroadventures. This package does not include accommodations or activities.
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What is not included in the tour packages?
The tour packages do not include the Vienna Opera, Sound of Music Tour, museum entrances, Vienna Metro tickets, lunches and dinners, and souvenirs.
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I'm travelling solo, will there be other people on the trip?
Typically our trips vary in size from small groups (a few solo travelers and a group or two of friends or couples) of around 5-7 people up to around 30 people or so. However, trips also do operate operate even if there is just one solo traveler. The beauty of a Euroadventures trip is that it's about the experience and the destination and through our long time relationships with our partner companies (tours, activities, etc.) you'll always experince the trip and have the opportunity to meet others, and that's both on the tours & activities but also iat your accommodations (if you select the hostel dorm option as you'll be in a great social hostel atmosphere and have the chnace to meet other travelers from around the world). And for those who value privacy and independence, you can book the offered private room options to have your own comfortable room, and be social (or not) with other travlers participating in the tours & activities during the trip.
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Do Euroadventures trips get cancelled or are they always confirmed to operate?
Outside of extraordinary circumstances, Euroadventures trips DO NOT get canceled! We always run our trips so you don't need to worry. The beauty of a Euroadventures trip is that it's about the experience and the destination and through our long time relationships with our partner companies (tours, activities, etc.) you'll always experince the trip, and that's whether your traveling solo, you're a few friends or couple(s) traveling together, or there's a large group.
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I have friends coming on the trip with me, can we travel and room together?
We take roommate requests and always do our best to make sure that you’re rooming with the friends you’re traveling with. If you’re a large group of friends (larger than the available rooms at the hotel or hostel) then we do our best to make sure your group will be in rooms next to each other or at least on the same floor.
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How much luggage can I bring on a trip?
Generally speaking you can have a small carryon type bag or backpack on a bus and a large suitcase or backpack that can go under the bus in the luggage compartment. However, we do advise packing light and minimal (and also keep in mind that your room will have minimal luggage space).
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When will I receive all of the trip information like meeting place, time, hostel/hotel info, tour leader info, etc?
24-48 hours before a trip’s departure, or meeting time in the case of a fly-in trip, you will receive an email with all details about the trip.
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