2nd class train journey from/to Zurich based on half-fare travelcard, 2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3* hotel
Vienna - Group tour
You will find an urban lifestyle in the trendy MuseumsQuartier or at the Copa Cagrana on the Danube Island. You can sample Viennese cuisine in a cozy pub, a pub garden, a wine tavern or a gourmet temple. And after shopping, your group can enjoy a sweet treat in one of the dignified coffee houses. In the evening, concerts, musicals, theater, but also trendy bars, hip clubs or trendy pubs beckon. Vienna awaits you!
Highlights
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This tour gives you a comprehensive impression of Vienna's historically significant sights. Along the Ringstrasse you will discover the State Opera, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg (former imperial winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Votive Church. After comparing the baroque Belvedere Palace with the modern Hundertwasser House, you will recognize what is special about this city, the harmonious combination of old and new. Please note: all tours from the outside only. Duration approx. 3 hours.
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Not only the famous Empress "Sissi" but also everyday imperial life and the courtly ceremonial of the imperial family are presented. The Imperial Apartments, the Sissi Museum and the Imperial Silver Collection in the Vienna Hofburg are among the most visited sites of Austrian history. The tour continues to the Augustinian Church, where Emperor Franz Joseph married his Elisabeth. Opposite the church is the Spanish Riding School, home to the famous white Lipizzaner horses. Duration approx. 2 hours.
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Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is more than just a palace, it is an imperial legacy of history. Discover the magnificent Habsburg apartments, where Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sissi, among others, lived, the park with its beautiful Gloriette and the unique collection of the Carriage Museum. Duration approx. 2-3 hours by coach with guide.
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On this tour, you leave the hectic city center behind and cycle through two of Vienna's most popular recreational areas: the Prater and the Danube Island. On the way you will see the Hundertwasserhaus, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the new University of Economics and Business and the DC Tower. On the way back, your group will enjoy a spectacular view of the Danube and the surrounding hills from the Reichsbrücke bridge. The focus is on modern architecture and cycling in relaxed surroundings. If desired, a stop can be made on the Danube Island for a swim or a refreshing drink in fine weather. Duration approx. 3 hours.
Travel details
Travel programm
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1ˢᵗ day: Panoramic tour
When you arrive in Vienna, a panoramic coach tour will give you an immediate overview of the Austrian capital. You can admire the sumptuous Ring Boulevard, the State Opera House, the Belvedere Palace and the unusual Hundertwasser House. In the evening, why not try some traditional Viennese cuisine in a typical restaurant?
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2ⁿᵈ day: Imperial Vienna
In the morning, your guide will take you on a tour of the historic centre and its emblematic monuments. At the Hofburg Palace, you will visit the flats occupied by Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz Joseph. The day continues at another imperial residence, Schönbrunn Palace. This sumptuous palace, surrounded by a vast park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, the ‘Heurigen’, taverns in the wine-producing villages on the outskirts of Vienna, welcome you for a convivial meal. Only Vienna wine is served.
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3ʳᵈ day: Vienna by bike
A guided cycle tour reveals other aspects of Vienna, including the banks of the Danube with their cycle paths, bars, restaurants and even beaches. Your group will also enjoy some free time for individual discoveries, such as the historic cafés with their characteristic atmosphere. Return in the evening by night train or overnight in a hotel in Vienna and return the next day by day train.
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