Top Austria Day Trips - page 3

This full-day, small-group trip to Salzburg enables you to maximize your time in Austria without feeling rushed. Comfortable transportation collects you from your Vienna hotel before heading to Mozart’s hometown. In addition to an organized tour, you'll also enjoy free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace. After visiting Salzburg Cathedral, filming locations for 'The Sound of Music', and more, you'll return to your Vienna hotel.

Visit the pretty lake town of Hallstatt with minimum fuss on a private full-day tour from Salzburg. Enjoy a flexible trip tailored to your interests and the sights you want to see. Discover impressive photo stops, learn about everyday life in the town and the wider Salzkammergut region, and relax over lunch with traditional Austrian fare (own expense).

Combine three of the Salzburg area's highlights on this full-day private tour. With your dedicated guide, visit the huge ice caves, Eisriesenwelt, located in Werfen. Move on to the Golling waterfalls, standing at 246 feet (75 meters), and the world's oldest salt mines, Salzwelten, in Hallein. This private tour includes round-trip hotel pickup and transportation from Salzburg.

Visit the historic city of Prague from Vienna without the hassle of arranging travel logistics with this day trip that includes round-trip transportation. Admire the pretty landscapes and villages of Moravia and Bohemia along the drive between the two European capitals and then take in Prague’s A-list sights with a guide. This leaves a few hours for you to sightsee, shop, and dine on your own before the trip back to Vienna.

Guided e-MTB tour to the alpine pastures of the Salzkammergut : With modern e-support, you can go on gravel - and forest roads from the valley to high alpine pastures - with great views, photo spots and a stop in huts. The electric motor helps with the uphill climb, but it remains a real mountain experience : 900–1,400 meters in altitude in ascent and descent to 30–45 km, depending on the route, weather and group. You need basic fitness and safe cycling, but not trail skills. The weather in the mountains can change quickly : even in summer 5 °C, rain and wind are possible. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes, layers and wind/rain jacket. Our certified local guides are experienced e-mountain bikers and adjust the pace and distance of the group. So the tour stays safe, varied and really fun. Along the way, you will learn exciting facts about nature, culture and history of the region. This is a sporty, scenic experience – perfect for anyone who really wants to experience mountains.

Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Fans of “The Sound of Music”—this is the private tour for you! Save time doing research on where the cult movie was filmed, and get taken on a private adventure to a shortlist of must-see sights. The trip visits the “Do-Re-Mi” meadow—where Maria and the kids were filmed having their picnic, as well as the wedding chapel at Mondsee.

Spend a day experiencing the Hungarian capital of Budapest on this private day tour from Vienna. Travel to Budapest, starting your day trip with a guided tour of the city center to see attractions such as the Parliament, Chain Bridge, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Follow that tour with free time to independently explore the city. Places on this private tour are limited to seven passengers.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.

Austria is known for its picture-perfect scenery, but reaching the most stunning locations usually requires a car. Trade the bustle of the city for pristine forests and mountaintops on this full-day private tour from Bratislava or Vienna. Soak up Danube River sights in Durnstein village, do your best Julie Andrews impression in Salzburg, and visit two of Austria’s most picturesque lakeside locations, Hallstatt and Traunkirchen.

Visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region and the village of Hallstatt, on this day trip from Vienna. Take a guided walking tour of Hallstatt and admire the cluster of 16th-century houses and learn about the development of the village. In the summer months, go on a boat tour across Lake Hallstatt, and in the winter, visit the Ossuary of Hallstatt in St. Michael's Chapel to admire the unusual collection of over 600 artistically painted skulls.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

Grab your camera and set out to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Salzkammergut on this full-day tour from Vienna. Admire the baroque beauty of Admont Abbey, enjoy a guided walking tour of Hallstatt village, and enjoy free time at Gmunden. Along the way, soak up the scenery as you journey through the mountains and lakes of the Austrian Alps.

Experience a tragic piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a clear view of the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war, and visitors can pay tribute to all the victims of the Nazi regime. An audio guide provides historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

Explore “the beauty of the Danube” during Bratislava Grand City Tour in a small group. Travel from Vienna to Bratislava via bus– a mere one-hour journey.

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating incredible memories in the company of your private driver. This private day trip includes transportation from Salzburg to sightseeing stops in Mondsee, St.Gilgen, Hallstatt and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

Grab your passport and cross the border to Budapest on this private full-day tour from Vienna. Check off sights like the 13th-century Buda Castle, the magnificent St. Stephen's Basilica and the iconic Chain Bridge, stroll around Heroes Square and peek into the shops along Vaci Street. After a comprehensive guided tour, enjoy free time to explore the city independently and tuck into a traditional Hungarian lunch (own expense), before heading back to Vienna.

Explore the vineyards around the Vienna Woods in Lower Austria on this small-group wine tour from Vienna. During summer, travel to the spa town of Baden for a hike along forest trails there to reach a local vineyard for an open-air wine tasting. Continue on to the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen for another wine tasting led by a local winemaker. During winter, skip the hike and head straight to two wineries near Gumpoldskirchen.

After pick up in Vienna, you'll set off for the Wachau Valley with your own private group. A great option for for families, this 3-hour hike takes you around a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops in Spitz and the Red Gate. Learn about the area's history with commentary from your guide and admire views of the Thousand-Year Mountain, the Danube, and the Ruine Hinterhaus.

Venture to a new country—and see the best of Bratislava—in one day on this tour from Vienna. In the morning, head to the Vienna International Busterminal, hop aboard your coach, and travel roughly one hour. Upon arrival, meet your guide and go for a walking tour through Bratislava’s picturesque Old Town. Then, enjoy a hearty meal before finishing at a local brewery, where you’ll sample different traditional beer styles.

Maximize your time in Central Europe—and visit another country in one day—on this full-day coach tour from Vienna to Budapest. Travel through the Pest district and parts of Buda where you can see top attractions like the Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the Hungarian State Opera. Discover the best of the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites, and enjoy free time to explore independently before returning to Vienna.

Make the most of your European travels, and visit an entirely different country, on this full-day, private tour of Budapest from Vienna. Meet your guide at your Vienna hotel, and set off in a comfortable vehicle; it’s roughly a 2.5-hour drive to the Hungarian capital. Upon arrival, explore top landmarks—like the Parliament Building, Fisherman’s Bastion, and St. Stephen’s Basilica—with your guide, and learn about the city’s history. Then, enjoy free time to shop and explore independently before tour’s end.

Get more out of a trip to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, and explore the museum with a private guide who has experience working for the Swarovski brand. You’ll get insider stories about the company history, and check out the highlights of the sites such as the Crystal Garden and Swarovski Turm. Extra bonus: you'll even have time to sample food and wine from the Swarovski-owned vineyards, too.

Aim of Bratislava day trip from Vienna by bus, with lunch and city tour with a local guide, to discover beautiful attractions of Bratislava and visit the historic city center. The short but instructive walking tour, shows you the most historical and important sites of Bratislava old city. You discover more about Bratislava and its roots to Vienna. After the tour enjoy a local 2 course menu in a local restaurant.