Vienna is a compact and delightful city. Much of it can be explored by foot as you admire majestic buildings and stroll through pristine parks. Relax over coffee and cake, explore museums and art galleries, swing high above on the Prater Wheel and as dusk falls enjoy a glass of local wine by the 'blue' Danube. The coffee house tradition in Vienna dates back 300 years. Take a break from sightseeing at one of the many wonderful Viennese coffee houses. Enjoy a coffee served on a silver platter and watch the world go by. Select a mouth-watering cake - perhaps a Viennese speciality such as the famous chocolate Sacher Torte. Dining in Vienna is also a delight and you will find almost every type of restaurant and both traditional Austrian and international menus. You should also try some of the delectable local wines grown in the area around Vienna.
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Activities in Vienna
Out & AboutTake a ride on the number 1 or 2 tram along the Ringstrasse circling the heart of Vienna. Here you'll find such magnificent buildings as the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and the State Opera. There are museums and art galleries, parks and gardens, pedestrianised shopping areas and markets. Climb to the top of St. Stephen's Cathedral or take a ride on the Prater Wheel and enjoy the wonderful view of the city and the 'blue' Danube spread out below. Visit the impressive palaces of Schönbrunn and Belvedere. Watch a performance of the Spanish Riding School with their majestic Lippizaner stallions. Music and theatre are another integral part of Viennese life - enjoy classical concerts, recitals and operas. Gardens
Vienna has some delightful green spaces to explore - from formal gardens to open meadows and woodland. Here are a few suggestions: • Schönbrunn Palace Gardens & Zoo • Belvedere Palace Gardens, Alpine Garden & Botanical Garden • Prater Park • Burggarten & Butterfly House • Vienna City Park • 17th Century Augarten • Rathaus Park • Volksgarten FREE city experiences
All Crystal customers staying in Vienna will receive a FREE city experience. Please choose either the City Tour with Schönnbrunn Palace or the 3-course Candlelit Dinner at Griechenbeisel at the time of booking.
Candlelit Dinner at Griechenbeisel:
This romantic evening is set in one of Vienna's oldest and most iconic restaurants. Here you can experience the traditional Vienese cuisine that made this historical restaurant a favourite meeting place for artists such as Waldmüller and Schwind and musicians including Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner and Brahms. Soak up the wonderful atmosphere by candlelight and enjoy authentic Austrian dishes.
City Tour with Schönnbrunn Palace:
A fantastic way to explore the magnificent buildings and architectural style of this Imperial city. The tour takes in a selection of the major sights including the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Burgtheatre and the Fine Arts Museum. A visit to the Schönbrunn Palace is the highlight where you'll have a tour of the showrooms of this summer residence of the Habsburgs. You'll also have free time at the Belvedere Palace, the former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy. From here you can use the free transfer on the Hop On Hop Off bus back to the Opera House. Please note: This offer does not apply for child places.
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In brief
"A wonderful imperial city filled with beautiful architecture, fascinating history and the sound of classical music."Eating out
The coffee house tradition in Vienna dates back 300 years. Take a break from sightseeing at one of the many wonderful Viennese coffee houses. Enjoy a coffee served on a silver platter and watch the world go by. Select a mouth-watering cake - perhaps a Viennese speciality such as the famous chocolate Sacher Torte. Dining in Vienna is also a delight and you will find almost every type of restaurant and both traditional Austrian and international menus. You should also try some of the delectable local wines grown in the area around Vienna.Highlights
| Daily: | Adult |
| City Tour/Schönbrunn Palace: The best way to see all of Vienna's major sights (3hrs/twice daily) | £33 |
| Vienna Woods: Visit the Roman town of Baden, a subterranean lake and an imperial hunting lodge (4hrs) in Vienna Woods | £44 |
| Coffee & Sacher Torte at K & K Demel: Sample this delicious cake in Vienna's famous café in the heart of the city | £22 |
| Austrian Dinner Show: Enjoy an authentic 3-course menu while musicians, singers and dancers in colourful local costume perform musical treasures of Austria | £48 |
| Heurigen Show and 4-course menu: Hosted by Vienna's finest wine tavern, a blend of Viennese Waltz and Operetta with traditional culture (wine, table water and coffee included). | £48 |
| 3-course Candlelit Dinner at Griechenbeisel: Soak up the atmosphere in Vienna's oldest restaurant | £39 |
| Johann Strauss Concert: Enjoy the music of Strauss and his contempories in the splendour of the Vienna Kursalon. |
| Seat Type | |
| A | £51 |
| B | £49 |
| C | £36 |
Twin centre
Combine Vienna with your choice of Austrian, German or Slovenian lake or mountain resort.This delightful city is Austria's capital. Enjoy it to it's full by spending 3 or 4 days here before travelling on to your lake or mountain holiday resort. It can be combined with any resort access via Salzburg airport. Travel to Vienna: On arrival at Salzburg Airport you will be issued with 1st class return train tickets. You then take a taxi to the station for the 3 hour train journey to Vienna. Trains have either mobile snack bar or dining car. In Vienna you take a taxi to your hotel. Travel to the 2nd centre of your holiday: Vienna to Salzburg is again by taxi, train and taxi. From Salzburg Airport you will transfer on to your 2nd centre by coach. How to price your 2-centre holiday: Simply add the price of your chosen Vienna hotel (page xx) to the price of your chosen lake or mountain hotel (no 2-centre transfer supplement applies). Please note: Vienna can only be booked as part of a 2-/multi-centre holiday and must be taken as the 1st centre of your holiday; Taxis to/from the station in Salzburg and Vienna are paid for by you and refunded by our staff at Salzburg airport on your return.