27 activitati in Salzburg, AUSTRIA

Experience the sights and sounds of the classic film, the Sound of Music, on an intimate tour that takes in the breath taking locations used in the shooting of the original film, and makes you truly believe that the “hills are alive”. Start your tour by travelling to the magnificent countryside surrounding Salzberg, where the scenery and places used during filming can be experienced in real life. All of this accompanied by the original soundtrack to experience it at its best. Experience the sights and sounds of the classic film, the Sound of Music, on an intimate tour that takes in the breath taking locations used in the shooting of the original film, and makes you truly believe that the “hills are alive”. HIGHLIGHTS: *Travel to the stunning locations used during filming *Relax and listen to the original soundtrack *Truly immerse yourself in the enchanting world of this classic film Start your tour by travelling to the magnificent countryside surrounding Salzberg, where the scenery and places used during filming can be experienced in real life. All of this accompanied by the original soundtrack to experience it at its best. The tour continues past many of the other famous locations including the Gazebo at Hellbrunn, where you can imagine yourself as Liesel and then onto Mondsee where the wedding church of Maria and the Colonel is located. For any fan of the Sound of Music this is a trip not to be missed. It´s an immersive experience that shows the sounds, sights and most importantly that the hills from the original film are still very much alive. Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at hotel. Duration: Four hours. Start/opening time: Upon request. Others: Maximum 8 people on the tour.

Discover a feat of engineering in a stunning alpine location. The Eagle’s Nest is perched high in the clouds at 6,017ft and its view and story are jaw-dropping. Highlights - Private tour for complete convenience - Ride on a lift through the heart of Kehlstein Mountain - Admire the view from the top of Eagle’s nest Taking the road from Obersalzberg, Adolf Hitler’s former home and southern headquarters, to the Eagle’s Nest is an experience in itself. Blasted out of solid rock in a record thirteen months, the road is a one of a kind and an impressive work of engineering that climbs up the Kehlstein Mountain towards the Eagle’s Nest car park. The building itself was a project by Martin Bormann and presented to Adolf Hitler for his 50th birthday as a teahouse for diplomats. It escaped bombing during WWII and has since been open to the public as a restaurant and historical monument. The stunning views over the Berchstesgadener Land could almost make you forget the building’s start, but the building and brass-lined lifts that take you up through the heart of the mountain up into the restaurant, also serve as a stark reminder of the power of the National Socialist regime. Duration: 5 hours. Start/opening time: Upon request between 9am and 1pm.

Spend the day enjoying everything Salzburg and its surroundings have to offer. Combine the famous sights from the beloved classic The Sound Of Music with the hidden beauty of the Salzkammergut Lake District; this excursion has something for everyone. Highlights - Personal guide to explore the city - Journey to the beautiful Salzkammergut lake region - Opportunity to take a boat trip across St Gilgen This region is world renowned both because of Mozart and the Sound of Music, and this tour gives you the opportunity to experience a bit of both. To start, your personal guide will show you a selection of the historical and architectural gems of the fabulous city of Salzburg. Leaving the city behind, escape to the enchanting Salzkammergut, passing the old hunting lodge of the Prince Archbishops and onto the village of St Wolfgang. Visit the White Horse Inn, made famous by Operetta and enjoy the beauty of the lake with a cruise back to St Gilgen, the birthplace of Mozart´s mother. After immersing yourself in the beauty of the Salzkammergut region, journey back to Salzburg with your guide through this picturesque haven of lakes. Duration: Five hours. Start/opening time: To be locally arranged with the supplier between 9am and 1pm.

Enjoy a memorable day on Lake Chiemsee with a private tour from Salzburg. Take a relaxing boat ride out to the island of Herreninsel and visit King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s famous Herrenchiemsee Palace. Highlights - Private and comfortable transportation - Tour time on request for complete convenience - Includes private driver-guide You’ll be picked up from your hotel and whisked away into Germany’s Bavaria to the pristine freshwater Chiemsee Lake. Your tour begins with a leisurely boat ride out to one of three islands on the lake, Herreninsel, bought by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1873. Enjoy a stroll across the island or hop on one of the horse drawn carriages to take you to the palace entrance in style. The Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee (New Palace) was modelled on Versailles and was built as a “Temple of Fame” for King Louis XIV of France whose sumptuous interior is a sight to behold. Walk up the grand State Staircase, through the incredibly ornate State Bedroom and along the beautiful Great Hall of Mirrors in an impressive palace tour. The garden also resembles that of Versailles, and when the king died only parts of the garden and palace had been completed. After taking in the delightful setting of Lake Chiemsee, your driver guide takes you back to your hotel in Salzburg. Duration: 5 hours. Start/opening time: On request between 9am and 1pm.

Spend a day exploring the enchanting Salzkammergut lake region of Austria. Enjoy the inspiring scenery on route on route to Hallstatt, a town that is known as the “pearl of Salzkammergut” before deciding which of the many activities to enjoy. Highlights - Scenic drive through the Lake District of Salzkammergut - Opportunity to enter the Salt Mines Having been picked up at your hotel, you will be guided towards the pearl of the Salzkammergut, winding your way through the picturesque lake district. You will pass many quaint villages on route which will give you a flavour of local life in Salzkammergut. With many options to greet you upon arrival at Hallstatt you could start by taking a train to the top of the entrance to the salt mines. Then, if you´re feeling adventurous there is the option to descend into the 450 year olds mines. If not, the views looking out over Hallstatt and the surrounding area are enough to take your breath away. It is hard not to leave this magical place feeling in awe of the splendid scenery. Languages German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian.

Travel over the "Dream road of the Alps" in an unforgettable day trip from Salzburg. Admire the ever-changing scenery of the Austrian Alps from the valley floor to heights over 2,500 metres. Learn about the area’s history as you spend the day surrounded by dramatic natural scenery. Highlights - Drive along the inspiring Grossglockner High Alpine Road - Learn all about the history of the route from your private guide - Spend the time as you wish at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs Höhe point Journey along the awe-inspiring Grossglockner High Alpine Road into the heart of the Austrian Alps. After being picked up from your hotel in Salzburg your private guide takes you on a scenic drive that will also reveal the area’s thousands of years of history. Find out how it was an important trading route over the Alps as you admire the towering peaks above you, and head deeper into the Hohe Tauern National Park. Arrive at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs Höhe viewpoint located at 2,369 metres above sea level, where you can gaze out over Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, and one of the highest peaks in the Alps at 3,798 metres. Spend time either at the local museum, watching the wildlife or even trekking to the Pasterze Glacier (if you have the right shoes), the longest glacier in Austria and an out of the ordinary experience. Duration: Between 8 and 10 hours. Start/opening time: Upon request.

After being picked up from your hotel travel to Munich, a city of unusual delights, fascinating events and marvelous experiences. Famous for Oktoberfest and Fasching it has so much more to offer, spend a day for yourself and embrace the flair of the Bavarian way of life. Spend your day soaking up the charm and culture that Munich, capital of Bavaria has to offer. Often regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, experience for yourself the charms of this city that nestles on the banks of the river Isar. HIGHLIGHTS: *Experience true Bavarian Culture *Tour the most famous of all attractions *Witness cultural highlights such as Oktoberfest After being picked up from your hotel travel to Munich, a city of unusual delights, fascinating events and marvelous experiences. Famous for Oktoberfest and Fasching it has so much more to offer, spend a day for yourself and embrace the flair of the Bavarian way of life. It is hard not to be captivated by this Bavarian jewel, and on this tour you will see Munich´s most intriguing sights. Stop in at Isar Gate, one of four remaining from medieval times or take a stroll through Victual´s market to stock up on local delicacies. The tour will also take you to the Palace of Justice, King´s Square, Theatine Church, the Court Brewert and the House of Art to name but a few stops. This full day excursion will give you a true flavor of unique Bavarian culture and introduce you to the many attractions in this fascinating city that undoubtedly will leave you captivated. Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotels in Salzburg. Duration: Eight hours. Start/opening time: To be arranged according to customer needs. Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian. Others: Entrance fees not included.

Highlights - Pay a visit to the famous Bergisl ski jump - Marvel at the unique Swarovski Crystal World - Make a trip to the Imperial Palace Enjoy a day in Innsbruck, home of two previous Winter Olympic Games that is still a sporting and cultural hotspot. This day is full of variety, decide between either sporting history or imperial history, the choice is yours. This trip to Innsbruck, the provincial capital of the Tyrol Province is a trip full of choice. You can choose to spend the day in the city, exploring the cultural heritage of Innsbruck. Trips to the Imperial Palace, the Golden Roof or even the local folklore museum are all possibilities. Perhaps you could delve deeper into the sporting past of this area with trips to the infamous Berg Isl ski jump, up to Castle Ambras or even the village of Berg Isl that is renowned for its bobsleigh track and downhill ski slopes. However you choose to spend your day, it will not be complete without a stop in Wattens and a trip to the Swarovski Crystal World. This fascinating and truly unique exhibit will leave you dazzled for days. Start time:To be arranged according to customer needs between 9am and 1pm. Others: From 1 to 3 personas in Mercedes E-Class and from 4 to 8 personas in minivan VW Caravelle.

Drive through the attractive wine growing region of the Wachau taking in the many castles, ruins and romantic scenery that allude to the rich history of this country. Follow the banks of the Danube past Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned into the heart of the city of Vienna. Spend your day soaking up the atmosphere and visiting the sights in Austria´s number one city Vienna after a picturesque drive along the banks of the Danube. HIGHLIGHTS: *Enjoy the scenery of beautiful Austria as you follow the Danube into the heart of Vienna *Pass the impressive summer Palace of Schönbrunn *Choose to visit the landmarks of this infamous city or simply absorb the atmosphere Drive through the attractive wine growing region of the Wachau taking in the many castles, ruins and romantic scenery that allude to the rich history of this country. Follow the banks of the Danube past Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned into the heart of the city of Vienna. As you are driven through the centre of the city notice the famous Ringstrasse, built on the ruins of the old fortifications and form an impression of this architecturally stunning city. From here it is your choice, there is free time to either visit the landmarks such as St. Stephen´s Cathedral, the Prater, the Albertine Museum or relax and enjoy the local delicacies in Vienna´s famous café culture. Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at hotel. Duration: Eight to ten hours. Start/opening time: Upon request.

Experience royalty for a day with this Bavarian Castles tour. Visit the two dream castles of King Ludwig II and experience the creative vision of Bavaria´s fairytale King. Highlights - Take a trip to picturesque Neuschwanstein castle - Tour inside and reveal the secrets of Neuschwanstein castle - Visit the Linderhof Palace Majestic mountains provide the perfect backdrop for these equally stunning castles, the “dream castles” of King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein with its many towers and turrets has provided inspiration and played a role in numerous films over the years, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Take a fascinating tour inside to learn more about this beautiful Bavarian dream castle. After exploring Neuschwanstein, move on to Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II´s palaces but equally as impressive. Enjoy the grotto of Linderhof, dedicated entirely to Wagner and enjoy the grounds of the Palace, the only one of his palaces that King Ludwig himself saw completed. By the end of the day, having visited both of these castles you will truly be left feeling that you have experienced the fairytale vision of the Bavarian King. Start/opening time To be arranged according to customer needs.

Journey through Austria and down through Northern Italy to reach the Venice lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. You cannot fail to be enchanted by this collection of 118 small islands and 400 bridges that form the floating city. Our full day excursion gives you the opportunity to explore the waterways by boat but also to enjoy the pedestrianized centre as well. Explore the floating city and lose yourself in the unique atmosphere of this magical place. The full day excursion lets you discover Venice at your own pace by boat and on foot. HIGHLIGHTS: *Drift down the Canale Grande *Explore St Mark´s Basilica *Be seduced by the carnival culture of Venice Journey through Austria and down through Northern Italy to reach the Venice lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. You cannot fail to be enchanted by this collection of 118 small islands and 400 bridges that form the floating city. Our full day excursion gives you the opportunity to explore the waterways by boat but also to enjoy the pedestrianized centre as well. Take in all the key sights such as the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge, Venice´s oldest and most important meeting place. Pass a little time in the Piazzo San Marco, renowned not only for its stunning architecture but also the thousands of pigeons that flock to this central square. Make sure to stop in St Mark´s Basilica to admire the thousand year old church with its impressive Italo-Byzantine design. Visiting during Carnival season will ensure that street artist, musicians and entertainers are on every corner and however you spend your day you cannot fail to be captivated by this magical city with its romantic charm. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up. Duration: 14 hours. Start/opening time: To be locally arranged with the supplier between 9am and 1pm. Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian and German.