An private journey from Vienna to Munich. Discover grand Habsburg palaces, step into beloved Sound of Music filming scenes, wander the fairytale lakeside village of Hallstatt, and soak in Tyrolean mountain scenery through Salzburg and Innsbruck.
Follow the music into Austria’s mountain landscapes on a private journey from Vienna to Munich. Along the way, discover grand palaces, linger over coffee in historic cafés, and explore lakeside villages where the scenery invites you to pause.
If time permits, treat yourself to an unforgettable retreat at Rogner Bad Blumau, Austria’s most popular thermal spa. Located in picturesque Styria, just two hours from Vienna, the resort offers a globally unique setting where striking design lives in total harmony with nature. Don’t miss soaking in the legendary Vulkania spring—the region’s richest, most revitalizing mineral waters. Designed by visionary artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Rogner Bad Blumau redefines relaxation with its undulating green roofs, vibrant mosaic columns, and total absence of straight lines.
Your journey begins with three nights in Vienna, giving you time to enjoy its imperial heritage, art and café culture. Continue to Salzburg, where elegant streets and familiar filming locations bring The Sound of Music to life.
Spend a night in Hallstatt and capture the nighttime view of the famous postcard viewpoint (Aussichtspunkt Hallstatt) on Gosaumühlstraße. Then travel through Innsbruck, where colourful buildings sit beneath an Alpine backdrop, before ending with two nights in Munich.
With private transfers, guided experiences and thoughtfully selected hotels, this journey brings together culture, scenery and the pleasure of discovering each place at your own pace.
Vienna → Salzburg → Hallstatt → Innsbruck → Munich
Your tour begins in Vienna and ends in Munich.
Driving times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Starting price per person
Prices are based on two people sharing a double or twin room, with a minimum of 2 travellers and a maximum of 12.
Single room pricing: SGD 3,650 per person, subject to confirmation of the pricing basis.
Final pricing depends on your travel dates, hotel availability, room selection and confirmed arrangements.
Your private transfer will meet you at Vienna Airport and take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, ease into the journey with a gentle walk around the State Opera and historic centre.
Visit a traditional Viennese coffeehouse and enjoy a slice of Sachertorte. We have organised a relaxed welcome dinner for you this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Hotel Beethoven Wien or similar, Vienna
Discover Vienna’s imperial past with a private guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace.
After lunch, continue through the Ringstrasse, Hofburg district and St Stephen’s Cathedral.
This evening, you have free time to explore Vienna at your own pace. Alternatively, you may opt to attend an evening classical concert (subject to local performance schedules; optional at an additional cost).
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel Beethoven Wien or similar, Vienna
Visit the Upper Belvedere and explore its art collection, then spend the afternoon enjoying Vienna at a gentler pace.
Browse Old Town boutiques or simply follow the streets that catch your eye. There is time to return to your hotel and relax before making your own dinner plans.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel Beethoven Wien or similar, Vienna
After breakfast, travel to Salzburg by private transfer. The drive takes approximately 3 to 3½ hours.
On arrival, settle into your hotel before an evening stroll beside the Salzach River.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Stay: IMLAUER Hotel Pitter or similar, Salzburg
Get to know Salzburg on a private walking tour through Mirabell Gardens, Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace and the cathedral district.
In the afternoon, visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and enjoy views across the city and its surroundings. You can round off the day with an optional Mozart dinner concert, subject to availability and an additional charge.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: IMLAUER Hotel Pitter or similar, Salzburg
Spend the day discovering landscapes and locations associated with The Sound of Music on a private excursion.
Visit Leopoldskron’s lakeside viewpoint and the iconic gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace. Located right beside the gazebo in Hellbrunn’s historic gate buildings—the Hunting Lodge, Coach House, and Zookeeper’s Lodge is a new Sound of Music museum. Inside this new multimedia museum. you will trace how the Broadway musical and Hollywood masterpiece were crafted, while uncovering the authentic history of the real von Trapp family who inspired it all.
Leaving Salzburg behind, journey south into the alpine beauty of Werfen to visit the legendary Sound of Music meadow on the Gschwandtanger plateau. Here, settle down across the alpine grasses for an Austrian picnic —all while taking in panoramic vistas across the Salzach Valley.
(During winter or poor weather, the outdoor hillside picnic transitions to a fireside meal at a traditional village inn in Werfen, confirmed in advance for your travel dates.)
Meals: Breakfast.
Stay: IMLAUER Hotel Pitter or similar, Salzburg
Leave Salzburg after breakfast and visit Mondsee’s wedding basilica before continuing through Austria’s Lake District.
If time permits, stop in St Wolfgang for lunch before arriving in Hallstatt in the afternoon. Enjoy a guided village walk, take in the lake views and settle into your lakeside hotel.
As the daytime visitors depart, enjoy a quieter evening in the village and dinner overlooking the water.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Stay: Seehotel Grüner Baum, lake view room or similar, Hallstatt
Depart Hallstatt at around 8am for the journey to Innsbruck, allowing approximately 3½ to 4 hours of driving.
Spend around 2½ to 3 hours in the city, with time for lunch and a private Old Town walk. Discover the Golden Roof, Maria Theresien Strasse and the riverside before continuing to Munich, approximately 2 to 2½ hours away.
This is the longest travelling day of the journey. Allow around 9 to 11 hours in total, including sightseeing, breaks and traffic.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Stay: Platzl Hotel or similar, Munich
Begin with a private morning tour of Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and Viktualienmarkt, getting a feel for Munich’s historic centre and local food culture.
In the afternoon, visit the Munich Residenz before enjoying time for shopping or a café stop. End your final evening with a Bavarian dinner. A fine dining alternative can be requested, with any additional cost confirmed in advance.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Stay: Platzl Hotel or similar, Munich
Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Munich Airport.
Allow approximately 45 to 60 minutes for the drive, plus the airport arrival time required by your airline.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation nights, meal totals, picnic inclusions and guide coverage will be detailed in your final quotation.
Hotel rates can rise during the Salzburg Festival, Munich’s Oktoberfest, Christmas, New Year and other major events. Seasonal openings and weather may also affect outdoor activities and castle visits.
Share your preferred dates, group size and interests with SoulTrips, and we’ll tailor the arrangements and prepare a quotation for your journey.
