An eight-day journey through Vienna, the Wachau Valley, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck, taking in imperial cities, Danube landscapes, lakes and Alpine towns.
Austria is a country best experienced through its contrasts. This eight-day journey takes you from the grand avenues of Vienna into the Danube Valley, across lakes and Alpine landscapes, and into the characterful towns of Tyrol. Along the way, you’ll experience historic cities, Baroque architecture, mountain scenery, traditional villages and some of Austria’s most distinctive cultural experiences.
The journey has been designed to give you a broad introduction to Austria without requiring you to plan every detail yourself. You’ll travel through Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck, with scenic journeys connecting each destination. There’s time to explore historic centres at your own pace, alongside included experiences such as a Lake Traunsee cruise, Melk Abbey, the Salzwelten salt mines and Swarovski Crystal World.
For travellers who want to see more of Austria while keeping the logistics simple, this route offers a comfortable balance of guided sightseeing, scenic travel and free time. The final journey from Innsbruck back to Vienna by train also gives you a different perspective on the landscape, with the possibility of travelling by coach instead depending on group arrangements.
A journey through Austria’s imperial cities, Danube landscapes, lakes and Alpine towns, with enough structure to make travelling easy and enough free time to discover each place in your own way.
From SGD 1800 per person
2027 fixed departures (Depart every Monday)
Private departures may be possible on request, subject to availability.
| Departure Date | Return Date | Price From | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 April 2027 | 12 April 2027 | Available | |
| 19 April 2027 | 26 April 2027 | Available | |
| 03 May 2027 | 10 May 2027 | Available | |
| 17 May 2027 | 24 May 2027 | Available | |
| 31 May 2027 | 07 June 2027 | Available | |
| 14 June 2027 | 21 June 2027 | Available | |
| 28 June 2027 | 05 July 2027 | Available | |
| 12 July 2027 | 19 July 2027 | Available | |
| 26 July 2027 | 02 August 2027 | Available | |
| 09 August 2027 | 16 August 2027 | Available | |
| 23 August 2027 | 30 August 2027 | Available | |
| 06 September 2027 | 13 September 2027 | Available | |
| 20 September 2027 | 27 September 2027 | Available | |
| 04 October 2027 | 11 October 2027 | Available | |
| 18 October 2027 | 25 October 2027 | Available |
Your Austrian journey begins in Vienna, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, rest after your journey or begin getting a feel for the city.
In the afternoon, you’ll receive information about the days ahead, either directly or through the information board at your hotel reception.
Overnight in Vienna.
Today gives you your first proper introduction to Austria’s capital. A panoramic city tour takes you along Vienna’s grand avenues, past impressive palaces and elegant parks before bringing you into the historic centre.
As evening arrives, you’ll return to the heart of the city. Vienna takes on a different character after dark, with illuminated historic buildings and lively streets providing time to wander, dine or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Overnight in Vienna.
Leave Vienna behind and follow the Danube into the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where medieval towns, vineyards and river landscapes shape the journey.
Your first stop is Krems, known for its medieval historic centre. From here, continue to Dürnstein, a small village surrounded by vineyards and green hills. The ruins of its hilltop castle are associated with the story of Richard the Lionheart.
The journey continues to Melk, where you’ll have time for lunch before visiting its Benedictine Abbey. The Baroque complex is known for its library, Marble Hall and gardens. A brief stop at St Florian follows before arriving in Linz during the afternoon.
There will be time to explore Linz independently, including the historic centre and Hauptplatz, before settling into the evening.
Overnight in Linz.
Today brings a change of pace as you travel through Austria’s lake country. In Gmunden, on the shores of Lake Traunsee, you’ll board a cruise of approximately one hour, with the surrounding mountains and lakeside architecture providing a changing backdrop.
After disembarking in Ebensee, continue to St Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgangsee. Its narrow streets, Alpine-style façades and cafés make it a natural place to slow down, enjoy lunch and explore on foot.
You’ll reach Salzburg at around 4pm. With the rest of the afternoon free, you can discover the UNESCO-listed historic centre, from its Baroque architecture and medieval squares to its churches and imposing fortress. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Today takes you deeper into Austria’s mountain landscapes, beginning underground at Salzwelten, Austria’s largest salt mines. Your guided visit includes an underground train journey and a boat ride across a subterranean salt lake, offering a glimpse into the region’s long relationship with salt mining.
Back above ground, continue to Zell am See, a lakeside town framed by Alpine peaks. There’s time to explore its historic centre, see its medieval tower and stop for lunch.
The route then leads to the Krimml Waterfalls in Hohe Tauern National Park. With a total drop of 380 metres across three cascades, they are described in the original itinerary as Austria’s highest waterfalls. Admission is included.
Continue to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, where dramatic mountain scenery surrounds a pedestrianised historic centre and its famous Golden Roof.
Overnight in Innsbruck.
Today explores the landscapes and communities around Innsbruck. Begin at Swarovski Crystal World Museum, where immersive rooms, contemporary art and the distinctive crystal-covered giant provide a very different cultural experience from the historic sites visited earlier in the journey.
Continue into the mountains to Seefeld, a popular ski resort with a pleasant pedestrian centre. From here, cross into Bavaria and travel to Mittenwald, a town known for its fresco-painted houses and long-standing violin-making tradition.
You’ll have free time to explore Mittenwald and enjoy lunch before returning to Innsbruck in the early afternoon. The remainder of the day is free, giving you space to revisit the old town, find a café or simply enjoy the mountain setting.
Overnight in Innsbruck.
After breakfast, your Austrian journey continues back towards Vienna. You’ll be transferred to Innsbruck station for the high-speed train, with scheduled arrival in Vienna at around 1:45pm.
The train journey is normally made without an Europamundo guide, with tickets provided and the station transfer included. Depending on the number of travellers, the journey may instead be made by coach with the guide.
With the afternoon ahead of you in Vienna, you can return to a favourite part of the city, enjoy a relaxed meal or simply take some time to reflect on the journey so far.
Overnight in Vienna.
After breakfast, your journey through Austria comes to an end.
You’ll leave with time spent between imperial Vienna, the Danube Valley, Austria’s lake country and the mountains of Tyrol, along with the smaller towns and cultural experiences that bring the country beyond its headline destinations.
End of journey in Vienna.
Important: Expected hotels are provided in the final brochure and on the My Trip website. The Innsbruck to Vienna journey is normally by high-speed train, although a coach journey with the guide may be used depending on the number of travellers.
