Art & Palaces of Vienna

5 days from £1,299

The soaring Gothic nave of St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, ranks of pews leading to the high altar beneath ribbed stone vaulting
St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – Vienna

Scheduled flight to Vienna from your preferred airport – transfer with our professional guide in our private executive coach to the 4* Renaissance Hotel in Vienna.

Day 2 – Vienna guided tour, Karlskirche, St Stephen’s Cathedral & Schönbrunn Palace

Guided tour of Vienna taking in the imperial and architectural beauty of the city, a reminder of the great wealth of the Habsburgs and the splendour of the Austro-Hungarian Empire – the tour takes in Karlskirche, the largest Baroque cathedral north of the Alps, and St Stephen’s Cathedral, dating back to 1147 and for a long time uncontested as the tallest building in Europe – after time for lunch the tour finishes at the Schönbrunn Palace, the residence of the Habsburg Empress, Maria Theresa.

Day 3 – Melk Abbey, River Danube cruise & Krems

Full day exploring the UNESCO listed Danube Valley with its rich history and magical scenery – the famous Benedictine Melk Abbey is one of Europe’s finest examples of Baroque architecture – time at leisure for lunch in Melk which dates back to 831 – cruise along the scenic River Danube to the town of Krems with its colourful array of historical buildings.

Day 4 – Imperial Apartments at The Hofburg & Kunsthistorisches Museum

An audio tour of Hofburg Palace, the residence of the Habsburgs for over 600 years, takes in the authentically furnished Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum and the Silver Collection – the 16th century Kunst-und Wunderkammer (art and treasure chambers) of Archduke Ferdinand and of Emperor Rudolph II, together with the Baroque collections of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, form the nucleus of Kunsthistorisches Museum’s magnificent collection – this evening you have the option of attending a concert at the Kursalon from the very place where Mozart directed his orchestra.

Day 5 – Upper Belvedere Palace

Upper Belvedere Palace is home to a fine collection of Austrian art dating from the Middle Ages to the present day, including the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection – transfer to Vienna airport for our scheduled flight home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • 4* Vienna hotel

  • Full programme of included excursions & guided tours

  • Professional local guide

  • Scheduled flights to Vienna

  • Executive coach in Austria

  • One free place per 10 paying passengers

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

  • For more (or fewer) days

  • Include UK airport coach transfers

  • Bring a specialist lecturer

  • Include all entrance fees & gratuities

  • Visit more (or fewer) sights*

* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Vienna - guided tour

  • Karlskirche

  • St Stephen’s Cathedral

  • Schönbrunn Palace

  • Melk Abbey

  • Scenic Danube River cruise

  • Krems

  • Imperial Apartments at The Hofburg

  • Kunsthistorisches Museum

  • Upper Belvedere Palace

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

  • Secession Building - foremost amongst the Secession Movement was Gustav Klimt who in 1897, with 19 others, broke away from the conservative art establishment and the following year the Secession Building with its enormous golden sphere was born

  • Leopold Museum - the art collection of Rudolph Leopold encompasses over 5,000 works of art, including major pieces by Gustav Klimt, together with the world’s largest Egon Schiele collection

  • The Albertina - a grand Viennese palace tracing the progression from Impressionism to Modernism with artists ranging from Monet and Picasso to the abstract expressionists, Mark Rothko and Sam Francis

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Four nights on bed and breakfast basis at the 4* Renaissance Hotel in Vienna. Located 100 metres from the nearest Metro station, the historic centre of Vienna is under fifteen minutes away. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar and swimming pool and all rooms are en suite.

Tailor your accommodation#

If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:

  • Stay at a 3* hotel

  • On half board basis

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Single room supplement £199

  • Insurance

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Audio headphones

  • Optional concert at the Kursalon

  • Gratuities

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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