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Best of Austria (3N Vienna | 2N Salzburg | 2N Innsbruck)

Imperial Vienna, Mozart's Baroque Salzburg & panoramic Alpine vistas in Innsbruck.

Duration7 Nights / 8 Days

Best TimeMay to October & Festive Season

Starts FromVienna International Airport (VIE)

Group SizeMin 2 travellers (Private & SIC)

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The destination

The journey, thoughtfully composed

Experience the ultimate Austrian journey with 3 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Salzburg, and 2 nights in Innsbruck. From the imperial splendour of Schönbrunn Palace and a 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Vienna, to the historic Salt Mine and charming Baroque streets in Salzburg, and the dazzling Swarovski Crystal Worlds with the Top of Innsbruck cable car, all seamlessly connected by comfortable scenic train rides.

Vienna's imperial architecture and Schonbrunn

01Explore the best of Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck

02Discover Vienna aboard a 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

03Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

04Scenic 2nd Class high-speed train journeys through Austrian landscapes

05Explore the historic Salt Mine with Celtic Village and underground salt lake

06Visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens

07Ride the Top of Innsbruck Cable Car for spectacular Alpine views

08Private airport, hotel, and railway station transfers throughout

09Daily breakfast and comfortable hotel accommodation

Day by day

Your proposed itinerary

8 days

Day01

Arrival in Vienna

Welcome to Austria! Upon arrival at Vienna International Airport, you will be met by your private transfer and driven to your hotel. Check-in (from 15:00 hrs). Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the nearby streets, relaxing at a café, or simply enjoying the elegant atmosphere of Austria's capital at your own pace. Overnight stay in Vienna. Travel note: Your final pickup time will be matched to the confirmed flight or train schedule. Keep photo ID, tickets and essential medicines in your hand luggage, and allow for the standard hotel check-out time.

Meals / —Stay / Vienna

Day02

Explore Vienna

After breakfast, make your way to the designated meeting point to begin your 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour. Discover Vienna's iconic landmarks at your own pace, including the State Opera, Parliament, City Hall, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace with your included entrance ticket (without guide) and explore its grand imperial gardens and staterooms. Overnight stay in Vienna. Travel note: Dress modestly and keep footwear easy to remove. Entry queues, prayer timings and local restrictions can affect the sequence of visits, while special darshan or rituals are included only when specifically listed.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Vienna

Day03

Vienna – Salzburg

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. A private transfer will take you to Vienna Train Station for your comfortable (2nd Class) scenic train journey to Salzburg. Upon arrival, another private transfer will escort you to your hotel. Check-in (from 15:00 hrs). Spend the evening strolling through Salzburg's charming Old Town, famous for its Baroque architecture and rich musical heritage. Overnight stay in Salzburg. Travel note: A local representative will coordinate the arrival pickup and hotel transfer. Standard check-in time applies, so early arrivals may have a short wait; the rest of the day is intentionally kept light.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Salzburg

Day04

Hallstatt & Salt Mine Experience

After breakfast, proceed to the designated meeting point for your shared shuttle transfer to the world-famous Salt Mine. Explore one of the world’s oldest salt mines, marvel at the Celtic village, and enjoy the subterranean salt lake experience. Later, spend time exploring the picturesque alpine lakeside surroundings at your own pace before returning to Salzburg. Overnight stay in Salzburg. Travel note: This is primarily a travel day, with comfort and meal stops planned along the route. Driving time can vary with traffic, road and weather conditions; hotel check-in follows on arrival.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Salzburg

Day05

Salzburg – Innsbruck

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. A private transfer will take you to Salzburg Train Station for your train journey to Innsbruck (2nd Class). Upon arrival, meet your private transfer and proceed to your hotel. Check-in (from 15:00 hrs). The remainder of the day is free to explore Innsbruck's charming historic Old Town, admire the Golden Roof, or enjoy shopping at local boutiques. Overnight stay in Innsbruck. Travel note: A local representative will coordinate the arrival pickup and hotel transfer. Standard check-in time applies, so early arrivals may have a short wait; the rest of the day is intentionally kept light.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Innsbruck

Day06

Top of Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the meeting point for your shared transfer to the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Discover dazzling crystal art exhibits, chambers of wonder, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Later, experience the spectacular Top of Innsbruck with your included round-trip cable car ticket, taking in breathtaking panoramic vistas of the surrounding Tyrolean Alps. Overnight stay in Innsbruck. Travel note: This is primarily a travel day, with comfort and meal stops planned along the route. Driving time can vary with traffic, road and weather conditions; hotel check-in follows on arrival.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Innsbruck

Day07

Innsbruck – Vienna

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to Innsbruck Train Station. Board your scenic return train to Vienna (2nd Class). Upon arrival at Vienna Train Station, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Check-in (from 15:00 hrs) and enjoy the remainder of the day shopping along the Graben and Kärntner Straße or relaxing in Vienna's historic coffeehouses. Overnight stay in Vienna. Travel note: A local representative will coordinate the arrival pickup and hotel transfer. Standard check-in time applies, so early arrivals may have a short wait; the rest of the day is intentionally kept light.

Meals / BreakfastStay / Vienna

Day08

Departure from Vienna

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. A private transfer will take you to Vienna International Airport for your onward flight home, taking back wonderful memories of your Austrian holiday. Safe travels! Travel note: Your final pickup time will be matched to the confirmed flight or train schedule. Keep photo ID, tickets and essential medicines in your hand luggage, and allow for the standard hotel check-out time.

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The details

Everything, clearly arranged

Stay details

Arrangements planned for this journey

Accommodation with breakfast in well-appointed hotels (except day 1)
Private transfer: Vienna Airport → Vienna Hotel
Private transfer: Vienna Hotel → Vienna Train Station
Private transfer: Salzburg Train Station → Salzburg Hotel
Private transfer: Salzburg Hotel → Salzburg Train Station
Private transfer: Innsbruck Train Station → Innsbruck Hotel
Private transfer: Innsbruck Hotel → Innsbruck Train Station
Private transfer: Vienna Train Station → Vienna Hotel
Private transfer: Vienna Hotel → Vienna Airport
Planned overnight route: Vienna · Salzburg · Innsbruck.
Exact hotel names, room category and check-in details are confirmed on the final voucher.

Included in your journey

Accommodation with breakfast in well-appointed hotels (except day 1)
Private transfer: Vienna Airport → Vienna Hotel
Private transfer: Vienna Hotel → Vienna Train Station
Private transfer: Salzburg Train Station → Salzburg Hotel
Private transfer: Salzburg Hotel → Salzburg Train Station
Private transfer: Innsbruck Train Station → Innsbruck Hotel
Private transfer: Innsbruck Hotel → Innsbruck Train Station
Private transfer: Vienna Train Station → Vienna Hotel
Private transfer: Vienna Hotel → Vienna Airport
Train Ticket: Vienna → Salzburg (2nd Class reserved seats)
Train Ticket: Salzburg → Innsbruck (2nd Class reserved seats)
Train Ticket: Innsbruck → Vienna (2nd Class reserved seats)
Vienna: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour (SIC Basis)
Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace Entrance Ticket (Audio Guide / No Guide)
Salzburg: Salt Mine Tour, Celtic Village & Subterranean Salt Lake with Shuttle Bus Return Transfers (Shared Basis)
Innsbruck: Swarovski Crystal Worlds Admission Ticket & Shared Transfers (SIC Basis)
Innsbruck: Roundtrip Cable Car Ticket (Top of Innsbruck / Nordkette)

Not included

Any International or Domestic Airfare & Airport Taxes
5% GST & 2% TCS (applicable per government regulations)
Schengen Visa fees & Mandatory Travel Insurance
Meals and beverages not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
City tax / tourist tax payable directly at hotels where applicable
Tips, gratuities, porterage, minibar and personal telephone charges
Transfers to/from meeting points unless explicitly listed as private transfers
Any services, entrance fees or activities not specifically listed under inclusions

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A sense of place

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Good to know

Before you travel

Per Person Double sharing basis is ₹1,41,999/- + 5% GST + 2% TCS. Per Person Single sharing basis is ₹2,41,999/- + 5% GST + 2% TCS. Rates are valid for travel until 31st October 2026 (not applicable during Diwali, Christmas, New Year, or peak festival periods).

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at booking, with the balance due 30 days prior to departure (D-30). Rate of Exchange (ROE) will be XE.com + 2 at final settlement. Cancellations up to 45 days prior incur INR 40,000 per person; cancellations within 30 days incur 100% charges.

All station and airport transfers in Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck are private point-to-point transfers. Intercity rail travel is on comfortable 2nd-class high-speed trains. Excursions in Vienna (Hop-On Hop-Off), Salzburg (Salt Mine shuttle), and Innsbruck (Swarovski shuttle) operate on scheduled SIC/shared basis.

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