Day 1: Arrival in Vienna; Airport Pick-up
Upon your arrival at Vienna Airport, our driver will meet you with a warm welcome, and then send you to the hotel. After hotel check-in and a short rest, you can go out roaming around the old town by yourself, to see the city in baroque and Jugendstil styles, at the beginning of the trip. Accommodation: Overnight in Vienna
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Day 2: Cycling in the Danube Valley; Visit the Schonbrunn Palace and Wurstelprater
In the morning, you'll be escorted to explore the Lower Danube far away from the downtown. Under the guidance of the guide, you will enjoy cycling in the valley of the Danube, while seeing the ruins of old castles, vibrant vineyards and the villages in leisurely vibe along the way. After, return to Vienna, and the guide will lead you to wander in the famous and luxury Schonbrunn Palace, and then relax at Wurstelprater, the world's oldest amusement park. Finally, send you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Vienna
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Day 3: Take a Hot Air Balloon Flight and Visit the Salt Mines in Hallstatt
In the morning, we will experience a flight over the Salzkammergut Lake District, on the hot air balloon, which is a highlight of this 7 days Austria tour. It will offer you a bird's eye view of the mountains covered by snow in the Alps, the scattered lakes and local wooden villages. To this afternoon, the guide will accompany you to pay a visit to the over 7,000-year-old salt mines and mountains in Hallstatt. The cable car ride will be included. After, we'll visit the ice caves on the same mountain. This tour will last for about 90 minutes. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Hallstatt
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Day 4: Transfer from Hallstatt to a Quiet Mountain Town - Lienz
From Hallstatt to Lienz, it will take 3 hours en route. When we get to Lienz, the quiet mountain town in the Alps, check into the hotel first. After having a break in the hotel, you may go for a short hiking into the valley, or take a walk in the town, on your own. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Lienz
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Day 5: Travel along an Iconic Alpine Road to Glossglockner and Take Outdoor Adventures
After breakfast, follow the guide to the summit of the Glossglockner along an iconic alpine road. On the way, you could try the walking and biking, or more outdoor adventures like rock climbing, kayaking, or white-water rafting. This will be an exciting day to see the most famous landscape of Austria, in a breathtaking way. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Lienz
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Day 6: Travel from Lienz to Innsbruck; Take a Walking Tour in Innsbruck
On the 3-hour journey from Lienz to Innsbruck, we will pass through Italy, so you will have a good chance to taste the authentic pizza or pasta along the way. We will go through a pass to reach Innsbruck. After hotel check-in, we will enjoy a walking tour in the old city, to see the highlights including the Arch of Triumph, the starting point of medieval street Maria Theresiastrasse; the St. Anne's Column, the Imperial Palace court, and the St. James Cathedral. As the last night of your itinerary, tonight is for last souvenir shopping, or luggage packing. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Innsbruck
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Day 7: Innsbruck Airport See-off
According to the time of your flight, the driver will send you to Innsbruck Airport. Wish you a smooth journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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