Arrive in Vienna, Austria’s elegant imperial capital. Explore the historic Old Town, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Palace. Walk the Ringstrasse to admire grand architecture, with optional visits to Belvedere Palace or the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Overnight in Vienna.

Enjoy a full day discovering Vienna at your own pace. Attend a classical music performance, visit Mozarthaus Vienna, or stroll through Schönbrunn Palace gardens. Pause at a traditional Viennese café to enjoy coffee and pastries while absorbing the city’s refined atmosphere.

Overnight in Vienna.

Travel by train to Graz, Austria’s second city. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, climb Schlossberg for panoramic views, and see the iconic Clock Tower. Visit Schloss Eggenberg and the modern Kunsthaus Graz before an evening stroll around Hauptplatz.

Overnight in Graz.
Distance: ~200 km (124 miles). Travel time: 2h 30–2h 45 minutes.

Board the train to Klagenfurt, capital of Carinthia. Walk or cycle around scenic Lake Wörthersee, visit lakeside villages like Velden, and enjoy waterside leisure. Explore Klagenfurt’s Old Town, including the Lindwurm Fountain and nearby attractions.

Overnight in Klagenfurt.
Distance: ~140 km (87 miles). Travel time: 1h 50–2h 10 minutes.

Travel by train to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace. Explore the Old Town, visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, and enjoy lakes and meadows on an optional Sound of Music tour. Time permitting, visit Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg Museum, or Hellbrunn Palace.

Overnight in Salzburg.
Distance: ~320 km (199 miles). Travel time: 4h 15–4h 40 minutes.

Journey by train through alpine scenery to Innsbruck. Explore the Old Town and Golden Roof, visit Ambras Castle, or ride the Hungerburg Funicular for mountain views. Optional activities include Bergisel Ski Jump or outdoor adventures in the surrounding Alps.

Overnight in Innsbruck.
Distance: ~190 km (118 miles). Travel time: 2h 10–2h 25 minutes.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Innsbruck or venture into the Tyrolean Alps. Optional rail excursions include Seefeld in Tirol, Lake Achensee with scenic railway and boat rides, or the Zillertal Valley for alpine scenery and outdoor activities.

Overnight in Innsbruck.

After breakfast, enjoy final time exploring Innsbruck or taking an optional alpine rail excursion to Seefeld, Achensee, or the Zillertal Valley. Later, depart Innsbruck by rail, concluding your Austrian journey through historic cities and spectacular mountain landscapes.

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