AUSTRIAN ROMANTIC ROAD

AUSTRIAN

AUSTRIAN ROMANTIC ROAD

Duration : 5 Days 4 Nights

The Price : 608 USD

Location : AUSTRIAN

Language : English

Overview

Salzburg – Mondsee – St. Gilgen – St. Wolfgang – Bad Ischl – Hallstatt – Traunsee – Steyr – Enns – Melk – Vienna

Travel through time and beauty along Austria’s legendary Romantic Road—a route that winds through enchanting lakes, dramatic alpine vistas, fairy-tale villages, and baroque architecture. From the music-filled streets of Salzburg to imperial Vienna, discover a trail dotted with medieval towns, UNESCO sites, and monastic treasures.

Experience the charm of the Salzkammergut, the mystery of Hallstatt, the elegance of baroque monasteries perched on cliffs, and the legacy of Roman roads and Benedictine monks. Every stop is a picture-perfect postcard and every town a new story.

Schedule Details

Day 1

Welcome to the musical heart of Austria! Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to stroll through the baroque old town, visit Mozart’s birthplace, or take a cable car ride up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for sweeping views. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 2

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive into the picturesque Salzkammergut region. Stop at Mondsee and its famous basilica, visit lakeside villages like St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Bad Ischl, the imperial summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph. Continue on to the storybook village of Hallstatt, where you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Museum and admire one of the most photographed towns in Europe. Overnight in Salzkammergut region.

Day 3

After breakfast, journey past Lake Traunsee toward Upper Austria. En route, stop at the historic fisheries of Kremsmünster Abbey, one of Austria’s oldest monasteries. Continue to the romantic town of Steyr, where old-world charm awaits in its medieval squares and pastel façades. Visit the Town Museum, depending on the day of the week. Overnight in Steyr.

Day 4

Today, follow the route through Enns, Austria’s oldest town, and continue to the Wachau Valley, a stunning wine-producing region along the Danube. Stop in Melk to admire the magnificent Melk Abbey, dramatically perched above the river. The region is also known for castles, wine villages, and scenic drives through terraced vineyards. Overnight in the Wachau region.

Day 5

After breakfast, continue your journey to Vienna, Austria’s elegant capital. Along the way, admire more riverside beauty and vineyards. End your Romantic Road adventure with a grand finale in a city known for its imperial history, palaces, and classical music.