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Austria: Cities, Lakes and Mountains

Explore Vienna, Salzburg's lakes and Innsbruck's mountains, with time in each.

  1. 1Vienna
  2. 2Salzburg
  3. 3Hallstatt
  4. 4Innsbruck

From, per person~US$3,030

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Best Jun to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights each in Vienna and Salzburg, then two in Innsbruck. Explore the cities with private guides, spend a day beside Hallstatt's lake and head into the mountains if the weather allows, with free time between visits.

Length
8 nights
Route
Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt…
Best time
Jun to Sep
Ideal for
First-time Austria visitors wanting cities, lakes and Alpine views

Why you'll love it

  1. Eight nights across three hotels
  2. Private guided walks in Vienna and Salzburg
  3. A small evening classical concert in Vienna
  4. Hallstatt village and time for lunch by the lake
  5. A scenic drive through Austria into Tyrol
  6. Nordkette mountain views above Innsbruck

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Vienna

    Meet your driver at Vienna Airport and settle into your hotel. Keep the rest of the day free to rest and have dinner nearby.

    • Stay: 4- or 5-star hotel near Vienna's Ringstrasse
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Walk Through Historic Vienna

    Take a private morning walk through the historic centre and get to know the streets around the Hofburg and cathedral. Stop for coffee and cake, then spend the afternoon as you like.

    • Stay: 4- or 5-star hotel near Vienna's Ringstrasse
    • Getting there: Local walks

  3. Day 3

    Schönbrunn and Evening Music

    Visit Schönbrunn's palace rooms with a private guide, then take an easy walk through the gardens. Rest at your hotel before a small evening classical concert with reserved seats.

    • Stay: 4- or 5-star hotel near Vienna's Ringstrasse
    • Getting there: Private palace transfers, approximately 25–40 minutes each way; private concert transfers

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Salzburg

    Drive west after breakfast, stopping to stretch or get refreshments when you need to. Arrive in Salzburg with the afternoon free to settle in and walk by the river.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character near Salzburg's old town
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 3.5–4 hours driving; allow 4–4.5 hours with a stop

  5. Day 5

    Salzburg Streets and Fortress

    Explore Salzburg's streets and squares with a private guide, then take the hillside railway up to the fortress. The afternoon is free for Mirabell Gardens, shopping or a long lunch.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character near Salzburg's old town
    • Getting there: Walking and fortress hillside railway, approximately 1 minute each way

  6. Day 6

    A Day by Hallstatt's Lake

    Your private driver takes you to Hallstatt for a village walk and time for lunch by the lake. Spend the day beside the water, with no mine visit or mountain trip planned.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character near Salzburg's old town
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1.25–1.5 hours each way; allow 7–8 hours overall

  7. Day 7

    Through Tyrol to Innsbruck

    Drive to Innsbruck on Austrian roads through Lofer, St Johann and Wörgl, with time for a lunch stop. After checking in, walk around the old town and see the Golden Roof.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near Innsbruck's old town
    • Getting there: Private car via Austrian roads, approximately 3–3.5 hours driving; allow 4–4.5 hours with lunch

  8. Day 8

    Mountains Above Innsbruck

    Take the hillside railway and cable cars towards Nordkette for mountain views and lunch on a terrace, paid for separately. Return when you are ready and keep the afternoon easy. If the weather is poor, visit a city museum and café instead.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel near Innsbruck's old town
    • Getting there: Walk to Congress station; hillside railway and cable cars, approximately 30–45 minutes each way including connections

  9. Day 9

    Fly From Innsbruck

    Have breakfast before your private car takes you to Innsbruck Airport. Plan the morning around your flight time, with no extra sightseeing.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 15–25 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34- or 5-star hotel near Vienna's Ringstrasse
  2. 3 nights · days 4 to 64-star boutique hotel with local character near Salzburg's old town
  3. 2 nights · days 7 to 84-star boutique hotel near Innsbruck's old town

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jun to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in selected 4- or 5-star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and drives between cities as described
  • Private Vienna walk with one coffee-and-cake stop
  • Private guided Schönbrunn visit with palace entry
  • Seats for a small classical concert and private car transfers both ways
  • Private Salzburg walk, fortress entry and hillside railway tickets
  • Private day trip to Hallstatt with a driver
  • Nordkette return railway and cable car tickets, or a city activity if closed
  • Local hotel taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast and the café stop
  • A guide in Hallstatt and entry to extra attractions
  • Personal purchases and tips
  • Applicable Indian taxes and TCS

Good to know

  • Fly into Vienna and out of Innsbruck; check connecting flights before confirming hotels.
  • The price is an estimate per person for this premium trip, with two people sharing a room and flights extra; Salzburg festival dates can cost more.
  • Mountain railways and cable cars depend on weather and maintenance; carry a warm layer even in summer.

Before you go to Austria

Capital:
Vienna
Language:
German
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Austria: Cities, Lakes and Mountains trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Innsbruck.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,85,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jun to Sep.

What is included?

Eight nights in selected 4- or 5-star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and drives between cities as described, Private Vienna walk with one coffee-and-cake stop, Private guided Schönbrunn visit with palace entry, Seats for a small classical concert and private car transfers both ways, Private Salzburg walk, fortress entry and hillside railway tickets, Private day trip to Hallstatt with a driver, Nordkette return railway and cable car tickets, or a city activity if closed, Local hotel taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast and the café stop, A guide in Hallstatt and entry to extra attractions, Personal purchases and tips, Applicable Indian taxes and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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