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Austria beyond the alpine postcard: imperial Vienna, the Danube and the Wachau vineyards, Linz, the pilgrimage town of Mariazell, Styrian Graz, and finally the flatlands around Lake Neusiedl. Seven days of culture, wine, and water, all by car.
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The Ringstraße, Hofburg, and the narrow streets around Stephansdom. The first day is not about rushing — Vienna is best discovered on foot.
Imperial Tour is the best choice for a one-day tour of Vienna, while the gardens and panoramic viewpoints are available free of charge.
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Sisi Ticket (Imperial Apartments + Sisi Museum + Treasury + Schönbrunn) - 47 EUR (valid for all 4 attractions). Hofburg only - 19.50 EUR.
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Upper Belvedere (where the Klimt collection is) 17.50 EUR. Lower Belvedere (special exhibitions) 13.50 EUR. Combo ticket 25 EUR.
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Park entry is free. Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) 14 EUR per ride. Other attractions 3-8 EUR per ride.
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Tour 13€ (45min, several languages). Standing ticket for the performance 13-18€ (purchased 80min before the performance). Season September-June.
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Walking through the complex is free. Leopold Museum €17, MUMOK €15, Kunsthalle €8. MQ Combi Ticket (3 museums) €28.
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Exterior free to view. Interior is private.
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Schönbrunn and the Museum Quarter in the morning, then a Viennese coffee house and Belvedere in the afternoon. Same accommodation as the previous night.
The Wachau Valley with its terraced vineyards, and at its heart Dürnstein with the blue tower of the abbey and the ruins of a fortress above the river. A perfect day for wine and walking.
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Continue upstream to Linz: the main square, the banks of the Danube, and the modern side of the city that sets it apart from the rest of this route.
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Leaving the Danube behind and heading into the hills: Maricel with its basilica that has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries, and the quiet of a small town after two busy cities.
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Graz, with the Schlossberg and its clock tower rising above the rooftops, a historic old town under UNESCO protection, and the gastronomy for which Styria is renowned.
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Tickets can be purchased online via the official website or at the opera box office. Advance booking is strongly recommended, particularly for popular performances.
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The Burgenland plain and Rust on the shores of Lake Neusiedl — a wine town famous for storks that nest on its chimneys. A completely different landscape from everything that came before it.
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Everything you need for Eastern Austria — 7 Days in one place
