Luxury Vacations in Austria
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It can be difficult to waltz clear of the clichés in Austria. Those Sound of Music hillsides, the Viennese shadows of The Third Man, strudel and schnitzel.
The thing is, Austria does those things very well, particularly lakes and mountains, full of opportunities for wholesome fun in terrific landscapes: the turquoise blues of Lake Fuschl; the panoramic views from Kitzbuhel, the slow roll of the Danube. Austria is known for its winter sports – snowboarding and schussing down the pristine slopes of the Tyrolean Alps – but summertime is just as active, for cycling and hiking past waterfalls and through wildflower meadows. Its villages seem to compete for sheer prettiness: the timber chalets of mountain-high Alpbach; lakeside Hallstatt, deep in the Salzkammergut region, one of 2024’s European Capitals of Culture. Its towns – Mozart’s Salzburg, Graz and Innsbruck – are baroque masterpieces in miniature, while operatic Vienna is one of the most liveable cities in the world, criss-crossed by trams and green spaces with coffee houses to press pause in.
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Adventures in Austria
A New Year's Eve Cruise on the Danube
9 Days • Limited to 24 Guests
Linking Western and Eastern Europe, the Danube has served as a vital artery of culture and commerce for countless centuries. What better place to usher in a new year of possibilities? Cruise the heart of Europe from Germany through Austria to Slovakia and back again, pausing to celebrate the New Year in Budapest — your vessel offering a ringside seat to a spectacular fireworks show over the Danube.
Itinerary
Munich•Passau•Vienna•Budapest•Bratislava•Melk
From $8,995 per person.
Wonders of Budapest, Vienna and Prague
10 Days • Limited to 18 Guests
Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic each hold a fascination for visitors who appreciate Old World charms, especially those found along the cobblestone streets of their delightful capitals. Discover the three most radiant cities in Central Europe and experience their grand architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, exploring Baroque-era treasures with local experts who know every corner.
Itinerary
Budapest•Bratislava•Vienna•Prague
From $10,995 per person.
A Christmas Cruise on the Danube
9 Days • Limited to 24 Guests
Cap off your year with a holiday cruise along the Danube River, a celebration perfect for a couple, friends or the whole family. Wake in festive Vienna on Christmas morning and experience charming local traditions. Visit holiday markets as well, and revel in an organ concert at the superb Abbey of St. Florian.
Itinerary
Munich•Passau•Salzburg•Linz•Melk•Durnstein•Vienna•Bratislava•Regensburg
From $9,795 per person.
