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Austria by Scenic Rail 2026

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Join us on this newly-designed and exciting tour to Austria by Scenic Rail.   Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt, and Innsbruck are absolutely delightful cities.   Vienna features elegant palaces and gardens unilke any other European city.  It is surprisingly full of art and culture like The Spanish Riding School, the famed Opera House, and Klimt's famous "The Kiss".  Salzburg of course is the home of "The Sound of Music" and the birthplace of Mozart.  A day trip to one of the most beautiful Alpine towns, Hallstatt, will long be remembered.  Innsbruck is the home of two Olympic games and the center of Tyrolian culture with the natural beauty of snow capped mountains.  

Travel by scenic train with a small group of travelers on this enjoyable Austrian and Bavarian holiday.  Accompanied and solo travelers are welcome. 

What's Included?
  • 3 nights lodging in Vienna.  4 nights in Salzburg.  2 nights in Innsbruck. Bountiful breakfast daily.
  • Train transportation between cities on itinerary.   Local transportation within Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck.
  • Welcome visit to authentic Viennese heuriger (local wine tavern) for buffet dinner, music, and song.  Day trip to Hallstatt.  Sound of Music Tour. Tirol Abend Familie Gundolf Tyrolean Folk Show with dinner.  
  • Professionally guided walking tours of Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Hallstatt.
  • VIP admission to the best attractions in all cities on the itinerary.
    • Vienna Pass with free VIP admission to over 90 GOOD sites.  Hop On/Hop Off bus.  Local bus/tram transportation
    • Hallstatt lake cruise.
    • Salzburg Card with free VIP admission to all city (and some outer city) attractions.  Local transportation included.
    • Innsbruck Card with free VIP admission to attractions, local trams busses.  Selected cable cars and lifts.  Hop On Hop Off bus.
  • Rich, ambitious, and smartly planned itinerary.
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2026 Tour Dates and Pricing
  • Tentatively scheduled to start in Vienna on May 27, 2026.  Ends in Salzburg on June 5, 2026.
  • Additional dates to be announced. 
  • Pricing:  We anticipate $4499 per person double occupancy.  Have your own room for $1350 more.
  • All 2026 tour dates and pricing are tentative and will be finalized by June 1, 2025.  After dates/prices have been finalized, travelers will be notified and have the opportunity to cancel and receive a full refund upon request. 
Hotels and Important Info
  • 3 nights in Vienna at the perfectly located 4-star Hotel AM Konzerthaus Vienna
  • 4 nights in the center of historic Salzburg at the 4-star Hotel Elefant or equivalent. 
  • 2 nights at the best located hotel in town, the 4-star Hotel Innsbruck
  • Travelers depart from their home city and meet at the hotel in Vienna.  Depart from Salzburg.  Airfare is not included.
  • Travelers must be able to walk 2-4 miles daily and have no mobility issues.