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Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

Hofburg Palace

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Imperial Vienna

Experience the elegance and cultural richness of Vienna on this carefully curated journey through Austria’s imperial capital and surrounding landscapes.

From grand Habsburg palaces and world-class art collections to the timeless traditions of coffee houses and classical music, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture and leisure. With excursions to the picturesque Wachau Valley and opportunities to enjoy authentic cuisine and music, discover the enduring charm of one of Europe’s most enchanting cities.

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At A Glance

  • The Travel Editions Experience
    Our tours are thoughtfully crafted and meticulously planned, with every destination, hotel, excursion and stop along the way having been selected to form a truly memorable experience.
  • Meals Included
    All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner.
  • Handpicked Accommodation
    Six nights’ accommodation at the five-star Hotel InterContinental, Vienna, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.
  • Discover Imperial Vienna
    Experience the elegance of Austria’s imperial capital, from grand Habsburg palaces and world-class art collections to Viennese coffee house traditions, classical music and the city’s historic centre. Highlights include Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, Belvedere, Mozarthaus with a private performance, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and a scenic excursion to the Wachau Valley with a Danube cruise and wine tasting.
  • Tour Manager
    Includes Tour manager throughout.
  • Transfers & Tours
    Airport transfers and full touring itinerary as detailed. 
  • Flights from the UK
    Return flights from London Heathrow to Vienna
itinerary & excursions

Your Itinerary

Explore this incredible tour in detail and discover what makes each day so special. Below, you’ll find a full day-by-day breakdown of your journey, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell. Learn more about the highlights you’ll experience, the unforgettable places you’ll visit, and the unique moments that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re drawn by rich history, stunning landscapes or unforgettable cultural encounters, this itinerary gives you everything you need to picture your adventure and look forward to every step of the way.

Capture of Vienna cityscape featuring the famous Ferris wheel at sunset.

Day 1:  Arrival in Vienna

Fly from London Heathrow to Vienna. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, meet for a welcome drink, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Vienna

Day 2: Historic Vienna and Viennese Coffee House Traditions

Discover the grandeur of Vienna’s UNESCO-listed historic centre on a guided walking tour. Stroll through a city shaped by centuries of Habsburg rule, where opulent Baroque façades, elegant squares and imposing palaces line atmospheric streets. Highlights include the magnificent St Stephen’s Cathedral, whose soaring Gothic spire dominates the skyline.

Afterwards, enjoy coffee and cake in a traditional Viennese coffee house. Afternoon at leisure. 

Spitz, Danube, Vineyard

Day 3: Wachau Valley, Danube Cruise and Wine Tasting

Leave the city behind today for an excursion to the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape renowned for its vineyard-clad slopes, medieval towns and dramatic river scenery.

Board a relaxing Danube cruise and glide past terraced hillsides, ruined castles and charming villages en route to the delightful town of Spitz.

Here, visit a local winery for a leisurely lunch accompanied by tastings of the region’s celebrated wines. Later, return to Vienna by coach, with the remainder of the day free.

Mozarthaus Vienna

Day 4: Mozarthaus, Private Concert and Vienna State Opera

Begin the day at Mozarthaus Vienna, the composer’s only surviving residence in the city, where he lived during one of his most productive periods. Explore the exhibitions before attending a private concert in the building’s intimate vaulted basement—a memorable way to experience Mozart’s music in an authentic setting.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit to the Vienna State Opera, one of the world’s leading opera houses, and gain insight into its history, architecture and illustrious productions.

Schonbrunn

Day 5: Schönbrunn Palace and Viennese Strudel

This morning is devoted to Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs and a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Tour the lavishly furnished state rooms, offering a fascinating glimpse into imperial life, and wander through the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Afterwards, take part in a hands-on demonstration of how to prepare a traditional Viennese apple strudel, followed by a tasting with coffee. The afternoon is free. This evening, you may wish to attend an optional concert at the renowned Musikverein, famed for its superb acoustics (schedule to be confirmed).

Spanish Riding School in the Hofburg

Day 6: Hofburg, Spanish Riding School and Belvedere

Explore the historic Hofburg complex this morning, once the principal residence of the Habsburg dynasty. Then visit the Spanish Riding School to observe a morning training session, where the famed Lipizzaner stallions perform classical dressage—an enduring symbol of Vienna’s equestrian heritage.

In the afternoon, visit the Upper Belvedere, home to an outstanding art collection including Gustav Klimt’s celebrated The Kiss. Continue through the formal gardens to the Lower Belvedere.

Day 7: Kunsthistorisches Museum and Return Home

On our final day, we visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the world’s great art museums, housing the extraordinary collections amassed by the Habsburgs. Admire works by Old Masters such as Bruegel, Rembrandt and Vermeer, alongside classical antiquities and decorative arts.

Afterwards, enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for the return flight to London Heathrow.  

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Tour Accommodation

Hotel Intercontinental, Vienna

This five-star hotel enjoys a prime central location on Johannesgasse, directly opposite the leafy Stadtpark and just a short walk from the historic centre, the Vienna State Opera and Kärntner Straße’s elegant shopping boulevard, making it an excellent base for exploring the city. This established luxury hotel combines classic Viennese style with modern comforts and offers a wide range of facilities, including a restaurant and café serving local and international cuisine, a stylish bar, a fitness centre, spa and sauna. Guest rooms are elegantly furnished, featuring air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, minibars, tea and coffee-making facilities, in-room safes and well-appointed bathrooms.

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Mobility Information

This tour has a moderate fitness rating, reflecting a fuller itinerary with a good balance of visits, walking and time spent exploring on foot.
 
Some visits may involve cobbled streets, uneven paving, slopes, steps, stairs, limited seating, or walking from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of a site or attraction. The exact demands will vary from day to day, and we highlight specific practical details within the itinerary wherever possible.
 
You should feel comfortable walking at a steady group pace, standing during visits and enjoying a full day of sightseeing. If you are unsure whether this tour is right for you, please contact us before booking.

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Your questions answered

Tour FAQ

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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