Notes of Vienna
Overview
Set down in Vienna and marvel at its strong musical culture, past and present. Start your day off with an apple strudel and delicious coffee, tour the city, and stroll through charming streets rich with history. Explore at your own pace and take in the elegance and warmth of this wonderful city.
Format
Locations
- Vienna
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Vienna (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- Private airport transfers in Vienna
- 7 nights of accommodation with breakfasts
- More Moments activities included:
- Sightseeing city tour
- Mozart & Strauss concert in a historical Viennese palace
- Original Viennese Strudel show with tasting
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg, transportation to Salzburg by bus, tour in Salzburg is walking tour
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Vienna.
Day 2
Welcome to Vienna
Take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring the city.
Day 3
Vienna: Sightseeing
Explore imperial Vienna on a sightseeing city tour, that includes a guided visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Then, enjoy a strudel show including a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of freshly baked apple strudel.
More Moments Activities Included
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Sightseeing City Tour with Schönbrunn Palace and Strudel Show at Café Residenz
See the impressive Vienna State Opera House, home to the famous Opera Ball which takes place every year. Not far from the opera, you’ll get to the grand Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the imperial family. Next up is the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on our tour are: the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater and the striking City Hall. Head over to Schönbrunn Palace for a guided tour of Austria’s most popular attraction. The former summer imperial residence is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of people from all over the world year after year. Visit the historic state rooms and see how the imperial family once lived. Stroll through the immense gardens and finish off by enjoying a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of freshly baked apple strudel.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 4
Vienna: At Leisure
Explore the city at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Vienna: Sightseeing
Spend the day at your own pace, then in the evening, enjoy a classical music concert on us!
More Moments Activities Included
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Mozart & Strauss Concert
Renowned opera singers and a classical ballet duo will enchant you in the Rosenkavalier Hall of the baroque Auersperg Palace. The concert consists of two parts: the first focuses on the works of W.A. Mozart where you’ll enjoy the beautiful melodies from this spectacular composer from Salzburg, such as the Figaro Overture. The second part is dedicated to the Johann Strauss dynasty - swinging waltzes and polkas, as well as the world-famous Blue Danube Waltz and the traditional Radetzky March.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Vienna: At Leisure
Take advantage of your day and discover the elegant beauty of imperial Vienna.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Vienna: Salzburg Excursion
Today, you’ll head out to Salzburg, home of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music.
More Moments Activities Included
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Salzburg Excursion
Relax on a comfortable bus while driving to Salzburg. Enroute, you’ll get a first impression of the beauty of the Salzkammergut countryside with its majestic mountains and clear lakes. The Sound of Music fans will recognize this landscape from the opening scenes of the film. In the city, head out on a guided walk through the historical centre and see the gardens of the Mirabell Palace - where The Sound of Music was filmed and where Maria sang, together with the children, the song “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So” on the fountain on the steps. Also, you’ll see the horse pond and the riding school where Baron von Trapp sang “Edelweiß” as a farewell. A real highlight is the Getreidegasse, the street where Mozart’s birthplace is located. Other attractions on our sightseeing tour include: University Church, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Salzburg Cathedral and the Festival Hall. You’ll have some time at leisure to explore the city, eat lunch or shop for souvenirs until the scheduled departure at 4 p.m.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Vienna: At Leisure
Spend the day exploring Vienna your way.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Vienna - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 persons (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child up to 12 years old)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a Standard Room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- January 2 to December 30, 2024
- January 2 to December 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Tourist hotel taxes
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
In the event the regular sightseeing tour with Schonbrunn Palace is closed, it will be replaced with a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off.
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City taxes may be applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary depending on the hotel star rating and location and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.