The Taste of Austria

Day 1 - Arrival in Vienna

Arrival at your hotel in Vienna.The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure. Just after your arrival your first culinary temptation awaits you: 
Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Vienna.

Day 2 - Vienna

After breakfast start with a culinary discovery tour through the city centre of Vienna. Lunch on your own in the city centre. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Schönbrunn Palace.
Following you attend a Viennese Apple Strudel Show at Café Residenz Schönbrunn. Dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight stay in Vienna.

Day 3 - Vienna

After breakfast you visit the Imperial Silver and Tableware Collection at the Imperial Palace where you will admire the prescious Viennese Court Silver along with other china-, gold-, and silver-tableware. Lunch on your own in the city centre. For those who seek a typical Viennese lunch break - visit one of the various  "Wurst-Stands" and enjoy a hearty Bratwurst or Cheese Kransky with mustard and a freshly baked roll. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Before dinner enjoy an exclusive tour of the wine celler including tastings at one of Vienna's most beautiful Palais. Dinner at local restaurant or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Vienna.

Day 4 - Vienna

After breakfast you discover Vienna on the traces of the Viennese Coffeehouse culture. Lunch on your own in the city centre. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Dinner at a traditional restaurant. Afterwards enjoy a classical concert.Overnight stay in Vienna.

Day 5 - Vienna-(Baden)-Graz

After breakfast transfer to Graz with stop in the Imperialcity of Baden. Upon arrival in Baden you enjoy a walking tour through the picturesque town before continuing your journey to Graz. Lunch at local restaurant in Graz. Start your afternoon with a walking tour through the inner city of Graz. During your walking tour you discover the most significant attractions such as the Herrengasse, Graz Opera House, the beautiful main square with the Town Hall, the Island on the Mur, the Kunsthaus, etc.
The remainder of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Dinner at a selected restaurant in Graz. Overnight stay in Graz.

Day 6 - Graz

After breakfast enjoy a walk of indulgence through the old town of Graz. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the various cafes, bars and restaurants in the city centre of Graz. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight stay in Graz.

Day 7 - Graz: Excursion to the Styrian Volcano Region

After breakfast you can proverbially immerse into the world of chocolate. Transfer to Riegersburg and visit to the Zotter chocolate factory. Lunch at local traditional restaurant. In the afternoon you visit the family-run factory Gölles, specialised in the production of vinegars and decent liquors. Then transfer back to Graz. Dinner at local restaurant or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Graz.

Day 8 - Graz: Excursion to the South Styrian Wine Region

After breakfast you go towards Riegersburg and visit the Vulcano ham factory. Then, onward journey to Gamlitz which is located even more South. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon you visit one or the other winegrower and try some glasses of wine. Farewell dinner at a selected restaurant. Overnight stay in Graz.

Day 9 - Departure from Graz

After breakfast you start your homeward journey. Have a safe trip!