Private Day Tour Trip to Salzburg, Hallstatt, And Melk From Vienna

The journey, in full

The tour starts with the pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna at a designated time. The driver will introduce you to the specifics of the tour, after which the tour commences with a drive through the Vienna Forest. After arriving in Melk, introduce yourself to the history of the almost one thousand years old Benedictine Abbey. Overlooking the town of Melk, the impressive baroque-style Abbey is home to the famous library and the final resting place of Saint Coloman, the patron saint of Austria. During the visit, you can also explore the Abbey church and the garden pavilion. After approximately 1 hour visit to Melk, continue your journey through the Austrian countryside. The tour continues with a visit to Salzburg. Upon arrival, independently explore the UNESCO-protected Old Town, Mirabell Palace Gardens, used as a filming location for the popular "Sound of Music" movie, or catch a spectacular view of the city from the Hohensalzburg fortress. Surrounded by mountains, Salzburg is well known as the birthplace of Mozart and the architecture is heavily inspired by Italian designs. After approx. 2,5 hours, the tour continues with a scenic drive to Hallstatt. The road to Hallstatt offers some spectacular panoramic views of the lakes within the Salzkammergut region. We will offer you a photo break opportunity at Lake Wolfgang in the town of Sankt Gilgen. You are welcome to ask the driver for any other short stops along this route, so you can capture the picturesque scenery of the Austrian lakes. Nested between the mountains and the lake, Hallstatt is known as one of the most photographed villages in Europe. During approx. 1,5 hour visit to Hallstatt, stroll your way along the Promenade into the colorful town center with numerous small shops. In order to make your visit to Hallstatt more memorable, the driver will take you to several locations for more scenic photo opportunities. In the late afternoon, drive back to your accommodation in Vienna.