Compare Austria –Salzburg Lakes & Alpine Foothills by Buddy Bombard's Europe
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| Duration | 5 days |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Lovely Salzburg, nestled between two mountains on the banks of the Salzach River, is dominated by rich scenery and its enormous 11th century fortress. Baroque villas, churches, and palaces ringed by gardens and fountains preserve its old world charm. Nearby is the striking region of crystal lakes and rolling hills made famous in “The Sound of Music,” offering us magnificent landscapes of great natural beauty for entertaining you each day in our balloons |
Day 1
Our trip begins at 3 : 00 p . m . at 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl , the restored 15 th century former hunting castle of the Archbishop of Salzburg. After checking in for four nights we’ll depart for a late afternoon balloon adventure through the area’s gorgeous Alpine foothills, returning to our historic hotel for dinner
Day 2
After breakfast we’ll take a walking tour through Old Salzurg , birthplace of Mozart and filled with elegant Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture . Walk the lively Getreidegasse , a quaint old lane with romantic passageways, narrow old houses and posh boutiques . We’ll lunch at 5 star Sacher Hotel and depart For our afternoon balloon adventure through the Lakes District, followed by dinner at Schloss Fuschl .
Day 3
Morning drive to the ancient village of St . Gilgen , where we’ll board a lake steamer and cruise to the picturesque old town of St . Wolfgang, prized for its 15th century houses and world – famous Baroque style church filled with magnificent alters and works of art . We’ll be hosted for lunch by one of Salzburg’s most celebrated personalities and our very good friend, Princess Manni Wittgenstein, in her lovely Alpine home . The Princess entertains us with wonderful tales of her fascinating life and thoroughly enjoys helping us make your Austrian experience a lifetime memory . Late afternoon balloon adventure through the beautiful Austrian landscape made famous in “The Sound of Music”, returning to Schloss Fuschl for dinner .
Day 4
Today we’ll explore the ancient village of Hallstaat , a secluded gem and easily the most striking lakeside village in the region .This tiny hamlet clings to a ledge at the foot of a great mountain of salt, surrounded by the towering Dachstein mountains . To more fully appreciate its beauty we will cruise the shoreline in a small fleet of electric boats, viewing ancient boathouses and quaint wooden homes built centuries ago . A major Celtic archaeological landmark, the treasures unearthed here are so extensive that one era in Celtic studies ( 1, 000 – 500 BC) is called “the Hallstatt period . ” Pre –luncheon rafting party on the lake before dining in a charming local restaurant . Late afternoon balloon adventure through the summer meadowlands the Alpine Austria – Salzburg Lakes & Alpine Foothills with Buddy Bombard age3 of 3 foothills, followed by our farewell dinner party .
Day 5
Our trip ends after breakfast at Schloss Fuschl .
