7 Day Salzburg & Vienna by Rail

$429 Land Only

$879* Air & Land

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-Salzburg, Vienna-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 2 nights Salzburg 3 nights Vienna Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A or B) or Standard rail (Plan C) with reserved seats ▲ Breakfast daily ▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan C. Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Classic Salzburg City Tour (1C) 9:30 AM Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $55 Today's tour of Salzburg includes a visit to the Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens. The tour includes the 24-hour Salzburg Card, offering free admission and free public transportation to all major Salzburg sights within the city limits. The card is valid for 24 hours. Should you choose, we suggest taking the elevator up to the "Winklerterrace," where you will enjoy panoramic views of the Baroque Old Town. You may arrange an independent hotel pick up or depart from Mirabellplatz/St. Andra Kirche in front of the church. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off in city center. Viennese Serenade with dinner (#7) 7:15 PM Day #4 20 Oct 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $103 Begin the evening with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Viennese amusement park, the Prater. Upon arrival, enjoy a ride on the world-famous Risenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel) for scenic views of the city and park below. Afterwards, enjoy a special performance by members of the 1st Grinzinger Heurigenshow, as they sing and dance some of Vienna's most famous operettas and songs. Following the performance, enjoy an evening meal with wine. Please note that when the Giant Ferris Wheel (Risenrad) is closed during the winter season (October 20 - March 31), you will travel instead to Cobenzl Hill for a glass of sparkling wine. Tour departs at 7:15 p.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 30-45 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off in city center. Vienna City Tour & Schonbrunn (#1) 9:45 AM Day #5 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $57 Today's tour takes you into the cultural heart of Vienna with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse, the city's main boulevard. On this relaxing drive, you'll see many splendid buildings of the Austrian Baroque period, including the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the Museumsquartier, The Hofburg Imperial Palace, which formerly served as the winter residence of the Habsburg royal family, Parliament, City Hall and the Burgtheater, Europe's second-oldest operational theater after the Comédie Francaise. A visit to the beautiful staterooms of the UNESCO World Heritage Schönbrunn Palace is included as well. Afterward, return to the Vienna State Opera House, passing Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugén, which houses the most precious Gustav Klimt collection in the world. Departs at 9:45 a.m. Pick up from hotel approximately 30-45 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off in city center. Vienna Woods & Mayerling Tour (#4) 9:45 AM Day #6 03 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $68 Today you'll see the "Green Lungs" of Austria, the southern Vienna Woods. Venturing into a region of dense conifers, pines and firs, pass the Roman city of Baden, famous for its thermal springs. Continue through Helenental Valley to the former Mayerling hunting lodge, today a commemorative chapel, where Crown Prince Rudolph, together with Baroness Vetsera, died tragically in 1889. Visit the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz with its medieval cloister and grave of the last Babenberger, the family that ruled before the Habsburgs. The tour continues to the Seegrotte, passing along the way the site where Franz Schubert composed "The Linden Tree." Here you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Europe's largest subterranean lake before returning to Vienna. Departs at 9:45 a.m. Pick up from hotel approximately 30-45 minutes prior to departure time. The tour concludes at the Vienna State Opera House. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Nov 3 499 1129 Nov 10 479 1059 Nov 17 499 939 Nov 24; Dec 1 539 1129 Dec 8 549 1159 Dec 15 529 1179 Dec 22 529 1289 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 5 449 1079 Jan 12 439 879 Jan 19 439 1029 Jan 26 549 1129 Feb 2; 9 449 1029 Feb 16; 23 439 1029 Mar 2 (Sold Out) 449 1029 Mar 9 429 899 Mar 16; 23 439 1029 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A or B) or Standard rail (Plan C) with reserved seats Hotel Plans Plan C - [details] Austrotel Salzburg   Salzburg This superior tourist class hotel is situated in the center of Salzburg near the Mirabell Gardens. [more] Best Western Harmonie   Vienna This superior tourist class hotel is set in a quiet location, next to a park belonging to a French secondary school. [more] Plan B - [details] Mercure Salzburg Kapuzinerberg   Salzburg This first class hotel is located near the old town. [more] Mercure Vienna City   Vienna This first class hotel is located in the city center, and within walking distance of the Stadt Park and other attractions. [more] Plan A - [details] Sheraton Salzburg Hotel   Salzburg This deluxe hotel faces Mirabell Park and Castle Mirabell in downtown Salzburg. [more] Renaissance Hotel   Vienna This deluxe hotel overlooks the city of Vienna, four miles from city center and near the famous Schonbrunn Palace. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Itinerary First Destination Check-In:       How many nights in Salzburg, Austria? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Vienna, Austria? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) Return Date: PLEASE NOTE: When selecting the Flexible Package option, your new itinerary will include flights and hotel accommodations only. Additional required services should be booked separately including transfers, rail transportation between cities and sightseeing options. The final package price will differ from the above advertised prices. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4