Vienna & Bratislava



1780 €/pers

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Austria & Slovakia

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5 days

Length of trip

Swedish, English

Language

Vienna and Bratislava, two gems along the mighty Danube, both have a rich history shaped by the Habsburg Empire. The cities exude elegance and culture, with impressive architecture, magnificent palaces and a shared love of music and art. But here history takes a different turn. Vienna, which for centuries was the heart of a powerful empire, continued to develop as a democratic capital. Bratislava, on the other hand, fell under Soviet influence after World War II, which left a different mark on the city.


Today we are faced with two unique cities. Vienna attracts with its grandeur, its classical concerts and its vibrant city life. Bratislava charms with its intimate atmosphere, its picturesque restored old town and its exciting history that was once marked by communism. A trip to Vienna and Bratislava is a journey through history, where you get to experience both the Habsburg legacy and the contrasts that shaped these two fascinating cities, which are only an hour's bus ride apart.

Travel program

01

Day 1 – Hainburg: Danube monarch & music

Trasfer from the Vienna airport. Light lunch together on the way to Bratislava. Check-in at a comfortable hotel in central Bratislava.


We begin the journey with a brief introduction to the history of the Danube Monarchy, as well as the present day and culture of Austria and Slovakia, and a guided walk in the charming border town of Hainburg with our Swedish-speaking tour guide.


We continue to Bratislava where we check into a hotel near the Danube bank. A welcome dinner is served to the sounds of traditional music.

Lunch and dinner are included.

02

Day 2 – Bratislava: the Empire and Communism

We start the day with a guided tour of the center of the Slovak capital. Our knowledgeable guide reveals exciting gems about the history and present of the country and the city.


Afterwards, there will be free time for lunch, your own cultural activities, shopping and dinner on your own.


Breakfast is included.

03

Day 3 – Wine tasting in the UNESCO Wachau Valley

We leave Slovakia after breakfast and head towards the Wachau Valley in Austria. We take a short boat trip on the Danube, among lovely vineyards, magnificent churches and medieval fortresses.


Lunch in a charming village and wine tasting at a local winegrower. In the evening we check into our central hotel in Vienna. Dinner on your own.


Breakfast and lunch included.

04

Day 4 – Vienna: a historic day with musical highlights

After breakfast we take a guided walk in Vienna. We visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, we pass by Rathausplatz, Mozart's statue, the Opera, and the Hofburg.


We round off with a demonstration of the Lipizzaner's morning routine at the Spanish Riding School and a visit to the Sisi Museum where we explore the history and everyday life of the Habsburgs and the Empress.


The afternoon is free for your own wanderings and lunch on your own. We recommend a short excursion to Schönbrunn Palace or a coffee at the Sacher Hotel.


The farewell dinner is served in conjunction with a popular concert featuring famous musical pieces by Strauss and Mozart.


Breakfast and dinner are included.

05

Day 5 – Goodbye!

After breakfast there is some free time for a last-minute shopping spree. A private transfer takes us to the airport in good time for our flight.



We thank you for a wonderful, eventful trip to two of Europe's most magnificent capitals.


Breakfast is included.

 The price includes*:

  • Share in a double room at a 3* or 4* hotel, including breakfast (single room supplement: 280 €), 5 nights
  • 2 dinners, 2 light lunches, including water
  • All transportation and group activities according to program (entrance fees, guiding)
  • Wine tasting
  • English-speaking tour guide: with extensive experience in the Danube region
  • Information meeting (online or in person with the whole group) prior to departure


 What is not included in the price above is:

  • Flight
  • Drinks, coffee (except table water and scheduled wine tastings)
  • Insurance (travel insurance mandatory)
  • Single room supplement
  • Tip


*We reserve the right to make any program changes that may occur due to changes in our partners' planning, but we guarantee that we will do our best to find equally exciting replacement activities if availability of any activity changes.


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