Austria-Salzburg Lakes and Alpine Foothills

Four nights at 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl, the restored 13th century hunting castle of the Archbishops of Salzburg

Walking tour of Old Salzburg, including the birthplace of Mozart and its world famous shopping street, the “Getreidegasse”, lined with medieval houses

Lake steamer cruise to the quaint 15th century village of St. Wolfgang

Private luncheon with Princess Manni Wittgenstein at her hunting lodge

Cruise the shore of Hallstaat’s ancient village in a small fleet of electric boats

Four scheduled late afternoon balloon adventures through the beautiful scenery made famous in The Sound of Music

All-Inclusive from Salzburg

Day 1
Our trip meets and begins at 3:00 p.m. at 5 star Hotel Schloss Fuschl, the restored 15th 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 painted village of St. Gilgen, where we’ll board a traditional lake steamer and cruise to the picturesque old town of St. Wolfgang. The town is prized for its 15th century houses and world-famous Baroque style church filled with magnificent furnishings. 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, a professional photographer whose masterful work has been published and exhibited, 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 steep cliff,surrounded by the towering Dachstein mountains. To appreciate the delicate placement of the village, we’ll 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 (800 - 400 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 of the Alpine foothills, followed by our farewell dinner party.

Day 5
Our trip ends after breakfast at Schloss Fuschl.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/8/2010 - 9/12/2010	$8,940
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Walking tour of Old Salzburg, including the birthplace of Mozart and its world famous shopping street, the “Getreidegasse”, lined with medieval houses

Lake steamer cruise to the quaint 15th century village of St. Wolfgang

Private luncheon with Princess Manni Wittgenstein at her hunting lodge

Cruise the shore of Hallstaat’s ancient village in a small fleet of electric boats

Four scheduled late afternoon balloon adventures through the beautiful scenery made famous in The Sound of Music

All prices based on double occupancy.

Single Supplement rate $1,145

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