Austria tailor-made holidays
Introduction
Prosperous and centrally located at the heart of Europe, Austria has much to offer. Dominated by the Alps, it has superb summer trekking and a well-developed winter sports scene. Grossglockner, in Carinthia, is the highest mountain and flanks the mighty Pasterze Glacier.
Impressive urban architecture makes the historic cities worth visiting, whilst a world-class musical tradition provides the soundtrack for any visit.
The capital Vienna is strewn with impressive buildings, including Schloss Schonbrunn, which rivals Versailles. Music, art and architecture peak in Baroque Salzburg, where Mozart was born; an annual festival commemorates this. Innsbruck has a fascinating history and an impressive setting, surrounded by snow-capped summits whilst Linz is famous for its fifteenth century castle and churches.
At a glance
Flying time from UK
1½ hour
Time zone
GMT +1
Currency
Euro (€) = 100 cents
Language
German
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Special offers in Austria
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15-day luxury river cruise - Save up to £1,450 pp on 2020
Book by: 30 April 2019
This fully-inclusive luxury cruise showcases the best of the Rhine and Danube, calling at quiet riverside villages and city greats alike between Holland, Germany, Austria and Hungary. There’s included touring throughout, ranging from castle piano recitals to train trips.
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Special Fly-Cruise Fares
See the wonders of one of the world's great waterways in utter luxury, enjoying included touring and drinks-paired dining throughout. Along the way, you'll take in both city greats and off-the-beaten-track gems.
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Stay 2 nights, Pay 1 in Venice – Save up to £175 pp
Book by: 15 May 2019
This journey is the just-as spectacular reverse of London to Venice onboard the esteemed Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll start in Venice, staying in a charming canal-side hotel, before enjoying fine dining and immaculate service as you speed through the picturesque Austrian Alps.
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1 free night at Belmond Cipriani & Belmond Cadogan – Save up to £880 pp
Book by: 30 April 2019
For the ultimate in luxury, this northbound version of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express's classic route begins with a stay in Venice at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani and ends in the heart of London with a night at the newly opened Belmond Cadogan Hotel.
Top itineraries in Austria
If you're a fan of the classic film The Sound of Music, then this is the tour for you. The family musical is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, we're offering you the opportunity to experience the original setting of the film at first hand on a four-day Salzburg-b…
offer
15-day luxury river cruise - Save up to £1,450 pp on 2020
Book by: 30 April 2019
This fully-inclusive luxury cruise showcases the best of the Rhine and Danube, calling at quiet riverside villages and city greats alike between Holland, Germany, Austria and Hungary. There’s included touring throughout, ranging from castle piano recitals to train trips.
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