Vienna is one of Europe's most alluring capital cities. This was once the capital of the Habsburg dynasty, where aristocrats would delight in classical music and dance in dazzling concert halls and palace Ballrooms.
This musical-themed short break in Vienna will show you the best of this beautiful city. The highlight will be an unforgettable evening of magical musical entertainment as André Rieu and his orchestra, choir and soloists take to the stage in Vienna's famous Stadthalle.
The evening promises to be filled with their trademark waltzes as well as melodies from opera, musicals, film and classical music, as The Waltz King recreates the magical atmosphere of Vienna's 19th-century Dance Halls.
Before your evening of music, you'll get the chance to explore Vienna on a guided tour. Rich in culture and gastronomy, Vienna boasts baroque palaces, beautifully-tended gardens and grand coffee houses where you'll feel as if you've stepped back in time.
On your second full day in the city, you'll get the chance to join an optional excursion to the opulent Schonbrunn Palace. Once the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, today, you can wander through the ornately decorated rooms, getting a glimpse of what life was like in Imperial Vienna and step into the Palace Orangery where Mozart once performed.
You'll have a choice of hotels for your Vienna trip, with breakfast included each day, either at the trendy MOOONS Hotel, just minutes from Vienna Central train station, or Motel One Wien Prater in the canalside Leopoldstadt district.
Additional information
Flights
Departing London Heathrow 09.50, arriving Vienna 12.20
Returning Vienna 17.15, arriving London Heathrow 18.40
Single supplement
Varies, please call for details
Accommodation
MOOONS Hotel or Motel One Wien Prater*This information is indicative and subject to change*
Today you'll fly to Vienna, where you'll meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, there may be an opportunity to spend some time exploring the Austrian capital before turning in for the night.
This morning you'll get the chance to explore Vienna on a guided tour. You'll discover its many treasures, including the attractive Old Town and its beautiful baroque palaces and learn about the city's fascinating history. After the tour, you'll have some free time to explore more of Vienna as you wish, perhaps walking around some more of the city or stopping for a coffee and a pastry in one of its many chic cafes.
In the evening, you'll travel to the impressive Stadthalle for an unforgettable night of music with André Rieu and his excellent Johann Strauss Orchestra. Enjoy the stunning visual spectacle as the showman and his Orchestra play waltzes and well-known classics in this elegant setting.
This morning you'll get the chance to join an optional excursion to the exquisite Schonbrunn Palace. This was once the summer home of the Habsburg rulers, where Mozart once performed. Today, you can wander through the ornately decorated rooms, getting a glimpse of what life was like in Imperial Vienna.
Alternatively, you might choose to spend the day relaxing, perhaps exploring the famous Ringstrasse or stopping for a coffee and cake in one of the city's many elegant coffee houses.
Today, after a final breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out and transfer back to the airport for your flight home.
This four-star hotel is located just a four-minute walk from Vienna’s main train station, and is surrounded by chic bars, restaurants, and shops.
Inside you'll find an excellent restaurant and bar which open onto a leafy terrace, a rooftop bar overlooking the city, a well-equipped gym and a garden. Bedrooms have panoramic windows, air conditioning, safes, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridges, hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi.
This three-star hotel is in the Leopoldstadt district next to the Prater amusement park with its world-famous ferris wheel.
This stylish hotel is just a short walk from many of the city's
best attractions. The colourful and quirky interiors are inspired
by the amusement park next door, with swing boats and carousels
adorning the lobby bar, which opens to an expansive outdoor
terrace.
Each guestroom is modern in design with pops of colour and dark
wood, as well as air conditioning, TVs, hairdryers, and free
Wi-Fi.
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