Best of Salzburg Tour Travel Package
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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
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Day 01:
On arrival at the airport/train station transfer to the hotel on
your own. In the evening proceed around 1600hrs for 2½ hrs
tour "City tour of Salzburg, on the traces of Mozart"
The tour includes the reopened Mozart residence.Over the centuries
the Prince Archbishops represented the worldly and clerical power
in their own independent principality. Many impressive monuments
still stand witness to their reign. Renowned architect's and artists
worked throughout the centuries to create architectural jewels since
the 18th century until today you can hear the Sound of Mozart's
"Magic Flute" and other famous compositions between those
historic walls. The tour gives you an insight into the Gothic, Renaissance
and baroque aspects of the city of Mozart saw it. After the bus
tour, you will visit the newly reopened Mozart Residence, on Makartplace.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 02:
Today after breakfast proceed around 0930 hrs for 3½ - 4
hrs tour "The original Sound of Music" tour views of the
landscapes and locations where "Sound of Music" was filmed.A
wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the
opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound
of Music soundtrack. Our English-speaking guide not only shows you
the highlights of the film "Sound of Music" but also the
historical and architectural landmarks in the city, as well as a
part of the picturesque Lake District. See and hear it all in approx.
4 hours.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 03:
Today first half free for shopping etc. In the afternoon proceed
around 1400 hrs for 4hrs tour "Salt-mines Tour" Something
very different awaits you, should you decide to visit the Saltmines.
Past the hunting castle Hellbrunn we pass the Austrian-Bavarian
border. Along the Königseeache valley, through the Bavarian
mountains, past romantic farmhouses and the riuns of Obersalzbuerg
- Hitler's former mountain retreat - we arrive at the highklight
of the journey, the 450 year old Saltmines. Wearing the traditional
miners' clothing, you enter the mines and hear the historical as
well as the legendary tales of the fascinating underground world.
Using the same slides as hundreds of miners before you, you go down
a hundred feet long slide into the grottos, the magical world beneath
the surface of the earth.
With a raft ride on the salt lake and a miniature train ride we
end our romantic and educational adventure. Afterwards you have
the chance to regain your strength with some Bavarian specialities
during a stop in the Berchtesgadener Land.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 04:
Transfer to airport/train station on your own to board the return
or onward flight/train.
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