Private tour from Munich to Vienna including Innsbruck and Salzburg
Overview
This 5-day private tour takes you to the most famous cities and areas in Central Europe. The tour starts in Munich and goes via Innsbruck and Salzburg to Vienna.
Other highlights include the Sound of Music locations in Salzburg and the Bavarian Alps, the Eagle's Nest, Hallstatt, known as one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the world, and finally the drive through the Wachau Valley with Melk Abbey and Robin Hood Castle in Dürnstein.
Other highlights include the Sound of Music locations in Salzburg and the Bavarian Alps, the Eagle's Nest, Hallstatt, known as one of the most beautiful lakeside villages in the world, and finally the drive through the Wachau Valley with Melk Abbey and Robin Hood Castle in Dürnstein.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Private Guide
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Munich, Germany - Innsbruck, Austria
Stop At: Munich, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Munich hotel.
Meet your professional local driver-guide and hop on board your luxury minivan.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle are two of Bavaria's top sights, but it's not easy to arrange transport to visit them independently from Munich. On this private tour, you start with a pick-up from your Munich hotel and explore both castles in one day. Gain an insight into the life of the colorful Bavarian King Ludwig II and customize your itinerary to suit your own preferences. Once you arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle, you will first walk with your guide to the Marienbrücke, the best vantage point and also a top highlight of the castle. Afterward, you'll head to a few hidden photo spots before taking a scenic, secluded road to Linderhof, the only Ludwig Palace where every room is completed. Due to the crowds at Neuschwanstein Castle, we do not recommend visiting the interior. Take the time you would need to visit the lesser-known but probably most interesting Ludwig Palace Linderhof.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany
Continue on a scenic backroad, along Lake Plansee to Linderhof Palace, which is smaller than Neuschwanstein, but for what it lacks in size, it makes up for in grandeur! Linderhof Palace, the eventual result of a long period of building and rebuilding, is the only finished castle of King Ludwig II. After a day filled with spectacular Bavarian Alps scenery, world-famous King Ludwig II Castles Neuschwanstein, and Linderhof the tour will conclude with drop-off at your Innsbruck Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austrian Alps
End the tour at your Hotel in Innsbruck.
Recommended Luxury Hotels in Innsbruck:
Stage 12
The Penz Hotel
Best Western Plus Goldener Adler
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Innsbruck - Salzburg
Stop At: Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austrian Alps
Pick-up from your hotel in Innsbruck is 10:00 am. Enjoy the Tyrolian Alps on your way from Innsbruck to Berchtesgaden.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany
Explore some of the world's greatest WWII sites - the Eagle’s Nest and Obersalzberg with the ruins of Hitler's Berghof and other WWII sites. You'll avoid the long lines and hassles of buying tickets on-site, giving you more time to see the sights. See highlights like the access road to the Eagle’s Nest, the original tunnel and elevator, the former conference room, the red marble fireplace given to Hitler by Mussolini, and much more.
We will undertake the Winter version, which involves visiting the neighboring summit Rossfeld rather than the Eagle's Nest, from November through May (depending on the snow conditions).
You can follow Maria and the von Trapp Family's steps since the hiking scene from The Sound of Music was filmed at the Rossfeld!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps
Check-in at your Salzburg Hotel and relax.
Recommended Luxury Hotels in Salzburg:
Sacher
Goldener Hirsch
Bristol
Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Salzburg
Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Start your Salzburg city sightseeing with a visit of the Mirabellgardens, which was also the location of numerous scenes during the song "Do-Re-Mi" in the renowned film Sound of Music. This is where a lot of the Do-Re-Mi scenes were shot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria
Your private tour will continue through Salzburg's old town, passing Mozart's home, his birthplace, the Salzburg Cathedral, the festival houses, St. Peter's Church, and Franciscan Church. The top highlight in the old town is a stop at Salzburg’s best viewpoint. All the must-see locations will be pointed out by your personal guide from there.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse, 7A Red Bull Hangar-7, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Red Bull is keeping the vintage Flying Bulls aircraft fleet and a collection of Formula 1 race vehicles in Hangar 7, a real landmark of the Salzburg Airport.
Moreover, Hangar-7 provides room for art shows.
You can select any other Salzburg attraction of your choosing in lieu of Hangar-7, which may be abruptly closed to the public.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Leopoldskron, Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Stop at Leopoldskron Castle. The rococo Leopoldskron Palace is located just south of the city center and is surrounded by an artificial lake. The residence of the von Trapp family was depicted in 10 outdoor scenes shot in Salzburg in 1964 for the film Sound of Music. Enjoy a walk along the pond, which offers ever-changing views of the castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hellbrunn, Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Hellbrunn Palace is the following highlight. The archbishops of Salzburg used Hellbrunn as a retreat. It served as a venue for celebration, recreation, and pleasure for the prince archbishops. Visit the Sound of Music Gazebo (16 going 17) and the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salzburg Region, Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps
Visit a different fantastic viewpoint for views of Salzburg and the Bavarian and Austrian Mountains, if the weather permits.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Salzburg Cathedral, Kapitelplatz 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria
The tour will end at 1 pm, and afterward explore the old town of Salzburg by yourself, before going to Vienna the next day.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Salzburg
Stop At: Hallstatter See, Hallstatt Austria
We are thrilled to unveil this new itinerary that will take you to our favorite places located in the Austrian Lake District. You'll experience the natural beauty--and bounty--of the region we call "Salzkammergut Lake Area". Our Private Full Day Hallstatt Tour will get you to those "must-see" spots, and bring you to some local gems that only locals know about.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps
End your full-day tour of the Salzburg Lake District at your Salzburg City Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Salzburg - Vienna via the World heritage Region Wachau
Stop At: Lake Attersee, Salzkammergut Austria
Get ready for pick-up at 10:00 am. To begin this amazing experience, you will depart Salzburg and head east to tour the beautiful region of Salzkammergut lake area with emerald green lakes Mondsee and Attersee.
Your first stop will be the quaint and charming village of Mondsee. The village is home to the Sound of Music Wedding Church, where the wedding scene of the world-famous movie Sound of Music was filmed. Departing Mondsee, you will enjoy wonderful views of the Salzkammergut Lake Area and its beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountain scenery.
The tour will continue to the lakeside village of Unterach at lake Attersee. Unterach, sometimes referred to as "Little Venice" in the 19th century, is situated at the southern end of Lake Attersee. The world-known artist Gustav Klimt was spending every summer between 1900 and 1916 at Lake Attersee and most of his landscape pictures were painted here. Enjoy the drive along the entire lake on your way to Vienna.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk 3390 Austria
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is famous worldwide and part of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. The Baroque building situated on a rock overlooking the Danube, in the Wachau region, ranks as one of Austria’s most visited art-historical sites.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Burgruine Duernstein, Ruinenweg, Durnstein 3601 Austria
The second part of the tour takes you through the Danube River Valley with a stop at Duernstein, the second highlight of the day. Duernstein is a small Austrian town, located in the gorgeous Wachau region. Explore Duernstein and the Legend of Robin Hood. Richard the Lionheart Richard was captured shortly before Christmas 1192 near Vienna, it was here at the Castle of Duernstein, where Richard was kept captive. Lunch will be at your own expense but there will be ample of time to go to one the many local restaurants, choose between an typical inn or a Micheline star restaurant.
After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best Sightseeing Routes, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Vienna City hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Historic Center of Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria
The tour ends at your hotel in Vienna around 6.00 pm. Get your first impressions of Vienna with taking an evening stroll through 'Kaerntner Strasse'. Here at Kaernterstrasse is the location of Vienna's oldtown landmark, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.
Vienna has got an international airport and also Budapest is closeby.
Recommended luxury Hotels in Vienna:
Kempinski
Ritz Carlton
Sacher
Do&Co
Palais Coburg
Imperial
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Munich, Germany - Innsbruck, Austria
Stop At: Munich, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Munich hotel.
Meet your professional local driver-guide and hop on board your luxury minivan.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle are two of Bavaria's top sights, but it's not easy to arrange transport to visit them independently from Munich. On this private tour, you start with a pick-up from your Munich hotel and explore both castles in one day. Gain an insight into the life of the colorful Bavarian King Ludwig II and customize your itinerary to suit your own preferences. Once you arrive at Neuschwanstein Castle, you will first walk with your guide to the Marienbrücke, the best vantage point and also a top highlight of the castle. Afterward, you'll head to a few hidden photo spots before taking a scenic, secluded road to Linderhof, the only Ludwig Palace where every room is completed. Due to the crowds at Neuschwanstein Castle, we do not recommend visiting the interior. Take the time you would need to visit the lesser-known but probably most interesting Ludwig Palace Linderhof.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany
Continue on a scenic backroad, along Lake Plansee to Linderhof Palace, which is smaller than Neuschwanstein, but for what it lacks in size, it makes up for in grandeur! Linderhof Palace, the eventual result of a long period of building and rebuilding, is the only finished castle of King Ludwig II. After a day filled with spectacular Bavarian Alps scenery, world-famous King Ludwig II Castles Neuschwanstein, and Linderhof the tour will conclude with drop-off at your Innsbruck Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austrian Alps
End the tour at your Hotel in Innsbruck.
Recommended Luxury Hotels in Innsbruck:
Stage 12
The Penz Hotel
Best Western Plus Goldener Adler
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Innsbruck - Salzburg
Stop At: Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tirol, Austrian Alps
Pick-up from your hotel in Innsbruck is 10:00 am. Enjoy the Tyrolian Alps on your way from Innsbruck to Berchtesgaden.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Eagle's Nest, dokumentatIon Obersalzberg, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Bavaria Germany
Explore some of the world's greatest WWII sites - the Eagle’s Nest and Obersalzberg with the ruins of Hitler's Berghof and other WWII sites. You'll avoid the long lines and hassles of buying tickets on-site, giving you more time to see the sights. See highlights like the access road to the Eagle’s Nest, the original tunnel and elevator, the former conference room, the red marble fireplace given to Hitler by Mussolini, and much more.
We will undertake the Winter version, which involves visiting the neighboring summit Rossfeld rather than the Eagle's Nest, from November through May (depending on the snow conditions).
You can follow Maria and the von Trapp Family's steps since the hiking scene from The Sound of Music was filmed at the Rossfeld!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps
Check-in at your Salzburg Hotel and relax.
Recommended Luxury Hotels in Salzburg:
Sacher
Goldener Hirsch
Bristol
Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Salzburg
Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Start your Salzburg city sightseeing with a visit of the Mirabellgardens, which was also the location of numerous scenes during the song "Do-Re-Mi" in the renowned film Sound of Music. This is where a lot of the Do-Re-Mi scenes were shot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salzburger Altstadt, Altstadt, Salzburg Austria
Your private tour will continue through Salzburg's old town, passing Mozart's home, his birthplace, the Salzburg Cathedral, the festival houses, St. Peter's Church, and Franciscan Church. The top highlight in the old town is a stop at Salzburg’s best viewpoint. All the must-see locations will be pointed out by your personal guide from there.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse, 7A Red Bull Hangar-7, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Red Bull is keeping the vintage Flying Bulls aircraft fleet and a collection of Formula 1 race vehicles in Hangar 7, a real landmark of the Salzburg Airport.
Moreover, Hangar-7 provides room for art shows.
You can select any other Salzburg attraction of your choosing in lieu of Hangar-7, which may be abruptly closed to the public.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Leopoldskron, Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Stop at Leopoldskron Castle. The rococo Leopoldskron Palace is located just south of the city center and is surrounded by an artificial lake. The residence of the von Trapp family was depicted in 10 outdoor scenes shot in Salzburg in 1964 for the film Sound of Music. Enjoy a walk along the pond, which offers ever-changing views of the castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss Hellbrunn, Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria
Hellbrunn Palace is the following highlight. The archbishops of Salzburg used Hellbrunn as a retreat. It served as a venue for celebration, recreation, and pleasure for the prince archbishops. Visit the Sound of Music Gazebo (16 going 17) and the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salzburg Region, Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps
Visit a different fantastic viewpoint for views of Salzburg and the Bavarian and Austrian Mountains, if the weather permits.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Salzburg Cathedral, Kapitelplatz 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria
The tour will end at 1 pm, and afterward explore the old town of Salzburg by yourself, before going to Vienna the next day.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Salzburg
Stop At: Hallstatter See, Hallstatt Austria
We are thrilled to unveil this new itinerary that will take you to our favorite places located in the Austrian Lake District. You'll experience the natural beauty--and bounty--of the region we call "Salzkammergut Lake Area". Our Private Full Day Hallstatt Tour will get you to those "must-see" spots, and bring you to some local gems that only locals know about.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps
End your full-day tour of the Salzburg Lake District at your Salzburg City Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Salzburg - Vienna via the World heritage Region Wachau
Stop At: Lake Attersee, Salzkammergut Austria
Get ready for pick-up at 10:00 am. To begin this amazing experience, you will depart Salzburg and head east to tour the beautiful region of Salzkammergut lake area with emerald green lakes Mondsee and Attersee.
Your first stop will be the quaint and charming village of Mondsee. The village is home to the Sound of Music Wedding Church, where the wedding scene of the world-famous movie Sound of Music was filmed. Departing Mondsee, you will enjoy wonderful views of the Salzkammergut Lake Area and its beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountain scenery.
The tour will continue to the lakeside village of Unterach at lake Attersee. Unterach, sometimes referred to as "Little Venice" in the 19th century, is situated at the southern end of Lake Attersee. The world-known artist Gustav Klimt was spending every summer between 1900 and 1916 at Lake Attersee and most of his landscape pictures were painted here. Enjoy the drive along the entire lake on your way to Vienna.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk 3390 Austria
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is famous worldwide and part of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. The Baroque building situated on a rock overlooking the Danube, in the Wachau region, ranks as one of Austria’s most visited art-historical sites.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Burgruine Duernstein, Ruinenweg, Durnstein 3601 Austria
The second part of the tour takes you through the Danube River Valley with a stop at Duernstein, the second highlight of the day. Duernstein is a small Austrian town, located in the gorgeous Wachau region. Explore Duernstein and the Legend of Robin Hood. Richard the Lionheart Richard was captured shortly before Christmas 1192 near Vienna, it was here at the Castle of Duernstein, where Richard was kept captive. Lunch will be at your own expense but there will be ample of time to go to one the many local restaurants, choose between an typical inn or a Micheline star restaurant.
After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best Sightseeing Routes, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Vienna City hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Historic Center of Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria
The tour ends at your hotel in Vienna around 6.00 pm. Get your first impressions of Vienna with taking an evening stroll through 'Kaerntner Strasse'. Here at Kaernterstrasse is the location of Vienna's oldtown landmark, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.
Vienna has got an international airport and also Budapest is closeby.
Recommended luxury Hotels in Vienna:
Kempinski
Ritz Carlton
Sacher
Do&Co
Palais Coburg
Imperial
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.