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Grandiose Vienna was the showpiece of the all-conquering Habsburg Dynasty. Monumental edifices line the city centre, world-class museums burst with treasures, white stallions strut their way down mirrored halls, and renowned orchestras and angelic choirboys perform in lavish concert halls.

Vienna has plenty of lower-brow pleasures too - walks in the woods, splish-splashing high jinks on the river, slap-up indulgent evenings in its renowned wine taverns.

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Vienna Historical City Tour

Vienna Historical City Tour

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Best of Vienna: Suggested Itineraries

Naturally enough, in Vienna the cycle of music festivals is unceasing. In January, New Year concerts consist of lavish balls. February brings Fasching (Carnival), which celebrates the return of spring with masked processions and dances.

Corpus Christi (the second Thursday after Pentecost) is heralded with more carnivals, some held on lakes in the Salzkammergut. The Vienna International Festival (mid-May to mid-June) has a wide-ranging program of arts and is considered the highlight of the year.

Have a look at our suggested things to do in Vienna or read a summary of our Suggested Itineraries in Vienna below.

Day 1: Concerts in Vienna

Concerts in Vienna

Seeing a classical concert in Vienna is a can't miss experience. Enjoy a royal package with a self-guided audio Schonbrunn Palace walking tour followed by a three course dinner at Cafe-Restaurant Residenz. For a special evening out in Vienna, book your tickets for the Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein. Or enjoy dinner at a typical Viennese restaurant, then hear the famous melodies of Johann Strauss played by the Vienna Kursalon Orchestra.

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Day 2: Danube River Tours

Danube River Tours from Vienna

Explore the mighty Danube River on one of our Danube River tours. One of the most popular day trips from Vienna is the Danube Valley Day Trip. You'll travel through gorgeous Austrian countryside and take a scenic boat ride down the Danube. If you prefer to experience the river from dry land, take our Kahlenberg Guided Nature Walk and enjoy spectacular views.

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Day 3: Walking & Biking Tours in Vienna

Walking & Biking Tours in Vienna

Acquaint yourself with Vienna's culture as you stroll through the old city on this guided walking tour, following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth - 'Sisi' of Austria. See the Hofburg and the Lipizzaner horses of the famous Spanish Riding School. The Vienna City Bike Tour will take you through the most beautiful parts of Vienna at a leisurely pace and with plenty of picture opportunities. You can also enjoy a day's bike rental and take in the freedom of easy open-air cycling in magnificent vineyard surrounds on the Wine Tasting Bike Tour departing Vienna.

After all this exercise you deserve a treat, the highlight of Vienna: Sacher Torte. The most famous cake in the world, it was developed here at the Hotel Sacher in Vienna in 1832. In fact, it's so famous they offer delivery all over the world! You can't leave without trying some.

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A Viennese Fiaker

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Doing what: Vienna Historical City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace Visit

Schonbrunn Palace: Tour, Dinner, Concert
Schonbrunn Palace: Tour, Dinner & Concert

Take a tour of Schonbrunn Palace, considered one of Europe's most beautiful baroque palaces. Dinner and a classical concert with works by Mozart and Strauss. Bravo!

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