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Vienna: A Journey Through Imperial Splendor

Ahmed Amine MAJDOUBI

11 Mar 2024

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Embark on a captivating 6-day adventure through Vienna, a city steeped in history and grandeur. Discover magnificent palaces, enchanting gardens, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delectable cuisine, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this imperial capital.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Royal Gardens and Vibrant Markets

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$0

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$ 6

Augarten

Baroque-style park with a royal palace, 5 kids' play areas, sporting facilities & cultural events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Column of Pest

Late 17th-century sculpted Holy Trinity column, built to commemorate victims of the plague.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Rathausplatz

19th-century park with statues, mature trees & fountains, plus summer cinema & winter ice rink.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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People's Garden

Strauss & Lanner once played in this manicured public park with temples, fountains & rose gardens.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Naschmarkt

Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Secrets of the City's Heart

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$104

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$ 6

Imperial Crypt

Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church housing tombs of Hapsburg royalty, including emperors & empresses.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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St. Stephen's Cathedral

Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Ankeruhr

Elaborate, historic clock with copper accents & figures that move around on the hour.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Stadt Park

English-style, 19th-century public park with a river, ornate bridges & gilded Johann Strauss statue.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Danube Tower

Iconic tower opened in 1964, with open-air & covered observation terraces, a restaurant & a cafe.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$40

Day 3Majestic Landmarks and Local Delights

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$50

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$ 11

Heldenplatz

Public square & gardens in front of the old imperial Hofburg Palace, with imposing statues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Vienna Operahouse

World-famous opera house offering major productions, original decor & multilingual guided tours.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Schweizerhaus

Rustic beer garden & restaurant with 19th-century origins, also serving Viennese dishes.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Donaupark

Large park with rose, lily, herb & moorland gardens, a lake & 250m tower on a former landfill site.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Imperial Legacy

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$78

The Hofburg

Habsburg palace complex with ornate, baroque interiors, imperial apartments & a silver museum.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

12 - 18 min

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Vienna Music Society

Renowned classical music venue with a packed program including local & international performers.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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St. Charles's Church

18th-century Habsburg domed cathedral with a 32.5-meter platform for views of the ornate frescoes.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$14

Day 5Exploring History and Hidden Gems

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$80

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$ 11

Gasometers of Vienna

4 circular gasworks buildings converted into a complex of apartments, offices & a concert hall.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Museum of Military History

Former city arsenal housing a large museum of Austrian military actions from medieval times onwards.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Laxenburg Castle Park

Palace garden of old imperial summer residence with 13th-century & 16th-century castles.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 6From Aquatic Wonders to Royal Splendor

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$161

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$ 6

Haus des Meeres

Aquarium with 10,000 creatures including snakes, crocodiles & sharks, plus a tropical house.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

19 - 23 min

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Schönbrunn Palace

18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$62

15 - 22 min

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Café Gloriette

Airy, classic cafe with Italian-style terrace serving Viennese specialties from breakfast to sunset.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Schönbrunn Zoo

500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$54

Budget breakdown: $510 In total

Activities & Food:$473

Transport:$37