Deluxe New Year in Vienna (8 Days)
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Prices starting from
$4,200 Day by Day details
Bid farewell to 2007 in style with a one-of-a-kind cultural experience in Vienna. The tour offers visitors a thoughtful mix of leisure time, sightseeing, concerts, and the traditional Imperial Ball of Austria. The Vienna city center was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. As such, much care has been taken to preserve the historic quality of the architecture and surroundings. In addition to the many historic structures, Vienna claims many beautiful parks, making it one of the greenest cities in the world. The majestic, enduring beauty of Vienna would certainly be a fitting stage to welcome the New Year!
A list of scheduled cultural events will be provided. Individual event tickets can be obtained in advance.
Additional days and different dates are available. This program can also be combined with "Romantic Christmas in Salzburg."
Hotel Pricing and Upgrades
A list of scheduled cultural events will be provided. Individual event tickets can be obtained in advance.
Additional days and different dates are available. This program can also be combined with "Romantic Christmas in Salzburg."
Hotel Pricing and Upgrades
Day 1 
Depart USA
Depart USA Departure from the U.S. on Austrian Air or one of its partner airlines for Vienna. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2 Vienna
Vienna Arrive in Vienna in the morning and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and recover from the trip.
Day 3 Vienna
Vienna This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Vienna, including a visit to Schoenbrunn Palace. Afterwards, take a leisurely shopping stroll before discovering the sweet life of Vienna, its famous cuisine, coffeehouses and local wines. This evening is free for you to enjoy the many sights and sounds Vienna has to offer.
Day 4 Vienna
Vienna After breakfast, a transfer will take you to the famous Spanish Riding School to see the morning exercise of the Lipizzaner stallions, followed by a private champagne reception with a representative of the Spanish Riding School. After lunch on your own, visit one of the numerous museums, do some shopping along Kaertnerstrasse or the Graben. For this evening’s entertainment, we take you to the Vienna Volksoper to see the Johann Strauss Operetta, "Die Fledermaus". Transfer to and from the theater.
Day 5 Vienna
Vienna Your morning is free to do as you please. This afternoon we take you on an excursion to the Southern Vienna Woods featuring the Abbey of Heiligenkreuz and Mayerling, the former Imperial Hunting Lodge. Return to Vienna through the romantic Helenental and via Baden. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 6 Vienna
Vienna New Year's Eve. This morning we have arranged for a waltz lesson with one of the most prestigious Dance Schools of Vienna. The remainder of the day is yours to prepare for the most traditional of Austrian Balls, the Imperial Ball. Upon arrival at the Hofburg, you are greeted by the Imperial Couple and served a welcome cocktail followed by the Gala Dinner. Stars of the State Opera and Volksopera sing and dance, inviting you to dance the night away until the wee hours of New Year's Day.
Day 7 Vienna
Vienna New Year's Day. A mid-morning transfer takes you to the traditional New Year's Concert. Hear the waltzes and operetta melodies performed by the Hofburg Orchestra and singers, and watch the ballet dancers. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight enjoy a typical Heurigen Dinner in one of the wine growing villages surrounding Vienna. Sample local food and wine while strolling musicians entertain you with Viennese music and songs.
Day 8 Depart for home.
Depart for home. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S. Should you wish to extend your stay in Austria or one of its neighboring countries, we would be pleased to assist you.
Price per person starts at: US $4,200 based on double occupancy.
Hotel Pricing and Upgrades
* Tickets for the Spanish Riding School are limited and available at a first come first serve basis.
** Optional: Transfer to Ball in Horse Drawn Carriage (1-4 persons) available at $240.00 per carriage.
It is easy to extend your trip, additional days and different dates are available. Services can be added or deleted to customize your New Year's celebration!
Call for departure cities other than New York.
- THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Round-trip air travel to Vienna on Austrian Air (supplement may be applicable, depending on U.S. departure city - call for details; airfare subject to change)
- Arrival and departure transfers, all transfers in Vienna as per itinerary
- 6 nights accommodation in hotel of your choice, based on availability at time of booking
- Buffet Breakfast daily
- Grand City Sightseeing Tour of Vienna including Schoenbrunn Palace
- Excursion to the Southern Vienna Woods
- Morning Training Session with Music at the Spanish Riding School - Including Private Champagne Reception with a representative of the Spanish Riding School *
- Tickets to the Operetta
- Private Waltz Lessons
- Ticket to the Imperial Ball and Gala Dinner **
- New Year's Concert with the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra
- Traditional "Heurigen" evening with local wines, food and entertainment
- Local representative in Vienna
- NOT INCLUDED :
- Airport taxes and fees - subject to change until ticketed.
- Meals except where indicated
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
* Tickets for the Spanish Riding School are limited and available at a first come first serve basis.
** Optional: Transfer to Ball in Horse Drawn Carriage (1-4 persons) available at $240.00 per carriage.
It is easy to extend your trip, additional days and different dates are available. Services can be added or deleted to customize your New Year's celebration!
Call for departure cities other than New York.
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