Luxury Austria Tours

Introduction to Austria
(6 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau, Salzburg

Best of Vienna
(5 Days)

Highlights of Austria
(9 Days)
Vienna, Salzkammergut & Hallstatt, Salzburg

Journey Through Austria
(10 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau, Salzburg, Innsbruck

Food & Wine of Austria
(6 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau

Multi-country Tours

Budapest, Vienna, Prague
(10 Days)

Highlights of Austria & Germany
(10 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich & Neuschwanstein

Best of Vienna & Prague
(7 Days)

Budapest & Vienna
(9 Days)

Christmas Markets of Europe
(15 Days)
Prague, Munich & Nuremberg, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest

Family Tour of Austria & Germany
(12 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden

Highlights of Slovenia & Austria
(9 Days)
Ljubljana with Lake Bled & the Julian Alps, Salzburg, Vienna

Journey Through Central Europe
(15 Days)
Warsaw & Auschwitz, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Budapest

Exclusive Austria, Germany & Switzerland
(15 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden & Colmar, Lucerne, Lausanne

Exclusive Austria, Germany & Switzerland

(15 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden & Colmar, Lucerne, Lausanne

This is the ultimate private luxury tour of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Enjoy flexible private touring of the most interesting cultural attractions and scenic destinations, including the magnificent Austrian and Bavarian Alps; charming villages along the Romantic Road, in the Black Forest and along the Danube; historic castles and palaces; fantastic museums and art galleries in Vienna, Basel and Zurich; the Baroque splendor of Salzburg’s old town; visits to luxury car factories and museums in Munich and Stuttgart; the best local shops and restaurants; and time in Germany’s finest spa town. Visits to breweries and wineries will also be arranged if desired. Accommodation is at the most luxurious hotels in the region.

Begin in Vienna. During private touring, your expert local guide will take you to the most interesting neighborhoods, upscale shops and food markets, and help you navigate the overwhelming wealth of spectacular art, architecture and history in this former imperial capital. Visit the Spanish Riding School to see the Lipizzaner Stallions during a training session or performance. See the highlights of world-renowned palaces and museums such as the MuseumsQuartier, Kunsthistorisches, Albertina, Schönbrunn (including the Bergl Rooms), the Jewish Museum and the Freud Museum. Tour architectural monuments that exemplify the best in Vienna's Gothic, Baroque and Secessionist styles including St. Stephen's Cathedral and Otto Wagner-designed buildings. Visit our favorite shops selling exquisite linens, crystal, chocolates, gourmet foods and antiques. Visit up-and-coming neighborhoods known for their designers and chefs. Taste local culinary specialties at our favorite stalls in the enormous Naschmarkt food market. We'll also ensure you have daily opportunities to visit Vienna's leading coffee houses and patisseries.

Next, tour the Wachau, the beautiful wine-growing region along the Danube River. Tour Melk's famous abbey and take a cruise on the Danube, passing castles, vineyards and villages. Also, enjoy wine tasting at one of Austria's leading wineries.

Continue to Salzburg, a charming Baroque town famous for Mozart and The Sound of Music. Tour major cultural highlights such as the Cathedral, Mozart's birthplace, and sites related to The Sound of Music, such as the Mirabell Palace and Gardens. Walk down Getreidegasse, Salzburg's most famous shopping street, and visit select boutiques specializing in local products such as trachten fabric, loden coats, pewterware, Christmas decorations, gilded glass (verre eglomise), and of course Mozartkugel chocolate pralines. Tour markets, art museums, Sound of Music sites and other historic highlights. 

Next, take a private excursion into the beautiful Bavarian countryside to visit Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle built in the 19th century for King Ludwig II, en route to Munich. The model for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, Neuschwanstein is a romantic vision of towers and turrets that rises out of a rocky hilltop and offers panoramic views of surrounding mountains, lakes and farmland.

During touring in Munich, the dynamic capital of Bavaria, explore the Old Town during a flexible private tour. Visit Marienplatz to see the neo-Gothic city hall and its famed Glockenspiel. Stroll interesting shopping streets, see local gardens and browse the Viktualienmarkt outdoor food market. Visit the Frauenkirche—the symbol of the city—and the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, if desired. Other touring options include the Residenz (the former royal palace) or the Alte Pinakothek art museum. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange a private tour of the BMW factory and museum or of the Nymphenburg porcelain factory.

Continue to Baden-Baden, an elegant spa town in the Black Forest, and stay at an elegant hotel with extensive grounds in the center of town. One day, enjoy a private excursion into nearby Alsace (in France) to visit the picture-perfect town of Colmar. During free time in Baden-Baden, enjoy the hotel’s many facilities, including a swimming pool, renowned spa and excellent restaurants. Also explore the town’s beautiful parks, quaint shops, excellent museums such as the Museum Frieder Burda, and beautiful walking paths.

Continue to Switzerland and Lucerne, a picture-perfect Swiss town on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Stay at one of Switzerland’s most impressive contemporary hotels in a room offering expansive views of the lake and nearby mountains. During private touring with your own guide, explore the highlights of the Old Town, including the Chapel Bridge, a landmark covered wooden bridge containing paintings of the city history. If desired, also visit museums such as the Kunstmuseum, Rosengart Collection or the Swiss Museum of Transport. One day, enjoy a privately guided scenic excursion in the region. Cruise across beautiful Lake Lucerne, passing lakeside farmhouses and small villages clustered below high peaks. Also, ride a cog railway up iconic Mount Pilatus for panoramic views over the lake and mountains. Perhaps opt for a lunch of Swiss cuisine at a restaurant on the mountain or go for a hike in the fresh mountain air.

Next, tour Bern, the capital of Switzerland, for a private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Explore the historic architecture and backstreets, and take in views over the rooftops of the historic center from a scenic spot in the hills.

Conclude in Lausanne and the beautiful Lake Geneva region for a stay at the elegant Beau-Rivage Palace—one of the best luxury hotels in Switzerland—among lush parkland on the lakeshore. One day, take a private excursion in the surrounding region to visit Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland’s most interesting castle, and the Lavaux wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 800-year-old terraced vineyards that skirt the edge of Lake Geneva and offer dramatic views of the Alps. Artisans of Leisure will arrange for you to enjoy exclusive activities such as private wine tasting and a private chocolate making experience at a local confectioner.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1

Arrive Vienna, Austria

Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights

Day 2

Vienna

Full-day private city tour

Day 3

Vienna

Half-day private city tour

Day 4

Vienna – Wachau – Salzburg

Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights, with touring en route

Day 5

Salzburg

Full-day private tour

Day 6

Salzburg – Neuschwanstein, Germany – Munich

Private excursion en route to hotel for 2 nights

Day 7

Munich

Full-day private tour

Day 8

Munich – Baden-Baden

Private transfer to spa hotel for 2 nights, with touring en route

Day 9

Baden-Baden & Alsace

Full-day private excursion to Colmar and environs, including wine tasting

Day 10

Baden-Baden – Lucerne, Switzerland

Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights, with option to visit Basel en route

Day 11

Lucerne, Lake Lucerne & Mount Pilatus

Full-day private tour

Day 12

Lucerne – Bern – Lausanne

Private transfer to resort for 3 nights, with touring en route

Day 13

Lausanne, Chateau de Chillon & Lavaux wine region

Full-day private excursion, including private wine tasting and private chocolate-making experience

Day 14

Lausanne & Gruyeres

Full-day private excursion, including private visit to cheese-making farm

Day 15

Lausanne – Depart Geneva

Private airport transfer


Hotels
Vienna:

Rosewood Vienna, Park Hyatt Vienna or Hotel Sacher Vienna

Salzburg: Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Munich: Mandarin Oriental, Munich
Baden-Baden: Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa
Lucerne: Burgenstock Hotel
Lausanne: Beau-Rivage Palace

Cost
$46,230 Per person (double occupancy)

Luxury Austria Tours

Introduction to Austria
(6 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau, Salzburg

Best of Vienna
(5 Days)

Highlights of Austria
(9 Days)
Vienna, Salzkammergut & Hallstatt, Salzburg

Journey Through Austria
(10 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau, Salzburg, Innsbruck

Food & Wine of Austria
(6 Days)
Vienna & the Wachau

Multi-country Tours

Budapest, Vienna, Prague
(10 Days)

Highlights of Austria & Germany
(10 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich & Neuschwanstein

Best of Vienna & Prague
(7 Days)

Budapest & Vienna
(9 Days)

Christmas Markets of Europe
(15 Days)
Prague, Munich & Nuremberg, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest

Family Tour of Austria & Germany
(12 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden

Highlights of Slovenia & Austria
(9 Days)
Ljubljana with Lake Bled & the Julian Alps, Salzburg, Vienna

Journey Through Central Europe
(15 Days)
Warsaw & Auschwitz, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Budapest

Exclusive Austria, Germany & Switzerland
(15 Days)
Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden & Colmar, Lucerne, Lausanne

Testimonials

We loved our Austria trip. My mom and sisters and I continue to talk about the cooking class you arranged at the private home in Vienna. It was a highlight of our trip.
~ K.R., New York, NY

I can’t speak highly enough of your organization and the people you work with on the ground. The attention to detail on our trip through Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland was perfect.
~ B.F., Indianapolis, IN

My clients had a fabulous trip to Austria and Germany. The guides were exceptional in each location and you hit the nail on the head with the hotel recommendations. Your attention to detail was perfect.
~ P.L., Phoenixville, PA (travel agent)

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