 Vienna exudes an atmosphere of elegant sophistication and style that, although belonging to a bygone age, remains very much in evidence through a rich tapestry of historical, architectural and cultural heritage woven by Austria’s most influential rulers, the Habsburgs. At Christmas the grounds of the baroque Schönbrunn Palace are transformed into the famous traditional Arts Market. An excursion to the Vienna Woods, visiting a Cistercian abbey, adds to the delight of this holiday. The hotel, the InterContinental, is located by the famous Stadtpark offering a high standard of comfort and festive cheer.
Day 1 London • Vienna
We begin with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service™ to London Heathrow Airport and your direct scheduled British Airways or Austrian Airlines flight to Vienna. On arrival you will be transferred to the elegant Hotel InterContinental and enjoy a welcome drink served by our hosts. Evening dinner is included.
Day 2 Vienna
After a full buffet breakfast we depart for a guided walking tour of Old Vienna. Our tour includes views of the lavish terraced gardens of Prince Eugene’s Belvedere Palace, the State Opera House, the Hofburg residence of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Parliament Buildings. Our tour ends at St Stephen’s Cathedral after which you are free to explore the delights of this fascinating and historic city. The Belvedere Gallery has a marvellous collection of Austrian as well as international art from the last two centuries including prominent works of the French Impressionists. The Historical Museum of Vienna presents a survey of the history of Vienna from the first settlements to present day. There are also a number of churches noted for their rich heritage, the mighty dome of St Charles Borromeo rising 236 feet dominates the skyline, and Johann Michael Rottmayr's fresco depicting St. Mary's Ascension can be seen at St Peter's Church. By way of contrast, Vienna offers endless opportunities for shopping from large dep
Day 3 Christmas Eve • Vienna
iceless tapestries and furniture, making these apartments a luxurious and moving link with the past. We return to our hotel for evening dinner.
Day 4 Christmas Day • Vienna
This morning is at leisure when you may wish to take a stroll to work up an appetite for your Christmas Day lunch. This afternoon you are free to relax before enjoying evening dinner followed by musical entertainment.
Day 5 Boxing Day • Vienna Woods
After breakfast we have the opportunity to discover a world of enchantment as we explore the snow-capped region of the Vienna Woods. Here picturesque villages half hidden by the dense pine forests and underground lakes add to the region’s beauty. We travel through the Austrian wine growing area and we visit the charming villages of Mayerling and Heilingenkreuz before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Day 6 Vienna • London
After breakfast we depart for Vienna Airport where you join your direct scheduled British Airways or Austrian Airlines flight to London. Arrival at London Heathrow Airport where our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan transport for your journey home to your own front door.
- Duration: 6 days, 5 nights in hotel
- VIP Home Departure Service™ to London Heathrow and return to your front door
- Check-in service by Titan staff
- Direct scheduled British Airways or Austrian Airlines flights to Vienna and return
- Transfers to and from Vienna Airport
- First class air conditioned coach with experienced driver and services of a Titan tour manager throughout
- Accommodation as specified or similar on a half board basis, with lunch included on Christmas Day and musical entertainment as described
- Guided walking tour of Vienna
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (admission included)
- Excursion to Vienna Woods
- Hotel porterage (1 bag per persons)
- All airport taxes, security charges and UK Air Passenger Duty
- Airline imposed fuel surcharge
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