3-Nights Discover Salzburg from $1,337

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722591

Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks Step into storybook Austria on this small group journey, exploring Salzburg’s baroque beauty, alpine lakes, salt mines, and The Sound of Music’s timeless charm.

Trip Overview:

Salzburg is not only known as the site where the movie “The Sound of Music” was filmed but it has one of the best preserved city centres north of the Alps and is also known for its extremely attractive Baroque architecture. Being in Salzburg is like travelling back in time.

Your first full day in Salzburg is initially devoted to the sites and venues connected with the aforementioned movie not only in the city but also in the surrounding countryside. You will have an on board Sound of Music sound track to accompany you. However, this not all that you will experience. You will discover the history and architectural landmarks of this charming city including the fabulous Mirabell Gardens dating back to1854, the historic Leopoldskron Castle, Hellbrunn Castle, the Benedictine monastery, Nonnberg Abbey, the attractive village of St. Gilgen, Mondsee and the beautiful Lake St. Wofgang.

The second day of touring will take you to, first, Obersalzburg, Hitler’s former mountain retreat after which arrive at 500 year old salt mines. You will don traditional miner’s clothes and start with a slide down into the mines to the grottoes below. Then you will have a raft ride on a salt lake and finish with a miniature train ride.

After the mines, head to Berchtesgaden for refreshment s and amazing views from Eagles Nest with magnificent snow-capped mountains in the background.

Return to Salzburg for one more night.

Highlights:

Explore Salzburg’s baroque charm, where history, music, and mountain scenery blend seamlessly.
Sample some of Salzburg's finest cuisine.
Stay moments from the Old Town, surrounded by iconic landmarks and elegant architecture.
Trace the footsteps of the von Trapp family on The Sound of Music tour through lakes, gardens, and fairytale castles.
Journey into the Bavarian Alps to explore centuries-old salt mines, glide across an underground lake, and marvel at sweeping alpine vistas.

Included Services:

Private arrival & departure transfers
3 nights premium accommodation in Salzburg
Shared "Sound of Music" tour (max. 45 guests)
Shared Bavarian Alps tour (max. 45 guests)
Breakfast daily (except Day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

3 nights from $1,337 per person

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Salzburg

Transfer: Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg

Hotel: Hotel and Villa Auersperg (4 Star Rating)

A hideaway in the middle of the city. The noticeable attention to detail and personal service are the charm of the private boutique hotel. In the Auersperg, the guests can both - relaxing and being in the city at the same time. The rooms are not only timeless, tasteful and stylish but also so wonderfully pleasant and comfortable: books, music, tea and coffee making facilities.

The beautiful garden is a fantastic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can also take the delicious organic breakfast in the summer and enjoy a mild evening. On the roof is a small City SPA with sauna, steam room and a sun terrace.

Day 2: Half Day Original Sound of Music Tour

Come and join us on a wonderful ride with breath-taking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of the movie The Sound of Music were filmed - not only in the city of Salzburg! A wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound of Music soundtrack. Our English-speaking guide not only shows you the highlights of the film 'Sound of Music' but also the historical and architectural landmarks in the city, as well as a part of the picturesque Lake District. Highlights of the tour are Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Castle, Hellbrunn Castle, Nonnberg Abbey, St Gilgen and Lake St Wolfgang and the Wedding Church Mondsee. The coach will visit all film locations listed previously. You will get off the bus at Leopoldskron Castle, Hellbrunn Castle, St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang and Mondsee.

Day 3: Half Day Excursion through the Bavarian Alps

Something very different awaits you, should you decide to visit the salt mines. Past the hunting castle Hellbrunn cross the Austrian-Bavarian border. Along the Konigseeache valley, through the Bavarian mountains, past romantic farmhouses and the ruins of Obersalzberg, Hitler's former mountain retreat. Arrive at the highlight of the journey, the 500-year-old Saltmines. Wearing the traditional miners' clothing, you enter the mines and hear the historical as well as the legendary tales of the fascinating underground world. Using the same slides as hundreds of miners before you, you go down a 100-foot-long slide into the grottos, the magical world beneath the surface of the earth. With a raft ride on the salt lake and a miniature train ride you end our romantic and educational adventure. Afterwards you have the chance to regain your strength with some Bavarian specialties during a stop in Berchtesgaden. Highlights: View of Hitler's "Eagle's Nest". Magnificent views across the snowcapped peaks of the Bavarian mountains. Dress up in miners' clothes. Riding on original mining waggons, 100-foot-slide to the grottos, a film showing the origin of the salt deposits. Boat ride on the salt lake. Stop in Berchtesgaden.

Day 4: Depart from Salzburg

Transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

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Salzburg

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Valid Date Ranges

10/08/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $1,337 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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