Imperial splendor and traditional coffee house culture
Vienna is a melange of magnificent architecture, music and endearing charm. The Austrian capital is known for its castles, imposing baroque buildings, the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral and its elegant coffee houses. Once a celebrated art noveau metropolis, art is still present everywhere.
Situated close to the borders to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, Vienna was the door to the European East during the cold war and is nowadays the very center of modern Europe.
Vienna is a city of contrasts – traditional sights next to modern landmarks, traditional hotels and palaces for cocktail receptions or gala evenings next to modern architecture and modern design locations. A charming city full of new development in a historic ambience.
In the direct surroundings of Vienna or in the lovely Wachau area, vineyards invite to a visit and a tasting of Austria’s extraordinary good wines.
Highlights
- Vintage tram ride
- Traditional Heuriger restaurant
- Waltz dance lesson at Schönbrunn Palace
- Gala dinner at History of Art Museum
- Danube river cruise
Hotel suggestions
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
View Vienna from an imperial perspective – At the Parkhotel, which is only a ten-minute walk from Schönbrunn Palace, you will get closer to imperial Vienna on a very personal level. The rooms of the former guest house of Emperor Franz Joseph are mostly in a quiet location with a magnificent view of the hotel’s own park. With its unique atmosphere, the hotel offers an exclusive, prestigious setting for meetings and even has a ballroom. The restaurant and café serve classic Austrian dishes of the highest standard and the bar offers a wide range of exquisite spirits.
Steigenberger Herrenhof
The elegant Steigenberger Hotel is located directly in the old town of Vienna, only 250 m from the Hofburg. The comfortable rooms with first-class facilities and the combination of tradition and modernity guarantee a special kind of stay in this hotel. With its light-flooded and flexibly combinable conference rooms, a green meeting concept is offered. In the restaurant’s cuisine, fine ingredients from Austria and the Mediterranean countries come together in a relaxed, Mediterranean flavour. The bar convinces with a cosy living room atmosphere and cool signature drinks. The wellness area with sauna, fitness room and relaxation zone is a great place to leave everyday life behind.
Grand Hotel Wien
Located in an impressive historic building in the centre of Vienna, this luxurious hotel is a living legend of the imperial monarchy. Guests can expect an elegant, sumptuous ambience and truly luxurious rooms with the utmost comfort. Equipped with some of the best restaurants in Vienna as well as two bars, the hotel leaves nothing to be desired. A wide variety of meeting rooms, traditionally sumptuous or modern with natural light, as well as one of the largest ballrooms in the city are also part of the Grand Hotel. An oasis of peace and well-being can be found in the Grand Spa.
Example program
3 days/2 nights
This program is just one example of how we can design your individual group request. We customise the programmes as desired.
Meet & Greet with guide at arrival and transfer to hotel
A guide meets the clients at the airport, takes them to the bus and accompanies the group to the hotel.
Lunch at hotel
Meeting at hotel
Vintage Tram Ride
A city tour including a visit to a tradtional “Heuriger” restaurant with a vintage tram is guaranteed to be an unforgettable Viennese experience when passing the magnificent buildings of the beautiful city centre. In the old carriages from the beginning of the 20th century you can enjoy the city with a glass of wine in a comfortable way.
Traditional dinner at Heuriger Mayer
The traditional winery has been pressing wine since 1683. The romantic suburban house, in which Ludwig van Beethoven once lived, serves seasonal Austrian delicacies. In addition to the hearty dishes, a glass of the excellent house wine invites to linger here.
Breakfast at hotel
Meeting at hotel
Lunch at Café Residenz
In this coffee house, real Viennese cosiness can be experienced in the fairytale ambience of Schönbrunn Palace. Opulent chandeliers adorn the café and create an imperial flair. In summer, the terrace is the ideal place to enjoy the international dishes or Viennese classics.
Guided Tour Schloss Schönbrunn
After a delicious lunch in a fairytale ambience, the group will experience Schönbrunn with a guide. Gold, brocade and opulence – the gorgeous palace Schönbrunn is considered to be one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe for a reason. The former summer residence of the Austrian emperors impresses with pompous halls equipped with luxurious interior of only the most expensive materials. Besides the magnificent building and its glorious atmosphere, the palace is especially known for its extensive park and beautiful gardens.
Viennese waltz dancing class at Schönbrunn palace
To crown the visit to Schönbrunn, the group will learn the most famous Viennese dance: the Viennese Waltz! With the help of memorable exercises, you learn the basic steps and their practical application, all in an imperial ambience. The correct dance posture is also taught so that the perfect swinging waltz can be put on the parquet.
Carriage ride to Gala Dinner
The exciting day, steeped in history and tradition, culminates in a gala dinner at one of the most important museums in the world: the History of Art Museum. In the most traditional and elegant manner, the group is picked up at the hotel by horse-drawn carriages and royally chauffeured to the museum. There, an exclusive guided tour of the museum and a festive evening await them in spectacular surroundings.
Breakfast at hotel
Danube City cruise including Lunch
One last time the enchanting city can be enchanted from a different perspective: on the Danube Canal you discover the fusion of historical heritage and modern neighbourhoods, of city life and a sense of nature. On board, the crew spoils its passengers with delicacies from Viennese cuisine. The boat tour is the perfect end to an unforgettable stay in Vienna.
Transfer to the airport
- Riddle rally Vienna
- Spanish Riding School guided tour
- Klosterneuburg abby guided tour and wine tasting
- Apple Strudel show
- Daytrip to wine region Wachau
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