Tuesday: We meet at the airport at 05.00am for our Air Malta flight to Vienna departing at 07.10am. On arrival at 09.30hrs we are transferred to the centre of Vienna where we enjoy a panoramic city tour followed by a walking tour of the centre and some free time. Late afternoon, we proceed to the city of Linz, our base for the next 7 days. Check-in and free time.

Wednesday : After breakfast we depart on our first excursion which takes us to Cesky Krumlov in the southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic - an old city protected by UNESCO.  This city has a medieval historic centre which, together with its castle complex, has been protected by law since 1992.  We seethe church of St. Vitus and the historic town centre with its lovely museums and ecclesiastical buildings. One can also visit the Castle (entrance extra) dating back to 1240.

Thursday : Breakfast followed by an excursion to the historic city of Salzburg. We go on a walking tour around the architectural gems where famous residents such as Mozart lived. We will spend the rest of the day enjoying the squares and alleyways of this gorgeous city especially Getreidegasse with it’s quaint shops. One can also visit the Salzburg Fortress(entrance extra). 

Friday : Breakfast and our full-day excursion takes us to Passau in the German Bavarian region. We visit the old historic town centre where we enjoy the sights and see the place where the three rivers -the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn - meet, set against the glorious backdrop of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In the afternoon, we return to Linz where one can enjoy free time in the city.

Saturday :After breakfast we will visit the lovely town of Melk, a quaint village on the shores of river Danube, famous for its 11th century abbey built high above the town (entrance extra).  We will also enjoy some free time to explore the town centre.

Sunday : Breakfast and today we enjoy a full-day excursion to the Austrian Lake District, in particular St. Wolfgang. This market town in Central Austria, in the Salzkammergut region of upper Austria, names after St. Wolfgang of Ragensburg. After touring the town we take a boat (extra) and cross the Wolfgangsee to St Gilgen, a beautiful village of the lake. Later, we board the coach and go to Hallstatt, a village on the Lake Hallstatt’s western shore which is full of the 16^th century Alpine houses and alleyways. 

Monday : Breakfast followed by yet another enjoyable excursion to Wels, a city along the Traun River.  Here we admire the Ledererturm tower, the last medieval remains and the fortifications surrounding the city.  We will also see the Marienwarte observation tower, the Stadtpfarrkirche church and the Stadtplatz.  Some free time before we continue to Ebsensee where we will explore this small village and have a lieusurely walk along the river.

Tuesday: Early breakfast followed by transfer to Vienna airport for our Air Malta flight departing at 10:40am and arriving in Malta at 12.55pm.

Not Included in The Price:
Czesky Krumlov Castle €8 Adult / €5 Child
Boat St. Wolfgang to Gilgen €17 Adult / €15 Child
Melk Abbey €10 Adult / €5.50 Child
Salzburg Fortress €16 Adult / €10 Child