Grand Austria Alps & Lakes Group Voyage

Day 1 – Arrival in Vienna & Welcome Reception

Welcome to Austria! Arrive at Vienna International Airport and enjoy VIP group transfer to your luxury hotel in the city centre. Settle in with a welcome drink and briefing, followed by a group dinner at a classic Viennese restaurant with Austrian wine and local cuisine. This elegant capital sets the tone for your Alps & Lakes adventure.

Day 2 – Vienna Imperial Highlights

After breakfast, enjoy a private guided tour of Vienna’s imperial treasures — including the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the elegant Ringstrasse boulevard. Spend your afternoon in a classic Viennese café or exploring the Belvedere Palace and its art collections. The evening is at leisure with an optional group concert or networking dinner.

Day 3 – Vienna to Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey

Today’s scenic drive takes your group to the picturesque **Wachau Valley** along the Danube. Visit the stunning **Melk Abbey** and enjoy lunch overlooking terraced vineyards. Return to Vienna with leisure time for shopping or an optional wine tasting session in the evening.

Day 4 – Salzburg Arrival & Old Town Walk

After breakfast, travel to **Salzburg**, Austria’s musical heart. Check in to your hotel and take a guided walk of the **UNESCO-listed Old Town** — including Residenzplatz, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner with local specialties.

Day 5 – Salzburg Heritage & Sound of Music Experience

Start your day exploring Salzburg’s cultural heritage with a local guide. This can include *Sound of Music*-themed stops and scenic views of alpine foothills. Round out the afternoon with free time for boutique shopping or a Mozart concert.

Day 6 – Salzkammergut Lakes Excursion

Depart Salzburg for the Salzkammergut region this morning — a scenic area of lakes and mountains. Visit lakes such as **Mondsee** and **Wolfgangsee**, enjoy a lakeside walk and take in dramatic alpine vistas. Group lunch at a waterfront restaurant and optional boat rides highlight the day.

Day 7 – Hallstatt & Lakeside Cruise

Take a full-day excursion to **Hallstatt**, one of Austria’s most iconic lakeside villages nestled among alpine peaks. Enjoy a private boat cruise on **Hallstätter See**, explore the historic centre, and capture breathtaking landscapes — perfect for group photos and memories.

Day 8 – Zell am See & Alpine Scenery

Travel to **Zell am See**, a scenic town on the shores of its crystal lake beneath towering mountains. After check-in, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Zell or a cable car ride up to panoramic viewpoints. Dinner tonight with regional wine completes your alpine experience.

Day 9 – Alpine Pass & Mountain Views

Today’s journey takes you on a scenic alpine road through passes such as the **Katschberg Pass** (depending on routing), offering majestic mountain views and group photo stops. Explore alpine meadows, high-altitude lakes and small mountain villages before returning to Zell am See for dinner.

Day 10 – Optional Innsbruck or Leisure Day

Choose between a day trip to **Innsbruck** — nestled in a dramatic valley with historic centre and the Golden Roof — or a leisure day at Zell’s lakeside with spa options, lakeside walks or gentle hikes in alpine meadows.

Day 11 – Return to Vienna via Scenic Routes

Depart Zell am See and return to Vienna via scenic countryside and historic stops. Enjoy a group farewell dinner celebrating your Austria discoveries with local wines and shared memories.

Day 12 – Departure from Vienna

After breakfast, take your private group transfer to Vienna International Airport for departure. Depart Austria with memories of imperial cities, serene lakes, alpine panoramas and shared group experiences.

This group voyage is designed for smooth coach-based touring with guided sightseeing. Order of visits may vary depending on traffic and group pace. JainVoyagers Group reserves the right to substitute hotels and transport with equivalent standards.