Austria-Slovenia-North Italy
A wonderful itinerary that takes in a mosaic of people, languages, cuisines, and architecture, and yet does not require you to travel vast distances. The old world charm of the Habsburg dynasty in Vienna, to the stunning Dolomite Mountains in Italy, to the charming Adriatic coast of Slovenia – a truly wholesome holiday.
Trip Highlights
- Begin your trip in the imperial city of Vienna – once a seat of the powerful Habsburg empire, this would be the place to experience the works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and many others
- Spend a night in a 9th century fortress in the Danube valley, while exploring Austria’s picturesque wine region
- Continue to picture-perfect Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart & home of the classic Sound of Music tour
- Explore south Austrian countryside, with a drive up the Größglockner, at 12,500 ft, the highest road in Europe
- Cross over into charming Bled, with its emerald-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff with a backdrop of the peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke
- Sail the Adriatic sea on a private yacht off the coast of Piran – a quintessentially Venetian town with some of the best-preserved historic city centres in Europe
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require Schengen Visa for visiting all the destinations in this itinerary. US & UK passport holders do not require visa.
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 8-10 days for this itinerary. 4 days will be spent to explore Austria, 3 days in Slovenia and 2-3 days in North Italy.
Best time to visit
This region is best visited from April through October. July & August tend to be overcrowded with tourists. Winters are cold, with plenty of snow, and while a lot of activities are closed, it does offer some amazing skiing options.
scenic drives, trekking in triglav national park, vineyards, sailing on the adriatic, sound of music tour, danube river cruise, medieval art & architecture
Did you know
- Austria is among the greenest of the world’s nations, recycling more than any other country. Around 63% of all waste is recycled in Austria.Â
- Every year, hordes of tourists flock to the hills of Salzburg for a taste of the magic of 1965 Hollywood blockbuster – The Sound of Music. However, most Austrians have either never heard of the film, or consider it a travesty
- In Slovenia, a country with two million inhabitants, there are 90,000 people who are actively engaged in beekeeping
- Slovenia is one of the most densely afforested countries in Europe. Forests cover 54 percent of the surface area and dominates as much as three-quarters of the landscape.Â
- The Ladin people have called the Dolomites home since 5 B.C., and they are known for their cultural contributions and fine craftsmanship. They’ve managed to preserve many elements of their original way of life, including their own language, though the two World Wars and numerous attempts to delegitimize them.Â
