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Salzburg, Austria

The Sound of Music in Salzburg

4-day tailor-made holiday from £1,510 pp incl. flights

Summary

Short description

A popular four-day tour of the famous Salzburg locations featured in the classic film

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Highlights

  • Explore filming locations from the iconic movie, The Sound of Music
  • Stay in an elegant city centre hotel
  • Join an expert guide as you see the sights on a private tour
  • Discover the city's ties with world-famous composer, Mozart
  • Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace

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Recommended for:
History & culture | July holidays | Mountains | Music & Special Events | Natural world

Stay in an elegant city centre hotel as you explore famous filming locations from The Sound of Music in Salzburg. An expert-led tour will take you to all the most iconic sites featured in the film, really bringing each one to life, including Leopoldskron Palace, Hellbrunn Palace and the Mirabell Gardens. There's also time to soak in the sights of Salzburg itself, perhaps joining an optional Mozart-inspired excursion to explore the city's rich history and fine architecture, and its ties with the renowned 18th-century composer. All in all, this four-day trip is a must for any music fan.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Salzburg

Enjoy included airport lounge access before your flight to Salzburg, where a private transfer will bring you to your chosen hotel in the city centre. The traditional-style Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu Salzburg lies just steps away from the Mirabell Palace and Gardens in the vibrant Neustadt district, while Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a grand, luxurious property dating back to 1866, occupying a picturesque spot right on the banks of the Salzach River. Whichever option you choose, you'll be perfectly placed for exploring all that Salzburg has to offer.

Stay: Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu (Superior) or Hotel Sacher Salzburg (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Days 2-3
Salzburg

Start your Salzburg experience with a fantastic four-hour Sound of Music Tour. On the tour, you'll see that the ‘hills are still alive' with the sights and sounds of the classic movie. A wonderful introduction to the region, it will showcase the breathtaking views of the countryside, and locations used in the making of one of the most iconic musicals of the mid 20th-century. Relax and listen to the original soundtrack while you see and hear the scenery and places in real life. The tour will take you past many of the famous locations used in the movie, including the Leopoldskron Palace, the Gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace, and the area of St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang, where the wedding church is located.

Then, with free time on day three, take in the sights of the Salzburg, perhaps on a Mozart city tour, visiting many of the venues and historical locations associated with perhaps the region's famous son.

Stay: Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu (Superior) or Hotel Sacher Salzburg (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 4
Departure

After breakfast, your private transfer will take you  to the Salzburg airport for your flight home.

Meals: B

Pricing

Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.

Accommodation rating: Superior

4-day tailor-made holiday
from £1,510 pp incl. flights

Superior

May / Sep - Oct

from £1,510 pp. incl. flights

Jun / Jul / Aug

from £1,735 pp. incl. flights

Valid for travel: May to October


Includes:

  • Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
  • Return flights from UK to Salzburg
  • Return private arrival and departure transfers
  • 3 nights at Salzburg hotel on a B&B basis
  • 4-hour Private Sound of Music Tour including Mirabell Garden, Hellbrun, Leopoldskron castle grounds, Lake Wolfgang and Montsee Chapel

Additional excursions available to book in Salzburg including, Salzburg city tour, excursion to Eagle's Nest, excursion to Salzkammergut, St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang - please ask your consultant for details



Terms & Conditions

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.

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