Summary

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

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Highlights

Explore locations from the iconic movie, The Sound of Music
Stay in style at one of Salzburg's finest hotels
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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Salzburg, Austria

Hallstatt, Salzburg

Alps near Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria

Hallstatt, Salzburg

Alps near Salzburg, Austria

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

Stay in the lap-of-luxury at the five-star Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron, where you'll be based for all three nights of this popular break. Situated adjacent to the Leopoldskorn Palace, you'll have the chance to walk the grounds and have access to many of the rooms and locations used in the iconic film – The Sound of Music. In addition, an expert-led tour will take you to all the most famous sites featured in the film, really bringing each one to life. There's even time to soak in the sights of Salzburg itself, perhaps joining an optional Mozart-inspired excursion to explore the city's rich history and 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 1
Arrival in Salzburg

Enjoy included airport lounge access before your flight to Salzburg, where a private transfer will bring you to your historic hotel, itself one of the filming location for the 1965 film, The Sound of Music. Rooms feature views of the Hohensalzburg fortress, Schloss Park or garden or views over the idyllic lake and majestic Untersberg mountain.

Stay: Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron (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 Hellbrun, 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 Schloss Leopoldskron (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 4
Departure

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

Meals: B

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Pricing

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

Accommodation rating: Deluxe

4-day tailor-made holiday
from £1,150 pp incl. flights

Deluxe
from £1,150 pp.

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Deluxe

May / Sep - Oct

from £1,150 pp. incl. flights

Jun / Jul / Aug

from £1,370 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 Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron on a B&B basis
4-hour Private Guided tour including Mirabell Garden, Leopoldskron Castle, Hellbrunn Garden Gazebo, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Lake District and Mondsee Wedding Chapel

The Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron was bought and saved by Max Reinhardt, Europe's most famous theatre director and co-founder of the Salzburg Festival. it was the filming location for many of the outdoor movie scenes, but some of the main rooms in the palace such as the Venetian Room was completely replicated to be used as a film setting. It was the backdrop for the private performance of the marionette theatre

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.