World Cultural Tour - Salzburg & Lakes & Mountains Salzburg, Austria From Salzburg Sightseeing Tours

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Tour Itinerary Part 1: Mozart City Tour incl. Fortress Hohensalzburg The tour begins by the Palace of Mirabell built in the year 1606 for the Archbishop Wolf Dietrich and is today home to the office of the local Mayor and city offices. Then pass the Mozarteum (University of Music) one of the world’s most prestigious music academies. Passing the Marionette Theatre, you will arrive in Markart Square with the Landestheatre (The Regional Theatre), The Trinity Church a baroque masterpiece from Fischer von Erlach plus Mozart’s Wohnhaus (Mozart’s Residence), where the composer lived for many years. Crossing over the Salzach (Salt) river which was once a major transport route you will have a wonderful view of this magical city. Following the river along part of the old fortifications you will pass the Law Courts on the way to the Hellbrunn Palace where you will have a short photo stop. Hellbrunn Palace was built at the start of the 17th century to the design of the great architect Santino Solari and used as a hunting lodge and weekend residence by Salzburg’s Archbishops. On the way back to the city centre you will pass the Palace of Frohnburg and the Nonnberg Abbey, situated beneath the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress, before entering the heart of the city through the Siegmunds Gate. Once in the old city you will pass by the Festival Halls, Old University, Horse Pond, Getreidegasse and the Blasius Church. The tour finishes in Mozart Square where you will see the famous Mozart statue, Cathedral, Old Residence of the Archbishops and the Fortress Hohensalzburg. Included in with this tour every guest will be given a ticket for a return journey up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress including the Festungsbahn (funicular) and entry into the Fortress. The impressive fortress offers fabulous views over the city and an insight into life in the city in past years. This ticket can be used at your leisure. Part 2: Lakes and Mountains The tour takes you into the ‘Land of Music’, the heart of the Lakes and Mountains region. Starting in the centre of the city the route takes you via Hof and Fuschl to St Gilgen on the Wolfgang Lake. St Gilgen was the birthplace of Mozart’s mother. The next stop will be at the other side of the lake in St Wolfgang where you will have free time. During your time in St Wolfgang take in some of its highlights including, the local Church with the famous winged altar which is a masterpiece from Michael Pacher in the 15th Century, the famous Hotel White Horse Inn, the setting from the operetta ‘Im Weissen Rössl’ and time to stroll through the quaint streets and alleyways. On the return journey you will pass the picturesque Krottensee and the Castle of Hüttenstein then via the Scharfling pass along the shores of the Mondsee (Moon Lake), passing the town of the same name once famous for its Monastery. Then continuing back to Salzburg city. Plus - As an extra highlight there will be an included boat cruise (May to October) over the Wolfgang Lake. Free hotel pick up service!

World Cultural Tour - Salzburg & Lakes & Mountains Salzburg, Austria

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Departs from:> Part 1: 09:30h or 11:00h Part 2: 14:00h Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 5.5 Hours Takes Place In: Salzburg Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. Salzburg Sightseeing Tours Mirabellplatz 2 5020 Salzburg 2. All hotels in Salzburg All hotels in Salzburg What To Bring Camera Comfortable Footwear Included In Price Tour Guide Ticket for funicular up to Fortress Hohensalzburg and entrance into courtyard; May-Oct: boat trip on Lake Wolfgang VAT All road tolls Gasoline Liability insurance A multilingual driver/guide Free hotel pick up within Salzburg Category: Bus Tours Fitness Required n/a

World Cultural Tour - Salzburg & Lakes & Mountains Salzburg, Austria

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour SALZBURG SIGHTSEEING TOURS About Salzburg Sightseeing Tours: As the oldest tour operator (founded 1921) in Salzburg, Salzburg Sightseeing Tours offer tours in minivans or full size coaches in and around Salzburg on a daily basis: city tours (Mozart City Tour, Salzburg Informative), meet Mozart’s fascinating city on a combined bus- and walking tour, an excursion to the lakes and mountains area including a boat ride, The Most Unique Sound of Music Tour, a tour to “Eagle’s Nest” with a break in Berchtesgaden, a visit to the Salt Mines. You are being accompanied by our friendly guides who know their way around, with superb command of your language and absolutely first class knowledge of history! Ask us a question