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4.1 VIENNA
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INCLUDED:

* 3 days / 2 nights at selected hotel (B&B)
* City tour
* Return transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport

4.1.1 VIENNA RHAPSODY

* ½ day city tour, including a visit to Schönbrunn Palace
* Viennese coffee and dessert at the famous Café Sacher
* Heurigen evening at a typical tavern in Grinzing, with 1 glass of wine and cold snacks included
* A Vienna Card (3-day card for public transport and discounts in museums)
* Concert of "Schönbrunner Schloßkonzerte" in the Orangerie in Schönbrunn (not possible during Christmas and New Year's period)

4.1.2 REGULAR SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN AND AROUND VIENNA:

a) City tour and Schönbrunn Palace
b) Spanish Riding School (Lippizzaner horses)
c) Panoramic city tour with boat ride on Danube and Hundertwasser House
d) Vienna Woods and Mayerling
e) Romantic Danube Valley
f) Grinzing

Tours subject to specific dates

4.1.3 DAY TOURS FROM VIENNA:

a) One day trip to Budapest
b) One day trip to Prague
c) One day trip to Salzburg
d) Vienna to Budapest by hydrofoil
e) Vienna to Budapest by hydrofoil

Tours subject to specific dates

We also offer the following packages (rates on request)

S1 Christmas Eve in "Castle of Weikersdorf", near Vienna
24 December
Experience a gala dinner in a Renaissance Castle with Austrian customs.

S2 New Year's Eve Concert at Liechtenstein Palace and Dinner in Grinzing

S3 New Year's at the wine village Grinzing
Celebrate New Year's Eve in a traditional tavern.

For rates, please phone (012) 460 8382, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

4.2 SALZBURG
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Sound of Music Tour
Package includes:

* 3 nights at selected hotel
* Daily breakfast
* 1/2 day Sound of Music Tour
* Sound of Music Dinner / Mozart Dinner
* Sound of Music Keepsake
* Round trip transfers from the airport or train station to the hotel
* Leaflets and information about Salzburg

4.2.1 SALZBURG RHAPSODY

* ½ day sightseeing tour of Salzburg
* Coffee and cake at the Glockenspiel coffee house
* Lunch or dinner at St Peter's Monastery Restaurant - the oldest inn in central Europe
* A Salzburg Card - free use of public transport and entrance to many museums, and other benefits for two days.

4.2.2 CITY & COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Departure: Daily
Duration: 5 hours

A combination of Salzburg City and the Lake District.
In a comfortable minivan we will show you points of interest one just has to see when visiting Salzburg. Your personal English speaking guide shows you the historical and architectural landmarks in the city, as well as part of the picturesque Salzkammergut countryside, along with many of the highlights from the film Sound of Music. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon amidst Salzburg's enchanting surroundings.

4.2.3 SOUND OF MUSIC TOUR
Departure: Daily at 09:30 and 14:00
Duration: 4 hours

A wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscapes where the opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound of Music soundtrack.
Some of the attractions that will be visited include:
Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Castle, Leopoldskron Lake, Hellbrunn Castle
Nonnberg Abbey, St.Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang, Mondsee Church.

4.2.4 ICE CAVES
Departure: Daily at 13:00 (from 01 May to 26 Oct)
Duration: approx. 5 hours

Travel along majestic Alpine roads to the largest ice caves and underground glacier in the world. An adventurous experience taking you deep into the 'Salzburg Alps'. Highlights on the tour include: Castle Werfen, the impregnable castle controlling the valley and the Ice Caves.

4.2.5 LAKES AND MOUNTAINS
Departure: Daily at 14:00
Duration: 4 hours

The Lake District with its natural beauty and exceptional landscape already hosted the Austrian Emperor Franz-Josef and his family for their summer vacation. Splendid hunts were held there by Salzburgs Prince Archbishops. On this tour you can experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Austria's most beautiful regions - the Lake District just beyond the gates of Salzburg. With a view down to Salzburg we begin our excursion to the scenic and historical landmarks of the surroundings.
In St. Wolfgang there is time to visit the famous winged gothic altar by Michael Pacher and a stop at the 'White Horse Inn' for refreshments. From St. Wolfgang we will go by boat (May 1st - Oct 26th) to St. Gilgen on the other side of Lake St. Wolfgang. Passing Castle Hüttenstein we continue along the Mondsee. The everchanging and contrasting scenery will make this tour an unforgettable memory.

4.2.6 BAVARIAN MOUNTAINS
Departure: Daily at 14:00
Duration: 4 hours

In the Bavarian Alps above the Obersalzberg stands the former mountain residence of Hitler. It offers magnificent views across the snowcapped peaks of the surrounding mountains. Passing the Castle Hellbrunn, through Anif we arrive at the German border. Driving along the Königseeache, through the lovely valley and picturesque farmland to Unterau we start our ascent to the Obersalzberg. We stop here to see what is left of Hitler's mountains compound and to enjoy the wonderful panorama. We then continue down the Königsee or Echo Lake. There is time for a stroll along the lake. On the way back we stop in Berchtesgaden where you can look around the village and enjoy some refreshments.

4.2.7 SALTMINES
Departure: Daily at 09:00 and 14:00
Duration: 4 hours

Drive past the hunting castle Hellbrunn we pass the Austrian-Bavarian border. Along the Königseeache valley and through the Bavarian Mountains we arrive at the highlight of the journey, the 450 year old Saltmines.
Wearing the traditional miners' clothing, you enter the mines and hear the historical as well as the legendary tales of the fascinating underground world. Using the same slides as hundreds of miners before you, you go down a hundred feet long slide into the grottos, the magical world beneath the surface of the earth. With a raft ride on the salt lake and a miniature train ride we end our romantic and educational adventure.
Afterwards you have the chance to regain your strength with some Bavarian specialties during a stop in Berchtesgaden.

4.2.8 EAGLE'S NEST
Departure: Daily at 09:00 (from 15 May - 31 Oct)
Duration: 4 ½ hours

Drive past the Austrian-Bavarian border, along the Königsee River Valley and through the Bavarian mountains to arrive at the highlight of our journey, a bus and elevator will bring us to the Eagle's Nest. The adventurous bus ride along the steep rock walls and deep gorges takes about 20 minutes. During the journey you will have a splendid view up to the 'Hoher Goell' and across the snowcapped peaks of the Bavarian Mountains. With the elevator (length 365 ft) you enter the Eagle's Nest (5.000 ft). On the way down contented faces are living proof that it was a successful excursion and many of the guests will return again and again to the Eagle's Nest.

4.2.9 MOZART TOUR
Departure: Daily at 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00
Duration: 1½ hours bus tour and 1 hour at Mozart Residence

Salzburg City Sightseeing Tour including the reopened Mozart residence. The tour will give you an insight into the Gothic, Renaissance and baroque aspects of the city as Mozart saw it. After the bus tour, you will visit the Mozart Residence.

4.2.10 PANORAMA CITY TOUR
Departure: Daily at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00
Duration: 1 hour

The tour leads you from Schloß Mirabell through the new part of the City: Mozarteum, Mozart's Residence - over the Staatsbrücke into the baroque Old Town with the Dome and the festival quarter. Passing the Nonnberg Abbey we see Castle leopoldskron and return to Mirabell Square.

4.2.11 CLASSIC SALZBURG
Departure: Daily at 09:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00
Duration: 1 ½ hours

Grand Salzburg City Tour including Hellbrunn Palace and the 24-hour Salzburg Card (offers you free admission to all major Salzburg sights and free rides on all public buses within Salzburg City limits - valid for 24 hours - take the elevator up to the 'Winklerterrace' and enjoy the view over the roofs of the baroque old town).

4.2.12 PANORAMA CITY TOUR BY BUS AND BOAT
Departure: May - Sep
Duration: 1 hour bus tour and 40 minute boat ride

Informative city tour including all major sights by bus and by boat.

4.2.13 MAGIC MUSIC
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Weekly from Friday - Sunday or Thursday to Sunday

Enjoy the fascinating flair of Gotique, Renaissance and Baroque in Salzburg and discover with us the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Salzburg Lake District with its unique beautiful landscape and nature inspired composers to some vivacious melodies. Your excursion to the Lake District (Fuschl - St. Gilgen - St. Wolfgang - Krottensee - Mondsee) will become an unforgettable event.

Included:

* 2 or 3 nights / buffet breakfast in a selected 4* hotel
* A city tour "Classical Salzburg"(2½ hours including entrance to Mozart's living house
* A half-day excursion to Salzburg's Lake District (Salzkammergut)
* Entrance fee to Mozart's Birthplace
* One ticket for a classical concert
* One coffee break at Cafè Fürst
* Information and leaflets of Salzburg await you upon arrival at the hotel

On request:

S4 Christmas in Salzburg
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23 - 27 December

Included:
* 4 Nights with breakfast
* Christmas concert
* Mozart City Tour
* Sleigh ride
* Christmas dinner

S5 New Year's Eve in Salzburg
29 December - 2 January

Included:
* 4 Nights with breakfast
* City and country highlights tour
* Gala dinner and music
* New Year's concert

For more information, please contact (012) 460 8382, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

4.3 GRAZ
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Graz is a relaxed city with southern flair, medieval and baroque architecture and proud to be nominated in 1999 as a World Heritage Site. One of the highlights of the city is the "Armoury", the biggest collection of medieval arms and armoury.

Package includes:

* 3 days/ 2 nights at selected hotel
* Breakfast daily
* Welcome drink
* City tour (only Saturday)
* Round trip transfer from airport or train station to the hotel

4.4 LINZ
Linz, situated on the banks of the River Danube, is a cultural center and an ideal starting point for Danube trips. It boasts a charming historic center of Renaissance houses and Baroque facades and is a popular city for shopping. It has often been claimed [though not proven] that Linz has the most beautiful ladies shoes.

Package includes:

* 3 days/ 2 nights at selected hotel
* Breakfast daily
* Welcome drink
* Round trip transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel
* A "Linz City Ticket". The ticket covers all major sites and tourist attractions as well as public transport and a voucher for 1 meal in various restaurants.

4.5 INNSBRUCK
Innsbruck experienced its period of glory as residence of Emperor Maximillian (1459 - 1519) and the old quarter retains its medieval appearance today. Surrounded by high mountains and twice the host of the Winter Olympics, Innsbruck is a city of culture and sports and in every respect an Alpine metropolis.

Package includes:

* 3 days/ 2 nights at selected hotel
* Breakfast daily
* Welcome drink
* City tour
* Round trip transfer from airport or train station to hotel

Contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

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Updated: January 2006