“The Hills Are Alive With Sound of Music”
May 21-30, 2024
10 days / 9 nights

“Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow, ’til you find your dream.”

Every Beatrice Bradley trip is crafted to maximize the experiences had during the trip.
The itineraries are specially made to allow time for engaging in conversation and having belly laughs with a new friend. We hope that the activities and experiences may allow you to come out of your comfort zone and to try new or unique things.
These trips are made to replicate a ‘friends get-away trip’. 

Day One: Arrival Day

Highlights 

• Arrive in Vienna: The European capital of music!  Your BB hosts will be waiting for you at the airport.
• Get Checked into the hotel in the heart of this fabulous city.
• Welcome group meet and greet followed by a fabulous dinner and wine tasting. 
• Vienna is the Audrey Hepburn of capital cities: elegant, sophisticated, beautiful and glamorous. 

Day Two: Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna State Opera 

Highlights 

• Early-Riser’s Coffee Street Walk – getting your feet on the ground in a city when it’s just waking up is a experience not to miss.
• Group breakfast at the hotel
• Private Guided Tour through downtown Vienna.
• Tour the State Opera House and walk through the Kärntnerstrasse, a shopping street to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben and the Kohlmarkt, Imperial Palace Hofburg, the former winter residence of the Habsburgs. It now houses the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Imperial Silver Chamber, Austrian National Library and much more.
• Explore Ring Avenue with its many magnificent buildings, such as the Museums of Fine Art and National History, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater, to name a few. During the tour you also see Neuer Markt and the Capuchin monastery.
• Tickets to Vienna State Opera which is one of the most famous landmarks in Europe. It was built between 1861-69 and can host 1700 people. 
• Group dinner near the hotel.

Day Three: Schönbrunn Palace & Vienna Woods Exploration

Highlights 

• AM Coffee Walk
• Group Breakfast and Day 2 photo share
• Guided drive of the surrounding area of Vienna.   We will explore the Vienna Woods, which are the most eastern foothills of the Alps. You will enjoy a stunning view over the city and the Danube River from Kahlenberg, the highest hill in the city. 
• Tour the wine area at the foot of the Vienna Woods, the town of Grinzing, and learn why Vienna is called the ‘Wine-Growing Capital of the World’.
• Explore magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer royal residence, which gives you a historical impression of the glorious imperial times. A highlight is a guided inside visit to the showrooms of the Palace.
• Dinner and Drinks in Vienna
• Night lights walk stopping at interesting places.  Grab a glass of wine or two.

Day Four: Traditional Austrian Cuisine Tour and Evening Vienna Waltz Dancing Lesson 

Highlights

• Discover Austrian culture from another point of view, as today you are invited to taste Austria’s most delicious meals and wines! Visit Naschmarkt for traditional coffee houses, bakeries, chocolate shops, and butcher shops and feel like a local!
• We will spend a magical evening of waltzing in the heart of Vienna! In a beginner-friendly class, we will learn the basic steps of the elegant waltz, twirling around the dance floor under the guidance of our experienced instructors. As the music sweeps us away, you’ll feel the charm of Vienna’s ballroom tradition. 

Day Five: Wachau Valley and Vineyards on Terraces 

Highlights

• After breakfast, we will check out of hotel and head to Durnstien
• We will be staying in former castle, Schloss Durnstein (Schloss means castle in Austrian).
• We will Embark on a fascinating day tour to the Wachau Valley, a wine area with vineyards on terraces.  Most significant baroque buildings in Austria, known for its splendidly decorated church and its particularly noteworthy library.
• Visit Vinothek for a local wine tasting and tours.
• Check into our hotel and explore our new surroundings.  
• Leisurely dinner and some time to relax.

Day Six: Danube River Tour and Next Stop Salzburg

Highlights

• Early riser coffee walk to take in our new location.
• We will embark on a tranquil boat ride from the picturesque town of Dürnstein to the historic city of Melk along the serene waters of the Danube River. As you glide gently downstream, behold the captivating scenery of rolling vineyards, ancient castles, and quaint villages that adorn the riverside. The soft ripple of the Danube against the boat, paired with the panoramic vistas, creates a magical ambiance, transporting you through the heart of Austria’s stunning Wachau Valley.
• We will dock in Melk and tour the majestic Melk Abbey, which will enchant us with its baroque architecture and sweeping views of the region. This boat ride is not just a journey but a doorway into the timeless beauty and rich history of the Danube. 
• We will depart the boat and make our way to Salzburg.

Day Seven: Salzburg City Tour and Concert at Mirabell Palace

Highlights

• Following breakfast, we will meet our private guide and embark on an exciting tour of Salzburg and the Lake Region.
• We will discover the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg with its medieval fortress, baroque palaces, and churches. We will see the Getreidegasse and Mozart’s birthplace, stroll along the narrow streets, and enjoy the flair of this old city.
• In the evening we head to the historically significant concert hall at Mirabell Palace to enjoy a glorious classical concert. 

Day Eight: Full Day Austrian Lakes & Sound of Music Tour

Highlights

• Following breakfast, you meet your private guide-driver, and we will embark on an exciting tour of the Lake Region.
• We will tour the filming locations of the popular “Sound of Music” movie, such as the Palace of Leopoldskron and the parish church of Mondsee, which was used in the movie as the wedding church.
• We will explore the picturesque Austrian region of lakes and Alpine ranges known as the “Salzkammergut” to enjoy the great outdoors.
• Dinner at a local hotspot.
• After dinner, take a stroll to view the city’s nighttime lights.

Day Nine: Bratislava Here We Come – Palaces and Cathedrals

Highlights

• Group breakfast and a goodbye to beautiful Salzburg; we will miss you.
• Stop in Bratislava, where we will take a comprehensive private city tour around the most important landmarks of Slovakia’s capital.
• A walk in the Old Town, see the Opera House, and visit the charming Main Square with Bratislava’s oldest fountain. We will visit the largest Bratislava Palace – Primate’s Palace, the former winter residence of Hungarian archbishops, to see 17th-century royal English tapestries.
• We will pass through the St. Michael’s Gate and walk by the musician’s quarter, where famous composers of the past lived and gave concerts. We will visit the place where, for 270 years, 19 members of the Habsburg family were crowned as Hungarian kings – St. Martin’s Cathedral.
• Final group dinner and a farewell after dinner reflection.

Day Ten: Until we meet again! Departure Day.

• Final group breakfast and last-minute exploring before we head to the airport

Pricing

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment plan

How it Works:

Activity Level – Moderate

There will be city walking on cobble stone streets – must be able to walk up to a few miles at a slow pace. Getting in and out of a vans and going up and downs steps.   Most places will not have elevators.

It is your responsibly to fully read and understand the physical abilities that correlate to this Beatrice Bradley Experience. Difficulty level of activity is subject to individual interpretation so it is extremely important that you read the itinerary and reach out if you have concerns or questions.

If you have questions about the specifics of the physical activity during this trip, please give us a call at 763-784-8291

Role of a Beatrice bradley hostess

Beatrice Bradley is an Experience Company not a Tour Company.  The role of a Beatrice Bradley Host is to be warm and welcoming. To relate and connect. To have attention to details. And to manage the behind-the-scenes magic so your experience is one-of-a-kind. They are not local experts nor are they tour guides. We hire local experts, guides, and historians as each location warrants. They are expert hosts and manage the camaraderie and logistics of the experience. Our goal is that your hostess will make you feel welcomed, comfortable, and that you will walk away with new & lasting friendships made during an unforgettable experience.

Flight Details

Airport Pick Up is included when arriving at the designated airport within the specified pick up window.

Departure Airport: Vienna (VIE)
Departure Date:  May 30, 2024
Drop off Times: Any time before 3PM

Important information

As a solo-traveler, we need you to provide self-awareness and an understanding that you are fully responsible for yourself. This includes: your possessions, your physical abilities or fitness, your attitude, and all other aspects that relate to traveling solo in a group. 

• 10 Minimun required to run the trip.
• Connect with our Members on our Private Facebook Group – Beatrice Bradley Member’s Only
• You must be able to manage your own luggage and all of your personal belongings on this trip
• This is not a handicap accessible able trip – you must be able to get in and out of a Large Passenger Transit Vehicle 
• All Ground transportation is included on this trip
• Group Airport transfers are included in this trip. 
• This trip will have have a maximum of 12 women
• This trip will have 2 Beatrice Bradley Hostesses
• If you need a roommate, we will happily pair you with another Beatrice Bradley traveler 
• Travel insurance is not included. Beatrice Bradley is not a licensed travel insurance operator nor is our staff trained to in travel insurance. You can choose to purchase travel insurance through any licensed provider you choose. We will ask you upon booking if you would like us to send you some suggested licensed insurance companies.