Explore beautiful sites surrounding the southern part of the Vienna Woods on a half day guided coach tour. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Mayerling hunting lodge and a boat ride on the largest subterranean lake in Europe, the Seegrotte.
You'll pass the Roman City of Baden, famous for its thermal springs as you travel through the romantic valley Helenental to the former Mayerling hunting lodge. Today it is a a commemorative chapel however it was also the very place the Crown Prince Rudolph, only son of Emperor Franz Joseph, committed suicide with Baronesse Vetsera in 1889.
In the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz (1133) you will visit the medieval cloister which houses the remains of the last Babenberger. Keep an eye out as you drive by the Holdrichsmuhle where Franz Schubert composed his song 'The Linden Tree' before arriving at the Seegrotte.
Your tour concludes continues with a leisurely boat ride on the largest subterranean lake in Europe. You'll you leave the Vienna Woods and return back to Vienna, passing the Liechtenstein Castle on the way.
October 8, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Commences: Vienna, Austria Departure Point: Corner Laxenburger Strasse/Wiedner Gurtel (about 300 meters from Sudtirolerplatz.) The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you. Departure Time: 9:45am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details: Tour concludes at the State Opera.
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup
Sightseeing cruise
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Professional guide
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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