Experience the past history of vast area ruled by two of most powerful families in Europe, Austrian Habsburg and Bavarian House of Wittelsbach. An air-conditioned coach takes you to the tour through medieval towns, old villages, Royal residences and centuries old capitals of several European countries.
Meet the splendour of Lipizzaner horses performing in part of old Emperors Palace Hofburg. For centuries the horses, whose ancestors were brought from Spain, served in Austria’n cavalry, being the pride of Habsburg family.
Austria’s Roman Catholic heritage, has the strong influence on the character of holidays usually based around the calendar of Christian observances such as Christmas and Easter.
Ringstrasse Most of the city tours start from the street built on the former defence walls, which once encompassed the old city centre InnerStadt. Along the long road called simply ‘Ring’ are the most important buildings for Austrian history, including Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches and Naturhistorisches Museums the State Opera building, Stock Exchange,Parliament and other State buildings. [...]
Vienna Even the short trip to Austria must include the visit to its capital.Schoenbrunn and Hofburg palaces give the idea of Habsburg’s real power, 19th century buildings remind where secession has its origins, and the smell of coffee mixes in the air with the delicate tunes of classical music. The suburbs of Vienna offer the [...]