Depart from Graz and after short drive arrive to a village of Thal, known as a birthplace of Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I’ll be back.” Hardly anyone could fail to recognize Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous line. Even though he doesn’t actually come back in person that often, nevertheless you can gain an intimate insight into the childhood and career of this international star at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum, located at his place of birth in Thal near Graz. The beautiful building was constructed in 1806 and is the original forester’s lodge of the Count of Herberstein and Eggenberg. Followed by lunch and continue the journey to Vienna. Afternoon arrival to the capital of Austria, royal Vienna. Get your camera ready for a circuit of the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard is built along the lines of the old city walls and showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House and magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence. Stop at unique and colorful Hundertwasser house, an architecture style so different and fun but still very livable. Check in at hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Overnight: Vienna

Vienna orientation walk – Schoenbrun palace visit – overnight Vienna
Start your day with an orientation walk of the old town that once was surrounded and protected with the city walls. See St. Stephen’s Cathedral – one of Europe’s great Gothic structures, stroll on Kärntnerstrasse and perhaps stop in famous Sacher hotel, where even more famous Sacher chocolate cake was invented. Free time for lunch. Your Tour guide/driver will take you to a tour of the Schoenbrunn palace. The site of the Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn is outstanding as one of the most impressive and well preserved Baroque ensembles of its kind in Europe. A small hunting lodge and later summer residence of the Habsburg family became a symbol of the power and influence of the House of Habsburg over a long period of European history, from the end of the 17th to the early 20th century. Free time to explore the gardens where you can visit Europe’s oldest ZOO or get lost in Maze & Labyrinth. A walk away there is also a Technical museum of Vienna. Back at historical city center, you can visit Imperial Palace (Hofburg), State Opera House, art museum Albertina, or a City Hall. Maybe you want to see Vienna from panoramic wheel Wiener Riesenrad or have some fun at amusement park Prater. Evening at leisure.

Meals: breakfast
Overnight: Vienna

Safe travels!

Meals: breakfast or breakfast box (depends of your check out)
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