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Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Trip

1. Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Trip

Travel through Lower Austria and enjoy local, stunning scenery during your full-day trip. Discover the beauty of Lower Silesia with views of the salt lakes, vineyards, and mountains. Start with a pickup from your accommodation in Vienna and follow the Danube River into the countryside filled with dense woodlands and rolling vineyards. Admire stunning landscapes to reach the famous Melk Abbey, Salzburg, and Hallstatt. Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles and is located on top of the hill. Walk around Abbey Park with the baroque garden Pavillion. Marvel at the architecture. Step inside where your guide will lead you through Abbey Museum, the Marble Hall, balcony, library, and church with its amazing chapels and decorations. Move to beautiful Hallstatt village, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village famous for its salt production. See the Lake of District and the picturesque town Bad Ischl. Discover Old Town, gorgeous Lutheran Church, landscapes with steep mountains, and waterfalls. Explore Salzburg, known as Mozart’s birthplace and the town of music. See the highlights such as UNESCO-protected Old Town, Cathedral, Fortress, and “The Sound of Music” filming locations. Choose if you want a guided tour of Melk Abbey and Salzburg city, or if you want to experience the essence of the whole trip with an accompaniment of a guide on board in each place with you. After the tour, sit it back and relax with a transfer back to your hotel in Vienna.

Hallstatt: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour with Photographer

2. Hallstatt: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour with Photographer

After meeting your local guide, listen to some general information and historical facts about this small Austrian village. Then, walk to the Badeinsel, an artificial island with a spectacular view of the lake and the historic town center. Take incredible photos which will wow your family, friends, and social media followers. Next, hike up the Salzberg Trail to the Mühlbach Wasserfall until you reach the historic center of the town. Take look at the Bone House of Hallstatt and learn about the unique burial traditions of this region. End the tour by taking in the iconic postcard views of the waterfront and city. During the whole tour, your guide will take complimentary pictures which will be edited and uploaded into a private Dropbox folder on the same day the tour takes place.

From Salzburg: Magical Hallstatt Private Half-Day Trip

3. From Salzburg: Magical Hallstatt Private Half-Day Trip

Join us on a half-day car tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg! Visit one of the most beautiful world heritage sites in Austria and discover its top attractions, including the Skywalk funicular. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a Licensed Guide and private transfers from Salzburg. Choose the 6-hour option to discover the wonders of Hallstatt. Your tour will begin with pickup directly from your accommodation in Salzburg in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. You will travel through the Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, admiring stunning Austrian landscapes along the way. Hallstatt is situated between the shore of Lake Hallstatt and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif, offering breathtaking views all around. On the sightseeing tour led by your Private Guide you will discover the historic central square with its little parish church and colorful houses while learning interesting facts and myths about Hallstatt. It is considered to be one of the oldest villages in Europe, the birthplace of Hallstatt culture in the Late Bronze Age, and home to the world’s oldest working salt mine. The main attraction of this tour will be a funicular ride to Hallstatt Skywalk, a viewing deck offering the best views over the little town and its surroundings. It will be a magical experience for sure. After the guided tour, you will have free time for lunch and souvenir shopping before going back to Salzburg.

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The whole experience was splendid! Edwin was very professional and cool! A good combo..:) we walked leisure while he was giving historical background of the stops. He definitely know where to go for Instagram worthy pictures! He’s world class photographer, pictures were available that evening, sooo awesome!, he made me feel comfortable and at ease while doing the photoshoot. It was an unforgettable experience! My stay in Halstatt was more special because of this experience of a lifetime! My pictures looked great!! Thanks Edwin!

This experience was EXCELLENT! The perfect way to learn about Hallstatt’s history and see the beautiful sites around the city. Edwin was so kind and captured the most beautiful images for us to remember our visit. He also gave helpful tips on restaurants and activities at the end of our experience. Highly recommend this tour to travelers where you are solo, a couple or a group - the photos and sights are worth it!

Edwin was a great tour guide, and takes excellent photos! He knows all the great local spots away from the crowds of tourists, and will customize the tour to your interests. We strolled around a beautiful town, learning about local customs and culture, and didn't have to worry about snapping photos because Edwin took care of that for us. I would highly recommend this experience!

It was a pleasure taking Edwin’s tour. He was very friendly and provided many interesting tidbits about Hallstatt. Highly recommend his tour it was well worth it. Thank you Edwin for the beautiful pictures!

Loved the tour, Erwin is master of his skills. He has so much knowledge about the town and his photography skills are soooo good