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Vienna, Salzburg, and Venice

Rail trip from Vienna to Venice via Salzburg and the Alps

Illustration of Vienna, Salzburg, and Venice

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night self-guided rail vacation from Vienna to Venice, with a stop in Salzburg. The first two nights are in Vienna, where a hop-on hop-off bus pass covers the Anchor Clock, the Opera House, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, and skip-the-line access to the Danube Tower, Austria's tallest building, adds views from its glass-walled deck. On day 3, a scenic train crosses the Arlberg Pass to Salzburg for a two-night stay, with day 4 left at leisure to explore the baroque Old Town and the Hohensalzburg Fortress by funicular. Day 5 continues by train via Innsbruck into Italy, arriving at Venice's Santa Lucia station on the banks of the canals for a final two nights. Day 6 brings a small-group tour of the Doges Palace and St Mark's Basilica, plus a walking tour through quieter lanes. This suits independent travelers who want an Alpine crossing by rail between an imperial capital and a canal city.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack's day 1 and day 2 details in Vienna are merged into a single itinerary entry due to a source formatting issue, and the description of arriving in Venice is cut off mid-sentence; some day-by-day detail may be incomplete.
  • Vienna accommodation options named in the evidence include the Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof, the InterContinental Hotel Vienna, and several other properties spanning different tiers, so the specific hotel depends on what's booked.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna Accommodation Options Most Popular Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof Top Pick InterContinental Hotel Vienna Top Pick Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna - Mgallery Top Pick Hilton Vienna Plaza Aparthotel Adagio Vienna City Hilton Vienna Park Show More Hotels Day 2 Vienna View Details After breakfast, head back out into the city for another day of exploring. Use your included Skip-the-line tickets and visit the famous Danube Clock Tower. Take a high-speed elevator to the top of Austria’s tallest building, experiencing breathtaking views from the glass-walled viewing deck and the open-air viewing platform at the Danube Tower. Then relax by indulging in Viennese coffee culture or tucking into authentic Wiener Schnitzel for dinner. (Overnight in Vienna

    Your Journey Begins in Vienna

    Welcome to Vienna! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Get acquainted with some of Vienna’s most popular attractions with the use of your Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass: such as the Anchor Clock, the prestigious Opera House, and the Hofburg, Vienna's Imperial Palace.

    Meals: B

  2. Day 3railovernight: Salzburg

    Vienna to Salzburg

    After breakfast this morning, take the scenic train ride from Vienna to Salzburg. Be sure to have your camera ready as you pass through some of the most beautiful parts of Austria and the famous Arlberg Pass. Arrive in Salzburg and settle in for a two-night stay in the quaint town.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 4overnight: Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Spend the day discovering the beauty and charm of Salzburg at your own leisure. Explore the city’s baroque architecture, stroll through the quaint streets of Old Town, or take the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for stunning views over the city. For a touch of old-world elegance, consider a horse and carriage ride through the historic center.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 5railovernight: Venice

    Salzburg to Venice

    This morning get ready to embark on your journey to Italy with a train to Venice via Innsbruck. Enjoy the view of the Austrian Alps as you pass through and eventually find yourself immersed in the Italian countryside. Arrive at Venice Santa Lucia station, on the banks of the sparkling canals. On arrival, check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay. More than any other city in the world, Venice's reputation precedes it. If you have not been before you are in for a treat, because this destination more than lives up to expectations.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Venice

    This morning, make your way to St Mark’s Square for the start of your small group tour to the Doges Palace, and mesmerizing Golden Basilica. Following this, it is a guided walking tour through the quieter lanes and alleys, where you will see some architectural gems and historical buildings that are often overlooked by the crowds.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and head to the airport with your private transfer across the lagoon. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A Hop-on, Hop-off bus pass covers Vienna's Anchor Clock, the Opera House, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, plus skip-the-line access to the Danube Tower for views from its glass-walled deck and open-air platform.
  • Day 3A scenic train from Vienna to Salzburg through the Austrian Alps and the Arlberg Pass.
  • Day 5A train to Venice via Innsbruck, crossing the Austrian Alps into the Italian countryside before arriving at Venice Santa Lucia station on the banks of the canals.
  • Day 6A small-group tour to the Doges Palace and St Mark's Basilica, followed by a guided walking tour through Venice's quieter lanes and alleys.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Salzburg 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice Multi-day Hop-on, Hop-off Pass in Vienna Skip-the-line tickets for the Danube Tower in Vienna Small-group sightseeing tour of Venice with The Doges Palace and St Marks Basilica Private Transfer from Venice Hotel to Venice Airport

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a scenic train over the Arlberg Pass to Salzburg and a further train via Innsbruck to Venice.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's a self-guided rail vacation, though Vienna sightseeing uses a hop-on hop-off pass and Venice includes a small-group tour of the Doges Palace and St Mark's Basilica.
What's included?
Two nights each in Vienna, Salzburg, and Venice with breakfast, a multi-day Vienna hop-on hop-off pass, skip-the-line Danube Tower tickets, a small-group Venice sightseeing tour, and a private transfer from your Venice hotel to the airport.
What can I see in Venice?
St Mark's Square, the Doges Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and a guided walking tour through the city's quieter lanes and alleys.
What is the starting price?
From $1,759 per person.

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