10-Day Austria and Italy Tour Packages
Ready to combine Austrian Alpine culture with Italian beauty? Explore Vienna or Salzburg, then south through Innsbruck and Brenner Pass into Italy. Could be Dolomites, Venice, Verona, Lake Garda. Or extend to Florence or Rome if moving quickly. Both countries are gorgeous, with mountains, lakes, cities, food, wine, and they connect naturally.
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9 Day Central Europe Itinerary, incl. Rome and Budapest
The route connects Austria and Italy's iconic sites over 8 days, from Rome's Imperial Forums to Vienna's palaces. Highlights include Florence's Ponte Vecchio, Venice's Murano Glass Factory, and Salzburg's Mozart heritage, plus Lake Traunsee cruise.
- Day 1
Start your Italian adventure in Rome
where your first dinner should be on Via Cavour. Get there around 7:00 PM to beat the tourist rush. The next morning tackle Imperial Rome before it gets hot. Book your Vatican Museums visit for 11:00 AM when the morning crowds thin out. Later visit Trastevere and walk up to Gianicolo Hill to watch the sunset before dinner.
- Day 2
Florence is just 2.5 hours from Rome
Visit Piazzale Michelangelo in late afternoon for the best photo light. The historic center has some steep walks and gets crowded so wear good shoes and watch your belongings. Find authentic Tuscan food in the San Lorenzo area where fewer tourists venture.
- Day 3
Venice is about 3 hours from Florence
across the Apennines. Take the vaporetto to explore the city. A recent visitor shared: "The water bus from Mestre saved us time and money compared to private water taxis." Visit Murano early for a more personal look at the glassmaking.
- Day 4
The Alpine journey to Salzburg via Innsbruck
takes about 4 hours. Stop for lunch in Innsbruck's Old Town and visit pretty Kitzbühel. If you're traveling in a small group consider the train instead of bus for better mountain views.
- Day 5
Spend your Salzburg morning exploring Mozart sites
Take the lake cruise at Traunsee and sit on the right side to see the castles. Then it's 3 hours to Vienna.
- Day 6
Get your bearings in Vienna with a morning city tour
Choose between Schönbrunn Palace or Belvedere for the afternoon since seeing both would be rushed. End your day in Grinzing at a traditional Heuriger wine tavern.
- Day 7
The 3-hour trip to Budapest crosses Hungary's plains
Start with a Danube cruise to understand the city layout. Plan ahead to book a traditional Magyar dinner show for your final night.
8 Days in Italy & Austria, incl. Rome and Vienna
The cultural route spans 8 days across Italy and Austria, featuring Rome's Imperial Forums, Florence's Ponte Vecchio, and Venice's St. Mark's Square. A scenic path leads through Austrian Alps to Salzburg and Vienna, including a lake cruise past historic castles.
- Days 1-2
Rome
Start in Rome with an evening stroll along Via Cavour where you'll find plenty of great restaurants. Get to the Colosseum early at 8:30 AM to avoid the crowds. Take a 3-hour tour of Imperial Rome's main sites before heading to Vatican City around 11 AM. Book your Vatican Museum tickets online to skip the long afternoon lines. Spend your evening in Trastevere where you can find some of Rome's most authentic restaurants.
- Day 3
Florence
The bus ride from Rome takes about 3 hours. Visit Piazzale Michelangelo in the late afternoon for the best views of the city. Take an evening walk through the historic center to see the Ponte Vecchio and Duomo. A quick tip: Bring good walking shoes because Florence's old streets can get slippery when wet.
- Day 4
Venice
Take a boat to the main island after your arrival. Try to avoid St. Mark's Square between 10 AM and 4 PM when it's most crowded. Watch the interesting Murano glass-making demonstration to learn about local crafts. Stay in Mestre on the mainland to save money. It's only 15 minutes by bus to Venice.
- Day 5
Innsbruck to Salzburg
Drive through beautiful Alpine scenery. You can easily walk around Innsbruck's historic center. Stop in Kitzbühel to see a typical Tyrolean ski village. Bring a light jacket since mountain weather changes quickly. You'll reach Salzburg in the evening.
- Day 6
Austrian Lakes
Take a scenic drive from Salzburg through the lake district. Go on a boat cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles and mountain views. The light on the lake makes for great photos.
- Days 7-8
Vienna
Start with a morning tour of Vienna's grand boulevards and palaces. In the evening visit the Grinzing district to try its traditional wine taverns. Watch your step on the cobblestones if you're out late. The tour ends after breakfast on day 8.
Alpe-Adria Cycle Route, Salzburg–Grado
This 10-day self-guided ride spans 9 destinations from Salzburg to Grado, covering 365-425km as you cycle from the Alps to the Adriatic. Pedal the Alpe-Adria-Radweg through St Johann im Pongau, Spittal an der Drau, and Villach, with train transfers included through Tauern Tunnel and from Villach to Tarvis for the final stretch to the coast.
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What people love about 10-day Austria and Italy tours
- Classical Symphony with Budapest
Wonderful guides, lots of history, wonderful cities to visit!
- Hiking in the Dolomites
Lovely tour, Marta was a great guide and the group was lovely. The day hikes were fantastic and sights beautiful, and we were well fed from the hotel. I would gladly recommend this tour!! In terms of difficulty, there are some slopes but perfectly doable if you are of average fitness like myself. The ages in my tour ranged from 19 to 80!! May be too difficult if you cannot handle slopes and stairs.
Everything about the group experience was fantastic. Small group of 14 made up of 13 English and 3 Australians plus Rob, our guide. He is engaging and knowledgeable on all aspects of nature, history, local culture and extremely competent in mountain guiding. We were accommodated, organised and entertained by Rob each day on tour. The hotel Adler in Villabassa was comfortable and quiet in a small village atmosphere but had exceptional food. Each dinner was fabulous and food varied to showcase the more Austrian location. We found this a great variation on the cuisine we had been enjoying in other Italian regions prior to our hiking week. The staff there were very friendly and engaging at all times. We made use of all Ammenities including the indoor pool and gym after hiking and on the rest day. The highlight of the hotel experience was the traditional meal in the wine cellar. Fabulous ambience, food and wine. Our family cannot recommend this highly enough. We have just completed the week, starting near the end of September. Whilst still warm on the first day, we had first snow later that week
Iconic Dolomites Hikes
