10-Day Austria and Italy Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Austria And Italy tour itineraries

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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.

  

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  • 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.

    

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• 9 Days in the Alps, incl. Innsbruck and Interlaken

  A 4-day cultural fusion runs from Innsbruck's Tyrolean shows to Lake Garda's shores. Highlights include Brenner Pass rail journey, Schloss Ambras castle, and Malcesine Monte Baldo cable car views, with boutique 4-star lodging.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Innsbruck

    Start in Austria's mountain capital. Take the cable car to Top of Innsbruck early on your first full day. Morning rides usually have shorter lines and better visibility. Bring layers since mountain temperatures can be quite different from the city center. Spend your afternoon at the Tyrolean Folk Show with dinner included. Make sure to try local dishes like Tiroler Gröstl in the historic Altstadt before the show.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Lake Garda

    The train ride from Innsbruck to Lake Garda through the Brenner Pass takes about 4 hours. Choose a seat on the right side for great mountain views. Stay near the lake for easy access to water activities. Visit the Funivia Malcesine Monte Baldo cable car before 10 AM or after 3 PM to avoid crowds. Take the boat tour with Bardolino wine tasting to get a good feel for local wines.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Lake Como

    Take a morning train from Garda to Como through northern Italy's countryside. Skip the tourist spots on the waterfront and walk a few blocks into town for better, cheaper restaurants. Take the funicular up to Brunate for amazing lake views. Bring a light jacket since it gets cooler at the top.

    
  • Days 7-9

    Interlaken

    The train ride to Interlaken offers beautiful views of the Swiss Alps and Bernese Oberland. Check the weather before booking your Jungfraujoch trip. It's expensive, so you'll want good visibility. Plan your Harder Kulm funicular visit carefully since it closes early in the evening.

    

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• 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.

  

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  • 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.

    

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