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(Earth, Water, Fire and Wind)
(Innsbruck - Jenbach - Achensee - Innsbruck - Grossglockner - Villach - Velden - Klagenfurt - Graz - Vienna)

with specialties of the province of Styria in a short funicular ride up the hill of the represented by marine animals, starfish,
the restaurant “Landhauskeller” or “Aiola im “Schlossberg”, where there is the Clock frogs, turtles and coral, among other
Schloss”. Overnight stay. Tower, symbol of the city. On our way back elements.
to the historical center we will pass the The other two paintings belonging to this
DAY 6 GRAZ – VOLCANO LAND Graz Cathedral, the Armory of the Regional series are in two private collections: “Earth”
– GRAZ House and the Mur Island with its futuristic in the Liechtenstein Palace, also in Vienna
FIRE: In a hidden corner of Austria lies bridge. (not open to the public), and “Wind” in
a volcanic area, which although now Lunch at a local restaurant “Zum Switzerland.
dormant, has left a fertile landscape for the Steirerstubn” and in the afternoon, transfer We will continue with a pleasant walking
cultivation of vineyards and thermal waters to Vienna and accommodation. tour through the center that will take us to
rich in magnesium. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the narrow streets
In this excursion we will pass through the DAY 8 VIENNA of the Jewish quarter, the house where
towns of Feldbach, Fehring, Hirzenriegl FIRE & WATER: In the morning panoramic Mozart lived or the Danube Canal, an area
and Bad Gleichenberg, among others, tour of Vienna. In a tour around the of street artists.
which show us the still visible forms of Ringstrasse we will contemplate the most We will end the visit tasting one of the most
the volcanoes. In Kapfenstein we will visit outstanding buildings of the city, such Viennese customs: a coffee accompanied
its castle with vineyards, where we can as the Opera House, the Hofburg or by the famous Sacher cake.
taste the volcanic wine and enjoy lunch. Winter Palace, the Museum of Fine Arts Free afternoon.
We will finish the excursion very close and its twin Museum of Natural History, In the evening, farewell dinner in a typical
to the Slovenian border, specifically in the Parliament, the City Hall or the Votive wine tavern in the districts of Neusitft
Bad Radkersburg, famous for its thermal Church, among others. am Walde, Nußdorf or Grinzing. In these
springs. We will visit the Museum of Fine Arts, taverns, such as “Fuhrgassl Huber” or
Return to Graz and accommodation. which houses the magnificent paintings “Mayer am Pfarrplatz”, we will taste the
“Fire” and “Water” by the painter Giuseppe typical Austrian cuisine, based on bread
DAY 7 GRAZ – VIENNA Arcimboldo, from the 16th century. spreads, breaded meats such as the
WIND: At dawn we will head to the starting These paintings are part of the series famous “Wiener Schnitzel” and grilled
point in the outskirts of Graz where a hot air “The 4 Elements” in which 4 faces are meats, vegetable salads, potatoes and
balloon will be waiting for us to fly over the represented in profile, each composed “sauerkraut” (fermented cabbage).
area of Graz and Styria, its province. Green of different elements. In the case of the
landscapes, rivers and scattered cities, all portrait “Fire”, the face is composed DAY 9 VIENNA
from a bird’s eye view. of candles, flames, lamps and other Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the
Return to Graz and visit of the city. In objects related to this element. “Water” is airport at the appointed time.

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