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to the Mur River Island, a futuristic platform Then we will enjoy a pastry workshop in Italian Verona and even in the American
in the middle of the river. Free afternoon to where we will learn the secrets of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
enjoy this pulsating city. famous Mozart chocolates - marzipan balls The oldest demonstrable recipe was
covered with the finest dark chocolate. written by a countess of Verona and today
DAY 6 GRAZ – LIEZEN – HALLSTATT We will end the day resting in the it is in the library of the Abbey of Admont.
– SALZBURG Tomasselli Cafeteria, founded in 1700 by At the Jindrak bakery we will have the
Today we leave for Salzburg. Our first stop the Frenchman Johann Fontaine. After opportunity to make our own Linzer Torte.
will be at the Benedictine Abbey of several owners, Carl Tomasselli bought We will end the day tasting the cake
Admont, near Liezen, the geographical the café in 1852, becoming the meeting accompanied by a good cup of coffee.
heart of Austria. Founded in the 11th point of the Salzburg society... and the
century by Archbishop Gebhard of reference point of the “Salzburger Nockerl”, DAY 9 LINZ – DANUBE’S VALLEY
Salzburg, it consisted of a school and a the typical dessert of the city. Of French – VIENNA
monastery for nuns. With a Neo-Gothic origin, it is soft and fluffy. A coffee and a Back to the capital of Austria we will visit
style due to the reconstruction in 1865 Salzburger Nockerl are waiting for us to the famous Melk Abbey, the best and
after a fire, its great jewel is the baroque round off this interesting day. greatest example of Austrian baroque
library, considered the largest convent architecture and from which we can admire
library in the world. Among its treasures we DAY 8 SALZBURG – LINZ unique views over the Danube. Free time
find the oldest recipe for Linzer cake, which We continue our tour to Linz, capital of the for lunch and then we will take a boat trip
we will be able to taste when we arrive in province of Upper Austria and industrial (May to October) to Dürnstein, a beautiful
Linz. leader of the country. Upon arrival we will medieval town crowned by the blue bell
Our next stop will be in Hallstatt, visit the city, with a guided walking tour tower of the Augustinian church. Free time
considered the most beautiful village in through the historic center of this city to stroll through Dürnstein and taste in one
Austria. located on the banks of the Danube River. of its cafés the “Wachauer Marillenknödel”
Free time to stroll through its narrow streets We will visit the Cathedral of the - the sweet apricot gnocchi, the star fruit of
between the mountain and the lake, as well Immaculate Conception; we will see the the Danube Valley.
as climb to the viewpoint “Sky Walk” to Main Square, one of the largest rectangular Continuation of the tour to Vienna. In
enjoy its breathtaking views. squares in Europe, with its baroque style the evening, as a farewell, we will enjoy
Continuation to Salzburg. buildings; and more modern works such dinner in a local restaurant with Viennese
Arrival and accommodation. as the Music Theater, the Ars Electronica specialties.
Center and the Lentos Kunstmuseum. The final touch to our tour will
DAY 7 SALZBURG We will end the visit on the Pöstlingberg be the dessert “Kaiserschmarren”. Created
Breakfast buffet at the hotel and departure hill, from where we will enjoy a unique for Emperor Franz Joseph I, who liked to
to discover Mozart’s birthplace, passing by panoramic view over the city. enjoy simple pastries, it is a type of thick,
Mirabell Palace, the Mozarteum (University Back in the historical center, we will chopped crepe, accompanied by plum
of Music), the Marionette Theater, Mozart’s discover one of the best secrets of the city, compote and sugar.
residence, the Holy Trinity Church, the “Linzer Torte” - Linzer Cake. With a
Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, the latticed pastry lid and filled with currant jam, DAY 10 VIENNA
Music Festival Theaters, Getreidegasse it is considered one of the oldest cakes in After breakfast, and at the appointed time,
and Mozart Square. the world, with references in ancient Egypt, transfer to Vienna Airport.

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