Vienna

Vienna, Austria's elegant capital, embodies the grandeur of the Habsburg Empire while maintaining its position as a modern cultural metropolis. The city that gave the world Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, and Klimt continues to be a center of classical music, with the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic representing the pinnacle of performing arts. The Ringstrasse boulevard showcases monumental 19th-century architecture, while imperial palaces like Schönbrunn and Hofburg transport visitors to an era of emperors and empresses. Vienna's famous coffeehouse culture, recognized by UNESCO, offers the perfect setting to savor Sachertorte and Wiener Melange. Beyond the classical, Vienna boasts cutting-edge contemporary art at the MuseumsQuartier, innovative cuisine, and a surprisingly vibrant nightlife scene.

Day 2: Art & Culture - Kunsthistorisches Museum (art history) - MuseumsQuartier exploration - Lunch at museum café - Belvedere Palace (Klimt's "The Kiss") - Naschmarkt food exploration - Evening: Heuriger wine tavern

Day 3: Classic Vienna Life - St. Stephen's Cathedral and tower climb - Walk through Graben and Kohlmarkt - Traditional Wiener Schnitzel lunch - Albertina Museum - Prater amusement park and Giant Ferris Wheel - Farewell dinner at traditional Beisl