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The Sound of Music from Prague to Salzburg
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels
From: $5,099 - $5,199 pp dbl occ
($850 for sgl occ)
Start your journey in Prague and let old Bohemia reveal itself one step at a time. Beyond the Danube, encounter Austria's stark jagged peaks. From wide-open vineyards to deep mossy forests. Fairy-tale villages to evocative memorials. There’s beauty in the contrasts of these colorful neighboring countries.
Czech Republic & Austria
Start Prague / End Salzburg
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Ramble through quaint villages in the Czech Republic and dramatic alpine landscapes in Austria
- Marvel at Český Krumlov, a World Heritage site whose winding streets and painted castle tower are wrapped by a bend of the Vltava River
- Discover this region's turbulent recent history as our local friends share fascinating stories
- Explore two intriguing countries and cultures, with Prague and Salzburg as glittering gateway cities
Itinerary
6 Days Premiere & Casual Plus Hotels*
Start your adventure in the Czech Republic’s southern region of Bohemia, a region of pastoral landscapes and picture-perfect villages | After a picnic lunch at a hospoda (traditional country pub), climb into the Mount Klet' nature reserve through rolling pastureland, evergreen forests and roads lined with fruit trees | Take in the panoramic view from the summit of Klet', stretching from the Alpine foothills to the roofs of České Budějovice( home of the original Budweiser beer!) | Český Krumlov’s entire town center is a World Heritage site famed for its cobblestone streets, baroque and Renaissance houses, vaulted passageways and hidden squares | Krumlov Hrad, the second-largest castle in the Czech Republic, dominates the skyline | Hike into the hills for sweeping city views | Enjoy a tasting of Czech beers at a local pub.

A former Jesuit monastery from the 16th century, with a perfect location in the town's center. (pool, spa)
Cross into Austria over what was once the Iron Curtain, discovering both contrasts and parallels between these sister countries | Cable cars and cogwheel trains whisk us to high alpine trailheads for our hikes at breathtaking lakes like Traunsee and Attersee | A taste of homemade apfelstrudel (apple strudel) hits the spot mid-trek at a cozy alpine hut | Rest your head at a medieval castle-turned-hotel set on a peninsula surrounded by glacial Lake Fuschl | Schuhplattler dancers treat us to a lively performance of local music | Check out the storybook village of St. Wolfgang and its backyard of Schafberg Mountain, where scenes of The Sound of Music were filmed | Bid farewell to our castle home on a neighborhood walk around the lakeside village of Fuschl.

Set on a wooded promontory on Lake Fuschl, this castle was built as the country residence of the archbishops of Salzburg in 1450—and remains consistently luxurious. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of historic village pathways, forested lanes and rugged trails with some steeper sections in the Austrian Alps.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of historic village pathways, forested lanes and rugged trails with some steeper sections in the Austrian Alps.
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage