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1. Schnaps Museum, Vienna

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Austria is famous for it’s schnaps and perhaps the best value optional excursion on any Contiki Tour visiting Vienna is a trip to the Old Vienna Schnaps Museum. The Fisher family has been producing some of the finest schnaps in the country for well over 100 years (the distillery was founded in 1875 and is still family owned and... more »

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2. Food and Drink - Vienna

   Although Austria is famous for schnitzel and schnaps this is only the surface of what the capital of Vienna has to offer the traveling connoisseur. Cafes and Coffee Houses Viennese coffee house culture is famous the world over. Sit back and relax in a street side cafe or maybe take the time to search out one of opulent rooms of some of the city’s more classy establishment... more »

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3. Berlin and Prague plus Vienna (Tour)

   Style of Tour In-Depth Regional Tour, Time Out/Superior/Hotel Style Please Note: This tour often operates as a Modulated Tour as part of the longer Berlin to Budapest tour. Featuring Germany, Czech Republic, Austria Staying in Berlin, Prague, Vienna Starting in Berlin Finishing in Vienna Trip Forum Meeting Place Meet... more »

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4. Mozart and Strauss Concert, Vienna

   by – Dean Smart, Tour Manager, Europe Vienna is the home of classical music and their favourite son was Mozart. He was like the Britany Spears of classical music, and to see a recital of his is work is one of the cultural musts in Europe. by – Stuart Wesierski, Tour Manager, Europe One of my favourite excursions is the Mozart and Stra... more »

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5. Schnaps

   Schnaps (English: Schnapps)is a distilled alcoholic beverage very popular in Germany and Switzerland but the home of schnaps is undoubtedly Austria. Schnaps is often consumed as a digestive (after a meal) and often at the beginning, during and sometimes at end of a big night out. Usually consumed as a shot, it can also be used to add a little kick or flavor to mixed drinks and cocktails. Perhaps the most... more »

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6. Vienna Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Most tours starting in Vienna stay at the Hotel Prinz Eugen but you should confirm this by checking it against your Contiki travel documents once you receive them. To the Hotel Prinz Eugen From Vienna Airport take the City Airport Train (CAT) to ‘Wien-Mitte’ station (roughly 8€) then a taxi from the station to the hotel (roughly 10&e... more »

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7. White Water Rafting, Austria

   by – Tim Reed, Tour Manager, Europe I love the white Water Rafting in Austria. Not only do you get the thrill of the rapids as they flow down from the mountains, but the sights you see along the way is amazing. The rapids are generally grade 2-3, which means anyone can participate and all are guaranteed to get the same rush wrap and entwine your craft down t... more »

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