Wundervoll Vienna
A Summer Escape to Vienna
Vienna in August is alive with a vibrant summer energy, blending imperial elegance with modern charm. The city’s grand boulevards and baroque palaces shimmer under warm sunlight, while locals and visitors alike enjoy open-air concerts, film festivals, and riverside relaxation along the Danube Canal. Outdoor cafés spill onto cobbled streets, serving cool drinks and Viennese pastries beneath shady trees. Parks like the Stadtpark and Schönbrunn Gardens are in full bloom, offering peaceful escapes from the urban buzz. Though temperatures can rise, the city’s cultural rhythm never slows—Vienna in August is a perfect mix of history, music, and summer leisure.
Your holiday includes
- International flights
- 3* hotel accommodation (local rating)
- 4 Continental breakfasts
- Airport transfers
- Spice Escapes host
Your holiday extras
- Single supplement if required
- Change of luggage allowance if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Some drinks & some meals
- Personal extras
What better time to visit Vienna than in late summer, when the city is bathed in sunshine and its grand streets and parks thrive with charm. Vienna in August offers a blend of vibrant culture, beautiful weather, and a relaxed atmosphere. The weather is typically warm but not overly hot between 20-30°C, making it perfect for sightseeing, strolling through parks, or enjoying the city’s open-air cafes and beer gardens. Take Vienna’s timeless beauty and add to that classical music, historic landmarks, and famous coffeehouse culture — it’s the perfect summer escape.
Location & Itinerary
Provisional Itinerary
Friday: Arrive in Vienna, check in, and settle into the hotel. Head into the centre for some exploring. For those arriving early, a relaxed option is to take a gentle walk to the nearby Belvedere Palace gardens to stretch legs and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Saturday: Explore Vienna’s historic centre at your own pace, visiting landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, and the Ringstrasse. Enjoy lunch at a traditional café and visit Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens in the afternoon.
Sunday: Visit a major art museum such as the Kunsthistorisches or Albertina, have coffee and cake at Café Sacher, then spend free time exploring markets, shops, or landmarks.
Monday: Explore Prater Park and ride the iconic Ferris wheel, visit Belvedere Palace to see Klimt’s The Kiss, and finish with a farewell dinner.
tuesday: Have breakfast, check out, and head to the airport for your flight home.
Optional Excursions
There are a number of optional excursions that you may wish to pre-book. The days/times suggested may be subject to alteration.
Saturday AM - Vienna Historic Centre Guided Walking Tour (approx 2 hours 30 mins)
Saturday Evening - Light of Creation show (approx 30 mins)
Sunday AM - Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour (approx 2 hours)
Sunday Evening - Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church (approx 1 hour)
Monday AM - Vienna Segway Tour (approx 3 hours)
NB - these excursions are subject to availability so we encourage reserving your places when you book this trip.
Vienna City Card
To get the most from your visit you will need to make use of public transport and the Vienna City Card is an easy way of pre-purchasing your access to the public transport of the city. Choose from a number of durations from 24 hours to 7 days (for the price difference 7 days will cover you to the max!) and it also gives discounts on some entrances and restaurants. Check it out on this link and don't forget your airport transfers are already included so you don't need that extra add on!
https://www.viennacitycard.at/en/
Travel & Stay
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn
Located close to the stunning Schönbrunn Palace, the Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn offers a great location for a Vienna city trip. The palace with its beautifully displayed gardens and zoo makes for the lovely visit whilst in Vienna and for a more lively vibe, the centre of Vienna is easily reached via the extremely well connected and efficient public transport system that you can utilise to make the most of your time and will take you into the centre in about 20 minutes.
Along with its great location, the Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn also offers a great level of comfort and modernity. Once you enter the modern building, you will be welcomed at the lobby with the enclosed bar that invites you for a delicious hot or cold drink and a variety of snacks all day long. Every room is equipped with a mini fridge, air conditioning, free WIFI, and an LED TV, making everyone’s stay comfortable and relaxing.
Provisional Flight Information
28/08/26 Manchester to Vienna Dep: 0745 Arr: 1110
01/09/26 Vienna to Manchester Dep: 1425 Arr: 1600
28/08/26 London Heathrow to Vienna Dep: 0700 Arr: 1015
01/09/26 Vienna to London Heathrow Dep: 1645 Arr: 1805
28/08/26 London Stansted to Vienna: 0815 Arr: 1125
01/09/26 Vienna to London Stansted Dep: 2040 Arr: 2155
Included luggage allowance
Manchester & Stansted - Small hand bag/rucksack plus 10kg hold bag
Heathrow - Small hand bag/rucksack plus 23kg cabin bag.
There is the option to increase/change your luggage allowance when making your booking,
Availability & Pricing
Build Your Quote| Flights | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Own flight and transfers | £645.00 | Available |
| Manchester rtn only | £765.00 | Sold Out |
| London Stansted | £835.00 | Available |
| London Heathrow | £865.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £865.00 | Available |
| Wundervoll Vienna - Acommodation | Price | |
| Place in a Double Share Room (Must be 2) | £0.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a twin share room | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a single room | £189.00 | Available |
| Option | Price | |
| Light of Creation - Light Show | £25.00 | Available |
| Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church | £47.00 | Available |
| Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour | £49.00 | Available |
| Vienna Historic Centre Guided Walking Tour | £58.00 | Available |
| Heathrow add 23kg hold luggage | £60.00 | Available |
| Manchester increase to 20kg hold luggage | £65.00 | Available |
| Stansted increase to 20kg hold luggage | £65.00 | Available |
| Vienna Segway Tour | £95.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be deployed gradually across the external borders of the 29 European countries over a period of 6 months. These European countries will introduce the different elements of the EES in phases, including the collection of biometric data, such as facial image and fingerprints. This means that travellers’ biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) might not be collected at every border crossing point right away, and their personal information may not be registered in the system. Passports will continue to be stamped as usual.
This progressive implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, the EES will be fully operational at all external border crossing points of the European countries using the system.
Further information on the EES can be found on the following link - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
Starting in end 2026 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. ETIAS travel authorisation is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.
With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.
NB - There is no start date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
The latest FCO travel guidance for Austria
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria
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