Oh, Vienna!

Provisional Itinerary

Wednesday: 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.

Thursday: 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.

Friday: 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.

Saturday: Explore Prater Park and ride the iconic Ferris wheel, visit Belvedere Palace to see Klimt’s The Kiss, and finish with a farewell dinner.

Sunday: 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.

Thursday AM - Vienna Historic Centre Guided Walking Tour (approx 2 hours 30 mins)

Friday AM - Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Guided Tour (approx 2 hours)

Friday Evening - Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church (approx 1 hour)

Saturday AM - Vienna Segway Tour (approx 3 hours)

NB - these excursions are subject to availability so we encourage reservinf 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/

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

08/10/25 Manchester to Vienna Dep: 0925 Arr: 1255

12/10/25 Vienna to Manchester Dep: 1555 Arr: 1730

08/10/25 London Gatwick to Vienna Dep: 0805 Arr: 1125

12/10/25 Vienna to London Gatwick Dep: 1725 Arr: 1850

08/10/25 London Heathrow to Vienna: 0905 Arr: 1220

12/10/25 Vienna to London Heathrow Dep: 2020 Arr: 2140

08/10/25 London Stansted to Vienna: 0815 Arr: 1125

12/10/25 Vienna to London Stansted Dep: 1710 Arr: 1825

Included luggage allowance

Gatwick, Manchester & Stansted - Small hand bag/rucksack plus 10kg hold bag.

Heathrow - Small hand bag/rucksack plus 8kg cabin bag.

There is the option to increase you luggage allowance when making your booking,

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.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a number of European countries. It 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 if required) and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no official 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.

Global Health Insurance Card

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