Begin your journey in the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rolling vineyards and medieval villages. If the weather is nice, stop in the quaint town of Dürnstein, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to explore the charming streets and local shops.

Wine lovers will have the chance to sample regional wines before continuing the journey. Visit the Melk Abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, perched dramatically on a hill above the Danube River. It’s one of Austria’s most important cultural and historical landmarks. See the Abbey Church, the Marble Hall, the Library, the Panoramic Terrace, and the Gardens (seasonal).

Hallstatt is a picturesque, UNESCO-listed Alpine village in Austria’s Salzkammergut region, known for its 7,000-year-old salt mining history (the world's oldest) and stunning lakeside scenery. With under 800 residents, this popular tourist destination features 16th-century Alpine houses, a unique bone house (Charnel House), and dramatic mountain views.

Visit a church in Anger, Germany just across the border near Salzburg , built in 1447 from regular Nagelfluh stone blocks, it features a mix of hall and aisle church design with rib, net, and star vaults, onion-domed tower for striking landscape views.

inally, arrive in Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and a filming location for The Sound of Music. See the Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s Birthplace, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz, and Mozartplatz.