Luxury 10-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna to Gmunden, Spittal a der Drau, and Graz

Your luxury holiday in Austria begins as soon as you reach the city of Vienna. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Austria is Vienna - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Vienna.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Vienna State Opera. This opera house is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Vienna, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Vienna. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Vienna.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Vienna.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Lebenbauer. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Vienna, and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

As your day in Vienna is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Austria.

Make your way to Bockshorn Irish Pub. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Needle Vinyl Bar, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars among 774 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Josef Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 10-day luxury vacation in Austria and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Austria you will continue exploring the city of Vienna. You still have 4 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Vienna. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction is a chapel and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 visitors.

If you, like many others, have been feeling curious about the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace château, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Vienna has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.

If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Vienna, make sure to check out Plachutta Wollzeile. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.

Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations.

Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Austria has plenty more in store for you.

Day 3 of your luxury road trip Austria offers you another day to explore the magnificent city of Vienna. Today you will continue your luxury holiday in the best possible way - by discovering the best sights, most exciting activities, and finest restaurants in the city.

One of the best travel destinations you can visit in Vienna today is the stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 103,855 reviews.

Next up, make your way to the spectacular Hofburg Palace. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

When you’re ready for your next sight of the day, continue to the incredible Museum of Natural History Vienna. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 25,581 visitors.

You will be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for luxury tours and bespoke activities in Vienna. Add the best tours to your luxury vacation package before or after booking.

After a long day of discovering the unique quirks of Vienna, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely meal. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, Lugeck is one of the absolute best places to eat in Vienna. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Lugeck is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re curious to try a local favorite, check out Reinthaler's Beisl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers and guarantees you a nice dining experience to end your day.

When your taste buds call for something different, you may want to pay Puerstner a visit instead. This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers and locals. Puerstner has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife.

To get a drink at one of the best bars in the city, go to Flanagans. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

If you’d like to continue your evening somewhere else, we recommend heading to Crossfield's Australian Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Raise a toast to another amazing day of your luxury holiday in Vienna, Austria and seize the opportunity to celebrate.

Day 4 of your luxury road trip Austria offers you another day to explore the magnificent city of Vienna. Today you will continue your luxury holiday in the best possible way - by discovering the best sights, most exciting activities, and finest restaurants in the city.

One of the best travel destinations you can visit in Vienna today is the stunning Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 37,411 reviews.

Next up, make your way to the spectacular Stadtpark. This attraction is a metro station and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors.

You will be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for luxury tours and bespoke activities in Vienna. Add the best tours to your luxury vacation package before or after booking.

After a long day of discovering the unique quirks of Vienna, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely meal. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, Rinderwahn is one of the absolute best places to eat in Vienna. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Rinderwahn is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers and locals.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife.

To get a drink at one of the best bars in the city, go to Loos American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

If you’d like to continue your evening somewhere else, we recommend heading to Kleinod. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Raise a toast to another amazing day of your luxury holiday in Vienna, Austria and seize the opportunity to celebrate.

On day 5 of your luxury road trip holiday in Austria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, Lower Austria and the city of Gmunden. You’ll stay in Gmunden for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Lower Austria.

Make the amazing Laxenburg Castle Park your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,455 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this park and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Kurpark Baden Stadtpark. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,816 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Liechtenstein Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,349 visitors.

When you’re finished at the abbey, the perfect next stop is the popular Melk Abbey. This spectacular abbey and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 12,473 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Lower Austria by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Austria to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Austria. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Lower Austria today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Gmunden, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Meteora, one of the best restaurants in Gmunden. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 260 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Kulturcafe Villa Lehmann is one of the best bars you can visit in Gmunden tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Enrico Panigl. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 109 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Austria! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 6 of your luxury holiday in Austria, you will explore the surroundings of Salzburg. Salzburg is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Austria, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area. You have 1 night left in Gmunden, meaning there's still time to explore the city.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Schloss Ort. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,752 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut. This attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,081 visitors.

If you like many others have been feeling curious about the spectacular Seebahnhof, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today. Seebahnhof is a park with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 612 visitors.

This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Austria truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Gmunden.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

According to reviews, Brauhaus is one of the absolute best places to eat in the city of Gmunden. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Brauhaus is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re curious to try one of Gmunden-locals’ favorites, check out Weinstube Spies. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 273 customers and guarantees you a nice dining experience to end your day.

When your taste buds call for something different, you may want to pay Hacklpizza a visit instead. This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals. Hacklpizza has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 218 customers.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Gmunden and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate

Seelounge Gmunden is one of the best bars in Salzburg and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 205 customers.

Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Austria!

On day 7 of your luxury road trip holiday in Austria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Salzburg and the city of Spittal a der Drau. You’ll stay in Spittal a der Drau for 1 night.

Your day starts in Salzburg. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Schloss Ort your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,752 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this château and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,081 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this park and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Seebahnhof. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 612 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Salzburg by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Austria to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Austria. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Salzburg today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Spittal a der Drau, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant "Panorama Drautalperle", one of the best restaurants in Spittal a der Drau. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 564 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restaurant Trupp as one of their top choices in the city. Restaurant Trupp is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 370 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Spittal a der Drau is Ma Ma Mia. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 213 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

The Renegade is one of the best bars you can visit in Spittal a der Drau tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Austria! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 8 of your luxury holiday in Austria, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, the city of Klagenfurt and Carinthia. You’ll stay in Graz for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Folk Culture Museum - Schloss Porcia. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 320 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Castello Porcia. This museum and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 236 reviews.

The wonderful Drautalperle is another popular attraction you can explore on this day of your vacation in Klagenfurt.

Joining a top-rated tour in Klagenfurt is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in Austria. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Austria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

Make your way to the incredible Pyramidenkogel Tower in Carinthia for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an observation tower and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,280 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination you’ll want to pay a visit in Carinthia is the outstanding Neuer Platz. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,497 visitors, this remarkable square and attraction definitely deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists in Austria.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Graz.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Austria, we recommend you try Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz, one of the best restaurants in Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After dinner, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Steak Boutique. This bar is considered one of the best in Graz and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Austria awaits!

On day 9 of your luxury road trip holiday in Austria you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Graz and the city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 1 night.

Your day starts in Graz. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this square and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Old Town of Graz. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,953 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Clock tower in Graz. This clock tower has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 visitors.

When you’re finished at the park, the perfect next stop is the popular Schlossberg. This spectacular park and attraction is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 19,998 reviews.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Graz Opera. This opera house is a remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,085 visitors.

Make the most of your day in Graz by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Austria to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Austria. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Graz today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Vienna, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Roberto American Bar is one of the best bars you can visit in Vienna tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Wienerin. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 863 customers.

Alternatively, try Kruger’s American Bar. Kruger’s American Bar is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Austria! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Today is the last day of your 10-day luxury holiday in Austria and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Vienna before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Austria by heading out to the stunning Column of Pest. This extraordinary must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 10,383 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Vienna.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Vienna and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Austria in your luggage!