FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLO GUIDED HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRIA

WHAT ARE THE BEST TOURING HOLIDAYS FOR SOLOS IN AUSTRIA?

Austria is a lovely holiday destination, with Vienna, considered to be the city of the highest quality of life, it is a stunning country and thought to be one of the safest locations for solo travellers.

With plenty of stunning architecture, famous music, and striking countryside it is a hotspot for art lovers, hikers and skiers alike.

If music is your passion then our SALZBURG & VIENNA - THE SOUNDS OF AUSTRIA, is just for you. A musical journey through Austria in the 'Sound of Music' city of Salzburg, visiting Mozart’s birthplace, cruising Lake Wolfgang, discovering Schönbrunn Palace, Enjoying a recital at Florian Monastery and much more.

Fancy a trio of European delights? Then take our PRAGUE,VIENNA & BUDAPEST TOUR. This trio of Eastern European capitals all have their own unique charms. Discover them as you stroll along Prague's medieval streets, admire Vienna's opulent architecture set against a backdrop of alpine scenery and explore Budapest's impressive sites.

WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGLES HOLIDAYS TO AUSTRIA?

Austria is a brimming full of wonderful highlights with it’s beautiful scenery, famous music and endless architectural wonders.

Highlights not to miss are:

• The city of Music – Salzburg – Mozart’s birthplace, home to the 'Sound of Music' and Florian Monastery
• Vienna – Brimming with stunning Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings it’s an architectural joy. Home to Austria’s Imperial Palace, Belvedere Palace and St Stephen’s Cathedral
• The Alps – Ski lovers flock to the snow-capped peaks of the Austrian Central Alps
• Salzkammergut an area of serene beauty with its waterfalls, lakes, mountains, and spectacular crystal-blue lakes!
• Coffee and Cake – The Austrians make wonderful cakes, biscuits and pastries – you must sample some on your tours.

WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE IN AUSTRIA?

Austrians love their food and have taken to mixing their own local dishes with that of other European countries to create some hearty favourites.

Dishes not to miss are:

• Wiener Schnitzel – meat, usually pork or chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and shallow fried.
• Tiroler Gröstl – Comfort food, Beef or pork, chopped and pan fried with potatoes, onion and butter and then topped off with a fried egg
• Käsespätzle – Macaroni Cheese

For those with a sweet tooth try one or several of the following:

• Sacher Torte – deliciously decadent chocolate cake with a perfect matt finish chocolate ganache topping
• Apfelstrudel – Apple Strudel – Flaky pastry filled with delicious caramel apple filling
• Kipferl – moon shaped shortbread biscuits with a sweet sugary almond vanilla taste – melt in your mouth delights.