Vienna, the Capital of Austria is located only 240 kilometers from Budapest, at a 2-2,5 hours drive on the motorway. And the recent changes as occurred due to European Union there is no boundary between Hungary and Austria. And this way you can enjoy best excursion tour of Vienna.

•    Boat Trip from Vienna to Budapest: Going on a boat trip from Vienna to Budapest is by far and away the best way of enjoying a trip in Vienna. You on this journey tours on a hydrofoil that is a quiet, smooth, uncrowded vehicle with a top speed of 100 km/h. The route on Danube while on trip provides you visit to scenic cities, villages, old castles, and beautiful countryside from your seat.

•    Leopoldsberg: The Leopoldsberg (425 m, 1,394 ft) is perhaps Vienna’s most famous overlook situated above the Danube River and the city. Leopoldberg’s most prominent landmark is the church that is clearly visible from the Vienna below.  Saint Leopold’s Church on Leopoldsberg wad made from 1718 to 1730. Across the square from the church, on what used to be a tower of the fortification system, a memorial to those Austrians who returned home from captivity after World War II was created in 1948. Leopoldsberg and neighboring Kahlenberg can be commuted by car or by bus (Bus line 38A) via the Kahlenbergerstraße from Nußdorf which crosses heuriger while climbing the mountain. It is a favorite   Sunday excursion for many Viennese, young and old.

•    Vienna Woods: The Vienna Woods is a forested highland that forms the northeastern foothills of the Northern Limestone Alps in the states of Lower Austria and Vienna. The 45 km long and 20–30 km wide hill range is heavily wooded and a popular recreation center for the Viennese. It is a group of hills bounded by rivers Triesting, Gölsen, Traisen and Danube. It is a favourite outdoor destination for the densely-populated area around Vienna. The highest elevation in the Vienna Woods is Schöpfl at 893 m (2929 ft) above sea level, the location of the Leopold Figl observatory. Despite Vienna Woods is a protected landscape and important recreational area, it is threatened by urban sprawl. The wood is also consisted of wild boar and other woodland animals as well as the Schwarzenbergpark were created on the territory of the city of Vienna during the 19th century.  The mountain ranges of the Vienna Woods are the transition between the Eastern Alps and the Carpathians, separated by the Danube and some tectonic lines near to Vienna. The Föhrenberge (Pine Mountains) natural park is in the latter region.

•    Mayerling: It is a small village in lower Austria belonging to the municipality of Alland in the district of Baden. It is situated on the Schwechat River, in the Wienerwald fifteen miles away from Vienna. It is quite famous for Mayerling incident that on January 30, 1889 Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, only son of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria and heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown was found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera. After the deaths of Prince Rudolf and Baroness Vetsera, the Emperor Franz Joseph, who was at that time had a desire to found a new church converted building into a convent which was settled by nuns of the Discalced Carmelite Order? Presently the lodge is a museum and tourist attraction in Austria.

Vienna due to its architecture, nature and beautiful historic sights is a wonderful city to travel.  There you can explore the famous historical buildings and monuments on Ring Avenue before taking a tour of Schonbrunn Palace, followed by dinner and a concert. Below are mentioned some popular guided tours to make a proper assessment of the Vienna and neighboring areas.

•    Schonbrunn Palace Evening Tour: This is a royal package with a self guided audio  Schonbrunn Palace walking tour followed by a three course dinner at Café-Restaurant Residenz. Close to Schonbrunn Palace is situated a   concert of classical music with works by Mozart and Strauss that definitely posses effect to make it a most memorable evening of your life. Schonbrunn Palace, is a former summer residence of the imperial family and has reputation of being one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. Presently palace is UNESCO world heritage site

•    Budapest Day Trip from Vienna: On this guided couch tour of Budapest one can enjoy the mesmerizing countryside of western Hungary.  Budapest a cultural city is located on the Banks of river Danube. There after lunch you can enjoy the main sights of the city. In the city you will get opportunity to see   Hero’s square, Vajdahunyad castle, Opera house, Parliament, Fisherman’s bastion, Matthias church and the Citadel.

•    Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna: The Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna shows up the superb beauty of the Wachau Valley. There you will get chance to travel across the gorgeous Austrian countryside and take a scenic boat ride down the Danube. It’s one of the most popular day trips from Vienna, and you definitely should be on it. On the tour you will come across past charming old villages, steep vineyards and mysterious castles. One such castle is the well-known Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned while waiting for his ransom to arrive from England.

•    Prague Day Trip from Vienna: Prague is situated not at much difference from Vienna and should be on your itinerary. This is a full day trip that offers a stress-free way to visit Prague from Vienna. There you will travel across the the beautiful countryside of Moravia and can take an extensive city tour of Prague’s sights, involving the Charles Bridge, National Theater, Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. In the afternoon part of the tour you would be fortunate enough to see wonderful panorama of Prague. There you will look at enjoy the  Charles Bridge, the National Theater, the elegant residences lining the river, the Jewish cemetery (individual visit possible), the Parisian street, the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

•    Vienna Historical City Tour: On this exclusive tour of the city you will enjoy all from the huge buildings of the Ring to the splendor of Schonbrunn Palace. On this three hour tour you would able to see all the important and significant historical sights of the city the Museum of Applied Arts, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History. The Hofburg is another highlight, the famous residence of Empress Elizabeth, affectionately known as Sisi to the Austrians. More you will enjoy a good number other building too like the Parliament, City Hall, the Burgtheater, the University and the Votive Church. On the way back to the State Opera you will come across the Belvedere Palace, the earlier summer home of Prince Eugene.

•    Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein: It is a special evening in Vienna   when you enjoy Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein. There at the concert dressed in historical attire and wigs, the Vienna Mozart Orchestra re-creates the effects and atmosphere of 18th century in the historic concert hall. Vienna Mozart Concert at the Musikverein regularly sells out weeks in advance. You should book ticket ahead in advance to avoid any disappointment.

•    Evening Concert at Schonbrunn Palace: Within the ambience of Orangery at Schonbrunn Palace one can enjoy the music of Mozart and Strauss in the marvelous setting of renowned musicians, singers and ballet dancers. The Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra performs the most famous works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss. The orchestra is consisted of talented musicians trained at the world’s best-known conservatories. With a choice of seating, this two hour concert is a must do activity while visiting Vienna. These concerts regularly sell out weeks in advance. You should book them ahead of time as to avoid disappointment and drudgery.

•    Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip: On this half day guided couch tour around the southern part of the Vienna Woods one can visit to the Mayerling hunting lodge and a boat ride on the largest subterranean lake in Europe, the Seegrotte. There you will pass the Roman City of Baden that is famous for its thermal springs as you travel through the romantic valley Helenental to the former Mayerling hunting lodge. .In the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz (1133) you can see the medieval cloister that houses the remains of the last Babenberger. While returning back from Vienna Woods you would come across the Liechtenstein Castle on the way.

•    Vienna City Hop-on Hop-off Tour: If you have a desire to watch a completely new and attractive Vienna that undoubtedly you should book your Hip on Hoff bus tour.  There you should set your own pace, the bus on tour stops at fifteen different stops. The ticket of the tour is only valid for one day. It even provides you opportunity to be got on and off at any of the 15 stops, as often as you wish you create your own itinerary. It’s easy and convenient.