Synopsis

For centuries, Vienna stood as the glittering heart of the Habsburg Empire, a testament to its wealth and power. A century after the empire’s demise, Viennese citizens embrace this imperial past as a source of enduring cultural richness—and a justification for a life of refined elegance. We will delve into the city's abundance of graceful gardens, magnificent art, and exquisite music. Afterward, we’ll venture beyond Vienna, tracing the romantic course of the Danube and ascending to the breathtak