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Gardens & Castles

3 - 10 June 2026

Marvel at breathtaking castles, be inspired by beautiful gardens and experience the hilly landscape of  Burgenland, "Austria's Tuscany." Then enjoy a thermal spa day to relax and rejuvenate before exploring Vienna for two days.

Storks in Rust, Burgenland (c) Jakub Hałun

3 June 2026 - Day 1

Our shuttle brings you from Vienna International Airport to Rust in Burgenland, where the tour begins. Not only known as the "City of Storks" but also part of the Neusiedl UNESCO World Heritage region, Rust has been shaped by wine-making since the 15th century. After checking in to our hotel, we're off for a walking tour of Rust‘s Old Town. We recommend a wine-tasting, a visit to the Stork Observation Tower or a nap, before we enjoy a welcome dinner in the garden courtyard of a local guesthouse

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  • Shuttle from Vienna airport

  • Walking tour

  • Welcome dinner and drink

Esterhazy Castle in Fertod

4 June 2026 - Day 2

Before heading south, we explore the region around Lake Neusiedl, including the Leithaberg vineyards and historical "wine cellar avenues" as well as the Esterhazy Palace and Margit Cziráky Rose Garden just across the border in Fertöd, Hungary.  A walking tour of the baroque center of Sopron provides insight into regional history and culture, before our private van takes us to Rogner Bad Blumau, a thermal spa hotel designed by Hundertwasser. There's time to relax in the one-of-a-kind Vulkania® healing waters and enjoy an evening on your own. 

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  • Breakfast

  • Admission fee 

  • Walking tour

  • Dinner included at hotel

Andrea's garden (c) Andrea Bregar

5 June 2026 - Day 3

It's a day full of gardens! We get an early start to visit herbalist Andrea Bregar, whose herb and vegetable gardens are a favorite of many local gardeners. After a tour, we learn how to distill rose hydrosol in her workshop. The afternoon is filled with more inspiration at seedkeeper Irmgard Scheidl's "Naturgarten." Beautifully designed gardens within gardens are a feast for the senses. After enjoying cake and coffee/tea included in the garden café, we return to Bad Blumau for a relaxing evening on your own.

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  • Breakfast

  • Workshop

  • Garden experience

  • Afternoon tea/coffee/cake

  • Dinner included at hotel

Gartentage Schloss Kohfidisch (c) Martina Schabhüttl

6 June 2026 - Day 4

The garden festival at Kohfidisch Castle is a must on our itinerary! What started as a local event has become international, with carefully curated exhibitors and catering. After plenty of time to explore and lunch (on your own), we head off to Bernhard Strohmaier's "Philemon's Garden" to discover how over 3,000 species from across the globe can harmonize on a terraced slope in his themed gardens. After a day full of garden inspiration, we return to Bad Blumau for a relaxing evening on your own.

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  • Breakfast 

  • Festival admission

  • Garden experience

  • Dinner​ included at hotel

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Rogner Bad Blumau © Hundertwasser Archit

7 June 2026 - Day 5

Time to relax, rejuvenate and experience spa culture in Austria! We have the day to enjoy the beautiful Rogner Bad Blumau designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who celebrated humanity and the natural world through his playful architecture and lush vegetation. â€‹The thermal spa‘s one-of-a-kind Vulkania® healing waters spring from a depth of over 3,000m (10,000 ft). With a salt content of 17.6g per liter, the spring waters are comparable to sea water and that means a relaxing floating experience. Cool and warm pools are available. 

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We will take a walking tour of the spa and grounds, where we will learn more about its history and architectural details. If you are free and not relaxing in a sauna or having an optional spa treatment you can join us. 

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  • Breakfast

  • Thermal spas and saunas 

  • Walking tour

  • Lunch or dinner at hotel included (your choice)

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8 June 2026 - Day 6

We say goodbye to "Austria's Tuscany" and arrive in Vienna to check in at our boutique hotel. Free of our luggage, we head off to a guided tour of the famous "Naschmarkt" with over 100 permanent market stands featuring food from around the world. After lunch there (on your own), we take a guided tour Schönbrunn Palace and the sprawling gardens, the iconic imperial summer palace. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Vienna. Dinner on your own. 

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  • Breakfast

  • Guided tours (2) and Palace gardens 

  • Vienna card (public transportation, Hop-on-off bus) 

Irmgard's garden

9 June 2026 - Day 7

On our last day, we visit City Farm Augarten in the morning for inspiration in urban gardening. The rest of the day is free to explore Vienna, with the option to meet at a traditional coffeehouse in the afternoon. Our farewell dinner is a final culinary treat together, enjoying the best of Austrian cuisine and celebrating the memories we've made.  

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  • Breakfast

  • Garden experience and admission fee

  • Vienna card (public transportation, Hop-on-off bus) 

  • Farewell dinner and drink

Image by Leonhard Niederwimmer

10 June 2026 - Day 8

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and saying "Auf Wiederschauen" to Austria!

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  • Breakfast

  • Vienna Card ( public transportation to Vienna airport )

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Gardens & Castles Tour Price:  $4,650 per person

The price includes the curated themed itinerary led by local experts as described, with cultural interpreters to guide you through the entire tour. Also included:

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  • Comfortable hotels with single rooms (unless double requested)

  • Breakfast daily and most dinners (see descriptions)

  • All admission fees and tips

  • Transportation to and from Vienna International Airport

  • Private van and driver, public transportation in Vienna

  • Personalized customer service, pre-departure planning sessions on Zoom

  • Interess Tours Travelers Only online resources

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We recommend budgeting $50 per day for meals not included and incidentals.

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