Day 1: Imperial Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace
Habsburg summer residence. Grand Tour of 40 rooms, stunning gardens, Gloriette viewpoint. Book ahead.
Naschmarkt
Vienna's largest outdoor market. Middle Eastern spices, local cheeses, fresh produce. Lunch at market stalls.
MuseumsQuartier
One of world's largest cultural complexes. Leopold Museum (Klimt, Schiele), MUMOK modern art.
Coffee House Culture
UNESCO-listed tradition. Cafe Central or Cafe Sperl. Sachertorte, melange coffee, newspapers on wooden holders.
Dinner & Wine
Wiener Schnitzel at Figlmuller or modern Austrian at Mraz & Sohn. Austrian wines from Wachau region.
Day 2: Music & Art
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic masterpiece in city center. Climb South Tower for rooftop views, catacombs tour beneath.
Hofburg Palace
Imperial apartments, Sisi Museum, Spanish Riding School. Habsburg power on display.
Traditional Beisl Lunch
Viennese tavern experience. Tafelspitz (boiled beef), apfelstrudel, local beer at Zum Schwarzen Kameel.
Belvedere Palace
Baroque palace with Klimt's "The Kiss." Upper and Lower Belvedere, stunning formal gardens.
Ringstrasse Stroll
Grand boulevard past Opera House, Parliament, City Hall. Elegant architecture at golden hour.
Evening Concert
Classical music capital. Vienna State Opera, Musikverein (Golden Hall), or Mozart concerts in historic venues.