The pearls of Styria
- Visit of the old town of Graz
- Tours and visits of a pumpkin seed oil mill, the Riegersburg castle, Zotter Chocolat and others
The federal state in the south is very fertile and produces luxury goods of great variety and quality. The landscape characterized by grapevines is also called Styrian Tuscany.
Austria's second largest city Graz impresses with its charm, the partly winding old town and its very photogenic landmark - the clock tower. Contemporary wine-growing architecture next to beautifully revitalized building culture characterize the landscape along the wine routes with taverns that provide regional wines and products for your physical well-being.
Experience the magic of the historic, 850-year-old Riegersburg. It was built on the rocks of a volcanic mountain and could never be conquered. You can get up close and personal with the home of the white horses at the Piber stud farm, where the famous Lipizzaners are bred for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Impressive taste experiences are offered with fine brandies, vinegars and the well-known Zotter chocolate.
The former duchy, today's Slovenia, should not remain undiscovered.
Dates
May – October 2024 6 nights / 7 days
(Exact date according to request and availability)
Group arrangement
Arrangement price per person in € from
| *** | **** | |
| per person in a double room from | 883,-- | 1064,-- |
| Single supplement 1-5 from | 118,-- | 273,-- (double room for single use) |
| Single supplement from the 6th | 140,-- | 273,-- (double room for single use) |
Plus local tax: approx. €2,50 to €3,-- per person per day!
(Will be adjusted accordingly if the law changes).
General
The above prices are valid for a minimum of 20 participants.
The current version of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH terms and conditions apply!
Booking and billing via Salzkammergut Touristik.
All excursions are conducted with your own vehicle.
Every 21st person in a double room is free.
Possible program sequence – subject to change:
Welcome to the green heart of Austria
In the morning, a sightseeing tour of Graz is on the agenda. The city center and the most important sights will be brought closer to you.
The afternoon is at your leisure.
Today the most famous wine route in Austria is on the agenda. The course leads partly along the Slovenian border, through well-known places such as Gamlitz and, among other things, a stop is made at Seggau Castle.
On this day you will also learn interesting facts about Styrian pumpkin seed oil and its unique taste from a producer.
A stop at a typical Buschenschank with a snack and wine tasting is a must on this day.
In the morning, a visit to the Lipizzaner Stud Piber is on the programme. The oldest cultured horse breed in Europe is world famous, especially through the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Afterwards you will visit the St. Barbara Church in Bärnbach. This colourful, cheerful and life-affirming masterpiece was designed by the artist Hundertwasser.
In the afternoon we drive to the Schilcher Wine Route with a stop and tasting of this special wine.
On the way back, a stop will be made in Stainz. A beautiful little place with a castle and a well-known pastry shop.
This morning you visit the Riegersburg. The 850-year-old fortress was built on volcanic foundations and is set amid rolling hills and valleys.
Afterwards you will experience a tasting of fine vinegars and fine brandies. The fruit for the production comes from the hills around the Riegersburg.
In the afternoon, the topic of chocolate is on the program. On a pleasure tour, you will experience how diverse and exciting chocolate tastes.
Today takes us to former Styria, today's Slovenia. First to Marburg. Enjoy the picturesque old town with the castle, the Renaissance-style town hall and much more. A ride up the Pohorka cable car offers an unforgettable view of the city.
Continue to Pettau, the oldest municipality in Slovenia and the oldest town in the former Duchy of Styria.
See you next time in Styria