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Vienna to Trieste by Rail: Trail of the Habsburgs

Imperial cities & iconic coffee houses
 
Historical journeys | Fascinating rail travel across three countries.
Coffee traditions | From Vienna’s Kaffeekultur to the home of Italian caffè.
Alpine rail | Ride the UNESCO-listed, pioneering Semmeringbahn – Europe’s first Alpine railway.
Slovenian surprise | Explore the country’s green capital – perfect for strolling.
Great Graz | Discover a charming Old Town, Gothic buildings, and striking aerial views.
What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 8 breakfasts
  • city maps and notes for walking tours
  • detailed cultural information
  • rail travel Vienna-Graz-Ljubljana-Trieste
  • Vienna to Trieste by Rail: Trail of the Habsburgs
    Imperial cities & iconic coffee houses
  • Hofburg Palace, Vienna
  • Indulge in afternoon cake
  • Semmering Railway
  • Graz
  • Ljubljana's café scene
  • Trieste's Canal Grande
  • Explore the sea-facing Piazza Unità d'Italia
What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 8 breakfasts
  • city maps and notes for walking tours
  • detailed cultural information
  • rail travel Vienna-Graz-Ljubljana-Trieste
 

Holiday information

 

A rail holiday in Central Europe

For centuries, they were Central Europe’s most influential rulers, with an empire that stretched from the Russian border to the Adriatic. And though the sprawling palaces and splendid summer residences of the Habsburgs have long lain empty, their legacy lives on – in the magnificent architecture and overflowing art galleries that still define the cities they once controlled, and in the pioneering railway which connects them.
On this fascinating journey along a former Habsburg trading route, we lead you to four different cities – Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana and Trieste – united both by their common imperial past and their shared role in Europe’s first coffee craze. It’s not known exactly when the Habsburgs enjoyed their first sip of coffee – legends tell of a retreating Ottoman army leaving behind sacks of beans in Vienna in the 17th century – but coffee houses soon became part of the fabric of the empire, convivial spaces expressly designed for lingering, preferably with a slice of Sachertorte. On this holiday, there’s plenty of time to indulge in the delights of the Kaffeehaus, and to succumb to the many other charms of these four captivating cities.

The city that put coffee in our cups
What have the Habsburgs ever done for us, asks Chris Leadbeater of The Telegraph, as he delves into the history of Trieste, Italy's 'unheralded' but fascinating northern port-city. Read his article >

 

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • Arrival in Vienna
    Night 1: at Hotel Kaiserhof (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
  • Explore Vienna
    Austria’s sophisticated capital is a city which needs little introduction. The former headquarters of the Habsburgs, Vienna is a place with a taste for the finer things in life, be they the exquisite orchestral performances given in the prestigious Musikverein or cups of freshly ground coffee sipped amid the gleaming interiors of a traditional Kaffeehaus. With a full day here, there’s time to take in all of the city’s major sights: see the many works of art and architectural treasures of the Hofburg Palace, described as a ‘city within a city’; and wonder at the no-expense-spared Baroque Schloss Schönbrunn, in whose Hall of Mirrors the six-year-old Mozart astonished the Empress Maria-Theresa with his precocious talents.
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Beautiful architecture on Graben street
  • Vienna to Graz
    Leaving Vienna, you follow the trail of imperial ambition south to Graz, on the ground-breaking railway line commissioned by Emperor Franz Josef. Completed in 1854, the UNESCO-listed Semmeringbahn is a monumental feat of engineering, whisking passengers through the mountains by means of a spectacular series of tunnels and double-decker viaducts. Once in Graz, you spend two nights at the Hotel zum Dom, ideally located for seeing the city’s unique blend of ancient and modern sights.
  • Explore Graz
    Often described as a ‘Vienna in miniature’, Austria’s second city has plenty to interest the visitor, yet remains relatively undiscovered. As well as the wonderfully preserved Old Town, iconic Clock Tower, ornate Gothic cathedral and postcard-perfect hill-top castle, Graz is also home to a futuristic art gallery known locally as ‘the friendly alien’, and the Murinsel – an artificial, floating island-cum-bridge where you can enjoy a coffee as the river rushes by.
    Old Town Clock Tower
    Graz town view
  • Graz to Ljubljana
    Today’s rail journey sees you continue south through Mitteleuropa, crossing the border from Austria into Slovenia. Your destination is Ljubljana, a welcoming city with a diverse cultural heritage. You stay centrally at the Angel Hotel or Pension Slamic.
  • Explore Ljubljana
    Slovenia's verdant capital rivals Vienna as a pocket-sized, easily navigated city shaped by the Art Nouveau and Viennese architects of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Key sights include the intriguing Triple Bridge and panoramic 12th-century castle, but the best way to get to know Ljubljana is simply to stroll its narrow, traffic-free streets, take a boat tour along the willow-lined Ljubljanica River which flows through the middle of the city, or visit the vibrant farmers' market held in the heart of the Old Town (closed Sundays).
    Explore the traffic-free streets
    Walk beside the willow-lined Ljubljanica River
  • Ljubljana to Trieste
    As you cross the Slovenian Karst and make your way towards your final destination, the Italian port-city of Trieste, the sense of being at the crossroads of Europe intensifies – especially when you pass through the former Iron Curtain border at Sežana, featured in Ian Fleming’s From Russia with Love. From here, your route leads into the heart of Prosecco country before finally arriving in Trieste, where your final two nights are spent at the Savoia Excelsior Palace or Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta, both of which boast superb locations.
  • Explore Trieste
    Declared a free port in 1719, Trieste has long been a melting pot of cultures, languages and ethnicities, a juncture of east and west and gateway to the rest of the Habsburgs’ lands. You’ll feel it in the incredible variety of architecture – Orthodox cathedrals rub shoulders with ancient Roman remains and Italianate squares – and in the ubiquitous coffee houses, remnants from the days when this coastal city was the trading heart of a mighty empire (even today Trieste remains the headquarters of coffee giants Illy). Spend your full day here exploring the impressive neoclassical buildings and boulevards of the medieval core; the huge Piazza Unità d'Italia and Canal Grande, both of which bear more than a passing resemblance to their more famous counterparts in Venice; Viale Joyce – a street named for the Irish author James Joyce, who made Trieste his home for many years; and the nearby Miramare Castle, a 19th-century Gothic masterpiece situated on a rocky outcrop.
    Pause for coffee beside the Canal Grande
    Piazza Unità d'Italia
 

Accommodation

All four hotels are very well located for exploring.

Please note: most beds in Austrian hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in Ljubljana or Trieste, we recommend an extra night to take in more of the sights. In fact, we recommend adding an extra night in all four cities, as there is plenty to explore in each!
 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 8 nights: 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 & 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 Jan - 25 Feb 2025 £1100 £355
    26 Feb - 27 Mar 2025 £1215 £375
    28 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 £1400 £455
    1 - 23 May 2025 £1495 £470
    24 May - 6 Jul 2025 £1535 £470
    7 Jul - 27 Aug 2025 £1395 £465
    28 Aug - 16 Oct 2025 £1470 £470
    17 Oct - 21 Nov 2025 £1235 £390
    22 Nov - 24 Dec 2025 £1260 £400
    1 Jan - 25 Feb 2026 £1160 £375
    26 Feb - 27 Mar 2026 £1285 £395
    28 Mar - 30 Apr 2026 £1480 £480
    1 - 23 May 2026 £1580 £495
    24 May - 6 Jul 2026 £1620 £495
    7 Jul - 27 Aug 2026 £1475 £490
    28 Aug - 16 Oct 2026 £1550 £495
    17 Oct - 21 Nov 2026 £1305 £410
    22 Nov - 24 Dec 2026 £1330 £420
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    Includes accommodation, meals, travel between hotels and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus a detailed information pack, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Included travel: Vienna–Graz–Bled–Ljubljana–Trieste by rail

    Pay locally for taxis to and from the railway stations.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    8 nights: 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 & 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    1 Jan - 25 Feb 2025 £1645 £355
    26 Feb - 27 Mar 2025 £1755 £375
    28 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 £1945 £455
    1 - 23 May 2025 £2040 £470
    24 May - 6 Jul 2025 £2080 £470
    7 Jul - 27 Aug 2025 £1935 £465
    28 Aug - 16 Oct 2025 £2015 £470
    17 Oct - 21 Nov 2025 £1775 £390
    22 Nov - 24 Dec 2025 £1805 £400
    1 Jan - 25 Feb 2026 £1745 £375
    26 Feb - 27 Mar 2026 £1860 £395
    28 Mar - 30 Apr 2026 £2060 £480
    1 - 23 May 2026 £2160 £495
    24 May - 6 Jul 2026 £2205 £495
    7 Jul - 27 Aug 2026 £2050 £490
    28 Aug - 16 Oct 2026 £2135 £495
    17 Oct - 21 Nov 2026 £1880 £410
    22 Nov - 24 Dec 2026 £1915 £420
    3rd & 4th person discount £0
    Single traveller supplement £0

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to either Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, or Lille, with onward travel as described below.

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel Kaiserhof, Vienna
    Junior suite: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 £57
    Junior suite: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 £60
    Boutiquehotel Dom, Graz
    Comfort: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 £19
    Comfort: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 £20
    Superior: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 £27
    Superior: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 £29
    Angel Hotel, Ljubljana
    Deluxe: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 £32
    Deluxe: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 £34
    Superior: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 £16
    Superior: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 £17
    Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste
    Deluxe with sea view & balcony: 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 £36
    Deluxe with sea view & balcony: 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2026 £38
    Superior: 01 Apr - 27 Jun 2025 £23
    Superior: 28 Jun - 11 Jul 2025 £44
    Superior: 12 Jul - 31 Oct 2025 £23
    Superior: 01 Apr - 27 Jun 2026 £24
    Superior: 28 Jun - 11 Jul 2026 £46
    Superior: 12 Jul - 31 Oct 2026 £24

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Kaiserhof, Vienna (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Jan - 31 Mar 2025 £155 £210
    01 Apr - 30 Jun 2025 £165 £232
    01 Jul - 04 Sep 2025 £155 £210
    05 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £165 £232
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £155 £210
    01 Jan - 31 Mar 2026 £164 £222
    01 Apr - 30 Jun 2026 £174 £245
    01 Jul - 04 Sep 2026 £164 £222
    05 Sep - 31 Oct 2026 £174 £245
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 £164 £222
    # ADD £36pp/n (£42pn in a single room) if staying in Vienna on 18-20 May, 26-28 May, 8-10 Jun, 5-8 Jul & 21-25 Oct 2023
    Boutiquehotel Dom, Graz (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Jan - 31 Mar 2025 £115 £152
    01 Apr - 30 Apr 2025 £122 £166
    01 May - 30 Jun 2025 £130 £174
    01 Jul - 31 Aug 2025 £122 £166
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2025 £130 £174
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 £122 £166
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £115 £152
    01 Jan - 31 Mar 2026 £121 £160
    01 Apr - 30 Apr 2026 £129 £175
    01 May - 30 Jun 2026 £137 £183
    01 Jul - 31 Aug 2026 £129 £175
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2026 £137 £183
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2026 £129 £175
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 £121 £160
    Angel Hotel, Ljubljana (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Jan - 02 Apr 2025 £83 £136
    03 Apr - 31 Oct 2025 £145 £234
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £83 £136
    01 Jan - 02 Apr 2026 £88 £144
    03 Apr - 31 Oct 2026 £153 £247
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 £88 £144
    Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Jan - 26 Jun 2025 £105 £187
    27 Jun - 11 Jul 2025 £290 £413
    12 Jul - 31 Oct 2025 £110 £197
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £105 £187
    01 Jan - 26 Jun 2026 £111 £198
    27 Jun - 11 Jul 2026 £306 £436
    12 Jul - 31 Oct 2026 £116 £208
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026 £111 £198
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Vienna for the outward flight; Trieste or Venice Marco Polo for the homeward flight
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying into Munich and out of Milan.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Vienna Austrian Airlines,  Eurowings 
    Birmingham - Vienna (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Birmingham (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Venice - Birmingham (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Vienna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Edinburgh - Vienna (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair 
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Venice Marco Polo - Edinburgh (via Gatwick) British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Vienna British Airways,  Wizz Air 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Gatwick British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI,  Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Vienna Austrian Airlines,  British Airways 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Munich) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Heathrow (via Rome Fiumicino) Alitalia 
    Venice Marco Polo - Heathrow British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Vienna Wizz Air 
    Return route Airline
    Venice Marco Polo - Luton easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Vienna Eurowings,  Ryanair 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Stansted Ryanair 
    Venice Marco Polo - Stansted Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Vienna Austrian Airlines 
    Return route Airline
    Venice - Manchester Ryanair 
    Venice Marco Polo - Manchester easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Vienna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Return route Airline
    Trieste - Newcastle (via Frankfurt) Lufthansa 
    Trieste - Newcastle (via Rome Fiumicino and Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Venice Marco Polo - Newcastle (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying into Munich and out of Milan.  To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Trieste

    Outward route
    not recommended in this direction
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    own travel arrangements from hotel to airport pay locally flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Venice Marco Polo

    Outward route
    not recommended in this direction
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    bus Trieste to Venice airport (1h50) £25-£26 varies daily
    rail Trieste to Venice Mestre station (1h55) £32-£34 1300

    Connecting travel options - flying via Vienna

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    own travel arrangements from airport to hotel pay locally flexible
    Homeward route
    not recommended in this direction
 
Reviews

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All 7 reviews
  • Anon
    22 July 2023

    We greatly enjoyed this city and train tour and it opened up some places we would not have visited otherwise. We chose most restaurants from the recommendations given but did book online in advance. We were particularly interested in the coffee trail and tried to visit a number of the venues mentioned. Train travel was smooth on the whole and we liked the hotels, we did upgrade the room choices on booking and had some lovely accommodation. We concentrated on walking and food and didn't visit museums (beyond the castles) on this occasion, just loved savouring the atmosphere in the different cities.

  • Anon
    05 July 2023

    Great trip!  The 4 cities of Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana and Trieste were all fascinating. The handbook guided walks in each were spot on. The hotels were all in good locations. We really enjoyed it.

  • anon
    20 June 2023

    Museums:  Schloss Eggenberg in Graz and all it contains is spectacular.  The other Graz museums disappointing, frankly. The City Museum in Ljubljana is first class, and has an excellent exhibition about the architect Plecnik this summer which is a model of its kind.  Nearly everything in Trieste was shut while we were there, but we did catch Museo Revoltella on our last morning: well worth a visit. Verona was a fabulous idea for an add-on - Venetian churches on steroids.

  • Mr G Hendry
    Dumbarton
    12 June 2023

    HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna - the Stephansdom Tower is well worth the effort (there's a lift!) The Musiekverein guided tour is a "must" for anyone who watches the New Years Day concert from Vienna. Ljubljana is a gem. Trieste - Castle Miramare & its gardens are well worth visiting - take the little ferry.

     

  • Sheila
    12 June 2023

    Highlights - travelling on train from Vienna to Graz with the amazing views and through the Alps from Turin to Paris.
    We had an extra night in Vienna which was a good idea as so much to see but it's easy to try and do or see too much ; when we sat at a cafe watching the daily buzz of the place we enjoyed getting the feel of the area and the atmosphere.
    We booked a food and wine tour in Ljubljana and that was a good thing to do, it gives an overview of local wines and dishes and you're taken to smaller establishments so the atmosphere is more authentic and personal.

  • S and R Edinburgh
    22 September 2022

    The Hapsburg journey was a fabulous week, full of varied historical and cultural interest. Highlights include: in Vienna - the  Cellini gold salt cellar and other gold objects in the Kunsthammer, the Klimt collection in the upper Belvedere, the Holocaust memorial by Rachael Whiteread, and the Spanish Riding Scool daily training session; the Semmering rail journey to Ljubljana was wonderful and Ljubljana is a small gem with the delightful hotel located within the historic centre - one and a half days is about right; in Trieste, as well as the city tour, the recommended visit to Castello Miramare and the fishing village of Muggia were both excellent.

  • Anon
    20 September 2022

    The Gasthaus Stainzerbauer in Graz was an excellent recommendation by the hotel. Great atmosphere, quite expensive but good value for a memorable evening.  The castle museum in Ljubljana was very interesting for those who know little history of this part of Europe.
 

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    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
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  • (Austrian) German is the most commonly spoken language. The currency is the Euro. Austrian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
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    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is Slovene, although Italian is spoken by many people along the border with Italy. The currency is the Euro. Slovenian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Italy, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The principal official language is Italian, though some regions have a second official language, such as South Tyrol, where German is widely spoken. The currency is the Euro. Italian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
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