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Vienna to Trieste by Rail with Lake Bled: Trail of the Habsburgs

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Vienna to Trieste by Rail with Lake Bled: 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

10 nights
1 dinner
10 breakfasts
city maps and notes for walking tours
detailed cultural information
rail travel Vienna-Graz-Lesce-Ljubljana-Trieste
return transfer Lesce-Vila Bled

Vienna to Trieste by Rail with Lake Bled: Trail of the Habsburgs

Imperial cities & iconic coffee houses

Lake Bled

Hofburg Palace, Vienna

Semmering Railway

Graz

Views from the Hotel Vila Bled

Café culture, Ljubljana

Sea-facing Trieste is a joy to explore on foot

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Overview
Itinerary
Accommodation
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Prices & travel
Reviews
FAQs

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Overview
Itinerary
Accommodation
Extend your stay
Prices & travel
Reviews
FAQs

What is included

10 nights
1 dinner
10 breakfasts
city maps and notes for walking tours
detailed cultural information
rail travel Vienna-Graz-Lesce-Ljubljana-Trieste
return transfer Lesce-Vila Bled

Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Journey
- Means of travel between hotels
  
  By train (tickets included)
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  163kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  10
- Accommodation
  
  Five 4-star hotels
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 1 dinner
- Included extras
  
  Detailed notes for self-guided walking tours of all cities
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £1595pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
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  Any day
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  The season for this holiday is:
  01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
  01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

A rail holiday from Vienna to Trieste

Ruling over an empire that stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Russian border, the Habsburgs were for centuries Central Europe’s most influential rulers. Their legacy lives on in the form of splendid architecture epitomised by their vast palaces and opulent summer residences, and in the pioneering railway which connects Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana and Trieste.

Besides their common imperial past, these fascinating cities are united by their shared role in Europe’s first coffee craze. Whether or not it was the Ottoman army who introduced the Habsburgs to coffee (legend has it that the retreating army left behind sacks of beans in Vienna in the 17th century), but coffee houses soon became an integral part of the empire, convivial places purposely designed for lingering. 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 and sublime Lake Bled.

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

Lake Bled

Hofburg Palace, Vienna

Semmering Railway

Graz

Views from the Hotel Vila Bled

Café culture, Ljubljana

Sea-facing Trieste is a joy to explore on foot

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

Arrival in Vienna

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.
Day 1

Explore Vienna

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.

Schoenbrunn Palace

Beautiful architecture on Graben Street
Day 2

Vienna to Graz

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.
Day 3

Explore Graz

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

View over Graz
Day 4

Graz to Bled

Graz to Bled

Today’s rail journey sees you continue south through Mitteleuropa, crossing the border from Austria into Slovenia. You travel as far as Lesce by train, from where a short taxi transfer brings you to Lake Bled, one of Slovenia's best-known landmarks, and the Hotel Vila Bled or Hotel Triglav, where you spend two nights.
Day 5

Explore Lake Bled

Explore Lake Bled

You may wish simply to enjoy the idyllic location, perhaps strolling along the lake's shores to panoramic Bled Castle or hiring a boat to row across the lake to ring the ‘wishing bell’ on the island in the middle of the lake.

If you are travelling between May and mid-October, you could also choose to walk to the Vintgar Gorge. Paths lead alongside the lake, then through a string of small villages and finally through woodland to the gorge (small entrance fee payable), a series of boardwalks and bridges lead you spectacularly upstream along the entire length of the gorge. A gentle country trail then leads you back to Lake Bled. (16km, 5hrs)

The island on Lake Bled

Walk beside the lake's shores to Bled Castle
Day 6

Bled to Ljubljana

Bled to Ljubljana

Leaving Bled, you make your way – first by taxi and then by train – to Ljubljana, Slovenia's welcoming capital. Here, you stay centrally at the Angel Hotel or Pension Slamic.
Day 7

Explore Ljubljana

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 of Ljubljana

Walk beside the willow-lined Ljubljanica River
Day 8

Ljubljana to Trieste

Ljubljana to Trieste

Departing Ljubljana today, you cross the Slovenian Karst by train and make your way towards your final destination, the Italian port-city of Trieste. As the journey progresses, 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 eventually 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.
Day 9

Explore Trieste

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 five 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, Bled or Trieste, we recommend an extra night to take in more of the sights. In fact, we recommend adding an extra night in all five bases, as there is plenty to explore in each!

Extra nights recommended

Add an additional night in Vienna for more time to explore the city's imperial palaces and enticing coffee houses.

Nights 1-2
Hotel Kaiserhof
Vienna
Within walking distance of the State Opera House, the Kaiserhof, like Vienna itself, is highly elegant and steeped in history - it has been run by eight generations of the same family, and carefully blends the old and new. The warmly decorated rooms and suites combine turn-of-the-century style and modern amenities.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Extra nights recommended

Extra time in Graz will allow you to fully explore the city's unique blend of ancient and modern sights.

Nights 3-4
Boutiquehotel Dom
Graz
Ideally located within Graz’s historic quarter, this friendly hotel began life as a 14th-century bourgeois home, later falling into the possession of the Count of Inzaghi. Today, the vaulted entrance and impressive staircases combine with large, airy bedrooms to provide comfortable, contemporary accommodation. From the hotel, it is just a short walk to Graz's restaurants and medieval main square.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 5-6
  Vila Bled
  Bled
  Set within extensive gardens offering, this former residence of President Tito is now a superb hotel steeped in history. With an impressive list of VIP former guests, Vila Bled offers guests the very best hospitality. Inntravellers enjoy spacious rooms with balconies that provide striking views of the world-renowned lake. The cuisine and customer service are exceptional, and guests can enjoy a spa with a jacuzzi and saunas, as well as a tennis court and a private lido with rowing boats.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Back
  
  Nights 5-6
  Hotel Triglav
  Bled
  Painted the traditional Habsburg shade of yellow, this elegant hotel first opened its doors in 1906 and is a lasting reminder of Slovenia’s imperial past. Owing to its lofty position above Lake Bled, most rooms – including its acclaimed 1906 Restaurant – benefit from beautiful views over the water. The sense of history is further enhanced by selected pieces of antique furniture and wooden floors throughout the hotel, whilst spa facilities such as an indoor pool and sauna ensure a comfortable stay. There are other options for dinner in Bled Town, a leisurely stroll away at the opposite end of the lake.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 7-8
  Angel Hotel
  Ljubljana
  Situated right in the heart of the Old Town at the foot of Ljubljana Castle, this small boutique hotel is an oasis of calm surrounded by a charming garden. It has stylish and comfortable décor and guests can enjoy peaceful outside spaces. The modern bedrooms have wooden floors, a neutral palette, and period features.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 7-8
  Hotel Slamic
  Ljubljana
  This charming, friendly hotel occupies a renovated townhouse in the centre of the city. The spacious rooms are housed in an annexe and are decorated in softly muted tones. Breakfast is served in the elegant dining room or on the outside terrace where, on summer evenings, an occasional concert is staged.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 9-10
  Savoia Excelsior Palace
  Trieste
  This magnificent seafront hotel enjoys wonderful views over the Gulf of Trieste and is just a stone's throw from the central Piazza Unità d’Italia - perfect for exploring the city. Built in the last few years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it exudes imperial splendour, with impressive columns, mirrors, and Italian marble. The bedrooms are elegant in style, combining original furniture with contemporary features.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 9-10
  Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta
  Trieste
  Located on Trieste’s Piazza Unità d’Italia, this historic hotel could hardly be more central. Inside, it has the feel of a luxury yet cosy and relaxed private house, with its sumptuous décor, excellent customer service and impressive guestbook – Lord Nelson and Francis Ford Coppola are just two of the illustrious guests who have stayed here. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, small wellness area and Harry’s Piccolo, a renowned restaurant boasting two Michelin stars.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Options to extend or shorten your stay

Journey

Vienna to Trieste by Rail: Trail of the Habsburgs

Imperial cities & iconic coffee houses

8 nights, from £1160pp

Journey by rail between Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana and Trieste, which are linked by their imperial past and role in Europe’s first coffee craze.

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Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Journey price

10 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	£1510	£485
26 Feb - 28 Mar 2025	£1640	£500
29 Mar - 2 May 2025	£1860	£695
3 - 31 May 2025	£2040	£760
1 Jun - 4 Jul 2025	£2105	£845
5 Jul - 31 Aug 2025	£1940	£670
1 Sep - 14 Oct 2025	£2005	£750
15 Oct - 16 Dec 2025	£1680	£525
17 - 24 Dec 2025	£1840	£625
1 Jan - 25 Feb 2026	£1595	£510
26 Feb - 28 Mar 2026	£1730	£530
29 Mar - 2 May 2026	£1965	£735
3 - 31 May 2026	£2155	£805
1 Jun - 4 Jul 2026	£2225	£890
5 Jul - 31 Aug 2026	£2050	£710
1 Sep - 14 Oct 2026	£2115	£790
15 Oct - 16 Dec 2026	£1775	£555
17 - 24 Dec 2026	£1945	£660
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-Lesce Bled-Ljubljana-Trieste by rail and return transfer Lesce Bled-Vila Bled

Pay locally for taxis between other railway stations and hotels.

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.

By rail

10 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	£2050	£485
26 Feb - 28 Mar 2025	£2185	£500
29 Mar - 2 May 2025	£2400	£695
3 - 31 May 2025	£2580	£760
1 Jun - 4 Jul 2025	£2645	£845
5 Jul - 31 Aug 2025	£2480	£670
1 Sep - 14 Oct 2025	£2545	£750
15 Oct - 16 Dec 2025	£2220	£525
17 - 24 Dec 2025	£2380	£625
1 Jan - 25 Feb 2026	£2165	£510
26 Feb - 28 Mar 2026	£2310	£530
29 Mar - 2 May 2026	£2540	£735
3 - 31 May 2026	£2730	£805
1 Jun - 4 Jul 2026	£2800	£890
5 Jul - 31 Aug 2026	£2625	£710
1 Sep - 14 Oct 2026	£2690	£790
15 Oct - 16 Dec 2026	£2350	£555
17 - 24 Dec 2026	£2525	£660
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 & extra nights

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

Vila Bled, Bled
Suite with lake view: 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2025	£56
Suite with lake view: 01 May - 31 Oct 2025	£56
Suite with lake view: 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2026	£59
Suite with lake view: 01 May - 31 Oct 2026	£59
Suite with park view: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2025	£29
Suite with park view: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2026	£31

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

Vila Bled, Bled (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Jan - 31 Mar 2025	£110	£184
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2025	£116	£196
01 May - 31 Oct 2025	£155	£260
01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025	£116	£196
01 Jan - 31 Mar 2026	£116	£194
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2026	£122	£206
01 May - 31 Oct 2026	£164	£275
01 Nov - 31 Dec 2026	£122	£206

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

Flight options

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.

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.

Connecting travel

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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Anon

18 September 2023

Sadly Inntravel are resting on their laurels. We travelled with you several times before COVID and the last time you were going downhill. Post COVID there is no improvement and in fact we will seriously consider travelling with you again. Too much hassle trying to get you to understand what we wanted.

Inntravel
response

We are very sorry that our level of service did not live up to the expected standard. We have responded to you directly to address the issues you raised in your feedback.
Mr R Mahy

Saltash

14 September 2023

Lake Bled was a definite highlight - very beautiful and Vila Bled an ideal place to stay. Graz was a highlight as our time coincided with a local festival - most people in national dress and bands or singers in every square or courtyard! The one day in Venice was also a highlight, with a 24 hour ticket for the waterbus service enabling us to take full advantage. But we did also enjoy Vienna, Trieste and Ljubljana.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our journey by rail On the Trail of the Habsburgs with our Venice City add-on
Mr R Castle

Tunbridge Wells

09 August 2023

Very enjoyable but a bit tiring perhaps an extra day in one or two places might have helped

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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.
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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).
What else do I need to know about travelling to Italy?

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