Vienna is an imperial city with a fascinating heritage that spans over both sides of the Danube River. Sprinkled with elaborate palaces, museums, chic coffee houses, a contemporary culinary scene and the impressive Neo-renaissance Staatsoper, Vienna is rich in colonial grandeur. Vienna is hard to beat when it comes to musical events and performances, with the Vienna State Opera, one of the world’s greatest houses for opera and ballet performances no exception and enjoyed by locals and visitors from all corners of the world throughout the year. A city passionate about music and the arts, add to your Vienna Opera break by discovering the city’s cultural roots and variety of enriching experiences. Explore stately museums and galleries: the Old Master collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Leopold Museum with its works by Austrian painters and the Liechtenstein Palais with its Baroque collection are all a must for art lovers. Visit the Spanish Riding School for a splash of colour and a dazzling performance of classic equitation and amble through the bustling Naschmarkt market for your local foodie fix.

Route: Vienna