Immerse yourself in Austria and tour through the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut, the "Estate of the Salt Chamber."� This region of Austria is named for the Imperial Salt Chamber, which was in charge of the salt mines of the Habsburg Monarchy, and features a breathtaking landscape that you're sure to enjoy on your Salzkammergut tour and trek.

You'll travel via Hof and Fuschl to St. Gilgen, a picturesque village along the Wolfgangsee. Next, you will see St. Wolfgang, a market town named for a saint who was said to have chosen the site of the first church on the Wolfgangsee by throwing an axe down the mountain. St. Wolfgang is known for its church, featuring the Pacher polyptych, an exquisite many-paneled painting over the altar. The town is also famous for the While Horse Inn, the setting of "Im Weissen Rossl,"� an operetta by Ralph Benatzky.

On your way back to Salzburg, your tour will pass the Castle of the Huttenstein and the lovely Krottensee. Travel by Mondsee, a town named for its "Moon Lake,"� one of the few privately-owned lakes in Austria. This tour isn't over yet. From May through October, the trip includes a boat tour of Salzburg's lakes, and during November through April, you can partake in coffee and cake on your journey.

All this is so close to Salzburg; you wouldn't want to miss this lovely day trip. Enjoy four hours of travel and see the gorgeous sights of Salzburg that this tour offers: the lakes, the mountains, the towns, and the picturesque beauty of Austria.