• Start off your imperial itinerary by exploring Vienna’s majestic city center comfortably riding in a historic horse-drawn carriage

• In a private visit discover the House of Habsburg’s exceptional art collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which includes the brilliant treasury and fabulous Kunst- & Wunderkammer (arts and natural wonders rooms)

• Enjoy lunch at a historic culinary institution, which legendary past dates back sublime 400 years. Appointed Purveyor to the Court in 1825 the delicatessen, buffet and restaurant is ever since serving masterpieces from the Viennese cuisine in a both easy-going and dignified art nouveau setting

• Spend the afternoon discovering the finest handcraft at selected imperial and royal court purveyors, which used to supply the imperial house in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. We’ll take you behind the scenes and introduce you to the dynasties and talented craftspeople, that keep century-old design traditions alive. Learn where Empress Elisabeth and the Habsburg family acquired their finest crystal and porcelain, precious jewelry and most elegant custom-tailored shoes and gowns and maybe even take home a bespoke masterpiece

• Get together for a special apéritif with the fabulous Archduke of Austria, a direct descendent of the late emperor. Let him tell you about the Habsburg’s great legacy and get to discuss the modern understanding of aristocracy and patronage. Once the conversation gets heated he might even spill the beans of some family secrets!

• Conclude the day savoring classical music at one of the city’s several marvelous concert halls, which are central to Vienna’s reputation as one of the world’s leading music capitals

INCLUDED:

• Sightseeing roundtrip in a traditional Viennese horse-drawn carriage, 60 min

• Expert-led tour showcasing the collection highlights at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, 90 min

• 3-course gourmet lunch including wine accompaniment

• Private, expert-led visit to 2-3 former royal purveyors, 120 min

• Apéritif with the Archduke of Austria, in a legendary ambience of singular sophistication

• Premier seating at a classical concert either at the State Opera, Musikverein or Konzerthaus

• Bespoke service throughout the event