Austria is celebrating the 150th birthday of native artist Gustav Klimt with special art exhibitions throughout 2012. This 3-day or 4-day Vienna package allows you to see these special displays at the Belvedere Palace and the Leopold Museum (depending on tour option) and stay either two or three nights at the four-star Hotel Mercure Josefshof! Included in the package is the 72-hour Vienna Card, which you can use to explore the city – the card provides discounts at local attractions and restaurants. This special package includes many luxurious extras, so don’t miss out!
If you’re in Vienna during the city’s tribute to Art Nouveau artist Gustav Klimt, whose 150th birthday is being celebrated in 2012, take advantage of this fabulous three-day or four-day package! See his work and learn more about the artist as you visit special exhibitions of his paintings, personal letters and more. It’s a don’t-miss opportunity for fans of Klimt, who was a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement and left an indelible mark in the world of art.
You will spend either two or three nights at the luxurious, 4-star Hotel Mercure Josefshof Vienna, located in the heart of Vienna, close to City Hall, Parliament and the Ringstrasse. Both tour options include entrance to Belvedere Palace, 72-hour Vienna Card, coffee and cake at Café Central and a bottle of sparkling wine.
Belvedere Palace:
From July 12, 2012, to January 6, 2013, you can explore the fabulous Klimt collection at Belvedere Palace. The Belvedere is home to the country’s most significant collection of Austrian art. Brilliant highlights include Klimt’s well-known paintings The Kiss and Judith I.
Leopold Museum:
From February 24 to August 27, 2012, the Leopold Museum hosts Klimt: Up Close and Personal. This exhibition displays numerous items from the estate of Klimt’s partner, Emilie Flöge. Klimt’s artwork will be complemented by the lively correspondence from the master painter, who sometimes sent his muse several picture postcards on the same day.
The Vienna Card (72 hours):
Your included Vienna Card is valid for 72 hours and offers free use of public transport and more than 210 discounts at museums, shops and restaurants. Every card comes with a free Vienna guide with helpful information about each attraction; the card will be available upon check-in at your hotel. Locations include Schonbrunn Palace, Riesenrad, Sissi Museum, Silver Collection, and Danube Tower.