Vienna to Como: Alpine, Adriatic & Lakes Road Trip via Graz, Ljubljana & Venice

Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 29, 2026 | 12 Nights

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This five-stop driving itinerary travels from imperial Vienna to the glacial shores of Lake Como, linking baroque cities, alpine foothills and the Venetian lagoon. Begin with several nights in Vienna to savour grand palaces, classical music venues and elegant cafés. The next drive leads south into Styria to Graz, an atmospheric university city where Renaissance squares, hillside viewpoints and contemporary art spaces make for relaxed exploration. Cross into Slovenia and continue to Ljubljana, a compact capital of pedestrianised riverside streets, lively markets and a hilltop castle — an ideal place to sample regional wine and slow culinary culture. From Ljubljana, drive west toward Italy and the unique watery streets of Venice; spend time discovering St. Mark’s precinct, lesser-known sestieri and island escapes on vaporetto services. Conclude with a multi-night stay in Como on the edge of the Italian lakes: stroll the promenades, take scenic boat rides to lakeside villas and use Como as a gateway for alpine viewpoints and leisurely day trips. Each driving leg is planned as a comfortable day’s journey of at least two hours, allowing scenic stops through vineyard-clad valleys, rolling foothills and coastal plains — perfect for travellers seeking a harmonious mix of urban culture, lake landscapes and relaxed Alpine ambience.

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Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 29, 2026 | 12 Nights



3 Nights Sun, May 17 – Wed, May 20, 2026


2 Nights Wed, May 20 – Fri, May 22, 2026


2 Nights Fri, May 22 – Sun, May 24, 2026


2 Nights Sun, May 24 – Tue, May 26, 2026


3 Nights Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29, 2026

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Vienna to Como: Alpine, Adriatic & Lakes Road Trip via Graz, Ljubljana & Venice