Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
Overview
Spend a day away from Vienna to discover the picturesque Wachau Valley in the Austrian countryside on this small-group, fully guided tour. Satisfy your cravings with a delicious lunch at a traditional Heurige (wine tavern). With your expert guide, visit stunning villages and historical sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval town of Dürnstein made famous by Richard the Lionheart and go for a wine tasting in a small local winery. Then, you'll see the the Wachau Valley from another perspective on a 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (May to September only) between the historic villages of Spitz and Melk.
Inclusions
- Transport in luxury 8-seater vehicle
- Full-day accompaniment by expert driver/guide
- Wine tastings and local specialties
- 70-minute Danube river cruise (May to September only)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wachau Valley, Joching Austria
Leaving Vienna behind you, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the country’s best winemaking region, the Wachau Valley for a fully guided day tour. Renowned for its quality wines, stunning villages and breathtaking scenery, it is the perfect place to enjoy a day away from the city. You’ll see the whole of the Wachau Valley while learning about its fascinating culture and history and sampling local wine as well as some other delicacies like the valley’s famed local specialties.
Besides the highlights, you’ll break away from the crowds to also see the more authentic and off-the-beaten-track landscapes. You also have the chance to visit the valley's oldest church, dating back to the year 987.
Pass By: Burgruine Duernstein, Ruinenweg, Durnstein 3601 Austria
Arrive in the UNESCO-listed Dürnstein – a picturesque medieval town famous for being where Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192. There, enjoy some free time to explore the streets and the castle ruins.
Pass By: Vinotake Duernstein, Duernstein 63, Durnstein 3601 Austria
Afterwards you'll go for lunch in a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern (not included).
Pass By: Danube River, Danube
Enjoy a one hour river cruise on the famous Blue Danube between the small villages of Spitz and Melk. (Summer itinerary)
Pass By: Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk 3390 Austria
Before returning back to Vienna, you'll see Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) - entrance included during the winter months, a world-famous Benedictine abbey founded in 1089. Located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop, this impressive monastic site boasts stunning views of the Danube river down below. (Winter Itinerary)
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wachau Valley, Joching Austria
Leaving Vienna behind you, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the country’s best winemaking region, the Wachau Valley for a fully guided day tour. Renowned for its quality wines, stunning villages and breathtaking scenery, it is the perfect place to enjoy a day away from the city. You’ll see the whole of the Wachau Valley while learning about its fascinating culture and history and sampling local wine as well as some other delicacies like the valley’s famed local specialties.
Besides the highlights, you’ll break away from the crowds to also see the more authentic and off-the-beaten-track landscapes. You also have the chance to visit the valley's oldest church, dating back to the year 987.
Pass By: Burgruine Duernstein, Ruinenweg, Durnstein 3601 Austria
Arrive in the UNESCO-listed Dürnstein – a picturesque medieval town famous for being where Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192. There, enjoy some free time to explore the streets and the castle ruins.
Pass By: Vinotake Duernstein, Duernstein 63, Durnstein 3601 Austria
Afterwards you'll go for lunch in a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern (not included).
Pass By: Danube River, Danube
Enjoy a one hour river cruise on the famous Blue Danube between the small villages of Spitz and Melk. (Summer itinerary)
Pass By: Melk Abbey, Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk 3390 Austria
Before returning back to Vienna, you'll see Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) - entrance included during the winter months, a world-famous Benedictine abbey founded in 1089. Located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop, this impressive monastic site boasts stunning views of the Danube river down below. (Winter Itinerary)
Additional information
- Danube river cruise operates between May and September only. In the winter months entrance and one-hour guided tour of Melk Abbey will be included as a replacement
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring a face mask to wear in the van
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Chelsea_B
May 2022
We were very disappointed with our experience. 1) We booked this tour because it had a river cruise. Nothing on the info page indicated the cruise begins on a specific date in May. On pick-up we were told sorry no river cruise. Also, for the alternative, the description stated there’s a one hou...
We were very disappointed with our experience. 1) We booked this tour because it had a river cruise. Nothing on the info page indicated the cruise begins on a specific date in May. On pick-up we were told sorry no river cruise. Also, for the alternative, the description stated there’s a one hour guided tour of the Abbey. We did not receive a guided tour. We were dropped at that location for an hour. Most of the signage is in German. We were unable to understand and truly value the exhibition. 2) Ride was very cramped and uncomfortable. 3) After completing several other excursions in the area, we concluded this is way overpriced. I can’t believe lunch is not included and I can’t believe we paid additional 40 euro for hotel pickup/drop off.Lauri_K
April 2022
Very interesting trip and friendly host Tomas!!!! THANK YOU! Good wines and good stories. Take this trip!
Very interesting trip and friendly host Tomas!!!! THANK YOU! Good wines and good stories. Take this trip!Victoria P
April 2022
We had an absolutely great time! Our guide, Tomas was wonderful and incredibly knowledgable about wine and many other things which were of interest on our trip. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who likes a glass of wine or two…or three
We had an absolutely great time! Our guide, Tomas was wonderful and incredibly knowledgable about wine and many other things which were of interest on our trip. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who likes a glass of wine or two…or threeMichael_D
April 2022
What a fantastic day trip. Tom was a wonderful guide and extremely knowledgeable the landscape was incredible and the wineries that we went to were terrific! The van was comfortable and the sites were great! The day flew by! Terrific! Well worth the money!
What a fantastic day trip. Tom was a wonderful guide and extremely knowledgeable the landscape was incredible and the wineries that we went to were terrific! The van was comfortable and the sites were great! The day flew by! Terrific! Well worth the money!Jennifer_S
October 2021
This trip did not enjoy the best weather conditions, but the tastings and tours made up the lack of sunshine. It was a well spent day away from Vienna, learning more about the Wachau Valley and appreciating all the labor that goes into growing and harvesting each year.
This trip did not enjoy the best weather conditions, but the tastings and tours made up the lack of sunshine. It was a well spent day away from Vienna, learning more about the Wachau Valley and appreciating all the labor that goes into growing and harvesting each year.ANAT_G
September 2021
We had a wonderful time in one of the most beautiful places with a professional and nice guide - Yolo who made this trip very pleasant. We tasted delicious local wines, heard interesting stories
We had a wonderful time in one of the most beautiful places with a professional and nice guide - Yolo who made this trip very pleasant. We tasted delicious local wines, heard interesting storiesSimilar tours
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