Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
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478 Ratings
Wien
Escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna on a small-group tour to the picturesque Wachau Valley. Explore charming villages, visit historical sites, indulge in a wine tasting, and enjoy a scenic Danube river cruise. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wachau Valley - 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.
- Burgruine Duernstein - 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.
- Vinotake Duernstein - Afterwards you’ll go for lunch in a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern (not included).
- Danube River - Enjoy a one hour river cruise on the famous Blue Danube between the small villages of Spitz and Melk. (Summer itinerary)
- Melk Abbey - 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)
What's Included
- Expert driver/guide for the entire day
- Enjoy wine tastings and local cuisine
- 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (seasonal)
- Travel comfortably in a luxury 8-seater vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Take a day off from Vienna and explore the scenic Wachau Valley located in Austrian rural areas on this intimate, expert-led excursion. Fulfil your hunger with a mouthwatering lunch at a classic Heurige (wine tavern). Guided by a knowledgeable local, visit eye-catching villages and historical landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage site, the medieval town of Dürnstein, known for its association with Richard the Lionheart. Taste wine at a quaint local winery. Further, witness the beauty of the Wachau Valley from a different viewpoint via a 70-minute picturesque Danube river journey (accessible between May to September) between the antique villages of Spitz and Melk.
- 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
Location
Vienna Explorer
Franz-Josefs-Kai
This tour starts from our tour office, located at Franz Josefs Kai 45 (Metro U2 / U4 Schottenring, take exit “Schottenring” or “Salztorbrücke”. Hotel pick up can be arranged upon request. Please contact the local tour operator directly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(478 Ratings)
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Nathalieaj
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommended if you are in Vienna - It was an exceptional day with a very nice group of people. Miguel our guide was amazing and the wineries we visited were so good. The bicycle trip was also stunning with beautiful sceneries. Highly recommended
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Sandra_c
Dec 16, 2023
Best tour we’ve taken - This was a wonderful way to see the Austrian countryside. We loved everything about this tour. It was our favorite day in Austria. Our guide was fun, relaxed, and knowledgeable. The Austrian Explorer office was easy to find.
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Nidhi_b
Nov 23, 2023
Loved it! Will definitely recommend.. - Very nicely organized day trip. Marco our tour guide was very good - friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasant person.
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Gaines_w
Nov 19, 2023
Don’t miss this! - Camilo was our guide and he did an excellent job of educating us in the history and development of wine production in the Wacchau valley. The tour of the Abbey was beautiful and lunch was delicious. We had a lovely wine tasting at Laglers.
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Blake_w
Nov 9, 2023
Wonderful Wachau - Camillo was a wonderful and very knowledgeable host. He informed our group on the wine region, including soil types, history, producers and growers, etc. I would have preferred a third winery over visiting Dürnstein, but the experience was great exactly as it was.
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Pioneer202029
Oct 29, 2023
One of the best things you can do in Vienna - Tomas was an excellent guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. The Wachau Valley is beautiful and, more importantly, we loved all the wine that we tasted (and they are extremely generous with the pours, compared to the tastings I'm used to in Napa). The itinerary has a good amount of variety. It's nice to break up the wine tastings with the boat cruise, lunch in Durnstein, and a couple of photo opps with the abbey and some vineyards. This tour may be a bit pricey but it's worth every penny.
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Teruyo_w
Oct 21, 2023
Nicely organized tour - Very well organized tour to cover the whole Wachau Valley. Our guide explained a lot about the wines and the wine area. Thanks.
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Greg_b
Oct 13, 2023
Thomas knows wine! - Such a great trip. Thomas was very informative and knew all there is to know about wine. The wineries were absolutely perfect and the drive out to the valley was just the right amount of time. Highly recommended!
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Diane_r
Oct 8, 2023
AMAZING HOST AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE - Camillo was more than a tour guide - he was a gracious host! I traveled with my daughter and we both agreed it was one of the highlights of our trip. I am far from a wine
connoisseur. My daughter, Sabrina, is much more knowledgeable. The couple with us on the tour were serious wine collectors. Camillo was ensured that each of us at our different levels felt involved. He has a wealth of knowledge - not just in the area of wines and the vineyards.
Visiting the charming viillage of Durnstein was something I had always hoped to do.
Our outdoor lunch at a Heurigen was magic.
Camillo gifted us with a memorable experience.
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Denise_c
Oct 8, 2023
Fun and Educational - What a fun day we had! Thomas was knowledgeable about the history of Vienna and about wines. Because we traveled in early October after the grape harvest, a highlight of the trip included meeting one of the vintners in his wine cellar and being able to watch the crushing of the grapes and the transfer of the juice into the stainless steel bats for fermentation. We also got to test the sugar content of the grapes as well as taste numerous wines. A fun and educational day!
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