• 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)

• 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

• Lunch and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.