WACHAU VALLEY
Taste delicious Austrian wines on a bike tour through the Wachau Valley. Discover a premier wine-producing region while biking along easy and well-surfaced routes.
Explore charming villages, historic sites, and scenic landscapes on this day trip to Wachau Valley from Vienna. Learn about the area's culture and history, enjoy wine tastings, and try local products.
Experience the natural beauty of the Danube and Wachau valleys with this romantic day trip that takes you to charming villages, steep vineyards, ruined castles, and magnificent monasteries.
Take the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II ship from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, and experience the region from the water. Enjoy a relaxing evening with food options while travelling by boat along the Danube.
Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast on board the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, a luxurious ship that will take you from Vienna to the Wachau Valley. As you sail along the Danube, admire the skyline of Vienna, the Kahlenberg mountain, and the Klosterneuburg monastery. You will also pass by the garden city of Tulln, where you can see the Egon Schiele Museum and the Roman Museum. Aboard the cruise, you'll also enjoy a lunchtime snack of veal goulash with pastries. Explore the Charming Village of Dürnstein After about 6 hours of cruising, you will arrive at Dürnstein, a picturesque village with a blue church tower and a historic castle. Here, with 2 hrs to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, visit the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. You can also visit the gothic hall, the Danube terrace, and the baroque collegiate church at Dürnstein Abbey or take a stroll through the cobblestone streets, shop for local handicrafts, and taste some of the famous Wachau wines. You can also opt for the Bratislava cruise if you don't have enough time to cover the other two attractions. A Voyage Full of Culinary Surprises Return to the vessel for a traditional apple and curd strudel treat before indulging in a 4-course dinner buffet, featuring a range of Austrian favorites, from chicken stroganoff to vegetarian lasagna, and desserts. As the stars adorn the sky, enjoy the flavors of Austria amidst the serenity of the Danube. Itinerary Dürnstein & Wachau cruise Boarding at 7:30am | Departure from Vienna at 8:30am | Breakfast at 8:30am | Kahlenberg mountain and Klosterneuburg monastery views | Lunchtime snack at 12:30pm | Dürnstein at 2:30 p.m. | 2-hour to explore | Departure from Dürnstein at 4:40pm | Strudel at 4:40pm | Evening buffet at 7pm | Evening buffet featuring a variety of Austrian dishes | Arrival at Vienna at 9:00pm Bratsilava cruise Boarding at 8:00am –8:45am | Vienna/Marina | 9:00am from Vienna/Marina | 09:00 am Breakfast | 11:00am Lunch snack | 12:00pm to Bratislava | 4 hours stay in Bratislava | 4:00pm Strudel & departure from Bratislava | 6:30pm Evening buffet | 10:00pm arrival at Vienna/Marina |