Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Danube Cruise from Vienna
by Vienna Explorer
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€398Overview
This small-group, full-day tour lasts about 8 and a half hours and includes transport in a luxury 8-seater vehicle with an expert driver and guide. Leaving Vienna, the tour travels to the Wachau Valley, a prominent wine region known for its villages and scenic views. The guide provides commentary on the valley’s history, culture, and winemaking traditions, plus tastings of local wines and specialties. The group visits the medieval town of Dürnstein, famous for Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment in 1192, where there is free time to explore the castle ruins and streets. Lunch at a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern is available but not included. From May to September, the tour includes a 70-minute Danube river cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk to view the valley from the water. During the winter months, the cruise is replaced by a guided visit inside Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. The abbey entrance fee is included in winter. The tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wachau Valley
Travel from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, known for its wine production, villages, and landscapes. The guide explains the area's history and culture while the group samples local wines and specialties. The tour includes visits to less crowded parts and the valley’s oldest church dating back to 987.
Burgruine Duernstein
Arrive in Dürnstein, a medieval town on the UNESCO World Heritage list, recognized as the place where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Visitors have free time to explore the castle ruins and the town’s streets.
Vinotake Duernstein
Stop for lunch at a traditional family-owned Austrian wine tavern. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
Danube River Cruise
Between May and September, take a 70-minute river cruise on the Danube between Spitz and Melk, offering views of the Wachau Valley from the water.
Melk Abbey
In winter months, visit Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 located above Melk town on a rocky outcrop. The visit includes entrance and a guided tour of the abbey, replacing the river cruise.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Danube Cruise from Vienna
by Vienna Explorer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€398Overview
This small-group, full-day tour lasts about 8 and a half hours and includes transport in a luxury 8-seater vehicle with an expert driver and guide. Leaving Vienna, the tour travels to the Wachau Valley, a prominent wine region known for its villages and scenic views. The guide provides commentary on the valley’s history, culture, and winemaking traditions, plus tastings of local wines and specialties. The group visits the medieval town of Dürnstein, famous for Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment in 1192, where there is free time to explore the castle ruins and streets. Lunch at a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern is available but not included. From May to September, the tour includes a 70-minute Danube river cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk to view the valley from the water. During the winter months, the cruise is replaced by a guided visit inside Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. The abbey entrance fee is included in winter. The tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wachau Valley
Travel from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, known for its wine production, villages, and landscapes. The guide explains the area's history and culture while the group samples local wines and specialties. The tour includes visits to less crowded parts and the valley’s oldest church dating back to 987.
Burgruine Duernstein
Arrive in Dürnstein, a medieval town on the UNESCO World Heritage list, recognized as the place where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Visitors have free time to explore the castle ruins and the town’s streets.
Vinotake Duernstein
Stop for lunch at a traditional family-owned Austrian wine tavern. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
Danube River Cruise
Between May and September, take a 70-minute river cruise on the Danube between Spitz and Melk, offering views of the Wachau Valley from the water.
Melk Abbey
In winter months, visit Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 located above Melk town on a rocky outcrop. The visit includes entrance and a guided tour of the abbey, replacing the river cruise.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.