Welcome to Austria!
Transfer to your hotel in the Wachau Valley upon arrival in Vienna.
Enjoy some time to relax in your hotel before dinner is served in the evening.
- 1 x Private Transfer from Vienna International Airport to your hotel
- 1 x 3-course dinner incl. 2 glasses of local wine.
- Gratuities
- Drinks other than stated
The Wachau Valley by ship
After a delicious breakfast in the morning, jump onboard the coach for a short transfer to the beautiful town of Melk.
The town of Melk marks the start of the Wachau valley, famous for its wine-growing and apricots - locally known as "Marille".
Melk is also home to one of the country's finest monasteries - the Melk Abbey. As one of Europe's largest baroque ensembles, the history of the Benedictine Monastery goes back to the 12th century. Join in on a guided tour, and be awestruck by the magnificent rooms of Stift Melk.
A short walk takes you into the center of town, where you have time to explore and enjoy lunch.
Meet up after lunch and get on the boat for the highlight of today - your return journey by boat on the Danube along the Wachau Valley. Enjoy the natural beauty of the area, and see the vineyards stretching up along the hills and the cute villages dotted along the riverside.
The evening is spent at the renowned winery Nikolaihof in Krems, Austria's oldest winery. Working by the organic principles of the Demeter Organisation , the Nikolaihof serves only organic wines and food. Enjoy a lovely evening meal paired with some of the region's finest wines.
Return transfer to your hotel after dinner.
Not just wines are big in the Wachau. Did you know Krems has its own festival dedicated to the Marille - or apricot? Check out some of the shops in town that offer Marille-products en-masse!
Dinner at Nikolaihof
- 1 x Private transfer to the Melk Abbey
- 1 x Entry and guided tour of the Melk Abbey (in English - any other languages based on availability only)
- 1 x Boat ride from Melk to Krems
- 1 x Return private transfer from your hotel to dinner
- 1 x 3-course dinner paired with wine
- 1 x Lunch
- Gratuities
- Drinks other than stated
Dürnstein
After a hearty breakfast in your hotel, enjoy the morning at your leisure. Krems offers a beautiful, old town, perfect for aimless strolling, wine tasting and relaxing. Check out the town's Kunstmeile (Art Mile) and pop into some of the museums or simply enjoy Krems' perfectly intact Old Town.
Meet up in the afternoon for a short transfer to Dürnstein. Boasting traffic-free quaintness, and picture-perfect cobblestone streets, Dürnstein is a must-see for any visitor to the Wachau Valley. Head out on a short guided walk with a local guide. Make sure you bring your camera!
After the tour, Dürnstein is yours to explore!
Continue to Weissenkirchen and the Winery Weingut Hermegild. Enjoy local food, lovely wines and music in stunning surroundings right by the Blue Danube.
Return to to your hotel for your final night in the Wachau after dinner.
Did you know Richard the Lionhearted is Dürnstein's "Claim for Fame"? He was imprisoned here in 1193 after fleeing The Holy Land and Frederick Barbarossa. The ruined castle can be visited and is reached by a fairly steep 30-minute walk uphill. Don't forget to enjoy the view!
- 1 x Leisure time in the morning
- 1 x Private transfer to Dürnstein from your hotel
- 1 x Guided walking tour of Dürnstein
- 1 x Return private transfer to dinner from your hotel
- 1 x 3-course dinner and 2 wines at a local Heurigen / Winery
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Drinks other than stated
Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in the lovely Wachau before returning to Vienna for your flight home.
- 1 x Private Transfer to Vienna International Airport
- Gratuities
