Wachau Valley Winery Bike Tour
On your day trip from Vienna, you will catch the train to Krems and then start your bike ride on flat paths, surrounded by terraced vineyards. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon learning about Austria’s wine and history while meeting new friends. Along the way you will visit charming Austrian villages before arriving back in Krems and returning to Vienna by train at the end of your 10 hour tour. The tour begins and ends in the Vienna Explorer Office.
- Visit the picture-perfect town of Dürnstein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Wine tastings in traditional and local family-owned taverns.
- Bike along the most beautiful stretch of the Danube River.
AVAILABILITY
15 March - 15 October 2018
DURATION
10 hours
START LOCATION
Vienna Explorer Office / Franz-Josefs-Kai 45
END LOCATION
Vienna Explorer Office / Franz-Josefs-Kai 45
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Detailed Description
The Wachau Valley is Austria’s most famous wine region along the Danube River and it is just an hour away from Vienna. You will meet at the Vienna Explorer Office and then at 9:30 AM you will catch the train to Krems to start your bike ride on flat paths surrounded by terraced vineyards.
You will visit the picture-perfect town of Dürnstein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then you will climb the ancient medieval ruins of Dürnstein Castle, see the former prison of King Richard the Lionheart and bike along the most beautiful stretch of the Danube River. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon having wine tastings in traditional and local family-owned taverns.
You will go back to Krems and return to the Vienna Explorer Office by train at 7:00 PM. It’s a day you will remember long after your travels end.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) | 75.00 (EUR) |
| Children (Under 12 years old) | 49.00 (EUR) |
Tour Documents
| Meeting Point | Download |
Tour Itinerary
9:15 AM
Check in at Vienna Explorer Office
9:30 AM
Departure
7:00 PM
Arrival at train station Spittelau and of the tour
Included
- Accompaniment by an expert guide.
- Transport by train.
- Bike rental for tour duration.
- 2 Wine Tastings (4-5 wines each tasting).
Not Included
- Gratuities for your guide.
- Lunch.
Recommended
- Dress comfortably.
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses and hat recommended.
- Camera – don’t forget to charge your battery!
- Warm clothing in case of cold weather, especially in April & October.
- Water – You can purchase water at our office.
- Total distance: 25 kilometer ( 15 miles).
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation less than 1 month before tour date: only 20% administration fees.
Cancellation less than 2 weeks before tour date: 50% of the total amount.
Cancellation less than 1 week prior to tour date: 100% of the total amount.
No show: no restitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the tour cancelled if it rains?
No, tour operates in all weather conditions.
