2. Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 11 hours | ✅ Book it!
This bike tour is a popular day trip from Vienna to the Wachau Valley. You won’t be exploring Vienna, but if you want to escape the city for the day and head out to wine country, then this is the tour for you!
This full-day bike tour from Vienna allows you to explore the Austrian countryside, cycle through quaint villages and rolling vineyards, and sample locally produced wines in between.
You’ll meet your guide in Vienna at a predesignated spot and then you’ll make your way to the local metro station and board a train bound for the Wachau Valley.
The Wachau Valley is a verdant region replete with vineyards, wineries and quaint villages. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique landscape, historic architecture, and centuries-old vineyards.
Once you arrive in the town of Krems an der Donau, a small Austrian village with a rich history of wine production, you’ll pick up your bike. This is where the fun begins so get ready for plenty of wine tastings along the way!
From there, you’ll ride along the Danube River to Dürnstein, a town known for its bright, cheerful houses, cozy wine taverns, and historic monuments. Here you’ll have time to visit Durnstein Abbey, a historic Benedictine monastery that’s hard to miss thanks to its bright blue tower. You’ll also see the fortress ruins of Dürnstein where King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner.
Next, you’ll ride to the small town of Weissenkirchen for a wine tasting at a small, family-run winery. Over the course of the day, there will be lots of wine and even schnapps.
You’ll then cycle back to the starting point where you’ll even have time for a dip in the Danube River!
This is a full-day cycling tour that runs 11 hours.
If this sounds like your kind of activity, you may enjoy this list of the 7 best wine tours in Vienna.
PROS:
- Get to explore Wachau Valley also known as wine country
- Sample local Austrian wines
- Cycle along the Danube River and pass through charming villages
“One of the best experiences we had in Austria. Great Views, Great Wines and a lot of fun! If you have an extra day in Vienna this is a good way to get of the city.” -Nathan M (Read more reviews)
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