Hidden Gems of the Wachau

Durationabout 2.5 hours, extendable on request

Group sizeup to 25 people

LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Meeting pointMelk Abbey, Dürnstein berth or Krems

Away from Melk Abbey and the Dürnstein ruin, this tour shows the Wachau's quieter side: small wine villages, a little river ferry and places most visitors miss entirely. For anyone who wants to see the region beyond the main route.

Highlights

A crossing on the small river ferry

Find spot of the Venus of Willendorf

Quiet wine villages away from the coaches

Wine cellar lanes and their stories

The route

Weißenkirchen

a walk through the fortified old town off the main street.

A wine cellar lane

quiet alley of press houses and old cellars.

River ferry

crossing to the far bank on the small cable ferry.

Rossatz or Rührsdorf

a quiet village on the less-visited side of the river.

Willendorf

the find spot of the world-famous Venus of Willendorf.

Spitz

a view of the Tausendeimerberg away from the busy centre.

Included

Certified local guide

Tour in the language of your choice

Individual route and timing

Contact person around the clock

Not included

Entrance fees and tickets

Food, drinks and tastings

Travel allowance outside the guide's home town (min. €30)

Tour guide system (€3.75 per person)

Who this tour suits

For repeat visitors to the Wachau and anyone who wants to explore beyond the well-known stops.

Meeting point

Melk Abbey, Dürnstein berth or Krems

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is a river ferry, and is the crossing included?

The river ferry is a small, cable-guided boat used to cross the Danube at several points in the Wachau. The ferry ticket is not included in the guiding fee.

Is this tour pleasant in very hot weather?

Large parts of the route run through villages and shaded wine cellar lanes, so it works well even in summer. Bring water all the same.

How large a group does this tour suit?

The route works for individuals and couples as well as smaller groups. For larger groups we discuss in advance how best to manage the ferry and the narrow lanes.

from

230 €

group rate, not per person