Wine Tasting in the Wachau

Durationabout 3 hours, longer as a half-day on request

Group sizeup to 25 people

LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Meeting pointMelk Abbey, Dürnstein berth or Krems

This tour is all about flavour: the wine and apricots that put the Wachau on the map. You taste Grüner Veltliner and Riesling where they are made, and learn what Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd actually mean.

Highlights

Tasting Grüner Veltliner and Riesling

Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd explained

A walk through apricot orchards

A wine cellar lane and its traditions

The route

Vineyard terraces

a walk through the rows with an explanation of the sites.

A wine cellar lane

stroll through one of the Wachau's traditional cellar streets.

A winery

tasting of local Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd

the Wachau's ripeness categories explained.

An apricot orchard

a walk among the trees, depending on the season.

Apricot specialities

tasting jam, nectar or apricot spirit.

The riverbank

a relaxed finish with a view of the vineyards.

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 wine and food lovers, and anyone who wants to get to know the Wachau through taste and farming.

Meeting point

Melk Abbey, Dürnstein berth or Krems

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Are the wine tastings included in the tour price?

The guiding fee covers the tour itself, tastings are paid directly at the wineries you visit. We agree beforehand how many tasting stops you would like.

What if I'm driving and don't want to drink?

No problem, just let us know in advance. We adjust the route and the tasting amounts, and can plan non-alcoholic alternatives on request.

When do the apricot trees blossom in the Wachau?

Apricot blossom usually falls in April, a little earlier or later depending on the weather. At harvest time in high summer, fresh apricots and apricot products take centre stage instead.

from

230 €

group rate, not per person