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| Starts: Vienna | Ends: Vienna |
| Trip type: Tours | Operator: Vienna Explorer |
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Trip Description:
Combine Wine tasting with Bike Riding!
A fun-filled winery day trip to the Wachau Valley, the Grape Grazing Tour is the perfect countryside getaway! Imagine a day of wine tasting, easy biking through breathtaking scenery, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sights, biking along the banks of the River Danube, strolling through charming Austrian villages and hiking through medieval castle ruins, - all in Austria's most famous and historic wine region!
« We pride ourselves on showing you the Wachau Valley like no other tour can! »
Tour information
• Tour Cost: €55 Adults / €49 Children( Up to 17), Students and Pensioners(over 65)
• When: 9:30am
• Tour Season: Daily except Tue & Thurs from 1st April - 11th November
• Duration: 9.5 hours( Approximate)
• Meeting point: Spittelau train station (U6 or U4 metro lines).The tour meets in front of
Bakery Ströck located in the main hall of the station.
Our Bike Tour is designed for everyone = easy biking, and is suitable for all ages, as long as you can ride a bike! Join us for a fun and informative ride you'll be glad you decided to take!
Tour Highlights:
• Bike between wine tastings along safe and well surfaced paths on our comfy and easy to use bikes
• Escape from the city for a day and soak in the gorgeous rural scenery
• Meet other travellers in small, personable groups
• Wander through small UNESCO listed towns, explore medieval castle ruins, or just relax along the banks of the Danube.
• Master the art of wine appreciation and refine your palate in a casual environment
• Learn about the history of the region from fun, professional guides guaranteed to provide you with a social, entertaining and educational day out
• Feast on local specialities at a traditional wine tavern.
• Cycle through Austria's most famous and celebrated wine region: the Wachau Valley
• Free time: Swim in the Danube or join a game of beach volleyball.
Tour Inclusions:
• Transport to and from Vienna
• Full-day accompaniment by a fun and entertaining guide
• Tastings at all wineries
• Chocolate and jam tasting
• Schnapps & liquor tasting
• Bike rental, Baskets, helmets & rain ponchos
Exclusions:
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
• Weather
Tour operates in all weather conditions and rain ponchos provided.
• Lunch:
We visit a local wine tavern serving a great selection of hot and cold meals, at very reasonable prices. The wine tavern was originally an old wine cellar which still houses its old oak press, built in 1752. Vegetarian meals and homemade desserts also available (Lunch not included and can be purchased on the day).Meal prices range from €5 to €15 per meal.
• Extras
Electric bikes: €19, Child seats €5, kid’s tandems €8 available on request. Please request under special requirements with your gender, age and height.
Detailed Itinerary:
Your adventure begins with a scenic journey from Vienna, until we reach the historical town of Krems. After collecting our bikes and a short intro, our cycling adventure begins. We bike from Krems passing by small villages and vineyards until we reach a local winery for our first wine tasting of the day. We`ll sample a selection of wines typical to the region, and your guide will be on hand to explain each wine you will taste. Next stop will be Dürnstein (Once Richard the Lion Hearts prison, back in 1192), for Lunch, free time and a chance to sample chocolate, jams and other local goodies produced in the region. We then bike along the banks of the Danube, offering great views of the region until we reach the tiny town, Weissenkirchen. We then take a short ferry ride across the river Danube to the town of St Lorenz for our next wine tasting. Our next stretch will pass by fruit orchards, Vineyards and lush green forest, before we break for free time at the river for a swim, volleyball or just simply relax. From Rossatz, it’s a leisurely ride back to Krems where the day will end with a final wine tasting before departing for Vienna.
