World Heritage Trail Wachau

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Description

Summary

Starts
Krems an der Donau
Duration
5 days
Languages
English, and German
Difficulty
Medium

Description

Embark on a captivating multi-day tour that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Austria. This tour is a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history, offering you an opportunity to explore the picturesque vineyards, the stunning 'blue' river Danube, the historic city of Krems, and the magnificent Göttweig monastery. Enjoy panoramic views from the tower, walk through the largest apricot growing area of Austria, and visit the famous wine grower community in Spitz an der Donau. The tour includes comfortable stays in charming hotels and a delightful boat journey from Spitz to Krems. This tour is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the richness of history and culture.

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Included

Daily breakfast

1 wine tasting (German, English)

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Boat cruise from Spitz to Krems, 5-day tour*

* Boat cruise is only possible starting from mid-April, bus ride as an alternative

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4 overnight stays as stated

Category: partly 4**** hotels, mainly 3*** hotels, country hotels

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Luggage transfer

Carefully elaborated route description

Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English, French)

App for Navigation and GPS Data available

Service-Hotline

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Map

Attractions

photo of view of Hinterhaus castle ruins (Ruine Hinterhaus), Spitz, Wachau, UNESCO site, Lower Austria, Austria,Austria Austria.Ruine Hinterhaus
photo of view of Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz a der Donau,Austria Austria.Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz an der Donau
photo of view of Burgruine Senftenberg,Austria Austria.Burgruine Senftenberg
Photo of East view of Göttweig Abbey.Göttweig Abbey
photo of  view of Stone Gate in Krems, Austria,Vienna Austria.Steiner Tor

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Unter den Linden

  • Krems an der Donau
  • Berlin - Arrival day
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Begin your exciting journey with a comfortable stay at the hotel Unter den Linden (or similar). Relax and prepare for the upcoming adventure.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploration of Krems and Dürnstein

  • Dürnstein
  • Krems an der Donau
  • More
  • Ruine Hinterhaus
  • Göttweig Abbey
  • Steiner Tor
  • More

Start your day with a walk up into the vineyards, offering a splendid view over the 'blue' river Danube, the city of Krems, and the magnificent Göttweig monastery. Continue your journey to the cozy Fesslhütte and reach the Dürnstein ruins. End your day with a comfortable stay at the hotel Sänger Blondel (or similar).

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Dürnstein to Rossatz

  • Dürnstein
  • More
  • Göttweig Abbey
  • Steiner Tor
  • More

Take a ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz and explore the largest apricot growing area of Austria. Continue your journey on old tracks up to Seekopf, offering stunning views of the Alps. End your day with a comfortable stay at the Hotel Kirchenwirt (or similar).

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: From Weißenkirchen to Spitz an der Donau

  • Spitz
  • Krems an der Donau
  • More
  • Ruine Hinterhaus
  • Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz an der Donau
  • Burgruine Senftenberg
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Leave Weißenkirchen via the wine trail, passing picturesque wine cellars and ascend to Seiber. Walk through the forest to Buschandlwand where an observation platform allows stunning panoramic views. Continue your journey through vineyards to the famous wine grower community, Spitz an der Donau. End your day with a comfortable stay at the Goldenens Schiff (or similar).

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Return Journey from Spitz to Krems

  • Spitz
  • Krems an der Donau - Departure day
  • More

Enjoy a delightful boat journey from Spitz to Krems. You can choose to depart in the early morning or in the late afternoon. This marks the end of your memorable tour.

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