Walking Trail Self-guided Wachau Charm World Heritage

WINE AND CULTURE ALONG THE BLUE DANUBE.

Here in the Wachau area the Danube is even more beautiful than anywhere else. The mild climate and steep hills make it ideal territory for orchards and vineyards. Our hiking week leads thought the long-distance trail 'World Heritage Trail Wachau' along the ridges of the Danube valley. On the varied walking routes you can enjoy magnificent views of one of Austria's oldest cultural landscapes with characteristic vineyards, apricot gardens and the impressive Danube stream in the valley. A varied walking tour leads past steep rocks, across soft hills and through aromatic vineyards. Little hamlets dot the landscape and apart from the famous wine, delicious apricot delicacies belong to the outstanding regional specialities.

Tour character: Level 2

You walk mainly on good trails and some paved vineyard paths. Depending on the route, you can make the stages more comfortable or more challenging. The peaks in the Wachau region are not high, but steep in places. Surefootedness therefore is required in some places. This week offers a perfect blend of nature, culture and culinary delight.

Included in the Tour:

• 7 overnight stays in charming 4* accomodation
• Breakfast
• Luggage transfer
• Boat cruise Melk – Krems*
• Wine tasting (German, English)
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service-Hotline

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

Not included in the Tour:

• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
• 3x ferry crossings Danube, bus fare from Aggsdorf to Melk, approx. EUR 6 per person

Arrival/parking/departure:

• By train: From Vienna to Krems and a few minutes walk to the starting hotel
• Parking: limited number of free hotel parking spaces, no pre-booking possible. Partly chargeable hotel parking spaces approx. EUR 40 per week. Sufficient public parking spaces near the hotels for approx. EUR 50 per week, no pre-booking
• Vienna airport

Notes:

• Daily departures
• On this particular walking tour you have the option of bringing your 'four-legged friend'. When booking, simply let us know the breed and size of your dog. Possible additional costs are payable locally on site.
• Extra nights
  • Krems: From 99-119 EUR p.p (+29 EUR single person)

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