Walking Trail Self-guided Wachau Charm World Heritage

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.

Highlights:

• Idyllic vineyard hikes
• Dreamy wine villages
• Culinary highlights
• Discover the Danube on ridges

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
• 1 Boat trip from Melk to Krems*
• Wine tasting
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
• 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 trips Danube**, bus ride from Aggsdorf to Melk, approx. EUR 12 per person **Dürnstein – Weißenkirchen: Boat only runs on weekends during the off-season (March, April, October); alternative hiking option for Day 3
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival/parking/departure:

• Arrival by train to Krems
• Vienna or Linz airport
• Parking: hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 40 to EUR 160 per week, public parking space, costs approx. EUR 5 to EUR 10 per day

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 EUR p.p (+35 EUR single person)

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