Wachau - Danube valley and wine region
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The Wachau is a section of the Danube valley north-west
of Vienna. It captivates visitors with its scenic beauty - the winding
Danube nestled in rolling chains of hills. The Wachau, however, is not only famous for its scenery, but also for wine-growing - it is one of the finest wine regions in Austria. The picturesque little towns and villages in the region also make the Wachau a popular destination for many tourists. Accompanied by fully trained ACTILINGUA teachers, the students take a morning train and make their first stop in Melk - the gate to the Wachau. A tour of the famous baroque abbey with its magnificent library is followed by a walk around the medieval town of Dürnstein - you will be enchanted! Narrow, winding alleys, and a view over the Danube valley, crowned by Dürnstein castle - the famous ruin above the town in which Richard the Lionheart was held captive. Of course, it is possible to climb up the steep path to the ruin. After the strenuous march you can take a short break, maybe at a wine tavern ("Heuriger") for a typical Wachau wine, for example a glass of "Steinfeder". The 2-hour return journey follows the Danube, giving a final view of the Wachau. Costs include rail travel and admission to Melk abbey. |
Baden |
Mayerling / Heiligenkreuz |
Laxenburg |
Klosterneuburg |
Salzburg |
Wachau |
Lake Neusiedl |
Graz |
Retz | Linz |
Carnuntum |
Budapest |
Whole-Day-Excursions |
Half-Day-Excursions |
