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Wachau Valley, Joching

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Picture-perfect and enchanting at every turn, Wachau Valley represents a World Heritage Site acclaimed for its agriculture and architecture. The valley is home to a number of elegant monasteries, castles, and ruins, including Dürnstein castle--the 12th-century fortress where King Richard the Lionheart of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V. The valley attracts agriculture buffs and epicureans with its many scenic vineyards and high-quality wines. Take a walk through the valley's lush rolling hills to see the small, quaint villages and churches. Consider renting a bike to take in the serene landscape, and relax at the end of your visit with a glass of local wine. Put Wachau Valley at the forefront of your travel plans using our Joching online day trip planner.

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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

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FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

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FROM $704 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour

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Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $205 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Wachau Bike Tour with Wine-Tasting from Vienna Small-Group Wachau Bike Tour with Wine-Tasting from Vienna

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FROM $365 BOOK WITH VIATOR Melk Abbey Guided Tour Melk Abbey Guided Tour

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FROM $226 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey from Vienna with a local Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey from Vienna with a local

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FROM $768 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day Tour of Lower Austria from Vienna Private Full-Day Tour of Lower Austria from Vienna

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By Allan C

This is a lovely stretch of the river west of Vienna and includes wine villages and impressive views of castles and vineyards. Best viewed from the river to watch the scenery go by in a leisurely...

This is a lovely stretch of the river west of Vienna and includes wine villages and impressive views of castles and vineyards. Best viewed from the river to watch the scenery go by in a leisurely... more »
By Jo K

Do not miss this area of Austria 🇦🇹. We did on a ARosa river cruise on the Danube. Wine producing area. Beautiful to sit back and watch from the river

Do not miss this area of Austria 🇦🇹. We did on a ARosa river cruise on the Danube. Wine producing area. Beautiful to sit back and watch from the river more »
By Thegalivants

We travelled to Krems an der Donau by train from Vienna and enjoyed exploring the beautiful old section of the town. The Hotel Unter den Linden proved to be an excellent place to stay. On day 2 we...

We travelled to Krems an der Donau by train from Vienna and enjoyed exploring the beautiful old section of the town. The Hotel Unter den Linden proved to be an excellent place to stay. On day 2 we... more »