3 Days/2 Nights

Departs Daily Apr. to Oct. from

Taste of the Valley: Wachau Valley

This romantic escape shows off the best of the "beautiful blue ," complete with charming villages, and elegant castles.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 2 Nights Wachau Valley

INCLUSIONS • Private Roundtrip Transfers • Private Wachau Valley Tour • 1 Dinner from Vienna with Wine Tasting • Daily Breakfast

ARRIVE VIENNA:

Meet your driver-guide at the train station or airport for your transfer to your hotel in the Wachau Valley. This evening you have a three-course dinner at a restaurant in the village or at your hotel.

(Dinner & Accommodations, Wachau Valley)

MELK & DÜRNSTEIN:

After breakfast at your hotel, your private driver-guide will pick you up and head towards the Benedictine Abbey, situated on a hill overlooking the valley. Founded in 1089, the abbey is one of the most impressive sights in . Visit the Imperial rooms, the church, and especially the famous and beautiful library, containing over 80,000 books. After this visit, have lunch on your own in the village.

After lunch, you have a transfer to the pier and take a boat towards Dürnstein, a charming river town with medieval walls and turrets. Climb the hill to Schloss Dürnstein—the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lion-Hearted of was once held captive.

After this visit your driver-guide will bring you back by car to your hotel. This evening you have a wine tasting at the hotel or at a wine tavern in the village. You will taste six white wines and three red wines typical of this famous wine region.

(Breakfast, Wine Tasting & Accommodations, Wachau Valley)

DEPARTURE:

After breakfast, it's time for your transfer to the train station or airport for your journey home, or to continue on to your next Avanti destination!

(Breakfast)