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4-Day Vienna Highlights Tour with Food Experiences and Day Trip
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover some of the best landmarks and cultural gems on this four-day adventure through Vienna. Stop at the Gothic-style St Stephen's Cathedral, wander past the neo-classical Graben, and see the Hofburg Palace on your orientation walk through the city. Stroll through a local market in the Gratzls neighbourhood, treat your taste buds to a traditional Viennese coffee, and learn how to make strudel during a baking workshop. Set off on a day trip to Durnstein, sample some of the region’s best locally made wine, and visit the private apartments of Franz Joseph, Elisabeth, and Maria Theresa at Schonbrunn Palace.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit key Vienna landmarks like St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, and the Hofburg Palace.
- Explore a Grätzl market, enjoy Viennese coffee, and join a strudelmaking workshop.
- Take a day trip to Dürnstein, sample local wines, and tour Schönbrunn’s imperial apartments.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Vienna
City/Town Tour at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna. Guten Tag! Welcome to Vienna. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am this morning. After, set off on an orientation walk through the city’s compact centre. Stop at the Gothic-style St Stephens Cathedral, wander past the grand neo-classical Graben and on to the Hofburg Palace. Then, visit Vollpension, where you can buy some sweet eats just like your grandma made. This cafe aims to bridge the generation gap and bring people together through food, by employing baking masters who happen to be grandmas and grandpas. Then, finish your walk at the State Opera House.
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Vienna
Sightseeing at Hundertwasser House. After, visit the Hundertwasserhaus, which forms a mosaic of shapes, colours and pillars typically associated with the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Recognised for its creative and sustainable gardens, be sure to have your camera ready to capture the beauty of this landmark. Later, join your group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and indulge in some authentic Austrian flavours.
Day 2
Vienna
Food Tasting. Start your day with pastries and coffee on a coffee and market tour. Get a thorough introduction to Vienna’s food and drink scene with a local showing you the best places to stop for both sweet and savoury delights. Then, stroll through a local market in the Grätzls neighbourhood and discover historic gems and local hot spots. Treat your taste buds to a traditional Viennese coffee at some of your leader's favourite places, then the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace – maybe visit St Stephen’s Cathedral or take a spin on the famous Prater Ferris Wheel nearby for a bird’s eye view of the city.
Day 3
Vienna
Sightseeing at Wachau. Spend today exploring Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley. This morning, you’ll board a train to Krems – the gateway to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region of Wachau. From there, hop aboard one of the famous Donaudampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft (Danube Steamboat Shipping Company) boats to Durnstein.
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Durnstein
Sightseeing at Dürnstein Castle. When you arrive, visit the Durnstein Monastery and the ruins of Durnstein Castle. Spend some time exploring the historic site, then make your way back into town. Here perhaps opt to sample some of the region’s local wines at one of the nearby Heuriger wine bars. This afternoon, return to Krems, where you'll have a couple of hours to explore before heading back to Vienna.
Day 4
Vienna
Sightseeing at Schönbrunn Palace. This morning, join an audio guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace – the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Wander through the private apartments of the imperial couple Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, and see the private rooms once occupied by Maria Theresa.
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Vienna
Cooking Class. Then, discover the importance of strudel to Austrian and Viennese culture during a strudel baking workshop. Learn how to make the beloved pastry and walk away with a full stomach and a diploma in strudel baking! After today’s activities, your adventure comes to an end this afternoon. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation Day trip to Durnstein in the Wachau Valley Schonbrunn palace visit with audio guide Strudel Workshop
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing - Comfortable footwear - Water - Camera - Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Start Point: Hotel Regina, Rooseveltplatz 15, Austria End Point: Hotel Regina, Rooseveltplatz 15, Austria
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 15 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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