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Burgenland & Neusiedler See Private Wine Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Escape Vienna for a refined private wine experience in Burgenland, one of Austria’s most distinctive wine regions. This curated day combines acclaimed wineries, authentic regional cuisine, and scenic landscapes for a relaxed yet immersive journey. Travel through vineyard-covered countryside with a knowledgeable guide and sommelier, gaining insight into the region’s unique terroir and winemaking traditions. From elegant tastings to a picturesque lakeside crossing, each part of the day is designed to showcase Burgenland beyond the typical wine routes.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit acclaimed Burgenland wineries for guided tastings and local wine insight.
- Enjoy a traditional lunch in the charming wine town of Rust.
- Cross the Neusiedler See for one of the most scenic moments of the day.
- Discover more than wine with a stop at a standout local producer.
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Hotel Pick-Up – Vienna You are picked up from your accommodation and begin your journey east toward Burgenland, passing vineyards and countryside while learning about the region’s wine culture. Winery Visit & Tasting – Weingut Prieler You visit a respected local winery, enjoying a guided tasting while discovering the estate’s terroir and winemaking traditions. Lunch Stop – Rust You sit down for a traditional lunch in this charming wine town, known for its historic atmosphere and lakeside setting. Lake Crossing – Neusiedler See You experience a scenic crossing of the lake by ferry, offering a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape. Winery Visit & Tasting – Weingut Kracher You continue with a second winery visit, tasting wines shaped by the region’s distinctive climate and conditions. Local Producer Visit – Stekovics You discover regional gastronomy through a visit to a renowned local producer, gaining insight into Burgenland’s culinary traditions. Return – Vienna You relax on the journey back, arriving in Vienna in the evening after a full day of wine, scenery, and local experiences.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Transportation. You’ll be picked up in Vienna and head east into Burgenland, passing vineyards, villages, and open countryside as you begin a more distinctive wine day trip.
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Wine Tasting. First stop: Weingut Prieler, where you’ll enjoy a guided visit and tasting that introduces you to Burgenland’s terroir and the elegant style of wines produced in this part of Austria.
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Food Tasting. In the charming wine town of Rust, you’ll sit down for a traditional lunch and enjoy one of the most atmospheric stops of the day.
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Boating at Lake Neusiedl. You’ll cross the Neusiedler See by ferry for one of the most memorable moments of the tour, with wide-open lake views and a completely different feel from Austria’s more familiar wine routes.
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Wine Tasting. At Weingut Kracher, you’ll enjoy another guided tasting and discover how the unique landscape around the lake shapes the character of Burgenland wines.
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Local Flavor. Your final stop adds another local layer to the day with a visit to Stekovics, known for exceptional produce and a strong connection to regional food culture.
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Transportation. After a full day of wine, scenery, and local flavors, you’ll relax on the drive back to Vienna for drop-off at your hotel or in the city center.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off Private transportation Professional guide and sommelier Guided visits to two wineries Wine tastings Scenic lake ferry crossing Visit to a local producer
Not Included
Additional food and drinks not specified Gratuities Personal expenses
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes Weather-appropriate clothing Sunglasses and sunscreen Light jacket
Restrictions
We are happy to accommodate vegetarians and vegans on all our tours. Unfortunately, gluten allergies are a bit more difficult to accommodate, especially on our pastry tour. Please contact us in advance, and we can let you know what options are available. While traditional Austrian cuisine has become lighter over the years, we still rely on milk and butter.
Meeting & Pickup
We offer pickup at your accommodation in central Vienna. If you are arriving by cruise ship, your guide will meet you directly at the cruise port at the scheduled start time and will return you to the cruise port at the end of the shore excursion.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Do you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies? Does anyone in your group have any mobility concerns? What is your hotel or preferred pick-up address in Vienna?
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 18 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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