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Enjoy a romantic bus and boat tour of the Wachau and Danube Valleys and visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk on this full-day tour from Vienna. Enjoy…
See mountain peaks, lakes, small villages, and magnificent alpine nature. Admire the landscapes and colors of the fabulous Hallstatt. Enjoy…
Where does the Fiaker come from and where does it go after work is done? What does the coachman's workday look like? These and other questions will…
Taste delicious Austrian wines on a full-day bike tour of the Wachau Valley. Discover one of Austria’s premier wine-producing regions while biking…
Enjoy a small group, half-day long wine tasting tour near Vienna. Meet with local winemakers and taste a variety of quality Austrian wines from their…
Journey through the Austrian Alps and visit the lakeside resort of Salzkammergut on a panoramic sightseeing tour from Vienna. Take a guided tour of…
Pay a sobering visit to the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial from Vienna. Explore the historic premises, visit the new museum and learn all…
Enjoy a full-day small group tour that takes you to Dürnstein, Weissenkirchen, Spitz, and Melk with an expert wine connoisseur to guide you through…
Visit the capital of classical music and marvel at the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut lake region on a day trip from Vienna. See the sites of…
Take a day trip to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, from Vienna. On this tour you will visit all the important sights of Salzburg, and of course, see…
Take the MS Admiral Tegetthoff from Vienna to the Wachau and see this beautiful city from the water. Enjoy a relaxing evening whilst travelling by…
Spend a day in Bratislava with a private guide for a personalized sightseeing tour of the city. Professional driver/guide at your full disposal,…
Explore the Austrian lake region, visit the locations from "The Sound of Music" and experience the atmosphere of Mozart's birth town.
Follow the Danube River and head to Budapest, Hungary’s magnificent capital. A city with a fascinating history, Budapest has been home to diverse cultures, from Celts and Romans to Huns and Hapsburgs. Travelers can choose from all kinds of activities, like soaking in thermal springs at the Szecheyni Baths, taking the funicular up to Buda Castle, and admiring the fairytale towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion. Recharge with a drink at one of the city’s urban ruin pubs or cake and coffee at Café Gerbaud.
Allow plenty of time for the 243-kilometer (150-mile) journey to Budapest from Vienna. By car or train, you can expect to arrive after two and a half hours. The bus from Vienna's bus terminal takes just over three hours. Of course, don’t forget your passport since you’ll be crossing an international border.
Just over the Danube and across the Slovakian border, your chance to explore the vibrant city of Bratislava awaits. Though it’s one of the smaller European capitals, the city still receives around a million visitors every year. A true cultural center, visitors can tour the baroque palaces of the historic center, like the president’s residence of Grassalkovich Palace, and the dominating hilltop Bratislava Castle. In the Old Town, hunt down the statue of Čumil (“the watcher”) and rub his hat for good luck.
Just 80 kilometers (50 miles) away, Bratislava is easy to reach. Whether you travel by car or by train, it will only take about an hour.
People hoping to get out to the countryside will find a wonderful retreat in the Wachau Valley. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the valley is rich with history and culture. A well-known wine producing region, fans of Riesling and Grüner Veltliner will love their time in the valley. Visitors to Wachau shouldn’t miss a stop in Melk at the grand abbey, with its famous frescoes and incredible library. Other worthy stops include the town of Krems, Schallaburg Castle, and Göttweig Abbey.
Drive time for the 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Vienna to the Wachau Valley averages an hour. Train travel time is similar but can take up to 90 minutes.
With 300 sunny days a year, the easternmost state of Burgenland is a tranquil getaway from the city. With its temperate climate, Burgenland is considered true Austrian wine country. Apart from sipping the local wares, the regal Halbturn Palace warrants a visit, while nature lovers can get outdoors on Lake Neuseidl. Finally, make sure to check out the majesty of Esterházy Palace.
As its own state, the distance to Burgenland depends on the specific destination to which you’re traveling. The journey from Vienna to the capital of Eisenstadt is around 65 kilometers (40 miles). By car, you should arrive in just over an hour, while the train can range from one hour to 90 minutes. By bus, plan for just under two hours.
Day trips to the Vienna Woods, also known as the Wienerwald, are extremely popular with the Viennese locals, as well as adventurous travelers who want to experience the nature of Austria. The most common activities in the woods are hiking and biking in Naturpark Föhrenberge, but there’s more to the area than the stunning scenery. Hear the heavenly Gregorian chants of the monks at the Heiligenkreuz Abbey, cruise across the underground lake of Seegrotte, and take in the views from Hoher Lindkogel.
Depending on which part of the forest you decide to travel to, the trek from Vienna to the Vienna Woods could be anywhere from 40 minutes to over an hour by car. Unfortunately, you can’t access Naturpark Föhrenberge easily by train, but you can get to nearby towns like Hinterbrühl by bus in about 45 minutes.
Every method of transportation has its pros and cons, but there’s always one that’s just right for your needs.
Traveling around the Vienna area is easy thanks to Austria’s great rail network. Trains are frequent and reliable. Tickets can be purchased easily online or in person practically any time of day.
Though the bus is your best public transportation option for more rural or mountainous areas, you should plan ahead as weekend service can slow down or stop entirely.
The convenience of traveling with your own vehicle just can’t be beaten. It allows you to tailor your day trip to your own interests and needs. The freedom of a car is perfect for exploring less busy places and making impromptu moves.
No matter your motivation, a guided tour can be the ideal option for many travelers. You get to avoid the headache of booking tickets, transportation, navigation and even sometimes waiting in line. Guided tours can be an especially good idea if your day trip plans involve tricky logistics like multiple stops.
Your destination will greatly affect what you need to bring on your day trip. Some destinations may require some warm layers or rain gear. Some guided tours may provide everything else you need, from your tickets to meals.
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The experience was emotionally stirring. At Mauthausen, the audio guide and the signs along the way are very helpful. There are shocking remnants of the horror. The are some "sanitized" areas which allow one to imagine the hideous conditions, to reflect on one's own personal connection to the Holocaust and to consider today's evidence of a recurring antisemitism as well as the suffering of unwanted immigrants worldwide. The experience was immensely enhanced by the immeasurable knowledge imparted by our guide, Fleming. He was thorough educatingnus about the historic background leading to the Holocaust. The documentary shown en route also prepared the group for the visit to the concentration camp. Fleming was sensitive to each of our experience during the day, as it is a gripping excursion, and only to ready to answer all questions. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring this difficult subject.
I enjoyed seeing Budapest and the main guide was knowledgeable but this was booked as an English tour and he had to repeat everything in Spanish which became quite confusing and annoying (for both sets of audiences) as you missed things that were already in the rear view. The English guide at the city itself was difficult to understand. It would be good to include in the tour description how long is the ride, whether you stop for food and how long you are actually in the city.
Thank you to our guide, Thomas, who was an expert and true professional, friendly, charming, and funny. It could not have been better organized or executed, and we lucked out to have literally the perfect weather. What an amazing way to see the rich Austrian culture and history of the Wachau Valley area. There was a good deal of wine included for the price, along with other free tastings at a local city along the way. I highly recommend it - well worth every penny.
Outstanding tour with an outstanding tour guide. The true God was professional she make sure everybody was looked after. Answer everybody’s questions and everybody on the tour had a great time. Prime number
Except for knowing exactly where to meet, the tour was excellent. Loved the Second monastery. Changed itinerary because of weather, and still was excellent. Would recommend.
