We start our journey at the majestic Klosterneuburg Abbey, a place of deep spiritual and historical significance. The Treasure: We visit the Imperial Treasury to see the "Archducal Hat." It’s not just a crown; it’s a symbol of the region’s identity. The Atmosphere: Walking through these 900-year-old halls, you will feel the connection between the ruling Habsburgs and the monks who have guarded this place (and its wine!) for centuries.
Between the abbey and the vineyards, we enjoy a relaxing drive through the Lower Austrian countryside. This is the perfect time to sit back and let the landscape roll by. While your private driver navigates, your guide will share fascinating stories about the history of the Danube or simply let you enjoy the peace and quiet before our next adventure.
As we arrive in Dürnstein, the "Pearl of the Wachau," you’ll understand why poets and painters love this place. The Walk: We stroll through the cobbled streets, filled with the scent of apricots and the charm of old houses. The Legend: Looking up at the ruins, your guide will share the romantic and dramatic story of Richard the Lionheart. It’s a perfect spot for memorable photos. Lunch Break: This charming village is also the ideal place to pause. We can recommend a cozy traditional tavern or a restaurant with a river view, where you can enjoy delicious local dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. (Lunch cost not included).
This is often the favorite part of the day. We visit a local family winery nestled among the vines. The Experience: There is no rush here. We sit down to taste the crisp Grüner Veltliner and elegant Riesling. You’ll meet the people who make the wine, hear their stories, and enjoy the genuine Austrian hospitality ("Gemütlichkeit") that you can't find in big production halls.
The grand finale is Stift Melk. Standing on its terrace overlooking the valley is an unforgettable experience. At Melk we explore the abbey courtyards and visit the magnificent abbey church — both free to enter — while your guide brings the abbey's 900-year story to life. Tickets to the interior state rooms and library are not included, but can be arranged on request. We admire the stunning Baroque architecture and visit the church, which shines with gold and light. Rather than rushing through museums, we take time to absorb the grandeur of the courtyards and the panoramic views, reflecting on the beauty of the day.
As we drive back you can close your eyes and relax, carrying with you the taste of wine and the memories of a beautiful day. Evening drive back to Vienna (approx. 1 hr) — rest and enjoy the views; hotel drop-off.
Beautiful sights! Wonderful history! The best tour we have had anywhere in the world! (We have had many, many private tours). Our guide, Janny, was so knowledgeable! She even had her tablet to show more details about her topics! This tour is one that should not be missed!
Jenni was delightful, very knowledgeable about history and wine. Extremely gracious and flexible. Driver was slso proficient and professional. Completely enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!!!
My mother and I were visiting Austria from Canada for my birthday. Jenny is without a doubt the best tour guide we have ever had. Jenny is not an average tour guide - she holds a Master’s degree, and her depth of knowledge of Austrian culture, architecture, history, and food and wine truly showed. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and able to answer every question we asked, whether it was about the Wachau Valley, Austrian history, wine, the Habsburgs, or something completely unrelated to the day’s itinerary. Jenny brought along an iPad filled with photos and other visual aids that made everything she explained easier to understand. It was obvious how much preparation and care she puts into every tour. Jenny is an exceptional storyteller. She has a gift for introducing the history behind an object or location before we saw it, so when we encountered it later, it felt like the culmination of the story rather than just another artifact or exhibit. We were on a tight schedule because I needed to return to Vienna in the evening, and Jenny seamlessly tailored the day around our interests while making sure we still had time to browse local shops, enjoy the castles and wineries, and we never felt rushed. Every stop was perfectly paced, thoughtful, and engaging. Beyond her incredible knowledge, Jenny is warm, personable, professional and it was genuinely lovely to spend the day with her. At several points throughout the tour it felt like we were just spending the day with our (brilliant and educated) friend. Jenny truly set the standard for what an exceptional guide should be. The entire experience was flawless from start to finish. We wouldn’t change a thing and would recommend Jenny for any tour in the region without hesitation. If you’re looking for a fun day with a guide who is brilliant, charismatic, engaging, exceptionally well prepared, and genuinely passionate about sharing Austria’s history and culture, Jenny is the one to book.
This was an amazing experience with two amazing host. We had a private van for the 4 travelers in our group. She was amazingly knowledgeable and tailored the tour to us.
This tour was wonderful. The tour guide Jenny was fun, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We visited ancient and interesting castles and towns, had a lovely lunch, and learned quite a bit about wine making. Beautiful scenery and buildings. Thorough and interesting history. Cool and comfortable van. It was really a great day. Our small group would all highly recommend
This was an absolutely wonderful day. I have wanted to visit the Wachau Valley for several years and just couldn't come up with the best way to do so. Our guide Jenny was very pleasant and incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much about the places that we visited, the history of the area and the wines we tasted. She recommended a charming family owned restaurant in Durnstein where the food was hot and delicious on a day with a little rain. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
We were staying in Vienna but badly wanted to visit the Wachau Valley/Danube River, and Melk Abbey. This tour allowed us to do all of this and more! We even stopped at a local winery and ate lunch with the owner and visited his cellar. Jenny was both knowledgeable and personable and presented the information in an enjoyable manner. The day was organized and flexible enough to ensure our comfort snd enjoyment. My husband who tends to not enjoy tours, said it was the highlight of his trip! Highly recommend Jenny and this fantastic experience!
We were staying in Vienna but badly wanted to visit the Wachau Valley/Danube River, and Melk Abbey. This tour allowed us to do all of this and more! We even stopped at a local winery and ate lunch with the owner and visited his cellar. Jenny was both knowledgeable and personable and presented the information in an enjoyable manner. The day was organized and flexible enough to ensure our comfort snd enjoyment. My husband who tends to not enjoy tours, said it was the highlight of his trip! Highly recommend Jenny and this fantastic experience!
This was one of the most spectacular tours I’ve ever experienced. Jenny and Vlad were kind, extremely knowledgeable, and fun! We learned so much and the experience was authentic. We felt like we were with friends and I couldn’t recommend a better company.
Top notch private tour of the Danube wine country with great stops at castles and vineyards. Convenient pick up and return to hotel. Great way to get out of Vienna and see the countryside. Knowledgeable tour guide and her husband (our driver) - highly recommend
We had a wonderful time getting out of Vienna and see the area along the Danube. We spent the day with Cozy in a private tour - driver, guide, and us. PIckup and dropoff at our hotel was perfect. The drive was comfortable as well as informative. We received a lesson on the history of the area accompanied by maps and pictures. We drove out the Melk. An amazing monastary/castle. Our guide supplemented the Kelb tour guide with extra details and background. Then drove on to Durnstein. We walked the streets accompanied by our guide again getting a great review of the history of the town. Next was lunch and wine tasting - including a tour of the wine cellar. Loved the food and the variety of wines. Finally we stopped at a castle/cathedral just outside Vienna. it was dark by then and we had the whole area to ourselves. It was a eerie mysterious way to end the day - bringing the history of the area to life. I would recommend using Cozy and look into other tours they conduct. Thanks!
A lot of unique history, and great way to see the countryside. Greet wine & lunch at the winemaker’s house. Very intimate experience.
Our tour guide, Jenny, and our driver...I wish I could remember his name...were awesome! We were picked up at our hotel on time and immediately taken to the car. For some reason, i thought this was a small group tour...meaning around 8 people. I didn't realize it was a small group of my husband and me. This made the tour all the more special. Jenny took us to three castles / monasteries and provided many interesting details about each of the locations. They were not as "castle-y" as I was hoping, but that did not take away from the impressiveness of each location. After the second stop, we went for lunch and wine tasting in a small village. Jenny knew the owner of the restaurant / winery and our meal was incredible! The wines were even better. We tasted several varieties and even went into the lower cavern to see where all the wines, schnapps, and brandies are made. Needless to say, we bought several bottles of wine. This was certainly one of the best wine tasting tours I have ever experienced.
This tour was wonderful. Jenny and her husband went above and beyond to really make this an awesome experience for my wife and I. They were both very knowledgeable, funny, and great at making us feel like we had been friends for a long time. Their itinerary was well crafted and had plenty of variety to see and taste. Highly recommend.
Janny is truly the most knowledgeable! She could answer every historical question. Her itinerary is compelling and beautiful, not to mention her wine connections were superb. We highly recommend this trip!
This trip was the highlight of our week long trip to Vienna. Jenny (and her very nice husband) arrived with a big smile that never left her face all day! She was not only a fun person to be around but hands down the most knowledgeable tour guide we have ever had. They took us to amazing places, with zero effort on our part. We learned more then we could ever have imagined, took hundreds of amazing pics and were blown away by the stops they chose. We even had the honor of having lunch at a local winery with a welcoming host that made us a fantastic lunch. I highly recommend this tour operator. It's like having a friend show you around!
This was a great tour. The guides are so nice and knowledgeable. If you want to learn some real Austrian history and avoid the tourist traps, this is the tour for you.
It was really great spending time with our guides! They gave us insight into what life is really like for locals, both in the city, and in the wine country. Our lunch and wine tasting was the most fun, getting to see behind the scenes of a local winemaker. Highly recommend!!!
We had a fabulous day. The couple who run the tour were friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Excellent communication before and on the day from Jenny our tour guide and we were picked up on time from our hotel. The day was well planned out and fascinating. Lots to see and plenty of interesting information at each castle, whilst driving to the different towns and for the wine tasting and lunch. My husband loves history and Jenny had extensive knowledge. Well worth including the home cooked lunch by the wine maker which was traditional Austrian food. I would highly recommend this tour. Although as a private tour it was a relatively expensive day it was well worth the cost. We loved the whole day thank you.
We had a fantastic day out with Jenny and her husband. It was really difficult to pick which photos to share as it was all so memorable. The highlight for us was visiting the winemaker and sharing in his food and wine. His cozy 'Heuriger' was so warm and welcoming and it was exciting to see his enthusiasm for his wine and getting to share in some special bottles that he opened. Combine that with amazing scenery and historic villages and monasteries it was our most memorable day of our Europe trip. Jenny made sure that she was taking our preferences into account throughout the day, and providing customizations to the tour. We would definitely recommend this to anyone!
We had the best tour guides. Very knowledgeable and they really made our trip special!!! Would highly recommend them!!!
The knowledge of out tour guide,Jenny, was unbelievable. It was a very enjoyable trip. She had plenty of info on hand. Loved the pictures with her I pad that we were able to see and better understand our trip The driver was awesome!!!!
The Three Castle and Wine Tasting Tour was the highlight of our trip to Vienna. It was so nice to get out of the city and see the beautiful Fall colors with Genny and Vladimir, who were impressively knowledgeable. Gennie's commentary on the history and all of the sites was very interesting and entertaining. We especially enjoyed the lunch we had at Thomas’s vineyard. The food, wines (and schnapps) were fantastic and we loved that Genny and Vladimir joined us for lunch. We highly recommend this tour and these tour guides.
Our tour guides Jenny and Vladimir were extraordinary, the best tour guides You could ever ask for, they were above our expectations in all aspects. The itinerary was designed well to maximize our time exploring those marvelous castles. Jenny is a true historian through her unique way of storytelling she gifted us with rich history that was profound, interesting, and entertaining. We must say they have a great knowledge and love of their country, we highly recommend you take this particular tour 1000 times over so grateful to have had such a wonderful experience with such incredible people. Chris & Tara
We went on Aggstein castle was my favorite location. The place we stopped at for wine was amazing. Jane was an awesome tour guide. The whole experience was relaxed and personable. I'm glad we gave it a go. :)
This tour was a highlight of our trip in Austria and exceeded our expectations. We booked a private trip for our group of 4 and the guide and driver were super flexible to our plans. We did the castles and wine tasting to have a mix of history and wine and one member preferred beer. The first castles were amazing and the guide was amazingly knowledgeable. She even filled in for a guide who refused to do the tour in English for us (even though it had been reserved as such). We stopped at an amazing traditional Austrian lunch in the vineyard and had the most amazing roasted pork elk I’ve ever had and some great Grüner Vetliner wine to accompany. Then we stopped at the Wald Shütz winery tasting location. The sommelier was fantastic and even had beer to offer our group who didn’t like beer as well as a tour of the cellar. We got to taste some private stock and even buy some wine not for sale yet.
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