Danube boat cruise – wine route
270 minutes
Description
Exclusive Wine Cruise on the Danube – Wachau, Krems and Wine Tastings
Experience an exceptional wine journey along the Danube to one of Europe’s most prestigious wine regions – Wachau. This 3-day cruise combines the comfort of a modern river ship, excellent gastronomy and authentic wine experiences in the heart of a UNESCO-listed region. Discover Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in their homeland, meet winemakers, and experience wine in the natural landscape where it is born.
The event takes place as a 3-day cruise from 13 to 15 November 2026 aboard the newly refurbished MS Arena, with embarkation and disembarkation in Bratislava. The itinerary follows the Danube to the Austrian wine region of Wachau (UNESCO), including visits to the historic towns of Spitz and Krems. Throughout the cruise, you will enjoy all-inclusive service, wine tastings, evening entertainment, and comfortable accommodation in cabin rooms.
What awaits you during the cruise:
- 3-day Danube cruise (Bratislava – Wachau – Bratislava)
- Comfortable twin cabins
- All-inclusive dining throughout the cruise
- Wine-paired tasting dinners
- Wines from the Nichta and VIA JUR wineries during the onboard programme
- Evening music and social programme
- Relaxation and panoramic views from the river ship
Programme in Wachau (Austria)
🌿 Spitz
- Walk through the historic town surrounded by vineyards
- Free time for coffee and local shops
- Views of the vineyards and the Wachau landscape
- Individual exploration of the region’s unique atmosphere
🍷 Krems & Winery Visit
- Transfer to the historic town of Krems
- Guided wine tasting at a renowned winery (participants divided into two groups)
- Professional commentary in Slovak
- Tasting of Wachau’s signature grape varieties – Riesling and Grüner Veltliner
- Guided winery tour
- Insight into the winemaking process (grape processing, ageing and bottling)
- Modern winery exhibition
- Opportunity to purchase wines directly at the winery
Practical Information
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Embarkation and disembarkation: Bratislava
- Ship: MS Arena (newly refurbished)
- Destination: Wachau (UNESCO), Austria
👉 The complete cruise programme, detailed itinerary, and all wine and gastronomic experiences can be found in the dedicated event programme.
Tasting conditions
- Tour price: 379 € per person (middle deck, double cabin) or 399 € per person (upper deck), depending on cabin category; single supplement 658 € – 698 €.
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy and vary according to cabin deck selection.
- The price includes 2-night cruise accommodation, full board, drinks package, evening program, and wine tasting.
- The price does not include travel insurance or cancellation insurance.
- The organizer reserves the right to modify the itinerary or cruise program while maintaining the scope of services.
- The tour is subject to availability of cabins and ship capacity.
- The client is responsible for correct selection of cabin type and additional services (insurance, single occupancy).
