--- title: "The Wachau by boat and glass: Private Experience, Lower Austria | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/the-wachau-by-boat-and-glass/ description: "Along the river past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, and a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations." language: en --- # The Wachau by boat and glass The Wachau · By Water · April to October In short The Wachau by boat and glass is a journey along the Danube in Lower Austria, past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, ending with a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations. It runs from April to October, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made journey. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders Along the river past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, and a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=17) Book a call **Where**: Lower Austria **When**: April to October **Collection**: On the Water **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best way to see the Wachau Valley? By water. The Wachau by boat and glass follows the Danube past Aggstein castle and terraced vineyards to Dürnstein, then ends with a tasting in a cellar held by one family for generations. The Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape in Lower Austria, is an easy day from Vienna. Avellera arranges it privately within a tailor-made journey. ### When is the best time to visit the Wachau? The Wachau by boat and glass runs from April to October. Spring brings apricot blossom to the valley, summer suits long days on the water, and autumn brings the grape harvest to the terraced vineyards. Avellera matches the boat and the family cellar tasting to your dates, often as a day trip from Vienna. ### How do I add a Wachau wine day to a trip to Austria? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds The Wachau by boat and glass into a private, tailor-made journey through Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. It works as a day from Vienna or an overnight stop. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Food & wine ### Wine & culinary journey through Central Europe Wachau 2 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 2 · Tokaj 2 - Grüner Veltliner in a Wachau cellar with the winemaker - A cooking class in a private Viennese home - Tokaji Aszú in cellars cut into volcanic rock **Best time**: Apr to Oct, harvest in Sep and Oct **Getting around**: First-class Railjet and private transfers **10 days** · 9 nights from **US$ 6,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/culinary-wine-central-europe/ Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ Classic by rail ### Prague, Vienna & Budapest Prague 3 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 3 - Private recital in a Baroque library - Coffee-house culture with a local historian - Budapest's thermal baths, privately arranged **Best time**: Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec **Getting around**: First-class Railjet between all three cities **10 days** · 9 nights from **US$ 6,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/vienna-prague-budapest/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) On the Water ## More signature experiences 18 Austria · The Danube ### [A Yacht and hidden bays](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-yacht-and-hidden-bays/) A small private yacht, a skipper who knows which side channels are worth the detour, and champagne on deck. 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Skipper, catering and the route left open, with the mountains standing over the water on every side. **Season**: May to October **Base**: Austria & Switzerland [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-boat-on-the-great-lakes/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=17) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.