14 Oct 2026
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£1,415pp
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Escorted tour
Vienna Short Break: Coffee Houses, Wachau & Schönbrunn – 4 Days
Vienna's coffee houses and markets, a Danube day in the Wachau and Schönbrunn Palace, with a small group of up to 12.
4 days
From £1,415
Tour overview
This 4-day small-group short break shows you Vienna through its food, its palaces and the vineyards of the Danube, with a local leader to make the most of every hour. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over. You stay three nights at the Hotel Regina, a grand hotel close to the Ringstrasse, and travel by local public transport, train and boat. Three breakfasts, two lunches and a welcome dinner are included.
Your trip begins with a 10am welcome meeting, followed by an orientation walk through Vienna's compact centre, past St Stephen's Cathedral, the elegant shopping street of the Graben and the Hofburg, the Habsburgs' winter palace. In the evening you share a welcome dinner with the group.
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The next morning starts with pastries and coffee on a coffee and market tour, as a local shows you the best places to eat and drink, from historic coffee houses to the stalls of the Naschmarkt, with lunch along the way. The afternoon is free to visit the city's museums, take in a concert or simply linger over a slice of Sachertorte.
On day three you take the train to Krems, gateway to the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of terraced vineyards and apricot orchards along the Danube. A boat carries you upriver to Dürnstein, with its ice-blue abbey tower and the ruined castle where Richard the Lionheart was held captive, with time to walk up to the ruins or taste the local wines. On your final morning an audio-guided tour takes you through the private apartments and state rooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' summer residence, before a farewell lunch.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want a well-planned, sociable city break with a taste of the Danube, at a good price and with a small group. Your local leader shares tips on the best cafés, concerts and wine taverns, so your free time is well spent, and the central hotel makes it easy to explore on foot or by tram. Departures run through much of the year.
Trip highlights
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An orientation walk past St Stephen's Cathedral (Day 1)
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A coffee and market food tour (Day 2)
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A train and boat trip to Dürnstein (Day 3)
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The vineyards of the Wachau Valley (Day 3)
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Schönbrunn Palace (Day 4)
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A grand hotel near the Ringstrasse
Your route
3 stops from Vienna to Dürnstein
- Vienna Days 1–4
- Krems an der Donau Day 3
- Dürnstein Day 3
Why choose this tour
Vienna's highlights and a Danube day trip in a short break. Food, palaces and a small group, with transport arranged.
Best suited to
- Travellers wanting a short city break
- Food lovers
- Solo travellers looking for company
- First-time visitors to Vienna
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Vienna, Austria to Vienna, Austria
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Day 1 · St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Vienna
A 10am welcome meeting, an orientation walk and a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Regina or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Naschmarkt, Vienna Coffee and markets
A coffee and market food tour, then a free afternoon.
- Hotel
- Hotel Regina or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Krems, Dürnstein Wachau Valley
Train to Krems and boat to Dürnstein.
- Hotel
- Hotel Regina or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Schönbrunn Palace Schönbrunn Palace
An audio-guided tour of Schönbrunn and a farewell lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Where you stay
- Vienna (3 nights) Hotel Regina or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights at Hotel Regina
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Vienna orientation walk
- Coffee and market food tour
- Train to Krems and Danube boat to Dürnstein
- Schönbrunn Palace audio-guided tour
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Vienna
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a longer holiday — this is a short break
- You want to explore alone — most days are guided
- You want a resort hotel — this is a city stay
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Austria
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Departures & prices
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20 Nov 2026
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04 Dec 2026
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17 Feb 2027
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21 Apr 2027
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12 May 2027
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26 May 2027
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09 Jun 2027
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23 Jun 2027
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21 Jul 2027
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04 Aug 2027
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18 Aug 2027
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08 Sep 2027
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15 Sep 2027
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22 Sep 2027
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06 Oct 2027
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20 Oct 2027
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03 Nov 2027
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01 Dec 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What time does the trip start?
With a welcome meeting at 10am on Day 1, so it is best to arrive the night before or early that morning.
Which meals are included?
Three breakfasts, two lunches and a welcome dinner.
How do we get to the Wachau?
By train to Krems and boat along the Danube to Dürnstein.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking in the city and in Dürnstein.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Austria for a short holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary