Austria 2027

Why Austria? Why now?

This 7-day wine and culture tour focuses on the "Golden Triangle" of Austrian viticulture: the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, the red-wine haven of Burgenland, and the vibrant capital, Vienna.

May is an ideal time for this trip, as the vineyards are lush, the "Heuriger" (wine taverns) open their outdoor terraces.

Austrian wines have been gaining critical recognition lately yet remain under the radar of many consumers.

Vienna, as you’ve never seen it

We will have local guides for cultural visits in Vienna.

But did you know that Vienna has the most acres under vine of any European capital? We will explore the wine growing tradition and delicious wines from here.

Itinerary and dates


Rough itinerary

  • Day 1–2: Vienna (Art, Imperial History, and Urban Vineyards)

  • Day 3–4: Wachau Valley (UNESCO Landscapes and Crisp Whites)

  • Day 5–6: Burgenland (Red Wines, Palaces, and Lake Neusiedl)

  • Day 7: Return to Vienna / Departure

Dates

The trip will start on May 9 and end on May 17, 2027

Seven days, six nights

Who

This custom itinerary is for members of the Chautauqua Women’s Club and friends