Haydn, Castles, Wine: Esterházy & Forchtenstein Private Day Trip

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Itinerary

1. Your VIP experience begins with a pickup directly from your Vienna hotel. Meet your dedicated driver and expert historian guide. Settle into your spacious vehicle and enjoy the scenic drive east to Burgenland, as your guide introduces the fascinating history of the wealthy Esterházy family.

   1 h

2. Step into the magnificent world of the "Fairy Tale Kingdom." We will explore the lavish state rooms of Esterházy Palace, one of Austria's most beautiful Baroque landmarks. Discover the world-famous Haydnsaal, a concert hall with legendary acoustics where the great composer Joseph Haydn lived and worked for over 40 years.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Burgenland Wine Tasting & Local Lunch Burgenland is globally celebrated for its exceptional red wines (like Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch). We will stop at a highly-rated local winery or a traditional tavern. Savor authentic regional dishes and enjoy a tasting of the local wines. Thanks to your private driver, you can sip and relax without any worries about the road! (Food wine at your own expense, wine tasting is included).

   1 h

4. From elegant luxury, we transition to medieval might! Dominating the landscape on a massive rock, Forchtenstein Castle is an impregnable fortress that survived the Ottoman invasions. We will explore its dramatic courtyards and see one of Europe’s largest private armories and historic treasuries.

   2 hAdmission included

5. After a day of musical heritage, formidable fortresses, and great wine, sit back and relax as your professional driver brings you safely and comfortably back to your hotel in Vienna.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Vienna

• Its from-price is 193% above the median of the 79 food tours we list in Vienna.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 79.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vienna

Vienna is Austria's elegant capital on the Danube, a city of imperial palaces, grand coffeehouses and a musical heritage known the world over.

The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.

Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.

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