Kalocsa, Hungary

The Art of Cooperage & Hungarian Wine Making

Visit a Vineyard for a Tour and Tasting Enjoy a fascinating experience at a Hungarian vineyard during a wine barrel-making demonstration and a tasting. Journey to the Antinori-owned Tűzkő Estate, where you will meet your host, who will take you on a ride through the vineyard in a 4x4 jeep. Admire the terraced vines and enjoy a tasting at the viewing platform; some of the wine from the estate is available on your Viking ship. In the estate’s workshop, watch a master cooper at work and learn about the process of making a wine barrel, from selecting the right oak and cutting the staves to assembling the barrel. Witness the “toasting” of the staves and learn how integral this part of the process is in defining the wine’s properties. Cap your tour with a visit to the wine cellar for a tasting of a selection of wines, accompanied by snacks. You will be able to purchase wine to take home, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may e