Couple enjoying a boat ride on the Danube River with Dürnstein Abbey in the background, Wachau Valley.
Cruise ship on the Danube River during Wachau day trip near Melk, Austria.
River cruise boat on the Danube near Dürnstein Abbey, Wachau Valley, Austria.
Melk Abbey in Wachau, Austria, viewed during a day trip.
Vineyards overlooking the Danube River in Wachau Valley, Austria, with hills and clear sky.
Wachau Valley vineyards and village view from the Danube River, Melk, Austria.
Schönbühel Castle on a cliff by the Danube River, Wachau Valley, Austria.

Vienna

Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk

Duration
Duration

8.8 hours

Free cancellation
Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included

Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus

Guided tour
Guided tour

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Wachau’s vineyard-cloaked hills, fairytale castles, and riverside monasteries set the scene for a magical Austrian day trip from Vienna.

Ride in style from Vienna on a cozy, air-conditioned bus while your guide brings history to life, from Gottweig Abbey to the dramatic ruins of Aggstein Castle.

A breezy 1.5-hour boat ride from Spitz to Melk reveals Schonbuhel Castle, riverside hamlets, and Melk Abbey’s golden domes glowing above the valley.

Step inside Melk Abbey’s grand baroque halls and its library of ancient texts, then wander through its manicured gardens for breathtaking valley views.

Walk Durnstein’s cobbled streets, see the ruins where Richard the Lionheart was held, then enjoy Melk’s abbey, gardens, or a peaceful riverside break.

Fun fact: Melk Abbey hides a secret staircase linking the library to a concealed room where rare books were once protected from invaders.

Full-day trip to Wachau Valley from Vienna

English/Spanish/German-speaking guide

Transfers in a modern coach

1.5-hour boat trip along Spitz-Melk

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What's not allowed

  • Due to certain restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • Your guide dogs are welcome on this tour.

Additional information

  • Due to unpredictable events such as high or low water or delays during locks or bridges, a program and/or route change may become necessary.

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