Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk, Vienna
Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk, Vienna
Duration: 8.8 hours
8.8 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
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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
Melk Abbey in Wachau, Austria, viewed during a day trip.
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.
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.
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.
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