Danube and Wachau Valleys Tour

Danube and Wachau Valleys Tour

After meeting in the city centre, you'll leave Vienna behind and explore its beautiful natural surroundings. Discover the ancient towns, sloping vineyards and spectacular scenery of the Austrian countryside.

You'll pass the famous Medieval ruins of the Durnstein Castle, where, according to legend, Richard the Lionheart was held captive and later freed by his faithful squire Blondel.

Next, you'll enjoy a boat cruise on the Danube River, allowing you to delve deep into the heart of the Wachau valley, travelling from Splitz to Melk, and passing the Krems wine-making region. Thanks to its fascinating history as well as its stunning beauty, the Wachau valley is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Melk will be the final stop on your tour. In its very small area, this city has an impressive variety of architectural styles from many centuries, and its highlight is undoubtedly the massive baroque Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey. Admire the enormous hilltop building, where you can choose to eat in the abbey restaurant if desired.

The tour will end around 5:30 pm, returning to the original meeting point.

Important information

The boat trip on the Danube only runs during the summer, from mid-April to the end of October. When the boat ride is not running, you'll have lunch included instead.

You'll have around 60 minutes free time in Durnstein, as well as an hour and a half river cruise and some 30 minutes in Melk. When lunch is not included, you could make the most of any of these moments to grab a bite to eat at your leisure.

The multilingual guide will accompany you during the bus tour and the visit to Melk Abbey. There will be no guide on the boat trip.

Covid-19 Measures

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