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Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna
- Duration8 hours – 11 hours
- GroupShared · max 100
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. We will stop in Dürnstein for an hour. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on the season)
What to expect
Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Operngasse 8: Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
Durnstein
Durnstein, Austria
Visit the wonderful Dürnstein.
Take an impressive boat trip on the Danube from Spitz to Melk (only in summer).
Melk Abbey
Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk, 3390, Austria
As part of the all inclusive option, you can get a guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on which option you choose).
Schloss Schonbuhel
Schonbuhel 47, Schonbuhel an der Donau, 3392, Austria
On your boat trip (in summer) you will pass the picturesque Schönbühel Castle below Melk on the right bank of the Danube.
Wachau Valley
Joching, 3610, Austria
See many mediaval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape.
Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Operngasse 8: End of the tour
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
End / drop-off
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
Redemption
• Please show your voucher printed or on your mobile upon boarding the bus. • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility to cancel the tour after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or full refund. • Regrettably, most tours are unsuitable for wheelchairs due to inadequate access to ancient historic sites. At least one person has to accompany the wheelchair and be able to give active assistance when necessary.
What's included
Included
- Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Panoramic photo stops in Wachau Valley
- Scenic Danube River boat cruise (April–October)
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey (if option selected)
- Free time to explore Dürnstein or Krems
- Onboard historical and cultural commentary
- Admission to Melk Abbey (if option selected)
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Admission to Melk Abbey (if basic option selected)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 9 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–12), Adult (13–99)
Additional information
- Due to weather conditions the boat trip can only take place between April and October. The same applies if the boat trip has to be cancelled due to high water or other nature reasons.
Languages
- Guide
- English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Vienna
- Product code
- 3585AT008VS
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.1/ 51,609 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1,397) and Tripadvisor (212).
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