The Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna reveals the exquisite beauty of the Wachau Valley. You'll travel through gorgeous Austrian countryside and take a scenic boat ride down the Danube. It's one of the most popular day trips from Vienna, and not to be missed!
Highlights
- Day trip to the Danube Valley from Vienna
- Scenic coach trip through the Austrian countryside
- Romantic boat ride on the Danube from Spitz to Melk (Seasonal)
- Magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk
- English- and German-speaking guide
- Pick-up from most central Vienna hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Danube day tripA view of the Schonbuhel Castle, built in the 12th century from our boat on the DanubePhoto by: Hendrik HSouth Africa, 05 2009 -
Danube day tripView of Melk from the MonasteryPhoto by: Hendrik HSouth Africa, 05 2009 -
Cidade de MelkCidade de MelkPhoto by: Andrea L05 2013 -
Castelo - Passeio a Cidade de ...Castelo - Passeio a Cidade de MelkPhoto by: Andrea L05 2013 -
View of Melk from MonasteryDanube by MelkPhoto by: fglover10 2012 -
IMG_3537One of the many wonderful views from the Danube Valley.Photo by: Angel O09 2012 -
image2Melk AbbePhoto by: Subrat Kumar S09 2012 -
image1a view from the cruise into DanubePhoto by: Subrat Kumar S09 2012 -
P1050526 (480x640)Melk AbbeyPhoto by: PETE08 2012 -
DSCN0118Scenery from the boat.Photo by: RICHARD W08 2012 -
DSCN0134Photo with a difference ? You will have to take the tour to learn about the history behind this picture. It may be a ...Photo by: RICHARD W08 2012 -
DSCN0135A corridor view inside the AbbeyPhoto by: RICHARD W08 2012 -
Entrance.This is the abbey entrance. An amazing place to visit.Photo by: BERYL C07 2012 -
Abbey ceiling.This is a dome with gallery inside the abbey.Photo by: BERYL C07 2012 -
Minstrels galleryThis is the minstrels gallery inside part of the abbey. Absolutely beautiful!Photo by: BERYL C07 2012 -
The Cruise ExperienceAn awesome experiencePhoto by: Prasanna05 2012 -
ViennaDanub valleyPhoto by: Eduard K01 2012 -
Scenary from Melk AbbeyOverlooking Wachau ValleyPhoto by: Stephanie GMalta, 10 2011 -
Miniture of Melk AbbeyImpressive miniture of the AbbeyPhoto by: Stephanie GMalta, 10 2011 -
Melk AbbeyThe Benedictine Abbey of Melk - AustriaPhoto by: Stephanie GMalta, 10 2011 -
Useful Information
Visit the the magnificent Benedictine Abbey at Melk
The history and legends of this lovely part of Austria come to life as you wend your way past charming old villages, steep vineyards and mysterious castles. One such castle is the well-known Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned while waiting for his ransom to arrive from England.
Then, you'll enjoy a boat ride down the Danube from Spitz to Melk, passing the heart of the Wachau Valley at the old wine town of Krems. To complete your superb day trip, you will visit Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a pearl of the Austrian Baroque style.
While in Melk, you have the option of having lunch in the abbey's restaurant (price not included).
Please note: The boat trip (1.5 hours) operates from April 13 to October 28 only. In the winter months, lunch will be included in your tour price as a replacement.
Reviewed by Catherine P, USA, May 2013
Lovely short cruise on the Danube. Melk Abbey is spectacular and definitely worth seeing.
Reviewed by Rae, Philippines, January 2013
it was a fantastic day trip which included a visit to the small but lovely towns of krems and Melk. Our trip included a free lunch en route to the Melk abbey. The views along the danube were fascinating. our tour guide offered information about the important sites along the way to wachau valley.
