The Danube Valley - Tour from Vienna
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Visit Wachau Valley and the Abbey of Melk
- See the setting for the legend of Richard Lionheart and his faithful minstrel
- Includes either a boat trip or traditional lunch depending on the season
- Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!
- Explore lavish baroque architecture of Austria's most popular buildings
- Admire the remarkable scenery outside Vienna city centre
Activity Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour uncovering some of the most breathtaking sights in Austria. Follow the course of the mighty Danube through the lovely Wachau Valley with its neat vineyards, alluring villages and imposing castles. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wachau valley is known for its quaint towns and picturesque landscape. Appreciate the steep banks with beautiful vineyards overlooking the dreamy hamlets.
Explore the rustic village of Durnstein and remnants of its medieval castle where the King was incarcerated by the Emperor of Austria. Hear the legend of the faithful minstrel who discovered through the power of song where his royal master had been imprisoned.
In summer, board a 90-minute cruise for an unforgettable experience of Danube by boat and revel in the beauty of your surroundings. In winter, enjoy a memorable lunch instead of a cruise.
During the afternoon you will visit the famous Benedictine Abbey of Melk with its magnificent Baroque buildings, fabulous frescos and priceless medieval manuscripts.
What’s Included & Not Included
Inclusions
- Multilingual Guide (English, German & Spanish speaking)
- Boat ride (in summer only 14 Apr - 31 Oct) Lunch (in winter 30 Oct - 14 Apr)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop off
Important Information
Customers must be at the meeting point 10 min before the start of the tour.
You do not need to bring any voucher (digital or printed).
Due to security measures, you are required to bring and wear your own face mask in order to participate in this activity. If you do not have a mask, you will not be able to take part.
The Danube cruise takes place from April 16 to October 26.
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Satisfied Customers
Had a great time. The trip wes well organized, the guide was informative, and destination into Melk was a great ending of the tour. We ate at Stiftsrestaurant Melk and had a...
It was a very well organised tour. The guide was excellent and made the trips much more enjoyable...
It is well organized trip. The cruse along the Danube is very enjoyable. The views along the shore are so charming and beautiful. The Melk Abbey is stunning and must see. The...
We greatly enjoyed the trip. We got picked up from our apartment building. This was very convenient. The bus was comfortable. The tour goes through very picturesque Austrian...
Two couples took this tour and had a great time. It was well organized, interesting and of great value. One not to be missed....
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