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Vienna: Wachau, Melk Abbey, and Danube Valleys Tour

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Activity provider: Vienna Sightseeing Tours
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    Vienna: Wachau, Melk Abbey, and Danube Valleys Tour

    Activity provider: Vienna Sightseeing Tours

    4.4

    661 reviews

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    From US$ 94.55 per person

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    Enjoy a bus and boat tour of the Wachau and Danube Valleys and visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk on a tour from Vienna. Admire scenic views, and learn about the imperial history on the Blue Danube.

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    Duration 8.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    German, English, Spanish

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take a romantic boat cruise on the Blue Danube (only in summer, in winter we offer lunch)
    • Visit the enchanting Abbey of Melk
    • Experience the scenic beauty of the Wachau and Danube Valleys
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    Experience a romantic sightseeing tour by bus and boat from Vienna, introducing you to the beauty of the Wachau and Danube Valleys in Lower Austria. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk with a guide. In winter, enjoy lunch in place of the Danube boat trip.

    Explore the River Danube as it flows around picturesque villages and steep vineyards. Pass by many ancient castles testify to the former importance of the river. One of these is the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where, according to legend, Richard the Lionheart was kept imprisoned, and was eventually freed by his faithful minstrel Blondel. Then take a romantic boat trip along the legendary Danube (only in summer, in winter we offer you a lunch). In the old city of Krems, go to the heart of the Wachau wine-growing region, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and agricultural history.

    Then, follow your guide to the Danube River town of Melk. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of Austria's most famous Baroque buildings and its cultural and spiritual center.

    Includes
    • Round-trip bus tour from Vienna to Danube Valley
    • Lunch in winter or boat trip in summer
    • Boat trip in summer or lunch in winter
    • Entrance fee to Abbey of Melk

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      Meeting point

      Meet 15 minutes before the tour starts at Operngasse 8 next to the Opernbrunnen (fountain). Representatives will be wearing yellow uniforms. The lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) and U4 (green) stop at the station Karlsplatz. The guests should follow the exit Oper and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.

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      Important information

      Not allowed

      • Pets

      Know before you go

      • Due to weather conditions, the boat trip on the Danube can only take place from the 16th of April to October. On other dates, you are invited for lunch
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      4.4 /5

      based on 661 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.5/5
      • Transportation
        4.7/5
      • Service
        4.4/5
      • Organization
        4.4/5

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      We absolutely loved our time on this tour. In Krems we only had 45 minutes but we went to both main churches and explored the alleyways and inspiring views! In Durstein we had an hour and I managed to run up the mountain to the castle ruins and had time to quickly explore town and the river after. If you're hoping to see the castle ruins but can't walk very quickly up a steep hill you won't be able to make it in time for this tour. Lastly, Melk Abbey was amazing and so beautiful. We learned a lot about its history and enjoyed our guide. The timing was very prompt. We had a nice lunch too!

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      April 1, 2023

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      It was a 8.5 hrs trip, which covers whole day. Exactly what I was looking for. Visit of an hour to the beautiful town of Durnstein was wonderful. Got to spend an hour over there. Would have loved to climb up to remains of the castle to get a bird's view of the town and Danube, if more time was there. Danube river cruise from Spitz to Melk was amazing and was highlight of the trip. Sunny day and cool breezes made it a memorable experience. Guided visit to Melk abbey was also very nice. Overall, a nice experience.

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      April 1, 2023

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      Great day trip out of Vienna , we enjoyed our visit to the charming village of Durnstein, old capital of Austria (Melk) and Melk Abbey. Cruise on the Danube was a great time to have lunch and drinks . Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining.

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