Day Trips Vienna

Enjoy a picturesque bus ride through the beautiful landscape of Salzkammergut.

Stop for Instagram-worthy pictures at Lake Wolfgangsee.

See Salzburg's most popular sights on a guided walking tour.

Visit some film locations of the movie The Sound of Music.

Discover the picturesque landscape and lush vineyards of Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lower Austria for a unique getaway.

Right next to the Wachau Valley is the tranquil Melk Abbey, an attraction that overlooks the Danube River. You can opt for this and enjoy free time in Melk along with a guide.

Enjoy the comforts of a coach ride from Vienna as you pass by many beautiful castles, visit Krems/Dürnstein depending on the season, and more.

Enjoy a delectable lunch at a local restaurant in the winter months or take an exciting boat ride on the Danube River in the summer months. Take your pick!

Fun fact: It’s home to a unique type of apricot called the Wachau apricot or "Marille" which is often used in traditional Austrian apricot jam, known as "Marillenmarmelade."

Ride in style from Vienna on a cozy, air-conditioned bus while your guide brings history to life, from Gottweig Abbey to the dramatic ruins of Aggstein Castle.

A breezy 1.5-hour boat ride from Spitz to Melk reveals Schonbuhel Castle, riverside hamlets, and Melk Abbey’s golden domes glowing above the valley.

Step inside Melk Abbey’s grand baroque halls and its library of ancient texts, then wander through its manicured gardens for breathtaking valley views.

Walk Durnstein’s cobbled streets, see the ruins where Richard the Lionheart was held, then enjoy Melk’s abbey, gardens, or a peaceful riverside break.

Fun fact: Melk Abbey hides a secret staircase linking the library to a concealed room where rare books were once protected from invaders.

Relax on a scenic bus tour through the idyllic Salzkammergut.

Explore the charming town of Hallstatt through a guided walking tour.

Top off your experience with a charming boat ride across the Hallstätter See.

Experience the charm of Austria with a full-day cruise from Vienna to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wachau Valley, Dürnstein or Bratislava.

Onboard the luxury MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, enjoy a light breakfast, a lunchtime snack, traditional strudel, plus a 4-course evening buffet featuring Austrian favorites.

Spend 2 hrs in the picturesque village of Dürnstein, where you can visit historical landmarks like Dürnstein Castle and the Gothic hall.

If you choose the Bratislava cruise, you get 4 hours to stop, explore, and spend time outside the deck with the 360° all-round view and lounge chairs.

Fun fact: During your Dürnstein visit, you can walk on the same grounds where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned in the 12th century.