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Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk

Cruise ship on the Danube River during Wachau day trip near Melk, Austria.
River cruise boat on the Danube near Dürnstein Abbey, Wachau Valley, Austria.
Melk Abbey in Wachau, Austria, viewed during a day trip.
Vineyards overlooking the Danube River in Wachau Valley, Austria, with hills and clear sky.

Duration

8 hr 45 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Wachau’s vineyard-cloaked hills, fairytale castles, and riverside monasteries set the scene for a magical Austrian day trip from Vienna.

    • 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.

    • Full-day trip to Wachau Valley from Vienna

    • English/Spanish/German-speaking guide

    • Transfers in a modern coach

    • 1.5-hour boat trip along Spitz-Melk

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What's not allowed

    • Due to certain restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • Your guide dogs are welcome on this tour.

    Additional information

    • Due to unpredictable events such as high or low water or delays during locks or bridges, a program and/or route change may become necessary.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at BIOGENA PLAZA.

    • Address: Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, Austria.

    • Landmark: Across from Operngasse 8 & next to the Opera fountain.

    • Guide identifier: Your guide will be wearing a yellow uniform.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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