Day Trips

Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk

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8 hrs 45 mins

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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

  • TOTAL DURATION9 hours 15 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    1 hr 10 min by a/c bus
    91 km

    Passes By

    Dürnstein- Spitz

    1. Dürnstein- Spitz

    On arriving at Dürnstein and Spitz, you can enjoy a boat cruise ride on the Danube during the summer months. It lasts for about 1.5 hours and is quite a scenic escape.

    37 min by a/c bus
    33.7 km
    Melk Abbey

    2. Melk Abbey

    1 hr
    1 hr 15 min by a/c bus
    86.7 km
    Vienna
    End point

    Vienna

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

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