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Krems & Melk: Wachau Valley Cruise on Danube River

Bridge over the Danube River with the town of Mautern and vineyards in the background.
Couple enjoying Danube river cruise with castle view, Vienna.
Dürnstein town with blue church tower and Danube River, Austria.
Gourmet dish with green sorbet and sauce on Vienna cruise, Austria.

Duration

1 hr 40 mins - 5 hrs 15 mins

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

    • Cruise the Danube from Krems to Melk, passing terraced vineyards, medieval castles, and storybook villages in the scenic Wachau Valley.

    • Live commentary in English and German shares tales of medieval rulers, ruined castles, and wine-growing traditions of the Wachau Valley.

    • Opt for a round-trip cruise or add a 3-course meal on board for an enhanced Wachau Valley experience.

    • 3 to 5-hr Danube river cruise

    • English & German-speaking guide

    • One-way cruise from Krems to Melk (option based)

    • One-way cruise from Melk to Krems (option based)

    • Round-trip cruise Krems to Melk & back (option based)

    • 3-course [meal](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/bfcec8d6b4a9ee792ce04ae6368e7334-Template - 1 River Afternoon Cruise.pdf) on board (option based)

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours 15 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Krems an der Donau

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Krems Art Mile

    Krems Art Mile

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Willendorf

    Willendorf

    TOTAL DURATION5 hours 15 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Melk

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)

    Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)

    Willendorf

    Willendorf

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    TOTAL DURATION5 hours 15 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Krems an der Donau

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Krems Art Mile

    Krems Art Mile

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    Stein Gate & Medieval Towers

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Dürnstein Castle Ruins

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Red Gate (Rotes Tor)

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

    Willendorf

    Willendorf

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

  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

    • Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the cruise may be outdoors.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for security reasons.

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

    • Smoking is not allowed inside the vessel.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund..

    • Children aged 9 and younger can join for free, but must be included in the booking.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

    • The cruise operates in most weather conditions; in case of severe weather, the provider will inform you of any changes.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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