Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna with Boat Cruise and Melk Abbey Visit
by Vienna Sightseeing Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€244Overview
This full-day coach tour from Vienna lasts about 8 to 10 hours and includes transportation, guided commentary, and several stops in the Wachau Valley. The tour begins at Operngasse 8 near the Vienna State Opera, where participants meet shortly before departure. The group travels by modern coach through the Wachau Valley, known for its medieval castles and grand monasteries. The tour stops for one hour in Dürnstein, allowing time to explore the village independently. During the warmer months from April to October, the itinerary includes a scenic boat ride on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk. On this boat trip, travelers pass Schönbühel Castle on the river’s right bank below Melk. After the boat ride, there is a guided visit to Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, which lasts about 90 minutes and is included only with the selected option. Throughout the trip, the guide provides English or Spanish commentary about the region’s history and culture. Panoramic photo stops in the Wachau Valley are included. The tour concludes back at the starting point in Vienna. Food and drinks are not provided. The boat trip may be canceled outside the April to October period or due to adverse weather or high water levels.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vienna
Meet 10 to 15 minutes before departure at Operngasse 8, in front of the Opera Fountain near the Vienna State Opera. The location is accessible via U1 (red), U2 (purple), or U4 (green) lines at the Karlsplatz station; follow the 'Oper' exit and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to reach Operngasse.
5 min
Durnstein
Spend about one hour visiting Dürnstein.
60 min
Danube River Boat Trip
Take a 30-minute boat ride on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk during the April to October period.
30 min
Melk Abbey
Attend a guided 90-minute tour of the Benedictine Abbey at Melk. This visit is included depending on the selected option.
90 min
Schloss Schonbuhel
During the summer boat trip, pass by Schönbühel Castle located on the right bank of the Danube below Melk.
Wachau Valley
View numerous medieval castles, large monasteries, and the landscape of the Wachau Valley during the coach journey, lasting about seven hours.
420 min
Vienna
End the tour at Operngasse 8.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
End point
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna with Boat Cruise and Melk Abbey Visit
by Vienna Sightseeing Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€244Overview
This full-day coach tour from Vienna lasts about 8 to 10 hours and includes transportation, guided commentary, and several stops in the Wachau Valley. The tour begins at Operngasse 8 near the Vienna State Opera, where participants meet shortly before departure. The group travels by modern coach through the Wachau Valley, known for its medieval castles and grand monasteries. The tour stops for one hour in Dürnstein, allowing time to explore the village independently. During the warmer months from April to October, the itinerary includes a scenic boat ride on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk. On this boat trip, travelers pass Schönbühel Castle on the river’s right bank below Melk. After the boat ride, there is a guided visit to Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, which lasts about 90 minutes and is included only with the selected option. Throughout the trip, the guide provides English or Spanish commentary about the region’s history and culture. Panoramic photo stops in the Wachau Valley are included. The tour concludes back at the starting point in Vienna. Food and drinks are not provided. The boat trip may be canceled outside the April to October period or due to adverse weather or high water levels.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vienna
Meet 10 to 15 minutes before departure at Operngasse 8, in front of the Opera Fountain near the Vienna State Opera. The location is accessible via U1 (red), U2 (purple), or U4 (green) lines at the Karlsplatz station; follow the 'Oper' exit and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to reach Operngasse.
5 min
Durnstein
Spend about one hour visiting Dürnstein.
60 min
Danube River Boat Trip
Take a 30-minute boat ride on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk during the April to October period.
30 min
Melk Abbey
Attend a guided 90-minute tour of the Benedictine Abbey at Melk. This visit is included depending on the selected option.
90 min
Schloss Schonbuhel
During the summer boat trip, pass by Schönbühel Castle located on the right bank of the Danube below Melk.
Wachau Valley
View numerous medieval castles, large monasteries, and the landscape of the Wachau Valley during the coach journey, lasting about seven hours.
420 min
Vienna
End the tour at Operngasse 8.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
End point
Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.