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Wachau Valley, Danube, and Melk Abbey Guided Tour
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Wachau Valley, Danube, and Melk Abbey Guided Tour

8h 45m
Bezirk Melk
€120.46/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Boat tour (in summer)

Not included: Admission to Melk Abbey; Hotel pick up and drop off; Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Outside Vienna Welcome Center Time: 08:45 Address: Operngasse 8, 1010 Vienna Please refer to the map for assistance

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Visit the Wachau Valley from Vienna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its excellent wine, medieval castles, and breathtaking landscapes. Travel to Krems, a charming village on the Danube River, and enjoy a short walk through the city center. Pass Dürnstein to see the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was held captive. Continue to Spitz, where you will board a boat and cruise along the Danube (summer only), taking in the picturesque riverside villages and rolling hills. Finally, reach Melk to visit the renowned Benedictine Abbey, awarded 'Best Historic Destination of the World' in 2008. Walk through the marble hall, grand library, and church adorned with unique frescoes. The tour concludes with a return to Vienna State Opera.

Highlights

Take a day trip to the gorgeous Wachau valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the charming town of Dürnstein and see the ruins of Dürnstein castle on a nearby hill
Enjoy a tour of the Benedictine Abbey at Melk and marvel at the countless medieval manuscripts in their library

What's included

English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Boat tour (in summer)

What's not included

Admission to Melk Abbey
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Outside Vienna Welcome Center Time: 08:45 Address: Operngasse 8, 1010 Vienna Please refer to the map for assistance

Melk

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
[Departure] 09:00, meet up at Operngasse 8. Across from Operngasse 8 next to the Opera fountain. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 10:15, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Durnstein, Drive towards Krems to the Danube Valley as the guide explains on the Austrian history and stories of the Valley [Transportation] 11:30 By bus [Attraction/experience] 11:45, 1 hour(s) 35 min(s), Guided tour, Danube Valley, During the summer months, enjoy a boat cruise on the Danube. During the winter months, visit Krems instead of a boat ride [Attraction/experience] 13:20, 3 hour(s), Guided tour, Melk, Free time in Melk to visit the monastery and gardens, as well as lunch [Transportation] 16:30 By bus [Return] 17:45, at Vienna State Opera, Day {num}
The summer season extends from April 1st to October 31st, while the winter season spans from November 1st to March 31st
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
How to get there By metro: Take metro U1, U2, U4 to Karlsplatz and walk for 2 minutes On-site staff wears yellow Vienna Sightseeing uniforms and will help to find the correct bus
Total
From €120.46