Grand Wachau Full Day Private Tour

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About this activity

This full day tour offers guests an incomparable insight into a picturesque and richly historic landscape. Heading out of Vienna, the tour travels west towards the town of Melk, home to Austria’s most impressive Baroque Benedictine Abbey. Guests can join a boat ride along the Danube at this point, boarding at Melk and disembarking at Dürnstein. Whichever route your tour takes, you will find yourself passing through villages amongst wine terraces clinging to the steep hills behind them, until you eventually reach Dürnstein, famous as the site of the legend of Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment and the troubadour Blondel who found the King and arranged for him to be freed. From here, passing through medieval towns beside the Danube, you soon reach Krems, at the heart of the Wachau. The evening will be spent at a Heuriger, one of the region’s famed wine taverns, after which the tour will return to Vienna.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: RSL Premium Chauffeured Services

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Certified Guide

Not included

Not included: Dinner at the Heuriger not included in the price point

Itinerary

Durnstein

30 min

The city of Dürnstein and the ruin of the medieval castle are one of the most prominent sightseeing points in the Wachau, made famous in part by being the place of imprisonment for Richard I of England.
Weissenkirchen in Der Wachau

Passing by

Weißenkirchen is supposedly home to the Riesling vines, a wine typical to the region of the Wachau valley.
Wehrkirche St. Michael

15 min

The church is one of the oldest in upper Austria, dating back to the early 10th century. With its still functioning organ it´s a well used spot for concerts and weddings.
Spitz

Passing by

Located in the heart of the Wachau valley the town offers attractions such as the late gothic three aisled church from the 15th century and is an excellent starting point for hikes and excursions in the region.
Castle Ruins Aggstein

Passing by

The castle ruin, 300m above the right bank of the danube, dates back to the start of the 12th century. Infamous for its escape-proof prison, the "Rosengärtlein", the ruin is a favourite among the visitors to the danube valley.
Stop 6

Passing by

With its historical center and amazing view of Melk Abbey, this picturesque town is worth passing through for the view alone.
Melk Abbey

one hour Admission included

This Benedectine Abbey and UESCO heritage site is the highlight of every Wachau trip. With its distinct color and place atop a hill the abbey is considered to be the biggest monastery complex of the austrian baroque and the landmark of the Wachau Valley. The abbey park with the baroque pavilion with designs by Bergl is another special spot at this attraction.
Krems an der Donau

30 min

With its old town also being part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Krems is another fixture of your visit. One of the landmarks is the Steiner Tor, a former city gate, as well as the Krems Caricature Museum and the former monastery Und. Another interesting spot is Krems Harbour, it´s one of the biggest in Austria.
Wachau Valley

1 h 15 min Admission included

We round the day off with a boat trip over the Danube. The ride offers a special perspective of the Wachau and its vineyards, which is not tangible from the car. You will discover new highlights from the deck and get unforgettable impressions.
Wachau Valley

1 h 30 min Admission not included

If wanted, you can end your day at a local tavern, a Heuriger. Taste some local wine and specialities, combined in the famous Brettljausn

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Pension Walzerstadt
Austria Trend Hotel Lassalle
Hotel Vienna
Senator Hotel Vienna
Arcotel Kaiserwasser
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
Alexander Hotel
Austria Trend Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna
Ibis Wien Messe
Elaya city center
Carathotel Wien City Park

and 369 more pickup points

Traveler pickup is offered

Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off in zipcode area 1010 - 1230 included

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Luxury MPV for 4 passengers

Mercedes V-Class: Fine leather seats, generous legroom and power sliding doors make this luxurious MPV the ideal companion for your tour.

Pickup included
Luxury MPV for 6 passengers

Mercedes V-Class: Fine leather seats, generous legroom and power sliding doors make this luxurious MPV the ideal companion for your tour.

Pickup included
Luxury Sedan for 2 passengers

Mercedes S-Class: The long wheelbase with its generous interior is the ultimate luxury sedan for chauffeuring 2 passengers in utmost comfort.

Pickup included