Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna

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Dürnstein (c) VIENNA SIGHTSEEING TOURS/Bernhard Luck — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. We will stop in Dürnstein for an hour. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on the season)

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At a glance

Duration: 8–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Vienna Sightseeing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
Included: Panoramic photo stops in Wachau Valley
Included: Scenic Danube River boat cruise (April–October)
Included: Guided tour of Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Included: Free time to explore Dürnstein or Krems
Included: Onboard historical and cultural commentary
Included: Admission to Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Included: Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission to Melk Abbey (if basic option selected)

Itinerary

Vienna

5 min

Operngasse 8: 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.
Durnstein

one hour

Visit the wonderful Dürnstein.
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

Take an impressive boat trip on the Danube from Spitz to Melk (only in summer).
Melk Abbey

1 h 30 min Admission not included

As part of the all inclusive option, you can get a guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on which option you choose).
Schloss Schonbuhel

Passing by

On your boat trip (in summer) you will pass the picturesque Schönbühel Castle below Melk on the right bank of the Danube.
Wachau Valley

7 hours

See many mediaval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape.
Vienna

5 min

Operngasse 8: End of the tour

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Please show your voucher printed or on your mobile upon boarding the bus.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility to cancel the tour after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Regrettably, most tours are unsuitable for wheelchairs due to inadequate access to ancient historic sites. At least one person has to accompany the wheelchair and be able to give active assistance when necessary.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to weather conditions the boat trip can only take place between April and October. The same applies if the boat trip has to be cancelled due to high water or other nature reasons.

Options

Spanish Tour Melk Abbey & Boat

Tour in Spanish: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in Spanish (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
English Tour Melk Abbey & Boat

Tour in English: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in English (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
Spanish excl. Abbey Admission

Tour in Spanish: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat

Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission
English excl. Abbey Admission

Tour in English: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat

Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission