Private Tour Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau & Lake District

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Wachau Region, Duernstein — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Wachau Region, Duernstein Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this full-day private tour, travel from Vienna to Salzburg and explore the Wachau region, which is recognized by UNESCO, and the Salzkammergut Lake Region. Highlights of the itinerary include visits to the picturesque village of Duernstein, where you can learn about the Robin Hood legend, Lake Attersee, which served as the model for many of Gustav Klimt's landscape paintings, and the quaint community of Mondsee, home to the church from the Sound of Music. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Salzburg; if desired, you can take the train back (2h20min).

During one exciting day, get a comprehensive introduction to some of Austria's major attractions.

The tour includes door-to-door transportation from your Vienna hotel to your Salzburg hotel

Optional return by train in only 2 ½ hours

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: German, English
Operated by: MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg, Austria

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class or BMW 5 Series
Included: Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrances: Melk Abbey

Itinerary

Historic Center of Vienna

one hour

Get ready for pickup at 10:00 AM and settle into your luxury tour vehicle. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Danube River Valley into the stunning UNESCO-listed Wachau region.
Durnstein

one hour

Dürnstein is a picturesque Austrian town nestled in the heart of the Wachau Valley. Stroll through its charming streets and uncover the legend of Robin Hood’s era—this is where King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192 after his capture near Vienna, just before Christmas.
Melk Abbey

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is famous worldwide and part of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. The Baroque building situated on a rock overlooking the Danube, in the Wachau region, ranks as one of Austria’s most visited art-historical sites.
Seewalchen am Attersee

2 hours

Next, travel comfortably via highway from Melk to the Salzburg Lake District—a direct route that allows us to maximize your time in this beautiful region.
Lake Attersee

30 min

The tour continues with a scenic drive along the full length of Lake Attersee—from Seewalchen to the charming lakeside village of Unterach. Once nicknamed "Little Venice" in the 19th century, Unterach lies at the southern tip of the lake. World-renowned artist Gustav Klimt spent his summers here between 1900 and 1916, capturing the region’s beauty in many of his famous landscape paintings.
Stop 6

20 min

Next is the quaint and charming village of Mondsee. The village is home to the Sound of Music Wedding Church, where the wedding scene of the world famous movie Sound of Music was filmed.
Salzburger Altstadt

Passing by

After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best Sightseeing Routes, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg City hotel or optional at the train station: it is a ride of 2h20min back to Vienna, 2 trains every hour.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Pension Walzerstadt
Hotel Vienna
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
Alexander Hotel
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna
Ibis Wien Messe
Elaya city center
Hotel Furst Metternich
Stephanushaus
Welcome Apartments
House of Time
The Amauris Vienna

and 300 more pickup points

Door-to-door pickup from any address within Vienna city. If not listed, provide the address and we’ll pick you up there.

This is a one-way tour ending in Salzburg. Drop-off is at your hotel or address in Salzburg.

Using your ticket

MPORTANT: When booking, please be sure to provide your contact number, number of passengers and luggage. Helpful baggage information should contain: number of main-full size bags, hand luggage, etc.

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 7 people per booking

Options

Private Tour: Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau heritage region

Pickup included
Driver PLUS licensed Guide

Chauffeur PLUS Licensed Guide: Travel in style with your personal driver and expert guide—seamless comfort, curated insights, and a first-class experience.

Pickup included