Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque Wachau Valley
- Tour the historic Melk Abbey
- Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Danube River
- Discover charming towns like Dürnstein
- Experience Austria's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Wachau Valley
- Visit to Melk Abbey
- Boat cruise along the Danube River
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
Visit the wonderful Dürnstein.
Take an impressive boat trip on the Danube from Spitz to Melk (only in summer).
As part of the all inclusive option, you can get a guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on which option you choose).
Pass by: On your boat trip (in summer) you will pass the picturesque Schönbühel Castle below Melk on the right bank of the Danube.
See many mediaval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape.
Operngasse 8: End of the tour
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm the departure time and location in advance to avoid delays.
- Be aware that the tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces; dress appropriately.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour and boat cruise.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful
The tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The bus operator was safe. The Danube tour is amazing!
An experience worth taking
Visiting the Meik Abby and cruising down the Danube river was quite an experience. The river boat was comfortable and offered drinks and food. The Abby was a sight to see given all its history.
Average visit, despite impeccable organization and a good guide.
Despite a very good multilingual guide, we were a bit disappointed by this excursion. The bus tour of Krems is uninteresting; the village of Durnstein is picturesque but nothing more, and while the Danube Valley is indeed beautiful, we have many equivalents in France. Finally, the village of Melk has little interest, and the visit to the abbey was conducted by a Francophone guide with limited knowledge and approximate French. The visit is also very poorly organized, featuring a series of dark rooms with a few paintings and objects lacking real coherence. The church is the most spectacular, as well as the staircase.
Wonderful day trip , tour...
Wonderful day trip , tour guide was great. Really like the combination of boat ride, walking & comfortable bus. Thank you
Not the best, I almost could do it myself.
I loved the tour guide Ava, sweet, knowledgeable, obviously experienced. Boat ride was nice, the hole thing was nice until we reached the abbe. Male tour guide was hard to hear but when I could hear him he was funny (in a good way). When he was told that we could not hear him he shrugged and said "I can't do anything about it." He was wearing a microphone. When questioned he said it was from his last group. Why didn't we get the same? I feel he didn't make an effort to raise his voice so we could hear him and as a consequence s few people lost interest. I was also unimpressed that I couldn't take photos in the Abbe. I was told this would hold up the tour, I feel it was to entice you to buy photos at the gift shop. Beautiful Abbe, bad execution. This excludes Ava's work which was A+ thank you Ava!