Day tour to the Danube Valley

Join this amazing tour to Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube, also known for its excellent wine. The valley is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, because of its medieval castles, impressive monasteries and breathtaking landscapes.

About the tour

From Vienna, you will travel to Krems in a comfortable bus. Krems is a pretty little town on the banks of the Danube, here you will have a short walk to discover the historical city center. The tour will be continued to Dürnstein, where you can explore the ruins of the Dürnstein castle on a nearby hill. The English King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in this castle.

From the small village of Spitz, you will sail to Melk. If you are getting hungry you can enjoy lunch on board or eat at the restaurant at Melk Abbey. During the boat trip, you will have amazing views on the lush vineyards, gentle hills an small hidden villages. Once you arrived at Melk you will go the the nearby Benedictine Abbey, also known as Melk Abbey. This impressive baroque building was awarded with the 'Best Historic Destination of the World'. During a guided tour, you will see the magnificent marble hall, the precious abbey library and the church of the benedictine. Then it's time to head back to Vienna.

Why buy online tickets?

• It's fast, easy and you get the best price
• Your spot is guaranteed, experience a hassle free tour 
• You will receive your voucher via email, print the voucher and show it to the guide

The tour includes

• Multilingual guide
• Transportation during the tour
• Boat trip on the Danube in summer (only from April 15th until October 29th)  
• Lunch in winter (only from October 30th until April 14th) 
• Entrance & guided tour at Melk Abbey

Important information 

• Daily at 9:45 AM from April 15th until October 29th
• From November 1st until March 31st only on Wednesday and Saturday at 9:00 AM
• Duration: approx. 8 hours
• Languages: English, German, Spanish
• Children between the age of 3 to 12 years receive a discount 
• Due to weather conditions to boat trip can only take place between 15 April and 29 October, as an alternative you will get a free lunch during winter time
• Please bring a valid ID document during this tour
• You can arrange a free pick up service from selected hotels or the State Opera with the local tour operator (details on voucher)
• Meetingpoint: Operngasse 8
• Conclusion point: Vienna State Opera