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Vienna: Wachau, Melk Abbey, and Danube Valleys Tour

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Enjoy a bus and boat tour of the Wachau and Danube Valleys and visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk on a tour from Vienna. Admire scenic views, and learn about the imperial history on the Blue Danube.

Highlights

  • Take a romantic boat cruise on the Blue Danube (only in summer, in winter we offer lunch)
  • Visit the enchanting Abbey of Melk
  • Experience the scenic beauty of the Wachau and Danube Valleys

Description

Experience a romantic sightseeing tour by bus and boat from Vienna, introducing you to the beauty of the Wachau and Danube Valleys in Lower Austria. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk with a guide. In winter, enjoy lunch in place of the Danube boat trip. Explore the River Danube as it flows around picturesque villages and steep vineyards. Pass by many ancient castles testify to the former importance of the river. One of these is the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where, according to legend, Richard the Lionheart was kept imprisoned, and was eventually freed by his faithful minstrel Blondel. Then take a romantic boat trip along the legendary Danube (only in summer, in winter we offer you a lunch). In the old city of Krems, go to the heart of the Wachau wine-growing region, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and agricultural history. Then, follow your guide to the Danube River town of Melk. Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of Austria's most famous Baroque buildings and its cultural and spiritual center.

Includes

Round-trip bus tour from Vienna to Danube Valley Lunch in winter or boat trip in summer Boat trip in summer or lunch in winter Entrance fee to Abbey of Melk

Important Information

  • Due to weather conditions, the boat trip on the Danube can only take place from the 16th of April to October. On other dates, you are invited for lunch

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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