Full-Day Private Trip from Vienna to Wachau Valley

Experience the scenic beauty of the Wachau UNESCO listed region and Danube Valleys

Visit the enchanting Abbey of Melk

Taste the local wine and food

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vienna, Vienna

Pick up at your hotel

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Wachau Cultural Landscape, Krems an der Donau Austria

You will explore the River Danube as it flows around picturesque villages and steep vineyards. The many ancient castles testify to the former importance of the river as a trade and traffic route. 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.

You will follow the legendary Danube and go to the heart of the Wachau wine-growing region at the old city of Krems. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of Austria's most famous Baroque buildings, and winner of the award for "Best Historic Destination of the World" in 2008.

There will be the possibility to stop at the Abbey Restaurant for lunch

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Vienna, Vienna

Drop off back at your hotel

Duration: 10 minutes