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Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

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Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
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Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
Boat tour through the Danube Valley
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Overview

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.
  • Take in the spectacular Austrian countryside dotted with vineyards, castles, abbeys and pretty villages
  • Discover the treasures of the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a romantic boat ride down the Danube River from Spitz to Melk (summer)
  • Visit Melk Abbey, an imposing Benedictine overlooking the Danube

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A hidden highlight of this tour is seeing Melk Abbey’s impressive library of medieval manuscripts.
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Bus trip in a modern coach from Vienna to the Danube Valley
Lunch & walking tour through Krems or Dürnstein (winter)
Boat tour (summer)
Admission Melk Abbey
Food and drinks (summer)
Boat ride (winter)
Operngasse 8 , Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, Austria
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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.

9:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
Your day trip begins in central Vienna, where you meet up with your guide and hop aboard your coach.

Watch the scenery change from the capital’s bustling streets to the picturesque landscape of the Austrian countryside. Journey through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, a 24-mile (39-km) stretch of the Danube River. Running between the towns of Krems and Melk, the area is celebrated for its blend of natural and historical beauty, dotted with vineyards, wine villages, forestland, fortresses, and castles. Hear about the history of the area from your guide as you travel.

Pass by the medieval castle ruins of Dürnstein Castle before heading to Spitz, where you hop aboard a boat. Enjoy a stunning ride along the Danube, passing the wine town of Krems. (Please note, during the winter months November through April the boat tour will be replaced by lunch). 

Arrive in Melk for a visit to the Benedictine Melk Abbey, which overlooks the river. First established in the 11th century, the Baroque-style abbey is adorned in bright frescoes and has housed monks for over 900 years.

Then, hop back in your coach for a smooth return to Vienna.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Wein & Wachau
See many mediaval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape.
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Duration: 9 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Durnstein Castle
See the wonderful castle Dürnstein.
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Stop At:  
DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH
Take an impressive boat trip on the Danube from Spitz to Melk (only in summer). On the dates with no boat ride, we invite you for lunch.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Melk Abbey
Get a guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Due to weather conditions the boat trip can only take place between April and October. As an alternative free lunch is provided. The same applies if the boat trip has to be cancelled due to high water or other nature reasons.
  • Please note, that wearing an FFP2 mask in the Hop On Hop Off and tour buses is required by law, therefore bringing your own mask is requested.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Vienna Sightseeing Tours Wiener Rundfahrten GmbH & Co.KG
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna.
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What is the social distancing policy during Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna.

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Traveler Tips

  • "It's not obviously marked from the park trail where the bus stops to the town center." See review
  • "There's also a nice garden beside the abbey which you can enjoy if you don't feel like to go inside." See review

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Benedictine history and beauty
Kevin_R
, May 2022
Wonderful time. Enjoyed the tour, journey and exceptional scenery and venues. Very convenient for me, a bit disabled and dependant on a cane.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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The Tour Itself Was Very Nice, but….
BARB_L
, May 2022
Melk Abbey was very nice and the boat ride along the Danube was terrific, but the trip was marred by an inconsiderate couple with 5- and 6- year old daughters who loudly babbled during the entire bus ride, often drowning out the tour guide. It showed bad judgement by the parents to bring such young children on a tour such as this. It’s unfortunate that there isn’t an age limit (12 and up??), but since there isn’t, it would have been appreciated if the tour guide had intervened and asked the couple to control their children.
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Nice trip
Abdulmohsen_2
, May 2022
The Danube river cruise is the best part of the trip. It was amazing. I recommend it to those who do not have a private car.
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star-5
Great value for the dollar
Gary_S
, Apr 2022
The boat trip on the Danube. The wine , the service and the view were outstanding The Abby library and cathedral were awe dropping and the meal was excellent. Our tour guide Ursela went out of her way to help us seniors
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star-5
Very interesting and beatiful
GunBritt_L
, Apr 2022
Durnstein is a very pictoresque small village, The cruise on Donau was excellent and the abbey in Melk was extraordinary! What an experience! Recommend it!
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star-5
A picturesque tour.
Anthony_Z
, Apr 2022
Incredible landscape, no wander it is considered UNESCO world heritage. The boat trip was superb. The guide was very friendly and gave us a lot of information. As for Melk, it is such a wonderful village and the abbey is so peaceful, full of riches. I recommend this tour to everybody. Worth every penny spent.
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star-5
A great day out
Peter_N
, Apr 2022
Melk abbey is stunning and has a very interesting guided tour. The region is stunning and makes for a great day trip. The boat trip was very enjoyable too.
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star-5
Great day out
Carlagh_C
, Apr 2022
The Abbey is stunning, really enjoyed the boat trip and the village stop off. Good value for a great day out
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unforgettable experience
monica_p
, Mar 2022
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and he showed us and talked about everything that we saw on the way and at each stop. The Abbey is beautiful, the library in the Abbey spectacular! and the church magnificent.
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star-5
Amazing trip!
Lucy_R
, Feb 2022
This trip was incredible, my friends and I were so happy we did this on our short visit to Vienna. Our tour guide Thomas was so sweet and we had an absolute blast!
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