Vienna · WACHAU & MELK DAY TRIPS
The Wachau is a UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube about an hour upstream, with the abbey at Melk at one end and Krems at the other. These 15 days differ on whether the boat leg is included, whether abbey admission is in the price, and how many wine stops get added — all listed, with the full duration.
See UNESCO Wachau Valley from Vienna with a guided coach ride, Dürnstein, and a Blue Danube boat trip to Melk Abbey in summer.
“Everything was great and worked as expected. Communication and clear directions were awesome. Great time spent.”
Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey from Vienna with a summer Blue Danube cruise. Guided UNESCO sights, great photo stops, and time to wander.
“Fabulous day trip. Well organised. The guide Tommy and the bus driver Ben were great. Melk and the Abbey are wonderful Would highly recommend.”
Wachau Valley wine tastings by bike from Vienna, with Danube scenery, Dürnstein sights, and included winery stops by train.
“Wonderful day. Very easy and enjoyable. Fun day all around. Max’s winery was great and the guide (her name slips my mind but she was from Hungary) was perfect - energetic, and thoughtful.”
Small-group Wachau day trip from Vienna: Dürnstein, wine tastings, and (May-Sep) a Danube cruise to Melk Abbey, with included tastings.
“This was an exceptional tour!! Our guide was very informative, kind and patient. The beauty of this region is a "must see"! It was so nice getting out of the city to beautiful vineyards! The village we visited was very cute. The river cruise was very relaxing. There are beautiful villages and scenery the boat passes by. Food and drinks can be purchased on the boat. Restrooms on the boat. Lunch earlier was at a nice restaurant on a nice property. The menu is only cold selections, but was still great, even though it was not included. Wine tasting at two places was nice as well. The tour ended in…”
Bike through the UNESCO Wachau Valley, sip dry white wines at family wineries, and explore Dürnstein and the Danube on an easy day.
“Amazing experience! Tim is a beauty and knows how to balance sightseeing and immersing us in the experience. 100% recommend and would do again! Should do the hike after lunch. e-bikes are quite enjoyable!”
A 9-hour Wachau Valley day trip from Vienna with Danube cruising, Dürnstein time, and multiple white wine tastings in small-group comfort.
“Beautiful day trip activity from Vienna that is unique because the wines cannot often be found in other countries. Enjoyed the abbey and learning so much about the wines. The ideal time for the tour is probably summer-October, but the guide was nevertheless able to get us access to wineries not officially open. Very unique experience!”
Private day trip from Vienna to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with hotel pickup, flexible timing, and scenic lake stops.
“The trip was amazing. Our guide was Darko. He was incredible. This was the best day trip we’ve ever had and we’ve had many. Would absolutely recommend.”
Sunday cruise from Vienna to the Wachau Valley on MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, with meals and a 2-hour stop in Dürnstein.
“It was a very beautiful day an excellent trip from everything”
5-hour Danube cruise through Wachau Valley from Krems to Melk, with a seasonal 3-course meal and a glass of Wachau wine.
“My wife and I took the Krems Wachau Valley River Cruise with the 3- course meal on April 27th and we highly recommend it. The weather cooperated and we were able to get seats on the upper deck of the boat to enjoy the beautiful views. Seats on the upper deck are taken up quickly as there are people who take the cruise but not the meal so if you want to sit outside after you eat you need to be vigilant. The meal was excellent and the service staff were very polite and accomodating. For a cost of $94 per person (Canadian $) this was excellent value. We would…”
Full-day tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk Abbey, Hallstatt and Salzburg with pickup, small group size, and Mozart Kugeln stops.
“This tour did not show up to get us. Would not respond and Viator would not transfer our reservation to another company without us paying for a second tour!”
Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg and Melk by air-conditioned coach. See Melk Abbey, lakeside Hallstatt, and Mozart city Salzburg.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip — everything ran smoothly, starting and ending on time. The destinations were incredible, especially Hallstatt, which, along with its surroundings, is truly a must-visit. Our trip coordinator, Patro, was fantastic. He clearly communicated the schedule and details at every step, and was always ready to help with anything we needed. His driving skills were also excellent, making the journey comfortable and safe.”
Take a 5-hour Wachau River cruise from Melk with big-deck views, UNESCO valley scenery, and optional schnitzel, brunch, breakfast, and wine.
“I am annoyed that on your Web site you gave me no option to get the 20% senior discount that was offered off the price of if had bought the tickets from the shipping company 's ticket office. Please respond Thank you Peter Derrick”
5.5-hour Danube cruise from Krems through UNESCO Wachau on the DDSG Blue Danube, with regional meals and optional wine tasting.
“Really enjoyed the boat journey out Melk. The 1015 boat was very busy and, on a sunny day, the outdoor space was limited but we did find a bench.”
Private day trip from Bratislava to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt salt lake, and Mozart’s Salzburg, with flexible stops and a luxury car.
“An unforgettable experience. This whole day excursion is an excellent outing with great scenic views of Salzburg and Hallstatt. We enjoyed the personal trip with our excellent and handsome driver Petar. He was always on time and gave us great tips on how to plan our stops especially when in Salzburg. We recommend this excursion especially for those who like to enjoy breathtaking scenes.”
Private 12-hour Vienna trip to Melk Abbey, Salzburg, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Hallstatt, with flexible pacing and expert English driving.
“Mr D was a great guide and a friend to us. He took us around everywhere and the whole experience was so much better than we expected. It was one of the highlights of our trip and I recommend this to everyone visiting Vienna.”
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