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Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey

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Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey, Vienna

In a nutshell

A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube with vineyards, apricot orchards, medieval villages and the baroque Melk Abbey, about 90 minutes from Vienna.

Rating & popularity

#5 of 7

in our Vienna guide

Visit duration

Full day

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A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube with vineyards, apricot orchards, medieval villages and the baroque Melk Abbey, about 90 minutes from Vienna.

Know before you go

Apricot blossom in spring and the autumn wine harvest are the best times. The valley is easiest by tour or bike.

What to book

A day tour with a wine tasting, or a combined boat and bike trip.

What to check before you pay

  • Confirm total time on the coach versus time at each stop.
  • Check whether entrance fees and lunch are included.
  • Look for a pick-up point close to your hotel, not just a central meeting spot.

Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey tours & tickets

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Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna (opens in a new tab)

1,613 8 h – 11 h

This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. We will stop in Dürnstein for an hour. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on the season)

from$139

Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk Option (opens in a new tab)

1,490 13 h

Fascinating Alpine peaks, mirror lakes and original towns lost in the mountains – that all is Salzkammergut! Our tour will grant you bright pictures and lots of pleasant emotions. You will follow one of the very picturesque roads of Austria with unforgettable views of magnificent Alpine nature. You will admire landscapes and colours of fabulous Hallstatt and definitely will be charmed by this spectacular town. It will be not possible to leave without making pictures on the wedding bridge of a white-snow Ort castle. These must-to-see places will help you discovering a delicate soul, a rich story and a natural beauty of the Austrian lake region.

from$81.04

Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna (opens in a new tab)

871 11 h

Spend one day in the Austrian countryside on this bike tour from Vienna! Enjoy wine tasting, easy biking through breathtaking scenery, swimming in the Danube and feasting on traditional wine taverns in one of Austria's best wine regions, the Wachau Valley.

from$154

Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna (opens in a new tab)

653 8 h 30 min

Spend a day away from Vienna to discover the picturesque Wachau Valley in the Austrian countryside on this small-group, fully guided tour. Satisfy your cravings with a delicious lunch at a traditional Heurige (wine tavern). With your expert guide, visit stunning villages and historical sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval town of Dürnstein made famous by Richard the Lionheart and go for a wine tasting in a small local winery. Then, you'll see the the Wachau Valley from another perspective on a 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (May to September only) between the historic villages of Spitz and Melk.

from$227

Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna (opens in a new tab)

435 13 h

Make the best of your stay in Austria by visiting three scenic locations in one day, on a tour reserved exclusively for yourself. Fully flexible and customizable, this tour includes most interesting sites of Austrian historical and natural heritage: - Melk Abbey - town of Hallstatt. - Salzburg Lake District - city of Salzburg

from$875

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