Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna
Overview
Available languages
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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)
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to weather conditions the boat trip can only take place between April and October. The same applies if the boat trip has to be cancelled due to high water or other nature reasons.
What To Expect
Vienna
Operngasse 8: 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.
Durnstein
Visit the wonderful Dürnstein.
Options
English excl. Abbey Admission
Tour in English: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission
Spanish excl. Abbey Admission
Tour in Spanish: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission
Spanish Tour Melk Abbey & Boat
Tour in Spanish: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in Spanish (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
English Tour Melk Abbey & Boat
Tour in English: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in English (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
What‘s Included
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
Panoramic photo stops in Wachau Valley
Scenic Danube River boat cruise (April–October)
Guided tour of Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Free time to explore Dürnstein or Krems
Onboard historical and cultural commentary
Admission to Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Admission to Melk Abbey (if basic option selected)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,592 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour
chriskG1256SL,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good tour. Knowledgeable tour guide.
A beautiful day.
riccardo847,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful trip. The instructions regarding the departure location explained in an automated email were very clear.
Great Full day out enjoying the Austrian countryside and beautiful sightss
Jan H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour it was a full day experience. First stop a picturesque wine growing village in the Wahau Valley, then an hours ride on a ferry boat on the Danube. One good tip from a review I read was to order lunch on the Ferry, saves time and enjoyable eating while sailing on the river. Then arriving at Melk being transported up to the Abbey, after a wander around the gardens we had a guided tour or the Abbey. It was all done at a leisurely pace, a really enjoyable day
Day trip
Suzanne K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking at abbey but at a slower pace so not too bad for seniors Great boat ride with really good apple strudel
Nice combo of activities
Marie W,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice combination of comfortable, informative, travel out of Vienna to a lovely little town and then on to catch the boat on the Danube. The Melk Abbey and tour exceeded my expectations.
Great guide and driver, and incredible scenery.
Akram B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Reasonable length ride to the various stops. The boat ride to Melk Abbey was especially nice. Our guide, Claudia, did an excellent job of giving us an extensive commentary on the history of the areas we visited.
Wonderful
Judy S,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The bus operator was safe. The Danube tour is amazing!
An experience worth taking
Lori C,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting the Meik Abby and cruising down the Danube river was quite an experience. The river boat was comfortable and offered drinks and food. The Abby was a sight to see given all its history.
Average visit, despite impeccable organization and a good guide.
Leguillen,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Despite a very good multilingual guide, we were a bit disappointed by this excursion. The bus tour of Krems is uninteresting; the village of Durnstein is picturesque but nothing more, and while the Danube Valley is indeed beautiful, we have many equivalents in France. Finally, the village of Melk has little interest, and the visit to the abbey was conducted by a Francophone guide with limited knowledge and approximate French. The visit is also very poorly organized, featuring a series of dark rooms with a few paintings and objects lacking real coherence. The church is the most spectacular, as well as the staircase.
Wonderful day trip , tour...
Shelly L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day trip , tour guide was great. Really like the combination of boat ride, walking & comfortable bus. Thank you
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