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Trade Vienna’s bustle for a day of river-valley reverie. With a professional driver at the wheel and a story-teller guide by your side, drift through copper-domed monasteries, pastel villages, and vineyard terraces that melt into the Danube. Taste award-winning Grüner Veltliner in 900-year-old cellars, linger over a farm-fresh lunch in a cozy heuriger, and stand beneath the gold-leaf ceilings of Melk Abbey. This is Austria wrapped in warmth: relaxed, romantic, and delightfully off script.
Highlights
Klosterneuburg Abbey – Explore Austria’s oldest wine estate and sip three estate-bottled wines.
Dürnstein Village – Stroll cobblestone lanes beneath Richard the Lionheart’s ruined castle.
Guided Wine Tasting – Samples of Wachau white wine inside a historic cellar.
Heuriger Lunch – Unhurried meal of regional specialties (own expense) with vineyard views.
Melk Abbey – Visit of the courtyard and a church of the baroque masterpiece.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
After booking we will contact you to confirm the details.
Itinerary
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1Stift Klosterneuburg
We will begin our journey at the closest point to Vienna, a delightful monastery and winery - Klosterneuberg Monastery. We are set to embark on an exciting journey to the oldest abbey in Austria, an extraordinary historical site that has served as the repository for the royal family's treasures for centuries. This heritage-rich abbey continues to house these priceless treasures even today. One of the remarkable artifacts we will get the opportunity to see is a 14th-century ducal hat, a piece of history that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
For an half hour we will drive along a picturesque country road in the Danube Valley with beautiful terraced vineyards that descend to the Danube, wooded hills and castle ruins. The castle and medieval village of Dürnstein is linked to the story of the English king Richard the Lionheart, who was captured in these parts and languished as a prisoner in the castle. This captivating destination offers breathtaking views of the Danube River and is home to iconic architectural marvels, including a striking blue and white Baroque church. After visiting this castle you will have unforgettable impressions and pictures!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Our next stop on the tour will be a family-run winery situated in a picturesque location. We'll be tasting local wines, and tourists will have the opportunity to order traditional dishes, which are permitted to be served at wineries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Melk Abbey
We will embark on an immersive exploration of a splendid world-famous Baroque abbey Melk, starting with its enchanting inner courtyard. Melk is the gateway to the Danube Valley. Our journey continues as we enter the abbey's church. Once we've fully appreciated the abbey, we will transition into a different epoch, meandering the cobblestone streets of a beautifully preserved medieval town - Melk. This is a journey through time, an opportunity to truly connect with the past and understand the multilayered narratives of this place.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Vienna
The road back to Vienna will be around 1 hour. We can drop you off at the hotel or at any other place (restaurant, apartments).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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