Wachau Valley Private Tour With Melk Abbey Visit and Wine Tastings from Vienna

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Explore Wachau Valley, Austria’s premier winemaking region, on a full-day tour with a private guide! After leaving Vienna, travel into the heart of the romantic region and enjoy two wine tastings. Sip on light Wachau Valley wines, and then visit the UNESCO-listed town of Dürnstein to sample locally produced schnapps, chocolate and more. If your tour takes place in the summer, you'll then enjoy a Danube River cruise to Melk; alternatively, if you travel in the winter months, enjoy a long lunch at a wine tavern. Your day finishes with a trip to Melk’s impressive Benedictine monastery – Melk Abbey – before returning to Vienna.

What's Included

1 wine tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private guide
1-hour River Cruise on the Danube (Summer only: May - September)
Transport by private minivan
Lunch (Winter only: October - April)
Entry / admission to Melk Abbey
Gratuities
Lunch in Summer (May - September)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up all travelers from their central Vienna hotel. Please provide your hotel details upon booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Vienna, please provide the hotel details to us. From Vienna it takes approximately 1 hours to get to the Wachau Valley.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit a traditional winery and taste the local wines and get an introduction to the Austrian wine culture

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Durnstein Castle

    After the first wine tasting we visit the medieval village of Durnstein, where King Richard Lionheart was once held captive. Stroll through the tiny cobble stone streets or hike up to the ruins of Durnstein Castle and enjoy a stunning view over the Wachau Valley

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy a local lunch at a traditional family-owned winery (not included) and enjoy a glass of wine among the locals

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Enjoy a 1 hours river cruise on the Danube from Spitz to Melk

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Melk Abbey

    Melk Abbey is one cultural and architectual highlights of the Wachau Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Wine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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