Danube and Wachau Valleys Private Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, Melk Abbey is a breathtaking baroque structure overlooking the Danube. This Benedictine monastery is an architectural masterpiece with its ornate library, church, and frescoed ceilings, offering an illuminating insight into monastic life over the centuries.

   1 h

2. This picturesque town is famed for its blue baroque tower and ruins of a castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Wander its cobbled streets, soaking in the charming ambiance and delightful vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.

   1 h

3. A quaint town nestled amidst rolling vineyards, Spitz is the heart of the Wachau wine region. Its vine-clad landscapes and medieval buildings transport visitors to a bygone era, making it a wine lover's paradise.

   1 h

4. This enchanting castle, perched on a rocky hill along the Danube's banks, has been a sentinel of the region for over a millennium. Its majestic structure, with a history intertwined with crusaders and knights, is a window into Austria's feudal past.

   1 h

5. Overlooking the Danube, these medieval ruins tell tales of knights, sieges, and courtly intrigues. The panoramic views from the castle remain unparalleled, offering a vantage point to witness the river winding its way through the valleys.

   30 min

6. Literally translating to "White Church", Weissenkirchen is a charming town known for its historic church, lush vineyards, and age-old wine taverns. Here, one can experience the region's rich viticulture and savor its renowned apricots.

   30 min

7. The rest of the time you will be travelling towards and backwards from Viena to Wachau

   4 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Vienna

• Its from-price is 222% above the median of the 213 day trips we list in Vienna.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vienna

Vienna is Austria's elegant capital on the Danube, a city of imperial palaces, grand coffeehouses and a musical heritage known the world over.

The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.

Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.

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