Travel to the Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey from Vienna. See picturesque Wachau and Danube Valleys starting with pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna by comfortable car and follow the Danube River into the countryside filled with dense woodlands and rolling vineyards. Admire stunning landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and enjoy full day trip from Vienna.

The Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey from Vienna

As the Wachau region is full of fabulous places and hidden gems. We want to show you as much as possible! Sightsee each different village on your own and discover beautiful sights. Firstly stop in Krems where all looks like time has stopped. Atmosphere among narrow alleys and colourful tenements with cafeteries is just adorable! Walk through Krems Old Town and see Steinertor, Rathaus and Gozzoburg Krems.

Danube River had important role as a trade and traffic route. Here you can admire multiple ancient castles. See ancient ruins of Dürnstein Castle. According to legend, Richard the Lionheart was kept imprisoned, and was eventually freed by his faithful minstrel Blondel. Further you will visit Spitz. There you will experience fantastic boat cruise to reach Melk (possible from May to October). During this boat you will see wild Austrian landscapes and have relaxing moment like never before. Otherwise you can go for walk to see ruins of Hinterhaus Castle dated for XI century. Therefore you will see from the top some prime views of Lower Austria.

Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles and it’s located on top of the hill. Walk around and explore the Abbey Park with the baroque garden pavillion. Marvel at exceptional architecture from outside and step inside where guide will lead you through Abbey Museum, the Marble Hall, balcony, library and church with amazing chapels and decorations. After all walk around village and see hidden local gem – Parish Church of Assumption of Mary as peaceful place with nice decorations. No worries about return, sit back and relax, the driver will drop you off to your hotel in Vienna.