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. Passing the small town of Krems and the ruins of Dürnstein castle, we continue to the village of Spitz on the Danube river. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk (only in summer) and you will have a visit of Krems/Dürnstein depending on the season. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (the admission is part of the all inclusive option or the winter package). If you would like to skip the Melk Abbey admission, please choose the basic summer option.
Posted By : Cecilia_M
The guide, Claudia, did not provide much guidance . She basically shuffled us from one destination to the next, and disappeared when we reached the destination. We were left on our own to explore. What is the point of a guide then? She was unfriendly and a bit rude just insisting that we at the bus on time. Not a good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 10:05:15 
Posted By : Michael H
Weather needs to be considered due to being on the water but with appropriate clothing the ride on the boat is very nice. We had an excellent tour guide that was extremely informative and helpful. He spoke in both English and Spanish so everyone stayed informed. He had the trip as good as it was
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 06:45:36 
Posted By : Ann_B
We had a lovely bus trip for the first part of the trip. Stopped in one small village. Then drove a bit further and transferred to the boat for the boat cruise part of the day. It was a bit under whelming as the scenery was very repetitive and the river is definitely not blue. When we arrived at Melk Abbey we were scheduled for lunch in the restaurant. I can honestly say that the Benedictine walnut cake was the best dessert I had in 5 weeks of travelling. Highly recommend it. The tour of the Abbey was informative and ok, but no photos allowed inside. Bus trip back was ok. Unfortunately for me I fell on the footpath at the meeting point just before the tour started (not the tour company's fault) and so had to limp through the day with a sore foot. Charles our guide gave a great commentary.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 15:53:13
Posted By : Allan_W
Beautiful sights on the Danube cruise, excellent tour of Melk Abbey, a wonderful experience! Tour director was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip an unforgettable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 03:26:22
Posted By : Roslyn_G
The monastery is magnificent in its history and antiques. The bus guide provided excellent information about Austria as we travelled along.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 13:43:42
Posted By : Pnina_D
It is a petty we visited only one small village and instead we visited the Monstry in Melk.
I e,pected.ore small villages and wine tasting
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 12:57:27
Posted By : Susan_A
It was great to be on the Danube and see the mountains and castles. Martin was a very good guide. Loved the little town and the gardens at Melk . Overwhelmed by the church at the Melk Abbey
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 12:57:42
Posted By : Maggie_M
Fabulous outing. Loved the boat cruise ion the Danube. Stunning gardens and tour of Melk Abbey with very informative guide.
The whole day was most enjoyable with exceptional guides and bus driver.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 23:51:23
Posted By : Ratinee
A delightful day trip from Vienna. The tour was well organised, and the guide spoke in two languages—English and Spanish—simultaneously throughout the tour. The boat trip took just over an hour from Dürnstein to Melk. There are options to have lunch on the boat or in the town of Melk. The guided tour of Melk Abbey was okay, although I felt it was too brief. Overall, my tour experience was positive, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to spend a day outside Vienna.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 23:54:09
Posted By : Richard_D
A wonderful experience. Excellent guide,
Comfortable bus ride, outstanding sightseeing from outside deck of boat ride from Split to Melk. There was suffient time to enjoy both Durstein and an the village of Melk. The Melk Abbey tour was excellent and informative.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 14:10:15
