DANUBE TOUR
WACHAU VALLEY
Highlights
Explore the magnificent scenery of Vienna's suburbs
Contemplate one of the most famous Baroque buildings in Austria
Enjoy a spectacular lunch or cruise depending on the season
Openings
Full day
Description
This excursion has it all: landscapes, nature, culture, history and architecture.
Few rivers have inspired artists as much as the Danube, which was immortalised by Strauss’ waltz. As the river winds its way through central and south-eastern Europe, it creates valleys of breathtaking beauty; a landscape of steep banks laden with vineyards overlooked by hillside hamlets and castles.
Point of interest (from 09:45 until 17:45, 8 hours)
Itinerary
1. Durnstein
2. Melk
See the tiny village of Durnstein and the admire the remnants of its once great castle, where Richard the Lionheart was held ransom on his way back to England to fight with Robin Hood (or so some legends say). The views over the Danube and the valley are spellbinding. During the summer season, hop aboard for a 90-minute cruise on the blue Danube and enjoy a new perspective of this picturesque valley.
The Wachau Valley is a Unesco World Heritage Site famed for its lush verdant landscapes and rustic towns but most of all for the quality of its wines, especially the young whites. At Melk, discover the beautiful Benedictine abbey, one of Austria’s most famous baroque buildings. Among its many truly outstanding attractions are the impossibly golden library, the fine frescos and the speckled spiral staircase. In winter, instead of the cruise, we enjoy a lunch.
What is included?
Transport
Tickets
Instructions
Meeting point: Operngasse 8 1010 Wien, next to the fountain. Customers must be at the meeting point 10 min before the start of the tour. Voucherless. You do not need to bring any voucher (digital or printed). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This activity operates with a ticketing system that requires the customers to present a voucher with a QR code. If this voucher does not include a QR code, please receive your QR voucher code from the following website www.yourparkcode.com // Due to security measures, you are required to bring and wear your own face mask in order to participate in this activity. If you do not have a mask, you will not be able to take part
Starting points
A. Operngasse,8, 1010, Wien, Austria
Next to the fountain
End point
· Same as Starting Point
For safety reasons, you are required to bring and wear your own mask in order to participate in this activity. If you do not have a mask, you will not be able to participate.
