Wachau Valley: Krems, Melk Abbey, and Duernstein Day Trip
ID: GYG861755-1359202
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on a day trip from Vienna. Visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey, explore the charming town of Krems, and see the ruins of Castle Kuernriger.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley near the Danube River on a day trip from Vienna. Admire the region's vineyards, abbeys, and forests, and visit the towns of Krems and Dürnstein.
Start your day trip with a visit to the Benedictine Melk Abbey, which overlooks the Danube River. Admire the impressive Baroque building and the beautiful surrounding nature.
Next, head to the town of Krems, which is full of wine villages, fortresses, and castles. Walk through the Old Town and pass by the Steiner Tor. Afterward, take a break in a traditional tavern to enjoy a regional meal and taste the famous wines from this area.
Continue to Dürnstein, a town in the Lower Austrian Wachau region. Visit the ruins of Castle Kuernriger, where Richard Lionheart, King of England, was held prisoner for a year. The ransom was used by the Duke of Babenberg to build Vienna's city walls.
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on a day trip from Vienna
- Visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey, which overlooks the Danube River
- Explore the charming town of Krems and its wine villages, fortresses and castles
- Take a break in a traditional tavern to enjoy a regional meal and local wines
- See the ruins of Castle Kuernriger, where Richard Lionheart was held prisoner
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check-in is 15 minutes before the departure time
Pets are not allowed on the cruise
Smoking is not allowed on the boat
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
