Vienna: Mariazell Basilica and Melk Abbey Private Tour One-Day Fully Guided Tour in Mariazell and Melk
ID: GYG389854-O-706745
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Visit two excellent cities in one day with round-trip transportation. Visit one of the top attractions in all of Austria, the amazing Mariazell Basilica and enjoy a guided tour in Melk Abbey.
Drive through lower Austria and enjoy the beautiful local scenery, the mountains and rolling vineyards during this full-day trip. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Vienna and see two cities with two top attractions - the Mariazell Basilica and famous Melk Abbey, both of which your expert guide can tell you about.
Visit the quaint town of Mariazell, where you will find the most important pilgrimage destination in Austria and one of the most visited shrines in Europe: Mariazell Basilica, also known as Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary. Step inside and see its fabulous interior, each of its twelve chapels with organ and altars just as impressive as the last.
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 its baroque garden pavillion. Marvel at its 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. Enjoy your free time in Abbey Park or in Abbey Church before the driving back to Vienna.
Highlights
- Explore Lower Austria to see two beautiful towns Melk and Mariazell in one tour
- Step inside Mariazell Basilica
- Visit Melk Abbey and find out the fascinating history of Benedictine Monks with your expert guide
- Enjoy comfortable car-transfers with a pick-up and drop-off service to your accommodation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A table reservation at a local restaurant in Melk is optional. You can use it to avoid the struggle of finding another restaurant.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up is at your accommodation in Vienna
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
