Wachau Day Trip With Free Time in Melk

• Ride in style from Vienna on a cozy, air-conditioned bus while your guide brings history to life, from Gottweig Abbey to the dramatic ruins of Aggstein Castle.

• A breezy 1.5-hour boat ride from Spitz to Melk reveals Schonbuhel Castle, riverside hamlets, and Melk Abbey’s golden domes glowing above the valley.

• Step inside Melk Abbey’s grand baroque halls and its library of ancient texts, then wander through its manicured gardens for breathtaking valley views.

• Walk Durnstein’s cobbled streets, see the ruins where Richard the Lionheart was held, then enjoy Melk’s abbey, gardens, or a peaceful riverside break.

• Fun fact: Melk Abbey hides a secret staircase linking the library to a concealed room where rare books were once protected from invaders.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

• Due to certain restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• Your guide dogs are welcome on this tour.

Additional information

• Due to unpredictable events such as high or low water or delays during locks or bridges, a program and/or route change may become necessary.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

• Meet your guide at BIOGENA PLAZA.

• Address: Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, Austria.

• Landmark: Across from Operngasse 8 & next to the Opera fountain.

• Guide identifier: Your guide will be wearing a yellow uniform.

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