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Bratislava or Dürnstein: Day Trip from Vienna by Boat

Cruise to Dürnstein & Wachau from Vienna
Cruise to Dürnstein & Wachau from Vienna with Meals - 02
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Embark on a full-day cruise from Vienna to Wachau Valley, indulging in Austrian gastronomy and exploring the quaint village of Dürnstein.

Highlights

  • Experience the charm of Austria with a full-day cruise from Vienna to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wachau Valley, Dürnstein or Bratislava.

  • Onboard the luxury MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, enjoy a light breakfast, a lunchtime snack, traditional strudel, plus a 4-course evening buffet featuring Austrian favorites.

  • Spend 2 hrs in the picturesque village of Dürnstein, where you can visit historical landmarks like Dürnstein Castle and the Gothic hall.

  • If you choose the Bratislava cruise, you get 4 hours to stop, explore, and spend time outside the deck with the 360° all-round view and lounge chairs.

  • Fun fact: During your Dürnstein visit, you can walk on the same grounds where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned in the 12th century.

Inclusions

  • Full-day cruise on the Danube River

  • Explore Wachau valley

  • 2 hours extra to explore Dürnstein

  • 4 hours extra to explore Bratislava (optional)

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch snack, strudel, dinner (with options based on the cruise)

  • Bratsilava cruise menu

  • Dürnstein & Wachau cruise menu

Exclusions

  • Drinks

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Slovakia, Switzerland and over 7 countries have loved this experience
Wadzanai Garwe

Wadzanai

5/5

Aug, 2024

The crew were amazing. The waiter's extraordinary. I had problems getting around because of my broken ankle and they looked after me like a queen. Best 58th birthday ever!
Vis Jadid

Vis

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very nice staff and nice ambience. What we personally were missing was music. A little music by Strauss would have made the trip even more perfect 🤩🤩🥂
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Gerhard Minarik

Gerhard

4/5

Jun, 2024

The boat trip to Dürnstein was very nice! We were lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy the sun on the upper deck. What we liked less: The dinner that was offered in buffet form was stormed. Unfortunately, some guests had no manners and pushed their way to the 3rd - 4th meal, with the other guests lining up from the buffet to the other end of the dining deck. We lost our appetite at the sight!
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Kienastberger Claudia

Kienastberger

5/5

Jun, 2024

Very pleasant cruise, staff very friendly, beautiful old town, next time will be booked with overnight stay
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Sergey Reshetov

Sergey

5/5

May, 2024

I have booked that short tour to attract my young daughters. As they never before being on a ships. And they really enjoyed this. On this tour we amazed how beauty is Vienna looked from Danube, we impressed how river locks lifting the boat. Dürnstein town is awesome - small and cosy. Thanks to crew for hospitality and care. Snacks on board were delicious.

Sail Along the Wachau Valley

Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast on board the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, a luxurious ship that will take you from Vienna to the Wachau Valley. As you sail along the Danube, admire the skyline of Vienna, the Kahlenberg mountain, and the Klosterneuburg monastery. You will also pass by the garden city of Tulln, where you can see the Egon Schiele Museum and the Roman Museum. Aboard the cruise, you'll also enjoy a lunchtime snack of veal goulash with pastries.

Explore the Charming Village of Dürnstein

After about 6 hours of cruising, you will arrive at Dürnstein, a picturesque village with a blue church tower and a historic castle. Here, with 2 hrs to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, visit the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. You can also visit the gothic hall, the Danube terrace, and the baroque collegiate church at Dürnstein Abbey or take a stroll through the cobblestone streets, shop for local handicrafts, and taste some of the famous Wachau wines. You can also opt for the Bratislava cruise if you don't have enough time to cover the other two attractions.

A Voyage Full of Culinary Surprises

Return to the vessel for a traditional apple and curd strudel treat before indulging in a 4-course dinner buffet, featuring a range of Austrian favorites, from chicken stroganoff to vegetarian lasagna, and desserts. As the stars adorn the sky, enjoy the flavors of Austria amidst the serenity of the Danube.

Itinerary

Dürnstein & Wachau cruise

Boarding at 7:30am | Departure from Vienna at 8:30am | Breakfast at 8:30am | Kahlenberg mountain and Klosterneuburg monastery views | Lunchtime snack at 12:30pm | Dürnstein at 2:30 p.m. | 2-hour to explore | Departure from Dürnstein at 4:40pm | Strudel at 4:40pm | Evening buffet at 7pm | Evening buffet featuring a variety of Austrian dishes | Arrival at Vienna at 9:00pm

Bratsilava cruise

Boarding at 8:00am –8:45am | Vienna/Marina | 9:00am from Vienna/Marina | 09:00 am Breakfast | 11:00am Lunch snack | 12:00pm to Bratislava | 4 hours stay in Bratislava | 4:00pm Strudel & departure from Bratislava | 6:30pm Evening buffet | 10:00pm arrival at Vienna/Marina |

Important Information

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Pets & Guide Dog Friendly.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

Boarding point

  • Board your cruise at Marina Wien Yachthafen.

  • Address: Handelskai 343, 1020 Wien, Austria.

  • Landmark: Look for the ship "MS Empress Elisabeth".

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