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Bratislava or Dürnstein: Day Trip from Vienna on Danube River by Boat

Cruise to Dürnstein & Wachau from Vienna
Cruise to Dürnstein & Wachau from Vienna
Dürnstein town on Danube River, Wachau, Lower Austria, with historic buildings and scenic landscape.
Bratislava Castle on a hill above the Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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

    • 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.

    • 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

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

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    Anita A Van Hassel

    Anita

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    Dec, 2024

    Instructions indicated that the purchaser of the ticket needed to bring ID, not all persons listed on the ticket. The type of ID required was not indicated, either. The ID presented by the others listed on the ticket was not acceptable and so we were not allowed to take the trip that l'd spent 267 euros on.
    Wadzanai Garwe

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    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

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    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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    Michele  Pollarolo

    Michele

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    Sep, 2024

    Despite alert for flood Danube an excellent organization
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    Gerald Mattes

    Gerald

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    Aug, 2024

    Service great .food also very tasty. Crew great . Gladly again
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  • 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 |

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

    Additional information

    • 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".

    Get directions to the boarding point

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