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Wachau Valley from Vienna: The 15 Best Wine and River Days

34 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Terraced vineyards, Melk Abbey above the river and Dürnstein’s blue tower, an hour west of the city. These 15 compare coach, boat and bike days by price, wine stops and how long you get at Melk.

Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip - Krems: your first taste of the valley
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Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip

1.Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,413 reviews · 8h 30m · from $151Our pick

From Vienna, travel by air-conditioned coach through the Wachau Valley, stopping in Krems and Dürnstein before time in Melk. The summer version includes a Danube cruise; Melk Abbey access depends on the package and season. Guides speak English or Spanish, and guides such as Tommy, Ava, and Erich have led past departures.

“great but the time is kinda short. I choose not to visit the Abbey bc I have visited 2 museum last day. I walked around the town. It was cute town, ppl are friendly, nice view, good view. If I can go again maybe I would choose to visits the Abbey!”

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Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna - Dürnstein: blue tower, village lanes and castle ruins
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Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

2.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Leave Vienna by metro and train for a guided, roughly 15 to 16-mile bike ride through the Wachau Valley. You’ll stop at local wineries for included tastings, explore Dürnstein and its castle ruins, and have time for lunch or a swim. Guides such as Szana, Tim and Sina lead the day. Bikes, helmets and rain ponchos are provided, but electric bikes are not.

“Trip was well planned-included train, ferry across the Donau/Danube. Guide was knowledgeable, fun. Bikes were good, perfect for the trip. Good value if you like biking in gorgeous nature, stopping in beautiful cobbled stone towns and awesome wine tasting, history with cool people. Enjoy.”

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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna - Free time among Dürnstein’s medieval streets
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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

3.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $230

Travel from central Vienna in a small, eight-seat vehicle with a guide such as Marco, Camilo or Tomas. Explore Dürnstein, stop at a local wine tavern for lunch at your own cost, taste regional wines and, from May to September, cruise the Danube. In winter, the cruise is replaced by a guided visit inside Melk Abbey.

“Tomas was an expert guide and did a great job. The tour was a delight from beginning to end and the Wauchau Valley is stunning.”

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Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour - Cycling through vineyard country
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Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

4.Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 11 hours · from $163

Ride about 25 kilometers through the Wachau Valley with an English-speaking guide, stopping at family-run wineries and Domäne Wachau. The day includes train travel from Vienna, time in Dürnstein, lunch at your own cost, and a ferry crossing. Guides such as Tim, Nicolas, Tomas, and Sanja have led the tour on different dates.

“We had an amazing time on this tour. We love traveling local, meeting local, eating local, and drinking local. The trip is full of beautiful scenery, warm people, and fresh white wines. I would definitely do this tour again.”

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From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting - Dürnstein brings wine and medieval streets together
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From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

5.Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Leave Vienna by van for Wachau wine country, where an English-speaking guide leads tastings, a Dürnstein stroll, and a stop for lunch. In summer, cruise from Spitz to Melk; on selected dates, the plan includes a guided visit to Melk Abbey instead. Groups are limited to eight.

“Marco was a great guide! very friendly and welcoming and explained everything that we needed to know.”

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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna - Lake Wolfgang, a ten-minute pause with a view
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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

6.Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

Leave Vienna at 7:30 am with an English-speaking private driver for Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, a Lake Wolfgang photo stop, and Salzburg. You get set time to explore on your own, plus room to adjust the route. Drivers including Michael, Darko, and Romano are praised for helpful tips and flexible pacing. Transport is private; meals and Melk Abbey admission cost extra.

“Excellent arrangements And our guide Drako was fabulous On time detailed explanationz and car was super”

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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise - The river is the main event
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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

7.Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Spend a Sunday aboard the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, cruising from Vienna into the Wachau Valley. Breakfast, a lunchtime snack, and dinner are included, while drinks cost extra. You get two hours to explore Dürnstein on your own. The cruise runs from May through September, with German- and English-speaking hosts or greeters.

“It was a very beautiful day an excellent trip from everything”

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Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal - Reading the river scenery
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Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

8.Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · from $76

Sail a five-hour return route from Krems to Melk through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. You’ll pass Dürnstein’s blue church tower, Schönbühel Palace, and Melk Abbey, with a seasonal three-course meal and one glass of Wachau wine included. The crew speaks German and English; additional drinks cost extra.

“We did the river cruise from Krems to Melk and everything was great. The view was really beautiful with all the vineyards of the Wachau, the service was excellent and the food really delicious. The captain of the ship lent himself to take a photo with my 3 year old son who was super excited; I really appreciated this. And most of all, I am very grateful to the staff of get your guide who helped me change my ticket from one day to the next without making me pay any penalty. The whats up service works very well.Read more”

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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg - Melk Abbey: Baroque interiors on a tight clock
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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

9.Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 151 reviews · from $44Best value

Leave Vienna at 7:30 am for a small-group road trip through the Wachau Valley, with stops in Dürnstein, at Melk Abbey, in Hallstatt and in Salzburg. The plan includes a guided walk in each major town, free time, a local tasting and Mozart Kugeln. Guides Maria and Sofia have been praised, but pickup reliability is a serious concern.

“Maria is a very knowledgeable giving informations during our trip. It could have been more a better experience if we arrived earlier and stayed more in Salzburg rather than that of the 1st stop in Wachau. It’s already dark when we get to Salzburg so we didn’t get much exploration done.”

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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip - Hallstatt is the postcard stop, with a tight clock
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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

10.Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · from $158

Travel about 660 km from Vienna by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives and shares information along the way, while you explore each town on your own. Guides such as Lilly and Peter have been praised for clear advice and attentive pacing. Expect roughly 45 minutes in Melk, 1.5 hours in Hallstatt and 2 hours in Salzburg.

“The trip was great! Perfect for someone who does not have the luxury to spend more time in each city in Austria. The transport was comfortable, the driving safe and punctual. Our guide Petar was so nice and took great pictures!”

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From Melk: 5-Hour Wachau River Cruise - Melk, the starting point
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From Melk: 5-Hour Wachau River Cruise

11.From Melk: 5-Hour Wachau River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $53

Sail through the UNESCO-listed Wachau on a five-hour round trip from Melk, aboard DDSG Blue Danube’s red-and-white fleet. From the open sundeck or the partly covered seating area, take in vineyards, castles and monasteries. Optional breakfast, brunch, schnitzel and wine tasting are available for an added cost; drinks are not included.

“This is a wonderful tour for people who have half a day at hand and want to view the entire Wachau valley at a leisurely pace. Since this is tour from Melk to Krems and a return ticket, you can easily skip going to Krems and get down at Spitz or Duernsstein and visit the town's quickly and hop on the vessel that comes back (need to know the timing, etc.) The mobile voucher needs to be replaced with a printed ticket at the DSSG office next to the start point. Advisable to reach 10-15 minutes in advance to get seats of your choice on the deck.Read more”

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From Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise on the Danube - What you see in spring, summer, and autumn
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From Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise on the Danube

12.From Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise on the Danube

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · from $53

Set out from Krems on a 5.5-hour Danube cruise through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, with broad views from the deck and a route toward Melk. English- and German-speaking tour guidance is available. Food, brunch, breakfast, schnitzel, and wine tasting depend on the option you choose; drinks are extra.

“Really enjoyed the boat journey out Melk. The 1015 boat was very busy and, on a sunny day, the outdoor space was limited but we did find a bench.”

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Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour - Melk Abbey above the Danube
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Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour

13.Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews

Start with hotel pickup in Bratislava and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Your English-speaking driver helps shape the day around your priorities. Expect Danube views, Hallstatt’s salt-mining story, Mozart’s birthplace and Sound of Music landmarks, with a long drive between stops.

“John was a nice guy and conscientious driver. The monastery at Melk was beautiful. I'm very glad that we arrived early before the crowds. Salzburg was quite charming. Hallstatt was very cool.”

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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour - Melk Abbey above the Danube
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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

14.Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 12 hours

Travel from Vienna in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who can adjust the day to your interests. Visit Melk Abbey, explore Salzburg independently, and make time for Hallstatt and its Skydeck. Drivers on this tour have included D, Darko, Romano, and Pedja. Entry fees and meals are extra.

“Pedja was a beautiful person. Had the best day ever!!!! Loved it so much. What an experience. It was so picturesque. Seeing the awesome scenery (alps, lakes, housing and shops). And seeing scenes from a long time favourite movie “Sound of Music”. Pedja was a true gentleman and showed us the best places to see and the best photo shots and how to skip the crowds. The vehicle was immaculant, so clean and comfortable. The trip wasn’t rushed and went at our own pace. Always only minutes away to pick us up, always nearby. Highly recommend this trip to anyone. He was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions, he…”

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Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna - What a private vehicle changes
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Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna

15.Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Vienna by private vehicle to Melk Abbey, Traunsee, Hallstatt and Salzburg, with a pass by Wolfgangsee. The 11-to-13-hour trip is for up to four people and includes pickup. Drivers such as Nico and Mohammed have been praised for safe driving, flexibility and photo-stop suggestions. Hallstatt’s Skywalk ticket is not included.

“The trip was great despite a couple of locations being closed for updates/construction. The views and sights are amazing. Nico, our guide and driver was very accommodating and professional. He made sure we had enough time to take photos, look around, and take in the views without feeling rushed (I think having some locations closed helped as well). Nico also gave some little nuggets of details about each place and recommended areas where we could stop, eat, and get souvenirs. Having a small private tour was great and I highly recommend it.”

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