Austria · WACHAU VALLEY & DANUBE CRUISES
Melk Abbey at one end, Dürnstein and the terraced vineyards at the other, and the good version has a boat in the middle. These 15 compare the coach-and-cruise days against the shorter Vienna river trips on price, hours and how much wine is involved.
Review of Vienna’s Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey day trip, with Danube cruise, village stops, guide tips, seasonal details, and honest value advice.
“Excellent! Just make this after April as nature wasn't ready for our visit!”
Review of Vienna’s 3.5-hour Grand Danube Cruise, covering the route, scenery, locks, onboard dining, value, access, and who should book.
“Great way to see Vienna. Easy to book and board the boat. Comfortable and interesting trip”
Review of Vienna’s Danube cruise, with modern city views, optional Viennese food, route details, value, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent! The food was delicious, the boat, crew, journey and views were fantastic. I would recommend this excursion. ☀️😝😁”
Cycle from Vienna through the Wachau Valley, taste local wines, visit Dürnstein, and enjoy a full day beside the Danube.
“A great tour! Tim did a great job mitigating some unforeseen circumstances. We were fortunate to visit the small winery of his personal friend; and it was magical. Make sure to pack a water bottle and sun protection!”
Review of the Wachau Valley tour from Vienna, with Dürnstein, wine tastings, a Danube cruise, Melk Abbey, costs, and practical tips.
“Great informational and relaxing tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We enjoyed the tour.”
Bike through Austria’s Wachau Valley, visit family wineries, taste local whites, explore Dürnstein, and ride the train from Vienna.
“Great day. Beautiful villages and scenery. Easy riding on mostly bike paths. Both winery visits fantastic and generous. Lunch good. Did the short hike up to the Dürnstein Castle and was well worth the view. Our guide Sanja (sorry about spelling) was lovely and very helpful with Vienna tips etc. enjoyed the train ride there and back.”
Review of the Wachau Valley day tour from Vienna, with Danube cruise, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, Austrian lunch, and local wine tastings.
“The nine-hour tour was well structured, with sufficient stops around Wachau to admire the scenery and get to know the history of the region. The boat trip at the end was quite enjoyable, allowing us relaxing time to drink sparkling wine and see the sights drift by, from villages to fortresses and beautiful monasteries. Above all our excellent and exceptionally knowledgeable guide (Camillo? 18.05.2025) provided us with inside information on the grape growing and wine production process, the effect of micro-climates in the Wachau valley, and of course an extensive and very pleasant introduction to several varieties of grüner veltliner, riesling - and even an unexpected sauvignon blanc. Warmly ...”
Review of a private Vienna day trip to Melk, Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Salzburg, with practical timing, costs, guides, and tips.
“Fabulous tour!! Amazing and informative driver Mr D. to many popular and beautiful locations! We would definitely recommend this personal experience to all of our friends.”
Review of the Vienna to Dürnstein cruise, with Wachau views, meals, timing, value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“A very good cruse ship. The food was passable. Staff was very helpful and and kind. worth an experience.”
Cruise from Krems to Melk through the Wachau Valley with vineyards, castles, a seasonal 3-course meal, and a glass of wine.
“My wife and I took the Krems Wachau Valley River Cruise with the 3- course meal on April 27th and we highly recommend it. The weather cooperated and we were able to get seats on the upper deck of the boat to enjoy the beautiful views. Seats on the upper deck are taken up quickly as there are people who take the cruise but not the meal so if you want to sit outside after you eat you need to be vigilant. The meal was excellent and the service staff were very polite and accomodating. For a cost of $94 per person (Canadian $) this was excellent value. We would…”
Review of Vienna’s 13-hour Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg tour, with scenic stops, pricing, timing, transport concerns and booking advice.
“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.”
Review of Vienna’s 13-hour trip to Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg, the Alps, and lakes, with honest advice on timing, value, transport, and who should go.
“Professional company. We got email one day before, got WhatsApp message from driver in the morning. Our tour manager was LILY, very polite, knowledgeable always answer your questions with her cute smile 😃 all the times. Understand when customer needs toilet breaks and when coffee breaks. Well organized tour.”
Cruise the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley from Melk for five hours, with castle views, vineyards, sundecks, and optional regional dining.
“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”
Cruise the UNESCO Wachau Valley from Krems with scenic Danube views, regional food, flexible options, and comfortable red-and-white ships.
“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.”
Review of a private Bratislava tour to Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg, with itinerary advice, pricing, timing, highlights and drawbacks.
“It was a Wonderful experience and we are very happy to participate!! Hallstatt is magnificent place, we wish we had more time! And Salzburg is also wonderful! Beautiful old town I think it would be better for us to skip Melk ( to early to visit the monastery) Overall it was a wonderful experience!!!”
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