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Home/Destinations/Vienna/Wachau Valley

Wachau Valley & Melk Day Trips from Vienna

Cruise the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO stretch of the Danube lined with vineyards, apricot orchards and hilltop castles, crowned by the magnificent baroque Melk Abbey. Day trips from Vienna combine a river cruise, the abbey and wine tasting in this idyllic landscape.

189 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna
4.1(1,607)·8–11 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk Option
−19%
Vienna
Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Skywalk Option
4.6(1,451)·13 hours
from$81$101/ person
via Viator
Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna
Vienna
Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna
4.8(868)·11 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Salzburg and Lakes Day Trip from Vienna with Photo Stop in Melk
−10%
Vienna
Salzburg and Lakes Day Trip from Vienna with Photo Stop in Melk
3.8(742)·13 hours
from$146$163/ person
via Viator
Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer
Vienna
Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer
4.8(658)·4 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
Vienna
Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
4.8(651)·8h 30min
from$227/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
4.8(571)·12–13 hours
from$211/ person
via Viator
Vienna Coffeehouse Tour: Pastries, Bites & Local Stories
Vienna
Vienna Coffeehouse Tour: Pastries, Bites & Local Stories
5.0(501)·3h 30min
from$124/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna
Vienna
Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna
4.9(433)·13 hours
from$875/ person
via Viator
From Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps and Lakes Day Trip
−20%
Vienna
From Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alps and Lakes Day Trip
4.3(423)·13 hours
from$114$142/ person
via Viator
Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
4.8(379)·12 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Guided Walking Tour of Vienna City Center Highlights
Vienna
Guided Walking Tour of Vienna City Center Highlights
4.8(321)·2 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
4.8(295)·8–9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Prague Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Prague Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
4.7(219)·13 hours
from$211/ person
via Viator
Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
4.8(171)·12–13 hours
from$211/ person
via Viator
Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish
Vienna
Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish
4.9(156)·3h 30min
from$122/ person
via Viator
Introducing Vienna Walking Tour: The Capital of the Habsburgs
Vienna
Introducing Vienna Walking Tour: The Capital of the Habsburgs
4.7(130)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Bratislava Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Walk & Lunch
Vienna
Bratislava Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Walk & Lunch
3.9(72)·10 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna
Vienna
Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna
4.7(67)·11–13 hours
from$831/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt Full-Day Tour from Vienna
Vienna
Hallstatt Full-Day Tour from Vienna
4.4(66)·10–12 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar
Vienna
Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar
4.7(60)·45 min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Melk Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - Sound of Music
Vienna
Private Tour of Melk Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - Sound of Music
4.1(27)·12 hours
from$864/ person
via Viator
3 Castles & Wine Private Tour in Wachau Valley with Melk Church
Vienna
3 Castles & Wine Private Tour in Wachau Valley with Melk Church
5.0(25)·8–9 hours
from$490/ person
via Viator
Private Scenic Austrian Alps Day Trip–Hallstatt, Salzburg & Melk
Vienna
Private Scenic Austrian Alps Day Trip–Hallstatt, Salzburg & Melk
4.1(20)·13 hours
from$444/ person
via Viator
Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg Alpine Peaks Day Trip
Vienna
Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg Alpine Peaks Day Trip
3.5(12)·12–13 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Vienna: Private Tour Wachau Dürnstein and Melk
Vienna
Vienna: Private Tour Wachau Dürnstein and Melk
5.0(11)·5–7 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour
Vienna
Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour
5.0(10)·4 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Danube Valley Private Tour with Melk Abbey Skip-the-Line Access from Vienna
Vienna
Danube Valley Private Tour with Melk Abbey Skip-the-Line Access from Vienna
4.9(9)·8 hours
from$723/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip From Vienna To Mauthausen and Melk
Vienna
Private Day Trip From Vienna To Mauthausen and Melk
5.0(9)·7–8 hours
from$341/ person
via Viator
Cozy Bratislava Trip from Vienna with Coffee & Cake
Vienna
Cozy Bratislava Trip from Vienna with Coffee & Cake
3.9(7)·9 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings
Vienna
Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings
5.0(7)·3h 30min
from$142/ person
via Viator
Private transfer: Vienna to Salzburg, stops in Melk and Hallstatt
Vienna
Private transfer: Vienna to Salzburg, stops in Melk and Hallstatt
5.0(5)·7–8 hours
from$364/ person
via Viator
Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna
Vienna
Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna
4.5(4)·13 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna & Melk Stop in 20 Guide Languages
−9%
Vienna
Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna & Melk Stop in 20 Guide Languages
4.3(4)·12h 30min
from$104$116/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from Vienna Hallstatt Salzburg Alpine Village Day Trip
Vienna
Day Trip from Vienna Hallstatt Salzburg Alpine Village Day Trip
5.0(2)·14 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Private Melk, Gottweig, and Durnstein Day Trip from Vienna
Vienna
Private Melk, Gottweig, and Durnstein Day Trip from Vienna
5.0(2)·9–10 hours
from$415/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour to Wachau Valley from Vienna
Vienna
Private Day Tour to Wachau Valley from Vienna
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna
Vienna
2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Private Wachau Valley Wine Experience: Tastings, History & Views
Vienna
Private Wachau Valley Wine Experience: Tastings, History & Views
5.0(1)·9–10 hours
from$472/ person
via Viator
Vienna: Wachau Wonders & Magical Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip
Vienna
Vienna: Wachau Wonders & Magical Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip
5.0(1)·13 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Mauthausen Memorial Private Day Trip From Vienna
Vienna
Mauthausen Memorial Private Day Trip From Vienna
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$427/ person
via Viator
Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Vienna
Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$6/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley, Mauthausen & Linz from Vienna
−20%
Vienna
Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley, Mauthausen & Linz from Vienna
5.0(1)·8–11 hours
from$410$512/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey from Vienna with a local
Vienna
Private Day Trip to Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey from Vienna with a local
5–8 hours
from$233/ person
via Viator
Wachau Valley Boat and Wine Private Day Experience from Vienna
Vienna
Wachau Valley Boat and Wine Private Day Experience from Vienna
8–9 hours
from$507/ person
via Viator
Vienna Private Day Trip to Melk with Tickets to Abbey and Tasting
Vienna
Vienna Private Day Trip to Melk with Tickets to Abbey and Tasting
6 hours
from$361/ person
via Viator
2-Day Tour from Vienna Wachau Stift Melk and Nature Timeout
Vienna
2-Day Tour from Vienna Wachau Stift Melk and Nature Timeout
2 days
from$602/ person
via Viator

Wachau Valley in Vienna — FAQ

What is the Wachau Valley?
The Wachau is a beautiful UNESCO-listed valley along the Danube west of Vienna, famous for its vineyards, apricots, riverside villages like Dürnstein, and the grand Melk Abbey.
How far is the Wachau Valley from Vienna?
The Wachau is about 1–1.5 hours from Vienna, making it an easy and scenic day trip, usually with a Danube cruise, Melk Abbey and wine tasting.
Is Melk Abbey worth visiting?
Yes — the magnificent yellow baroque Melk Abbey, perched above the Danube with its opulent library and church, is a highlight of any Wachau Valley day trip.

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