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Austria's Light & Shadow: Melk & Mauthausen Memorial Private Tour
Vienna
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See the whole picture of Austria—from its darkest depths to its most brilliant heights. This tour is designed for travelers who have limited time but a deep desire to understand the true soul of this country. In a single day, we connect two of Austria’s most significant sites: the Mauthausen Memorial, a sobering reminder of WWII, and Melk Abbey, a world-famous masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
You will travel from the stark granite of the concentration camp to the gold and frescoes of the Abbey. This powerful transition helps you appreciate the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of peace.
Such an emotional journey requires comfort. You are supported by a professional driver (...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Ticket to Melk Abbey (Interior visit)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional guide with a Master's degree in History
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wi-Fi on board
Professional English speaking driver
Gratuities
Lunch
Austria's Light & Shadow: Melk & Mauthausen Memorial Private Tour
Vienna
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See the whole picture of Austria—from its darkest depths to its most brilliant heights. This tour is designed for travelers who have limited time but a deep desire to understand the true soul of this country. In a single day, we connect two of Austria’s most significant sites: the Mauthausen Memorial, a sobering reminder of WWII, and Melk Abbey, a world-famous masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
You will travel from the stark granite of the concentration camp to the gold and frescoes of the Abbey. This powerful transition helps you appreciate the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of peace.
Such an emotional journey requires comfort. You are supported by a professional driver (...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Ticket to Melk Abbey (Interior visit)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional guide with a Master's degree in History
We pick you up in a comfortable private vehicle. As we drive through the Lower Austrian countryside, your guide prepares you for the morning visit, providing the historical context of the "Anschluss" and the Holocaust in Austria.
2 hours
2
KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen
We visit the memorial in the morning, while the mind is fresh. You will walk through the former concentration camp, seeing the "Stairs of Death," the barracks, and the memorials dedicated to the 90,000 victims. It is a heavy but necessary visit. With your personal guide, you can move at your own pace, honoring the memory of those who suffered. We ensure you have enough time to process this experience without the distraction of large crowds.
2 hours
3
Melk
Leaving the memorial, we drive towards the Danube. We stop at a traditional Austrian tavern in Melk. This break is crucial—not just for food, but to "change gears" emotionally. (Lunch cost not included).
After the morning's shadows, the Abbey feels incredibly vibrant. We explore the massive courtyards and the interior (Museum & Marble Hall).
A highlight of the tour is the world-famous Monastic Library, housing thousands of medieval manuscripts.
We end in the Abbey Church, a symphony of gold and light. It is a life-affirming conclusion to our journey.
3 hours
4
Vienna
Reflect on a day of powerful contrasts as your driver takes you safely back to your hotel.
