This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. We will stop in Dürnstein for an hour. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on the season)

Spend a day away from Vienna to discover the picturesque Wachau Valley in the Austrian countryside on this small-group, fully guided tour. Satisfy your cravings with a delicious lunch at a traditional Heurige (wine tavern). With your expert guide, visit stunning villages and historical sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval town of Dürnstein made famous by Richard the Lionheart and go for a wine tasting in a small local winery. Then, you'll see the the Wachau Valley from another perspective on a 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (May to September only) between the historic villages of Spitz and Melk.

Our private full day trip from Bratislava-Vienna shows you the must-see places in Austria in a comfortable and flexible manner. First we bring you to the highlight of the picturesque Wachau Valley, the most romantic village Durnstein on the Danube River. The next highlight is the City of the Sound of Music - Salzburg, where you will have free time to stroll through the same scenes in the Old Town that you can see in the film and enjoy the world capital of classical music. After arriving to Melk, introduce yourself to the history of almost one thousand years old Benedictine Abbey. Overlooking the town of Melk, the impressive baroque-style Abbey is a home of the famous library and a final resting place of Saint Coloman, the patron saint of Austria. During the visit, you also explore the Abbey church and the garden pavilion. Mondsee is a charming village in the heart of Austria’s Salzkammergut region, best known for its crystal-clear lake, stunning mountain scenery,peaceful atmosphere.

We invite you to experience the Wachau Valley not just as a visitor, but as a friend. This tour is a journey through the heart of Austria, connecting the imperial grandeur of history with the simple, quiet beauty of the vineyards. Our goal is to show you the Austria we love: you will touch the ancient stones of Klosterneuburg, wander the romantic streets of Dürnstein, and stand in awe before the golden beauty of Melk Abbey. But the true soul of this tour lies in the quiet moments. Instead of large commercial halls, we take you to a small family winery where wine is a craft passed down through generations, and you’ll taste the love put into every bottle. You are in good hands with a personal team—a professional driver ensuring a smooth ride and a knowledgeable guide dedicated entirely to your experience. We have carefully crafted a route that balances major sights with hidden corners so you never feel rushed, enjoying stories that bring history to life.

This is not a standard sightseeing trip; it is a curated journey through the soul of Austria, told through its wine. While other tours stick to the surface, we invite you to understand the "terroir" of history. What makes this tour unique is our "Time-Travel" concept: we connect the imperial grandeur of the Habsburgs with the ancient Roman roots of winemaking and the bold innovations of today's young vintners. You will taste wine in a 900-year-old monastery, stand on Roman foundations that date back 2,000 years, and chat with modern winemakers in their boutique cellars. Traveling with a dedicated two-person team (Driver + Guide) elevates your experience: your guide is always by your side sharing stories, while your driver ensures a safe, smooth ride between tastings. This is the ultimate "History through the Glass" experience for those who appreciate culture, comfort, and gastronomy.

This full day tour offers guests an incomparable insight into a picturesque and richly historic landscape. Heading out of Vienna, the tour travels west towards the town of Melk, home to Austria’s most impressive Baroque Benedictine Abbey. Guests can join a boat ride along the Danube at this point, boarding at Melk and disembarking at Dürnstein. Whichever route your tour takes, you will find yourself passing through villages amongst wine terraces clinging to the steep hills behind them, until you eventually reach Dürnstein, famous as the site of the legend of Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment and the troubadour Blondel who found the King and arranged for him to be freed. From here, passing through medieval towns beside the Danube, you soon reach Krems, at the heart of the Wachau. The evening will be spent at a Heuriger, one of the region’s famed wine taverns, after which the tour will return to Vienna.