AUSTRIA · REGION
Austria's standouts.
The 15 most popular danube valley & wachau tours in Austria. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Coach to UNESCO Wachau Valley with a Danube cruise (summer) and Melk Abbey. English guide, easy day trip from Vienna.
“It was a good trip. Guide Eric and driver Christian were exceptional. First stop the village was outstanding. Allotted time was not enough since it takes almost 15 minutes to reach only. Otherwise it was a good trip”
Vienna day trip to Wachau Valley with Danube cruise (summer) and Melk Abbey. UNESCO sights, Dürnstein, and guided history—good value.
“This outing, out of Vienna was really lovely. It was well paced with ample free time and a variety of activities! The guide,Ava, provided lots of great information and spoke clearly in several languages! Her instructions were succinct. The driver was also friendly and safe in his manner. The locations we went to see were…”
A 13-hour Vienna day trip hitting Hallstatt, Salzburg, and Melk by air-conditioned coach, with Alps views and guided walks.
“It was absolutely wonderful, and so much was fit into one day. If you want to see a lot of Austria, and don’t have multiple days to do it, this trip is for you. The guide Lily was great and was very informative and engaging.”
Bike the Wachau Valley from Vienna with included wine tastings, Danube scenery, and Dürnstein Abbey and fortress ruins time.
“Our tour guide was great, but the overall experience itself was not worth the amount of money charged. We took public transport to the wine valley (which was fine) and didn't do a ton of cycling. The first winery we went to was charming and the owner was amazing. The second winery, not so much.…”
Full-day bike and wine tasting through Austria’s Wachau Valley, with tastings at small wineries, Dürnstein, and Danube time.
“The tour was awesome! We had the chance to try some really nice wines in two really good vineyards. Riding the bicycle in the countryside was also a really nice experience for me, the scenery was amazing. We also had time to do a unique hike tour that our tour guide recommended. For our tour…”
Small-group Wachau Valley day trip from Vienna with Danube cruise, Melk sights, Dürnstein time, and multiple white wine tastings.
“Regan was not only an excellent driver but also a knowledgeable guide. His expertise in guiding us through the wines, especially at the first winery, where he led the tasting, was greatly appreciated. A thoroughly enjoyable day.”
Private day trip from Vienna to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Salzburg with door-to-door transport and a dedicated English driver for up to 3.
“This was not a guided tour, but rather a private drive—and it was absolutely amazing. The driver took us to all the places we wanted to see and offered great suggestions without ever being pushy. We had plenty of time at each location to enjoy everything at our own pace. He was polite, friendly, and…”
A Sunday Danube cruise from Vienna to Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley, with meals onboard and two hours to explore the town.
“Excellent cruise, well organised. Staff were friendly but not overly helpful (the only negative) Food was great, with appropriate meals through the day and a sumptuous buffet dinner. The walk through Durnstein was amazing.”
Vienna to Hallstatt, Melk and Salzburg in one day. Air-conditioned comfort, guided stops, Alpine views, and time to explore.
“This trip was wonderfull and our tour guide OLGA she was A.M.A.I.Z.I.N.G !! she is careing and full of knowledge. Very Well done !!”
A fast 13-hour Vienna day trip to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with guided stops, lake-town walks, and classic music sights.
“This is the perfect tour if you don’t have much time and want to see many places in one day. The drive was relaxed and comfortable, and we really enjoyed the experience. Our tour guide, Alexander, was especially outstanding, he is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and he made everyone feel involved and welcome. We truly…”
Private day trip from Bratislava to Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with Danube views, salt history, Mozart, and Sound of Music filming sites.
“Excellent guide. Punctual and knowledgeable. Very comfortable motor. Even though the trip involves a lot of driving, it’s well work it. Thank you Deylan for making our trip so enjoyable.”
Private Vienna day trip to Melk Abbey, Salzburg Sound of Music spots, Lake Wolfgangsee views, and Hallstatt Skydeck and mines.
“Mr D was a great guide and a friend to us. He took us around everywhere and the whole experience was so much better than we expected. It was one of the highlights of our trip and I recommend this to everyone visiting Vienna.”
Private full-day trip from Vienna to Melk, Traunsee, Hallstatt (Skywalk), Salzburg Sound of Music sites, and St. Wolfgang lakeside.
“Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg all the three places but we love Hallstatt. Our guide Nico was well versed. He made our journey way more comfortable and memorable.”
Private 12-hour trip from Vienna to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with hotel pickup, comfort driving, and UNESCO sights.
“Ivan was a great driver for a 12 hour trip. He was very accommodating when we wanted to spend more time at a location.”
A private 13–14 hour Vienna day trip combining Wachau (Dürnstein), Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Salzburg, with door-to-door pickup.
“We had such a great day on this trip with our driver and guide, Lorant. The car was spacious, clean, comfortable, and he’s an excellent driver; calm, smooth, and just made the whole day feel easy. Lorant was also just a genuinely kind, thoughtful person to spend the day with. He was friendly, easy to…”
