Through this romantic scenery full of history and legends the Danube winds its way past charming old villages and steep vinyards. The old castles tell us about the former importance of this trade and trafficway, one of them – Durnstein – especially famous because it was here that King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned while waiting for his ransom to arrive from England, raised by his faithful Minstrel Blondel. During a romantic boat-trip (summer only) the history comes alive. The heart of the Wachau is the old wine merchants’ town of Krems. The highlight of this excursion will be the visit of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of Austria’s most famous baroque buildings, which together with the Wachau area, won the award for “Best Historic Destination of the World” in 2008.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departurre

Duration:
Approximately 8 hours

Meeting point:
Opposite Operngasse 8, next to the fountain.

Ending point:
State Opera

Departures:
9:00am daily from (April-October) and on Wednesday and Saturday from (November to March)

Not Included:
Transportation to/from hotel, gratuities, boat ride (winter season), lunch (when boat ride is operating)

Additional Information:
Tour includes either a boat ride (March 30-November 3) or Krems (until March 22) or Melk Abbey rest of the year.

Discount available for children up to 12 years old.