Wachau Discovery Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of the Wachau on this half-day tour that combines culture and nature. The tour begins in Dürnstein, where you can explore the old town and castle ruins. Continue to Weißenkirchen, a charming wine village, and the fortified church of St. Michael, an impressive medieval structure. Afterward, visit the historic town of Spitz an der Donau, surrounded by vineyards. Another highlight is the Aggstein Castle ruins, perched high above the Danube. The tour ends with visits to Emmersdorf and the splendid Melk Abbey, a baroque masterpiece. A short stop in Krems rounds out the experience.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Private transportation
- Admission price: Wehrkirche St. Michael
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission price: Stift Melk
- Admission price: Burgruine Aggstein
- Parking Fees
- Guide
- Lunch It is possible to include lunch on request. The cost depends on the choice of restaurant, a guideline is € 50,- per person. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We offer all our guests a pick-up service from anywhere in Vienna from your desired address as well as from Vienna Airport. Let us know where you would like us to pick you up from & we will reliably take care of everything else!Your driver will contact you as soon as he arrives at your pick-up location!
What To Expect
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Castle Ruins Aggstein
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Activity code: C-405038P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Private transportation.
- Admission price: Wehrkirche St. Michael.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission price: Stift Melk.
- Admission price: Burgruine Aggstein.
- Parking Fees.
- Guide.
- Lunch. It is possible to include lunch on request. The cost depends on the choice of restaurant, a guideline is € 50,- per person. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wachau Discovery Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wachau Discovery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Private transportation
- Admission price: Wehrkirche St. Michael
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission price: Stift Melk
- Admission price: Burgruine Aggstein
- Parking Fees
- Guide
- LunchIt is possible to include lunch on request. The cost depends on the choice of restaurant, a guideline is € 50,- per person. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
