This morning your floating hotel reaches the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. In Melk/Emmersdorf, take an excursion to the magnificent Melk Abbey or the charming town of Dürnstein. Afterwards, warm up with a cozy onboard mulled wine as the winter landscape drifts by. Spend the remainder of the day on board, enjoying scenic views as your ship makes its way upriver toward Passau.
Melk is an Austrian town situated on the River Danube. Located west of Vienna, the town is mostly famous for its 11th Century Melk Abbey, a magnificent monastery built high above the town. Melk Abbey is the largest example of Baroque architecture in the Wachau Valley, with the valley itself awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2000. Its steep terraced vineyards mean vinters cultivate with traditional manual practices and the springtime sees this unique landscape covered in apricot tree blossoms. Strolling around the streets of Melk Old Town, visitors will find the Town Hall Square, the Main Square, the old Post Office, now a local museum, Old Abbey Tavern, and Kremser Strasse. River cruises, self-guided walking tours and cycle tours are also extremely popular around Melk, as the Wachau Valley offers unique landscape to be explored and enjoyed. Art festivals and Baroque music is celebrated each year with the Melk Baroque Days, an international festival.
Start Time
Nov 30 8:30AM CET
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End Time
Nov 30 2:00PM CET