Vienna Tour: 2 Castles and Melk Abbey on the Danube

Explore 2 castles and Melk Abbey from Vienna. Dive into history, feel the past, and create lasting memories on this private guided tour.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Schloss Artstetten - Our first stop is Schloss Artstetten, more than just a castle, it’s a key to the past. This enchanting castle is not just an architectural marvel but also a deeply personal monument, famously connected to Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Schloss Artstetten, nestled in Austria’s picturesque countryside, stands as a testament to…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee to Melk Abbey
  • Entrance fee to Castle Schallaburg
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to Schloss Arstetten
  • Professional English speaking driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us from Vienna on the “2 Castles and Melk on the Danube” tour, where history comes alive in a personal way. Start with Schloss Artstetten, diving into the story of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose life sparked World War I. It’s not just history; it’s about connecting with the past on a human level.
Then, we’ll wander through the enchanting halls of…

Location
Schloss Artstetten
Schlossplatz
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Deborah_m
May 14, 2024
Absolutely Stunning and Chock Full of History - First of all, I am so thankful for this tour as I could not find the Artstetten Castle on any other tour and I really wanted to see it! It did not disappoint and Janie, our tour guide, and Vladimir, driver, were DELIGHTFUL! We ended up having the whole tour to ourselves and Janie was so knowledgeable, full of so much historical information that added so much value to the excursion. This area is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, meticulous, and serene area. The castle was so inspiring. The Archduke’s love story was fascinating, he fell in love with a lady in waiting to the woman who was to marry him and sacrificed much of his nobility inheritances and then to have been assassinated and have been the catalyst to WWI made this so much more of an impactful stop. Schallaburg was also very beautiful and a mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture and full of history. And the Melk Abbey, which is the crown jewel of Melk, is stunning. Everyone sees that and we wouldn’t have wanted to have missed it, but so happy to have the two castles as an option. We loved Janie so much, we booked a Bratislava tour with her the next day since they had the opening. This is her home town. I highly recommend this tour group and cozy tours.
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