Meilora private ride

Wachau Valley by private car

  • 6 hours
  • Door to door
  • English-speaking driver
  • Up to 8 guests
The Danube curving past vineyard terraces in the Wachau Valley, with a ruined castle on the hill above.
The old town of Krems on the Danube, with the Steiner Tor gate at the end of a pedestrian street.
The long yellow Baroque front of Melk Abbey on its rock above the Danube.

The river road from Krems to Melk

The Wachau is the 30-kilometre stretch of the Danube between Krems and Melk: terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, small wine villages and castle ruins, listed by UNESCO. It starts an hour from Vienna.

The car takes you to Krems, follows the river road past Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held, and reaches Melk Abbey before the motorway home. Out of six hours, a little over three are yours: enough for Krems, the abbey and one village stop.

The route

4 stops · about 6 hours
  1. 1
    A private car on the Ringstrasse in Vienna, beside the State Opera.

    Your chosen meeting point

    Confirmed before the ride

    Your driver meets you at your hotel or any address in Vienna. The drive to the Wachau Valley takes about an hour.

    Fixed
  2. 2
    The old town of Krems on the Danube, with the Steiner Tor gate at the end of a pedestrian street.

    Krems

    The wine town at the eastern gate of the Wachau. You enter the old centre through the Steiner Tor of 1480; its long pedestrian street leads on to the quieter quarter of Stein. A good first stop for coffee, a walk or a booked tasting.

    Chosen with you
  3. 3
    The long yellow Baroque front of Melk Abbey on its rock above the Danube.

    Melk Abbey

    The Benedictine abbey on a rock above the Danube, founded in 1089 and rebuilt in the early 1700s as one of Europe's great Baroque buildings: imperial rooms, Marble Hall, library and church. Ticketed; allow about 90 minutes.

    Chosen with you
  4. 4
    A quiet Vienna hotel room with tall windows opening onto a balcony.

    Your agreed final address

    Confirmed before the ride

    Back at your hotel or any address in Vienna, such as a restaurant for dinner. The driver stops at the closest point local access rules allow.

    Fixed
Illustrative road route from Vienna to the Wachau Valley and back for this private ride

What's included

  • Private car and English-speaking local driver for 6 hours, door to door
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or any address in Vienna
  • Waiting in the Wachau Valley and driving between the stops you choose
  • Fuel, motorway tolls and parking
  • A licensed guide or guided visits inside sights
  • Entrance tickets, meals and drinks
  • Time or distance beyond the booked 6 hours

Choose your vehicle

Comfort1–4 guestsA day bag each€335
Van1–8 guestsFamilies, groups and extra space€435

Price per vehicle for the whole ride, not per person.

Useful tips

  • 01The valley is at its best from April, when the apricot trees flower, to the grape harvest in October. In winter many wine taverns and village restaurants close.
  • 02Melk Abbey is ticketed and needs about an hour and a half. Outside the main season, visits may be by guided tour only.

Questions

Is the driver a guide?

No. Your driver is local and knows the route, but is not a licensed guide and does not guide inside museums or monuments.

Can we choose the stops?

Yes. The stops are suggestions. Agree with your driver at pickup which ones you want time at; the day has to fit the booked hours and traffic.

Are entrance tickets and meals included?

No. Sights are ticketed separately and meals are your own. Your driver waits while you visit or eat.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup for a full refund.

Can we finish somewhere other than our hotel?

Yes. The ride can end at any address in the city, such as a restaurant for dinner. Tell us when you book.