Transfer to Dürnstein and tour of the village
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the village of Dürnstein. You will drive through the Austrian Wachau dotted with charming villages and ruins of medieval castles all the way to Dürnstein. This town is well-known for its castle where legend has it that Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner by Duke Leopold IV after their falling out during the third crusade and later rescued by his faithful confident, Blondel.
You will have some free time in the village to taste the Austrian wine or the local specialty, apricot liqueur. You will be able to stroll through the streets of this medieval town and visit the Baroque abbey.
PLEASE NOTE
- Free visit of Dürnstein.
- Good walking shoes are recommended: the streets are cobbled and steep.
- Extra fee for the visit of the Abbey.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Transfer to Dürnstein and tour of the village
Departure by coach in the company of your hostess for the village of Dürnstein. You will drive through the Austrian Wachau dotted with charming villages and ruins of medieval castles all the way to Dürnstein. This town is well-known for its castle where legend has it that Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner by Duke Leopold IV after their falling out during the third crusade and later rescued by his faithful confident, Blondel.
You will have some free time in the village to taste the Austrian wine or the local specialty, apricot liqueur. You will be able to stroll through the streets of this medieval town and visit the Baroque abbey.
PLEASE NOTE
- Free visit of Dürnstein.
- Good walking shoes are recommended: the streets are cobbled and steep.
- Extra fee for the visit of the Abbey.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG - MANNHEIM - NIERSTEIN - RÜDESHEIM(3) - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM(4)
Experience a unique trans-European cruise on the Danube, the Main and the Rhine! CroisiEurope offers you the possibility to combine two cruise programs from Budapest to Strasbourg and from Strasbourg to Amsterdam in one 18-day trip to discover cities and fabulous sites in Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, passing through Alsace and Germany. An opportunity not to be missed!
Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - VIENNA - MELK - PASSAU - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG
From Budapest to Strasbourg, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Danube to the Rhine via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. Hungary, Austria, Germany and France will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
The Beautiful Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - PASSAU
From Budapest to Passau via Bratislava, Vienna and Melk, these cities rich in culture and history will unveil their secrets. Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace and the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wooded hillsides, orchards, small villages, vineyards and monasteries, it is the most picturesque part of the Danube and where the majestic Dürnstein Castle stands.
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