Today, you’ll get to visit the huge hilltop abbey that dominates Melk’s skyline. The UNESCO-rated Melk Abbey rivals Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace with its lavish Baroque interiors. An hour and 15 minute bus journey through the Wachau Valley, will get you to the rocky outcrop the sprawling building calls home. Then you’ll head inside for an hour-long guided tour, followed by some free time. You can learn about the Benedictine monks who have lived and worked in the abbey for more than 900 years. Or simply admire the rich ceiling frescos in the grand ballroom and main library. The latter is famous for its 100,000-strong collection of ancient books – some of which are 500 years old. There’s also an entire room full of mirrors, with four gold statues in each corner. Once you’ve finished having a look around, you’ll drive back to the ship.
Attractions & guided tours
River Cruises Collection: Melk Abbey
Free
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
4 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
- Visit the huge hilltop abbey that dominates Melk’s skyline.
- Part of our River Cruises Collection - A handpicked line-up of highly rated shore experiences, especially for our river cruise customers.
- All experiences in our River Cruises Collection include pick up from the ship, by an experienced local guide, who will give you all the need-to-know information about the places you visit.
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What's included
Abbey entry
Abbey entry
Where
Meeting point:
Your tour will depart from your cruise ship.
What to remember
- Difficulty level: Moderate.
- This activity involves a moderate amount of walking and standing – usually between an hour-and-a-half and three hours in total. You’re likely to come across some stairs, inclines or uneven surfaces.
- Please note starting times are subject to change. Check the Navigate app once onboard to confirm your pick up time.
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Provider
Globus Tours
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River Cruises Collection: Melk Abbey
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