Vienna to Melk and Mauthausen: Private day trip
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7h 45mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Travel from Vienna to beautiful Melk Abbey, a golden-hued monastery perched on a hill overlooking the Danube. Discover this Baroque treasure with its richly decorated church, stunning library, and lovely garden terraces offering views of the surrounding Wachau Valley. Your journey continues to the Mauthausen Memorial, a place of remembrance and education. This thoughtfully maintained site honors those who suffered here during World War II and provides important historical context through its exhibitions.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Vienna whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Once in Melk, you'll have the freedom to explore its magnificent Benedictine abbey and baroque architecture at your own pace before continuing to Mauthausen, where you can visit the memorial site of the former concentration camp. Throughout the day, your driver will stay nearby, ready to assist, offer recommendations, or share local insights before ensuring a comfortable return to Vienna. Please check the opening hours on the official website before your visit.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Melk and Mauthausen should be purchased separately
From €119
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€357
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Vienna
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Melk
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included





2
Mauthausen
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included




Back to Vienna
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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