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Private Tour of Melk Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna: Discover Lower Austria's Jewels
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27 Ratings
Melk
Experience the gems of Lower Austria in a singularly stunning day. We’ve crafted an exclusive tailored journey for you to experience the best that this region has to offer. Enjoy pick up and drop off from your hotel in Vienna, visit the film sites of The Sound of Music, the scenic town of Hallstatt, the Melk Abbey, and Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Melk - We will take you on a private ride to the Lower Austria to the famous lake district. With a first stop at a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, which is on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. The abbey contains remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria’s first ruling dynasty. Your driver will take you to the top of Abbey where you will have a great view of the town Melk, nearby gardens and the famous abbey.
- Hallstatt - We will then continue further into the Lake district and drive through beautiful towns like Bad Ischl and take a stop in the picturesque village of Hallstatt which is known for its production of salt, dating back to prehistoric times, and gave its name to the Hallstatt culture, a culture often linked to Celtic,
- Salzburg - After this remarkable visit we will continue to the town of music through other lake towns and visit the, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Salzburg, enjoy top sights such as UNESCO protected Old Town, Fortress as well as “The Sound of Music” filming locations.
In the late afternoon drive back to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna.
What's Included
- Private vehicle transportation
- Hotel or Vienna airport pickup and drop-off
- Inclusive of all road tolls and parking fees
- English-speaking professional driver at your service for the day
- Customizable itinerary for a fully flexible experience
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees of any
Location
Melk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(27 Ratings)
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Marcia_p
Aug 12, 2023
Beautiful Trip - Hallstatt is the highlight of this trip. Our guide René was wonderful, very knowledgeable and took great care of us.
My one negative is very minor, I would remove the Melk stop as it’s very close to Vienna it could be done separately, which would allow more time in Salzburg.
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Barnali_m
Aug 5, 2023
Great experience- Vienna to Salzburg via Hallstatt- private tour - Excellent!! Overall we had a great experience. We decided to skip Melk to sorbs more time In Salzburg. Our driver came in a Mercedes van that was spotless and was on time. He was very friendly and helpful. Had a great time overall
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Ann_h
Apr 28, 2023
Great tour - Great tour. Long day but well worth it. Very kind guide. Timo was very kind & patient. Highly recommend
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Joanne_l
Apr 13, 2023
A must do in Austria - Hallstatt is beautiful. The church is in the most stunning location. The cemetery was the most peaceful and serene location ( I personally do not visit cemeteries ). When we got to the church yard I thought the graves were small garden plots. Over the small town atmosphere along with the local shops and eateries.
Salzburg was a bit of a let down after visiting Hallstatt and our guide forgot to stop at the sound of music locations. I would stay in Hallstatt for a couple days and use it as base camp
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Evelyn_l
Jan 1, 2023
Unforgettable trip - Wonderful trip for those who have limited time but still be able to visit both scenic places. Our tour guide Dusan is amazing, a nice guy and well versed.
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Stephen_c
Dec 25, 2022
Great Tour. Amazing sights! - Tim was a great driver and guide on this tour. We highly recommend it! Very relaxed and yet informative.
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Wilailuck_r
Sep 26, 2022
The best choice for those who want to see a lot but have limited time. - This is the best for those who want to see a lot but have limited time. We have seen a lot in one day. We took the tour on Saturday September 24, 2022. Our driver, Tim, made our day one of the best day of our vacation. Thank you, Tim. You are amazing.
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Suzanne
Nov 28, 2023
Do not book with Randon Travel - I messaged the tour operator the night before to confirm our pick up and they responded with the name of the driver and the time. When they did not arrive by 8:20 am I called the number provided and the number I found for them on the internet since the driver did not respond. We were then told they were cancelling the tour. Do NOT book with this company- Randon Travel or as they are listed on the internet Europe City Tours. Had we not been staying at the Ritz Carlton with an incredible concierge that rebooked our trip immediately, we would not have been able to go to Salzburg at all. Viator should remove them completely from the tours that are offered.
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Gehan_b
Jul 31, 2023
Pathetic. Utter waste of money. - A terrible waste of money. No guide on this tour. The driver Phillip had no clue on where to take us apart from only knowing he had to take us to Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. He kept on saying I am not a guide and just a driver. After paying close to 1000 US$ we expect to be told where to visit on these places and what to look for. A definite request for money back. Pathetic.
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Gadi_b
Jul 27, 2023
Misleading tour description - The presentation for this tour is misleading. Although the description of it does not say anywhere that this tour is with a professional and certified tour guide, it does lead to that assumption. For a first time tourist in Austria, who’s reading the description days or maybe weeks in advance of the tour date, the tour description does seem to implicate it will include a certified tour guide.
To my surprise, I met a 22 young man, not an Austrian native, who was nice enough to tell me immediately that he is not a professional tour guide.
Since I paid top dollar for this tour and although I was upset to realize I will not enjoy a professionally guided tour, I decide to go ahead with it.
The driver was nice, accommodating and attentive, but he was not a professional tour guide.
I should be partially reimbursed for this tour.
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