
2. Cycle the Danube Bank in Austria's Wachau Valley
The great Danube channels through a diverse landscape from source to sea, but few regions on the river’s iconic passage can beat the Wachau Valley in the beauty stakes. Located in the lowlands of the Austrian Alps, this beautiful river valley is renowned for its viticulture, with much of Austria’s wine coming from the Wachau’s terraced slopes. It’s also home to an extraordinary collection of unmissable heritage sites, from Dürnstein Castle to Melk’s lavish Benedictine abbey, making it one of the true highlights of the Danube’s eastward waltz through Central Europe.
To help you soak up the fine vistas of the Wachau Valley, our Danube river cruise itineraries give you the opportunity to join a guided bike ride between Melk and Dürnstein, following the river’s course through the heart of the landscape. Pedalling leisurely through this natural spectacle, stopping every so often to drink in the views, is an experience we promise you’ll never forget.
Join this extraordinary experience on our Gems of the Danube river cruise.