The Austrian city of Melk and the nearby Wachau Valley are undoubtedly highlights of most Danube River cruises. The main attraction is the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey. This 11th-century monastery towers over the town and features a baroque marble hall, library, and church. Travelers have the option to hike in the surrounding verdant hills and breathe in the crisp fresh air of the Wachau Valley or enjoy a more relaxing walking tour of Durnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was held, prisoner. Make sure to sample some of the locally vinted wines during your stay. Vienna, Budapest, and Passau are common start and finishing points of cruises visiting Melk and many cruises visit the highlights of Linz, Austria & Bratislava, Slovakia as well. Contact one of our European cruise experts today to start planning your trip!

10 Best Danube River Cruises to Melk for 2025-2026

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Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen	$3299	8	Mar 9, 2025	Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. … 0
The Legendary Danube	$4674	11	Apr 20, 2025	Fall in love with the Danube on this 14-day Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amasonata. Discover some of the most important cities such as … 0
Gems of the Danube	$9566	8	Apr 18, 2025	Enjoy an 8-day luxury cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the 5-star luxury Scenic Amber. Explore some of the most beautiful cities of central … 0
Classic Prague & Danube Delights	$7710	11	Sep 6, 2025	Take an 11-day trip from Prague to Budapest and experience the Classic Prague and Danube Delights. Enjoy a 3-night stay and a whole day of … 0
The Romantic Danube - Cruise Only	$3299	8	Dec 28, 2024	Cruise eastern Europe on this 8-day itinerary along the romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata, stopping in cities like … 0
The Legendary Danube - Cruise Only	$3699	8	Apr 23, 2025	Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before … 0
Magna on the Danube - Cruise only	$3399	8	Mar 16, 2025	Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. … 0
Danube Explorer	$7790	8	Sep 20, 2025	Join Emerald Destiny for an exciting 8-day cruise from Budapest to Passau. Begin the journey in Hungary and sail along the Danube River and visit … 0
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only	$3599	8	Apr 16, 2025	On this unforgettable 8-day cruise, embark in Budapest, Hungary, and make your way to the charming city of Nuremberg on the MS Amasonata. Visit some … 0
Danube Dreams (Westbound)	$3809	8	Apr 14, 2025	Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the Avalon Passion. Journey the picturesque Danube through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, … 0

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The multiple rivers flowing through Europe provide the perfect mode of transit for intimate travel experiences throughout various countries! River cruises also eliminate the stress of finding public transportation or driving. This brief overview of the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main rivers can help guide you in selecting your best river cruise option.

Highlights of Melk
This quiet Austrian town along the Danube River is a highlight for history and architecture buffs.

The 11th century Benedictine Melk Abbey is a monument to baroque architecture, with its towering church, library, and marble hall.

Just outside of Melk are other popular destinations, like the Wachau Valley.

Postcard-perfect Dürnstein is a charming little town with more baroque highlights.

Take an excursion to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife.

Your cruise continues on to other top destinations in Austria and along the Danube, like Germany, Hungary, and Serbia.

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