Top Austria Day Cruises

Visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region and the village of Hallstatt, on this day trip from Vienna. Take a guided walking tour of Hallstatt and admire the cluster of 16th-century houses and learn about the development of the village. In the summer months, go on a boat tour across Lake Hallstatt, and in the winter, visit the Ossuary of Hallstatt in St. Michael's Chapel to admire the unusual collection of over 600 artistically painted skulls.

Admire medieval Salzburg from the water and discover one of the city’s top attractions on this 2.5-hour Hellbrunn Palace visit and Old Town river cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Salzburg’s Old Town and cruise out onto the Salzach River with your guide. Gaze over the city’s medieval riverbanks on route to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace. Explore the Baroque palace and gardens at your leisure with your audio guide, and discover the water fountains for which the palace is famous. Afterward, transfer back to Salzburg by double-decker bus.

Experience Linz from the water – a pleasure! On board the MS Linzerin, the design ship of the Danube shipping company Wurm & Noé, passengers get great views of Linz. During the 45-minute tour, the ship passes numerous sights, on board passengers receive a lot of information about the city and the Danube via onboard loudspeakers. As the name of the tour promises, a short port entrance is also included: A detour to the shipyard port provides a unique insight.

See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city—and leave the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Following hotel pickup in Vienna, travel directly to Bratislava for a tour, passing attractions such as Michael’s Gate, the Maximilian Fountain, and St. Martin's Cathedral. After lunch (own expense) and some free time, finish with a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran to Vienna.

Escape the overcrowded tourist hotspots and discover the Wolfgangsee—the emerald gem of the Alps where the Viennese actually go to relax. This tour is the "Anti-Hallstatt": instead of rushing through busy streets, we invite you to slow down and experience the "Sommerfrische" (the traditional Austrian summer retreat). You will visit three charming lakeside villages—St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang, and Strobl—each with its own unique character. Whether you want to ride Austria's steepest steam cog railway (Schafbergbahn) for a world-class view, take a nostalgic boat cruise, or simply enjoy a quiet coffee by the crystal-clear water, this day is entirely yours. With a professional two-person crew (private driver + guide), you have the freedom to swim, hike, or shop without watching the clock. This is not just a tour; it is a day of alpine mindfulness. Savor a lakeside lunch with fresh fish and discover the timeless elegance that has made this region a favorite for emperors.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat cruise on the Danube to Melk.

Tour Highlights: Private Chauffeured Ride in a Mercedes V-Class AMG Scenic Ferry Ride across the Danube Wine Tasting Session at a Local Wachau Winery Visit the Iconic Stift Melk Abbey ️ Leisure time in Spitz or Weissenkirchen Panoramic Stops & Photo Moments in the Wachau Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site)