DAY TRIPS
CULINARY EXCURSION DÜRNSTEIN
Weekly to the Wachau with the stylish MS Kaiserin Elisabeth!
incl. Cruise
incl. Breakfast, Lunch Snack, Strudel
incl. Evening buffet
Every Sunday,
03.05. – 25.10.2026*
*No sailings on: May 10, 2026 & June 21,2026
The destination of the trip is the picturesque Dürnstein with the blue church tower, over which the historical ruin Dürnstein is enthroned. The former castle served as the prison of the English King Richard the Lionheart.
Already at the beginning of the ride you will drive along the skyline of Vienna, further passing the Kahlenberg and the monastery Klosterneuburg. After the garden city of Tulln we discover Dürnstein. The 2 hour break at the destination provides time to walk around and explore the village.
07:30 – 08:15 | Vienna / Marina
08:30 departure Vienna / Marina
14:30 at Dürnstein
(2 hours stay in Dürnstein, time at leisure)
You must leave the ship during your stay; it is not possible to stay on board.
16:40 from Dürnstein
21:15 | Wien / Marina
MS Kaiserin Elisabeth
Vienna-Dürnstein-Vienna (round trip)
incl. Boat trip, breakfast, lunch snack, strudel, evening buffet
€ 102,00 per person
08:30 – 10:00 a.m. | BREAKFAST (CONTINENTALLY SERVED)
Kaiser roll | Mini wholegrain roll 
Ham | Salami
Gouda cheese
Butter
Apricot jam
Mini pastries
Breakfast coffee (filter coffee) at the self-service station from 09:00 – 10:00 a.m.
12:30 a.m. | LUNCH SNACK – SERVED
Gratinated turkey ham pasta with cream sauce
Vegetarian option (pre-order required): Creamy pasta with mixed vegetables
16:40 | AFTERNOON SNACK – SERVED
Duo of apple strudel and curd cheese strudel with vanilla sauce
18:30 | EVENING BUFFET
Salad bar
Viennese potato salad 
Creamed cucumber salad
Tomato salad
Mixed green salad
Main courses
Breaded chicken strips in a cornflake crust
Roast pork with bacon cabbage
Turkey goulash in cream sauce
Spinach and feta cheese lasagna
Vegetable pilaf
Side dishes
Bread dumplings
Buttered spaetzle
Desserts
Dessert selection – a fine assortment of sweet treats
Fresh fruit
Information on allergens can be found in the menus on board.
= vegetarian = vegan
On-board catering Vienna
BORDGASTRONOMIE
JP DONAU CATERING GASTRONOMIE
Let yourself be impressed by the gastronomic offerings of
JP Donau Catering Gastronomie that will pamper you with culinary delights.
If you have any questions about the catering service, please contact the on-board catering team at:
info@donaucatering.at | 0660 444 644 5 | www.donaucatering.at
TIPS FOR YOUR STAY IN DÜRNSTEIN
Dürnstein Ruins
Freely accessible all year round. From the city center to the romantic castle, about a 20-minute walk.
There is more detailed information about the ruins here.
Hike over the Eselstein to the Dürnstein ruins
Please make sure you wear proper, sturdy shoes! Duration approx.: 1 to 1.5 hours. Below you will find two variants of the hiking route: Route 1 and Route 2.
Classic Tour Dürnstein walking path
Themed trail starting from the Donaulände Duration: approx. 45 minutes There is more detailed information about the hiking route here.
Dürnstein Abbey
THE landmark of the Wachau is open daily from March 28 to October 26, 2026 with its new exhibition “Discovering the Valuable”, Mon-Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. You can see the gothic hall, the gorgeous danube terrace and the baroque monastery church. You receive a 20% discount on the admission ticket with a DDSG ticket. You will find more information about the Dürnstein monastery here.
Already at the beginning of the ride you will drive along the skyline of Vienna, further passing the Kahlenberg and the monastery Klosterneuburg. After the garden city of Tulln we reach Dürnstein. The 2 hour break at the destination provides time to walk around and explore the village.
