Stift Melk (aka Melk Abbey) is the real deal and it’s seriously impressive. 🏰 Sitting on a hill above the Danube River in Austria, this baroque abbey is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Inside, you’ll find insanely detailed ceilings, a library, and views that go on for days 🌄 It’s an easy day trip from Vienna or a great stop if you’re cruising the Danube. You can explore with a guided tour or on your own - just don’t skip the Marble Hall or the Abbey Church. And if you’re into gardens, the

Salzburg's "Old Town" (Altstadt) is internationally renowned for its baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city has three universities and a large population of students. Tourists also frequent the city to tour the city's historic center and the scenic Alpine surroundings. Salzburg was the birthplace of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid‑20th century, the city was the

Melk Abbey: Wachau’s Crown Jewel A visit to Melk Abbey is a journey through Austrian history in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley—an experience that delights the senses and inspires the soul. 🇦🇹 🏰 Discover Melk Abbey’s breathtaking beauty. Join a Slow and Easy 12-day Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Hungary and Germany, with 7N Blue Danube River Cruise with AmaWaterways accompanied by a Pilgrimage Chaplain. Optional 4-day extension to Spain is also available. 📆 May 10-2