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Danube Christmas Markets - BASIC

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Danube Christmas Markets
Danube Christmas Markets

This is the departure point for your Danube cruise. Our tip: to ensure that you get off to a relaxed start, travel the day before the cruise begins and spend the night at one of our partner hotels. This will allow you to explore the region around Passau, too. And when your ship sets sail for an exciting Danube cruise, you will have already enjoyed your first few adventures.

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Vienna has many wonderful places. On probably each sparkles another Christmas market and entices with the smell of cinnamon, punch and sweet specialties! Christmas music plays everywhere, and traditional handicrafts tempt you to store against an imperial backdrop. And between all the lively excitement: time to just let yourself drift.

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Trips

€ 339

Do you fancy spending the whole day following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi? Or would you prefer to sample a bit of Viennese coffee-house culture, do a spot of shopping, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and then maybe head over to Danube Island? You decide exactly what you'll do, always confident that you're in good hands. Your personal tour guide will help you to explore Vienna exactly as you wish.

Price:

€ 339 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

only english-speaking guide

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 399

Had an idea for a special tour? Your private people carrier for up to five people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

Price:

€ 399 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

Private people carrier

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 359

Would you like to explore Vienna by yourself? Your private car for up to two people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

Price:

€ 359 per reservation for max. 2 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

Private car

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 259

Enjoy a nostalgic ride through the beautiful city of Vienna. Discover the city in comfort, protected from the elements in an electrically powered classic car that travels at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Sit back and relax as you explore the city. After a short taxi ride into the city centre, your tour will begin and you'll take in sights such as the Hofburg Palace, the Town Hall, the elegant street, Herrengasse and Stephansplatz Square. The classic cars are modelled on originals from the 1920s.

Price:

€ 259 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 1.5h

Transport:

Taxi, Oldtimer and walking

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 829

When visiting Vienna, the coffee houses should not be left out. On a private tour you will experience the Viennese coffeehouse culture and everything that goes with it. Where does the delicious coffee come from, what roasts and varieties are used, and what is the celebration of coffee making all about? Trace the spirit of the old literati and artists and send your sense of taste on a journey of pleasure through the world of coffee in three of Vienna's best-known and most popular coffee houses.

Price:

€ 829 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 4h

Transport:

Car and walking

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 799

A stay in Vienna would not be complete without a visit to a Heuriger (traditional wine tavern). Located within the city limits but with rural character, the picturesque old winegrowing villages even win over the Viennese. On a private excursion for up to 5 people, we take you to a Heuriger. During a guided tour through the wine cellar, you will, of course, also get to taste some wines. Enjoy a relaxed stay, with a cosy atmosphere, delicious wine and typical specialities such as house bread with Liptauer, Grammelschmalz and cheese.

Price:

€ 799 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 4.5h

Transport:

Private people carrier/car and walking

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 55

From mid-November to Christmas, some of Vienna's loveliest plazas are transformed into magical Christmas markets. The fragrance of festive biscuits and hot punch never fails to put visitors in a festive mood. After a drive around the Ringstrasse - the city's grand circular boulevard where you'll see many of the best sights - you'll take a stroll through Vienna's centre and explore the Christmas markets. You'll find one of the most attractive ones - the Christkindlmarkt - on the square in front of the Town Hall. There'll be plenty of time to wander through the narrow passageways between the stalls and look for souvenirs and stocking-fillers before the bus takes you back to the ship.

Price:

€ 55 per person

Duration:

approx. 3.5h

Transport:

Coach and walking

Level:

Moderat

€ 79

It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers' famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!

Price:

€ 79 per person

Duration:

approx. 3.5h

Transport:

Coach and walking

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

Concert tickets only; transfer can be organised separately on board

€ 65

It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers' famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!

Price:

€ 65 per person

Duration:

approx. 3.5h

Transport:

Coach and walking

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

Concert tickets only; transfer can be organised separately on board

€ 69

In the evening, Vienna unfolds a very special magic. Just the artfully illuminated magnificent buildings that you pass on the Ringstrasse. And then this sea of lights! You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the thousands of twinkling lights from the Kahlenberg. At its foot you will find the wine-growing village of Grinzing. In a typical wine tavern you enjoy the evening with two glasses of wine, delicious snacks and traditional Schrammel music.

Price:

€ 69 per person

Duration:

approx. 3.5h

Transport:

Coach and walking

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

Meals and drinks: 2x 1/4l wine, small appetizers

Directly at the border triangle with Austria and Hungary, on the southwestern border of Slovakia, lies the capital Bratislava, the largest city in the country. The traces of the Austrian-Hungarian dual monarchy are omnipresent in the old town. A leisurely life between baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, art and coffee houses. Enjoy your day individually in christmassy Bratislava.

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Trips

€ 299

A stroll through the city centre followed by a walk up to the castle to enjoy the views and, last but not least, a spot of window shopping at the Eurovea shopping centre. It's up to you to decide what you'll do. Your personal tour guide is very familiar with Bratislava and will show you the best sights and attractions.

Price:

€ 299 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

only english-speaking guide

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 499

Booking a private people carrier will ensure that you travel through the city in comfort, whether you choose to visit Castle Hill, the old town or the UFO restaurant with its observation deck. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Enjoy getting to know the fantastic city of Bratislava on a tour that's as individual as you are.

Price:

€ 499 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

Private people carrier

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 399

Would you like to go on a customised tour with your partner or travel companion? Your driver will take you to various sights and attractions including Castle Hill. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.

Price:

€ 399 per reservation for max. 2 people

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

Private car

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 55

When the lights illuminate the streets at Christmas, Bratislava has a very different atmosphere. There are numerous stalls all over the city selling typical specialities, handmade jewellery and much more. Take the City Express for a leisurely ride to the city's landmark, Bratislava Castle. Enjoy the view over the old town and a visit of the castle. Afterwards, walk through the old town past the beautifully decorated stalls and enjoy a delicious mulled wine and Christmas pastries.

Price:

€ 55 per person

Duration:

approx. 3h

Transport:

City Express and walking

Level:

Moderat

During your cruise on the Danube you can get to know the Austrian city of Linz. Here it tingles with culture and true art treasures. At Christmas time, Linz is particularly impressive with its diverse range of Christmas markets. Get in the mood for Christmas at the Christkindlmarkt - simply wonderful!

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Trips

€ 299

Explore the diversity of the Danube city of Linz with your private English-speaking tour guide and design the tour according to your wishes. From the impressive architecture on the main square to a hike to the Pöstlingberg and exciting discoveries in the museums, there are no limits to your choices.

Price:

€ 299 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 2h

Transport:

walking

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 359

Drive relaxed from A to B with your private minivan and explore the diversity of Linz, the city on the Danube. For example, let us take you to the top of the Pöstlingberg and enjoy a fantastic view! Design the programme according to your wishes.

Price:

€ 359 per reservation for max. 5 people

Duration:

approx. 2h

Transport:

Private people carrier

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 329

Explore the Danube city of Linz in a very relaxed way for two with your private car. Between culture, nature and industry, Linz has a lot to offer. You determine the programme and we implement it for you. A private English-speaking tour guide can be booked on request.

Price:

€ 329 per reservation for max. 2 people

Duration:

approx. 2h

Transport:

Private car

Level:

Leicht

Hint:

This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 199

Discover the long tradition of Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, in a relaxed way on this private rickshaw tour. Let the various sights, such as the main square or the Renaissance-style Landhaus, pass by. You will drive through the alleys with the baroque house facades and the beautiful Renaissance courtyards to the Old Cathedral and learn exciting information about the cultural capital.

Price:

€ 199 per reservation for max. 2 people

Duration:

approx. 2h

Transport:

Rickshaw and walking

Level:

Moderat

Hint:

No rain protection. This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.

€ 19

Linz has a long history. The capital of Upper Austria with its approx. 200,000 inhabitants is first mentioned in the second century as a Roman Lentia. The main square is surrounded by houses with baroque facades and beautiful Renaissance courtyards. Discover the town hall from the 15th century and the Feichtingerhaus from the 18th century. On your walk through Linz you will see the grand official Landhaus in Renaissance style as well as the Mozarthaus. The Old Cathedral, which was the Diocese of Linz' until 1909, was the work of the famous organist Anton Bruckner. Linz was the European Capital of Culture in 2009 - let yourself be inspired by this vibrant city.

Price:

€ 19 per person

Duration:

approx. 1.5h

Transport:

walking

Level:

Moderat

€ 52

Get to know a different side of Upper Austria's capital on this evening excursion. Experience a little play of lights when the Ars Electronica, the "Museum of the Future", and the Lentos Art Museum are illuminated. From the Pöstlingberg, the sea of lights stretches out before your feet. Past the Trinity Column and the Mozart House in Linz, we return to the ship.

Price:

€ 52 per person

Duration:

approx. 1.5h

Transport:

Coach and walking

Level:

Leicht

Your exciting Danube cruise ends in today, but your wonderful memories will last forever. Before you start your journey home, use the day to take a further look around Passau and explore the city. Stroll to the three Rivers Conjunction Point and enjoy the view. See you soon and Ahoy!

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A-ROSA Basic

The tariff for flexible (or spontaneous) relaxation. For certain travel dates we offer the "A-ROSA Basic" tariff with a limited contingent at short notice.

 

The BASIC Fullboard rate includes the following services:

  • Full boardPlus: Extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, additional boarding snack embarkation snack and coffee and tea hour
  • Special Welcome & Farewell evenings
  • Culinary extras and regional specials
  • Culinary evening experience as part of the included excursion
  • Kids Club on family cruises and on the A-ROSA SENA all year round
  • Even more extensive service concept with guest relations management
  • Destination scouts provide insider information for individual city experiences on selected cruises
  • Varied daily on-board entertainment with up to two local artists (from 7-night cruises)
  • Use of the water stations (Danube, France and A-ROSA SENA)
  • Free A-ROSA App with a wide range of information about the cruise
  • Airport-ship-airport transfer when booking flights via A-ROSA
  • Reservation of excursions via app or online
  • Free choice of date, ship, route and cabin category
  • Additional e-bike packages (terranova) can be booked (from 7-night trips)

Dates & Prices

Arrival & Hotel

Outbound & Return flight; e.g. with Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss

From various German airports and Zurich to Vienna, incl. transfer Airport – Ship – Airport (incl. taxes).

Flights from € 329 per person

A-ROSA Rail & Cruise

Train operated by Deutsche Bahn from all German train stations to Passau.

Train from € 179 per person (Return / 2nd Class).

Train operated by Deutsche Bahn from all German train stations to Vienna.

Train from € 189 per person (Return / 2nd Class).

Arrive on your own - and park safely!

If you plan your arrival individually, we offer you a parking space in a guarded car park for the length of your cruise.

Price from € 51 per car (Passau)

Price from € 51 per car (Engelhartszell)
 

The hotel is located in the ‘Innstadt‘, which is part of the newly developed district ‘InnViertel‘ of Passau. The hotel offers two and three-room appartments. You can reach within walking distance (approx. 10 minutes) the pedestrian area and the old town with the university and Stephen’s cathedral. A parking lot in the underground car park can be booked additionally for a surcharge per night. Each appartments is equipped with the following facilities: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, safe, kitchenette, spacious bathroom with underfloor heating, towel dryer, shower (some rooms with a bathtub), hairdryer, make-up mirror, toilet. The hotel has also a lift.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

Size ca.

63 sqm
for up to 2 persons

Double occupancy

€ 99 pp

Size ca.

73 sqm
with 2 bedrooms
for up to 4 persons

Double occupancy

€ 119 pp

3-person occupancy

€ 89 pp

4-person occupancy

€ 79 pp

Located in a historical building dating back to the 14th century, Hotel Passauer Wolf has a very special atmosphere. Yet the hotel also meets state-of-the-art standards from extensive refurbishment in 2009. The fantastic location in the middle of the old town, right between the cathedral and the pedestrian zone, makes the hotel a perfect starting point for sightseeing and shopping. Enjoy your complimentary welcome drink at the bar or in your comfortably furnished room. Then relax in the hotel spa’s whirlpool and sauna. Use of the spa is included in the booking price. Free Internet access and a bottle of mineral water are available in each room. For luggage and passenger transfers to / from the A-ROSA transfer in Passau (distance from / to hotel approx. 1–2 km) we recommend a taxi.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

Double occupancy

€ 69pp

Single occupancy

€ 99 pp

Double occupancy

€ 79 pp

Single occupancy

€ 109 pp

Double occupancy

€ 89 pp

Single occupancy

€ 119 pp

This modern hotel in Passau is located in quiet green surroundings just 200 m from the Danube and 500 m from the town centre on the other side of the river. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival in the light-filled lobby, by the palms on the terrace or in your comfortable hotel room. The hotel bar is open in the evenings. Alternatively, you can enjoy complete relaxation in the spa, which offers a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool and an infrared sauna. Free Internet access and a bottle of mineral water are available in each room. For luggage and passenger transfers to / from the A-ROSA transfer in Passau (distance from / to hotel approx. 1–2 km) we recommend a taxi.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

Double occupancy

€ 69 pp

Single occupancy

€ 99 pp

Double occupancy

€ 79pp

Single occupancy

€ 109 pp

Double occupancy

€ 89 pp

Single occupancy

€ 119 pp

The Hotel Spitzberg is ideally located just 500 metres from the main railway station and the centre of Passau. The historic part of the house was built in the 19th century and has rooms with art nouveau stucco ceilings. In 2010, the hotel was reopened with completely new furnishings, new bathrooms, new reception, hotel bar and breakfast room to 4-star standard. The rooms are equipped with bathtub or shower/WC, satellite TV, minibar, safe and free WLAN.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

Double occupancy

€ 69 pp

Single occupancy

€ 99 pp

Double occupancy

€ 79pp

Single occupancy

€ 109 pp

Double occupancy

€ 89 pp

Single occupancy

€ 119 pp

Hotel Wesenufer is located right by the Danube in Wesenufer, which is near Engelhartszell (7 km) and Waldkirchen am Wesen (4 km). The nearest train station is Passau (37 km). The hotel building itself is more than 300 years old and was carefully renovated in 2008 and 2013. All rooms feature a modern interior design to make you feel at ease. The rooms – some of which have a balcony or terrace looking on to the Danube – are equipped with a flatscreen TV, free Wi-Fi, a phone, a safe, a minibar and a bathroom with a shower, toilet and hairdryer. The hotel also has three wheelchair-accessible rooms. Enjoy the view of the Danube from your terrace, the seasonal and regional meals in the Schloss restaurant, and the sauna and steam bath in the spa. Free parking is available on request. Guest and luggage transfer to and from the ship is available for a fee payable at the hotel. When booking, please inform the hotel of your requirements.

Note: Check-in on Sunday is only possible until 17:00. The restaurant is closed on Sunday evening.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

Double occupancy

€ 79pp

Single occupancy

€ 99 pp

Double occupancy

€ 89 pp

Single occupancy

€ 109 pp

Double occupancy

€ 109 pp

Single occupancy

€ 129 pp

Hotel Residenz stands out with one of Passau’s top locations: right by the Danube, in the heart of Passau’s old town. All attractions are within easy walking distance. Rooms are modern and comfortable, the “Comfort” category and above have air conditioning. The hotel has five exclusive Suites or Junior Suites that are designed very differently. For prices and availability, please enquire when making your reservation. Soak up the hotel’s calm atmosphere by either relaxing in the small but comfortable sauna or listening to classical music with a glass of wine in the hotel’s very well-stocked library.

Included services

Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible

FRI - SAT
Double occupancy

€ 79 pp

SUN - THU
Double occupancy

€ 69 pp

FRI - SAT
Double occupancy

€ 69 pp

FRI - SAT
Single occupancy

€ 119 pp

SUN - THU
Double occupancy

€ 69 pp

SUN - THU
Single occupancy

€ 109 pp

FRI - SAT
Double occupancy

€ 89 pp

SUN - THU
Double occupancy

€ 79 pp

Ships on this cruise

A-ROSA BELLA

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A-ROSA BELLA

A-ROSA FLORA

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A-ROSA RIVA

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A-ROSA MIA

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A-ROSA DONNA

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A-ROSA DONNA