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.
7nights
Donau Gourmet
Highlights of the Donau Flussreise
Mindestens so aufregend wie die Landkarte: die Speisekarte.
From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems and Melk to Engelhartszell (Passau).
Wie schmeckt Österreich? Süß wie Wiener Apfelstrudel? Kraftvoll wie Smaragdwein? Oder zart wie Tafelspitz mit Kren? Auf Ihrem A-ROSA Schiff kommen Sie der Antwort auf diese Frage einen Bissen näher. Los geht es in Engelhartszell. Das passt, denn schließlich ist das Stift Engelszell für seine Klosterliköre und das seltene Trappistenbier bekannt. In Dürnstein und Krems können Sie sich dann nicht nur sattessen, sondern an der traumhaften Landschaft der Wachau auch sattsehen. Und dann Wien, wo sich eh alles um so schöne Dinge wie Kaiserschmarrn, Sachertorte und das kleine Schalerl Gold dreht – und zwar im Walzertakt. Aber nicht nur an Land warten auf dieser Reise jede Menge Sehenswürdigkeiten, sondern auch auf Ihren Tellern an Bord, denn wir haben wieder zwei Köche dabei, die die Sterneküche kennen wie ihre Schürzentasche: Andreas Senn und Dirk Seiger. Bleibt nur noch zu sagen: Guten Appetit!
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Wien
Es ist diese ganz spezielle Aura, die einen echten Wiener umgibt. Ein bisschen arrogant, doch unter der Oberfläche herzensgute Menschen. Diese Haltung überträgt sich auch auf die Stadt. Doch hat man sich erst einmal ein paar Stunden eingelebt, will man sie so schnell nicht wieder verlassen. Dafür möchte man die unzähligen Cafés besuchen, in denen die traditionelle Wiener Kaffeehauskultur bis heute gelebt wird. Und auch die große Geschichte rund um die Kaiser, Sisi und die Habsburger mit ihrem prunkvollen Lebensstil trägt zu der Faszination dieser Stadt bei. Oder Sie lauschen den Klängen der Wiener Klassik – diese Stadt holte das Beste aus den Komponisten heraus und trug so ihren Teil zu den großen Meisterwerken bei. Zusätzlich kann die österreichische Hauptstadt auch kulinarisch begeistern. Nicht umsonst konnten sich das berühmte Wiener Schnitzel und die Sachertorte fast überall auf der Welt etablieren.
Budapest
Aus zwei mach eins, dachten sich damals die Herrscher von Buda und Pest – und haben die Städte einfach über die Donau hinweg zu Budapest verbunden. Dabei ist die Donau nicht das einzige Wasser, das sich hier bewegt: Unter der Stadt entspringen einige heiße Quellen, die von traditionellen Thermalbädern genutzt werden. Die bekanntesten sind das Széchenyibad, das Gellértbad und das Rudas-Bad.
Itinerary
1st Day
Engelhartszell (Passau)
Dep
05:00
pm
2nd Day
Vienna
Arr
01:00
pm
This is a real highlight of your Danube cruise: Vienna, the capital of Austria with that extra-special something. The locals sound as though they are singing when they speak, and it is customary for certain business owners to address their regular customers with their full title. That’s just the way things are done here. With its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces and castles, plus the state opera and many theatres, the city enjoys a lively cultural scene all year-round. The Viennese are proud of their city – and rightly so!
Trips
CITY TOUR OF HISTORIC VIENNA (in the afternoon)
€ 45
On this tour, you will get to know Vienna's most historically significant sights. We will begin with a drive along the Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the city hall, the university, the stock exchange and past numerous palaces and monuments to famous composers, poets and artists. We will then continue to travel along the Prater with its famous Ferris Wheel to the Hundertwasser house, to St. Charles's Church and the Viennese Music Association. One of Vienna’s landmarks can only be reached by foot due to its location – St. Stephen's Cathedral. After a brief tour of the outside, you will be taken back to your cruise ship.
Price:
€ 45 per person
Duration:
approx. 3,5 h
Transport:
bus and on foot
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with english-speaking private tour guide ⓘ
€ 279
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:
€ 279 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with private car and driver ⓘ
€ 299
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:
€ 299 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
private car with driver
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with private minivan and driver ⓘ
€ 349
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:
€ 349 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
minivan and on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
DINNER IN A VIENNESE FIAKER (individually) ⓘ
€ 699
Experience a very special experience in Vienna: a ride on a Viennese Fiaker (horse-drawn carriage) through the beautiful city centre. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights during the trip and enjoy a three-course menu, served by your personal butler. The Viennese Fiaker have been specially rebuilt for this unique experience, so that you can comfortably enjoy the menu, champagne and wine during the ride. Listen to the horse's hooves on the cobblestone and watch many Viennese sights passing by.
Price:
€ 699 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Hint:
Excursion available on request only. We recommend that you make a reservation online. Price per carriage and 2 persons including a three-course menu, aperitif and corresponding wines.
Provisions:
Price per carriage for up to 2 persons, 3-course menu, aperitif and wine accompaniment included
CLASSIC CAR RIDE THROUGH VIENNA (individually) ⓘ
€ 199
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.
A driver is included; no self-driving.
Price:
€ 199 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Transport:
taxi, classic car
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online. An experience for up to 5 people.
3rd Day
Vienna
Dep
06:30
pm
This is a real highlight of your Danube cruise: Vienna, the capital of Austria with that extra-special something. The locals sound as though they are singing when they speak, and it is customary for certain business owners to address their regular customers with their full title. That’s just the way things are done here. With its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces and castles, plus the state opera and many theatres, the city enjoys a lively cultural scene all year-round. The Viennese are proud of their city – and rightly so!
Trips
ST. STEPHEN`S CATHEDRAL AND FAMOUS COFFEE HOUSES (in the morning)
€ 59
This walk through Vienna will take you to some of the most precious treasures from different eras. In St Stephen’s Cathedral you can see the city's history. And even away from the magnificent squares and buildings, you will discover romantic streets and idyllic backyards. Experience the finest coffee house culture in one of Vienna’s most famous coffee houses, the Central or the Café Hofburg. Here you can enjoy a typical Viennese Melange and delicious pastries.
Price:
€ 59 per person
Duration:
capprox. 3,5 h
Transport:
bus and on foot
Provisions:
Typical Viennese coffee and cake.
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with english-speaking private tour guide ⓘ
€ 279
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:
€ 279 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with private car and driver ⓘ
€ 299
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:
€ 299 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
private car with driver
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE VIENNA INDIVIDUALLY - with private minivan and driver ⓘ
€ 349
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:
€ 349 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
minivan and on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
DINNER IN A VIENNESE FIAKER (individually) ⓘ
€ 699
Experience a very special experience in Vienna: a ride on a Viennese Fiaker (horse-drawn carriage) through the beautiful city centre. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights during the trip and enjoy a three-course menu, served by your personal butler. The Viennese Fiaker have been specially rebuilt for this unique experience, so that you can comfortably enjoy the menu, champagne and wine during the ride. Listen to the horse's hooves on the cobblestone and watch many Viennese sights passing by.
Price:
€ 699 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Hint:
Excursion available on request only. We recommend that you make a reservation online. Price per carriage and 2 persons including a three-course menu, aperitif and corresponding wines.
Provisions:
Price per carriage for up to 2 persons, 3-course menu, aperitif and wine accompaniment included
CLASSIC CAR RIDE THROUGH VIENNA (individually) ⓘ
€ 199
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.
A driver is included; no self-driving.
Price:
€ 199 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Transport:
taxi, classic car
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online. An experience for up to 5 people.
4th Day
Budapest
Arr
01:00
pm
Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city.
Trips
BUDAPEST CITY TOUR (in the afternoon)
€ 39
While you are sitting relaxed on your coach, the highlights of Budapest will pass by: the Millennium Monument on the spacious Heroes' Square, the magnificent opera, the former stock exchange and the imposing parliament building. During our city walking tour through the Buda hills we will pass the Matthias Church and visit the Fisherman's Bastion. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic view over the Danube and Pest. We continue our tour to Gellért Hill and visit the 220-metre-long citadel, at the southern tip of which the Statue of Liberty towers. The view from here is magnificent.
Price:
€ 39 per person
Duration:
approx. 3,5 h
Transport:
bus and on foot
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - with english-speaking private tour guide ⓘ
€ 169
To Margaret Island, a little shopping afterwards and ending at Castle Hill? Or would you prefer to leisurely stroll along the Váci Utca and then enjoy a coffee at Café New York? You can plan your perfect day in Budapest on your own. It's up to you. With your personal guide and driver, you can explore Budapest individually.
Price:
€ 169 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - with private car and driver ⓘ
€ 249
Your driver will take you and your partner or travel companion to various places of interest such as Castle Hill, Gellert Baths and Spa or Heroes’ Square. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
Price:
€ 249 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
private car with driver
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - private minivan with driver ⓘ
€ 269
Travel in comfort and visit all the parts of Budapest that you really want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
Price:
€ 269 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
minivan and on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
5th Day
Budapest
Dep
04:00
pm
Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city.
Trips
A TRIP TO THE MARKET WITH OUR HEAD CHEF (in the morning)
€ 29
Welcome to Budapest’s foodie hub! The Central Market Hall is modelled on a basilica and it’s one of the city’s main landmarks. With 180 stalls, plus shops and two supermarkets on three floors, the sheer range of products available is breathtaking. It’s no wonder that our head chef shops here. Why not join him and let him show you the best places to sample tasty treats.
Price:
€ 29 per person
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
Limited number of participants.
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - with private car and driver ⓘ
€ 249
Your driver will take you and your partner or travel companion to various places of interest such as Castle Hill, Gellert Baths and Spa or Heroes’ Square. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
Price:
€ 249 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
private car with driver
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - with english-speaking private tour guide ⓘ
€ 169
To Margaret Island, a little shopping afterwards and ending at Castle Hill? Or would you prefer to leisurely stroll along the Váci Utca and then enjoy a coffee at Café New York? You can plan your perfect day in Budapest on your own. It's up to you. With your personal guide and driver, you can explore Budapest individually.
Price:
€ 169 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BUDAPEST INDIVIDUALLY - private minivan with driver ⓘ
€ 269
Travel in comfort and visit all the parts of Budapest that you really want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
Price:
€ 269 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
minivan and on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
SCENIC FLIGHT OVER BUDAPEST (individually) ⓘ
€ 699
It's not just the destination that's the reward here, but the journey too. Especially over such an impressive metropolis as Budapest! After a short drive to the airport, you will board your helicopter and enjoy the 'Queen of the Danube' for 20 minutes from a bird's eye view.
Price:
€ 699 for up to 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 1,5 h
Transport:
car and helicopter
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
6th Day
Bratislava
Arr
09:00
am
Dep
03:30
pm
Bratislava, home to approximately 450,000 inhabitants and located on the left bank of the Danube, is a young capital city – the youngest in Europe, in fact. Throughout the old town, you’ll see traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wherever you go. This leisurely city of baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, and art and coffee houses is a perfect place to wander around, marvel at impressive sights, relax and unwind.
Trips
WITH THE CITY EXPRESS TO THE CASTLE AND BY FOOT THROUGH THE HISTORIC CENTRE (in the morning)
€ 39
Taking you directly to the most beautiful view, the Bratislava City Express will deliver you to the Bratislavský Hrad (Bratislava Castle). From the 85-metre-high plateau, you can see far over the Danube. The city owes its name to Duke Wratislaw, who built the complex in the middle of the 17th century. Maria Theresia decided to reconstruct the castle a century later as you'll see on your visit today. After the castle, you will explore the historical centre with its Renaissance houses and baroque palaces by foot.
Price:
€ 39 per person
Duration:
approx. 2 h
Transport:
„Bratislava City Express“ and on foot
EXPLORE BRATISLAVA INDIVIDUALLY - with private minivan and driver ⓘ
€ 329
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:
€ 329 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
minivan and on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BRATISLAVA INDIVIDUALLY - with private car and driver ⓘ
€ 269
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:
€ 269 per reservation for max. 2 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
private car with driver
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
EXPLORE BRATISLAVA INDIVIDUALLY - with english-speaking private tour guide ⓘ
€ 229
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:
€ 229 per reservation for max. 5 persons
Duration:
approx. 3 h
Transport:
on foot
Hint:
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
7th Day
Krems
Arr
08:00
am
Dep
08:30
am
Melk
Arr
12:30
pm
Dep
01:30
pm
Krems
Arr 08:00 am Dep 08:30 amKrems an der Donau is not far from the Austrian capital of Vienna. The city is part of the Wachau, a stretch of the Danube valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Danube cruise will take you through Krems, passing through the Wachau on the way to and from Vienna.
Melk
Arr 12:30 pm Dep 01:30 pmA visit to Melk, the ‘Gateway to the Wachau’, brings you to the Danube Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can marvel at glorious landscapes. And no trip to the Wachau would be complete without a trip to Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. This is a region where towns and landscapes appear to exist in perfect harmony.
Trips
EXKLUSIVE VISIT TO 'GENUSSWERKSTATT SCHÜLLER' IN MARIA TAFERL (in the morning)
€ 89
The famous pilgrimage site in the Wachau valley - Maria Taferl - has much more to offer than just a church. It is also the home of the 'Genusswerkstatt Schüller' , which is famous for its regional liquor. After a short bus ride, you will visit the liquor distillery and learn everything about the production of the famous apricot liquor. And since recently, regional gin has also been produced here. Of course, you can also taste both. Afterwards, you can explore the town and the pilgrimage basilica and enjoy the view over the Danube valley and the foothills of the Mostviertel Alps before returning to the ship by bus.
Price:
€ 89 per person
Duration:
ca. 2,5 h
Transport:
bus and on foot
Hint:
limited number of participants. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Provisions:
liquor and gin tasting
8th Day
Engelhartszell (Passau)
Arr
08:00
am
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.
