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.
5nights
Danube Gourmet 2021
Highlights of the Danube River Cruise
At least as exciting as the map: the menu.
From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Dürnstein, Krems, Vienna and Melk to Engelhartszell (Passau).
How would you describe the taste of Austria? Is it sweet like Viennese apple strudel? Potent like Smaragd wine? Or tender like veal with horseradish? Your A-ROSA ship will bring you a little closer to answering these questions. First of all, you’ll visit Engelhartszell. It’s a fitting place to start, since Engelszell Abbey is well known for its liqueurs and its one-of-a-kind Trappist beers. As the ship heads for Dürnstein and Krems, you’ll want to drink in the delightful scenery along the Wachau valley as well as eating your fill of the delicious food on offer. And then you’ll arrive in Vienna, a city where everything already revolves around the finer things in life – the sweet Kaiserschmarrn, the Sachertorte and the classic coffee speciality Schalerl Gold – all in waltz time. This cruise will offer a whole host of sights – not just on shore, but also on board on your plate. That’s because we’ll be accompanied by two chefs who are highly skilled in the art of gourmet cooking: Andreas Senn and Dirk Seiger. Bon appétit!
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Vienna
Ein Hoch auf die Wiener Kaffee- und Backkultur: Hier gibt es viele Leckereien zum Genießen. Die Feinschmecker werden mit einem Ausflug nach Wien garantiert auf ihre Kosten kommen. Die berühmte Wiener Sachertorte im Kaffeehaus darf natürlich nicht fehlen.
Budapest
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.
Itinerary
1st Day
Engelhartszell (Passau)
Dep
05:00
pm
2nd Day
Dürnstein
Arr
09:00
am
Dep
12:30
pm
Krems
Arr
02:00
pm
Dep
11:00
pm
Dürnstein
Arr 09:00 am Dep 12:30 pmKrems
Arr 02:00 pm Dep 11:00 pmKrems 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.
Trips
EXCURSION TO DÜRNSTEIN AND MELK ABBEY (in the morning)
€ 62
Dürnstein's main sight is the church with its blue and white baroque spire. Artful reliefs show the suffering of Christ and four obelisks with the images of the apostles’ tower into the sky. The Collegiate Church was built in the 15th century and was originally an Augustinian monastery, before it was rebuilt in baroque style. The fortress, which towers over the city, was built in the middle of the 12th century and became the prison of King Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) about fifty years later. The fortress was widely destroyed in the 17th century and today, only the fascinating and romantic ruins remain. You will then continue along the Danube to one of Europe’s most magnificent baroque buildings and the highlight of this excursion: the Benedictine Abbey Melk. Situated on a 60-metre-tall ridge, it offers a fantastic view over the Danube and the dreamlike landscape of the Wachau.
Price:
€ 62 per person
Duration:
approx. 4,5 h
Transport:
Bus and on foot
3rd Day
Vienna
Arr
06:00
am
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 morning)
€ 39
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 on the outside, you will be taken back to your cruise ship.
Price:
€ 39 per person
Duration:
approx. 3,5 Stunden
Transport:
Bus and on foot
ST. STEPHEN`S CATHEDRAL AND FAMOUS COFFEE HOUSES (in the afternoon)
€ 47
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 Viennese melange and delicious pastries.
Price:
€ 47 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 ⓘ
€ 259
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:
€ 259 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.
4th Day
Vienna
Dep
07:00
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!
5th Day
Melk
Arr
08:00
am
Dep
04:00
pm
A 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
MELK ABBEY - THE LANDMARK OF THE WACHAU (in the morning)
€ 39
The Benedictine Abbey Melk is not only the landmark of the Wachau, but also one of faith and Austrian history. Since its founding in 1089, it has been continuously inhabited by Benedictine monks. It is regarded as a masterpiece of fusion of art, culture and nature, of faith and science. Enjoy a wonderful view of the Wachau from the 60-metre-high Melk Abbey, before taking a look at the imposing interior with its many baroque rooms.
Price:
€ 39 per person
Duration:
approx. 2 h
Transport:
Bus and on foot
6th Day
Engelhartszell (Passau)
Arr
07:00
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.
A-ROSA Premium all inclusive
Enjoy your most beautiful time with maximum comfort and with the all-round carefree package of A-ROSA.
Your desired cabin? Voilà! Sauna, fitness area, pool? Always at your service! Top culinary menus? Enjoy your meal! Plus a flight to Portugal and back from many German airports. All transfers and many other advantages that will always put a smile on your face, while you have nothing else to do but to consider your next wish.
- River cruise in the booked cabin category and choice of your preferred cabin (subject to availability)
- Including flight from/to Germany: The flight to Porto and back from many German airports is already included.
- Transfers between Porto airport and ship
- FullboardPlus: breakfast and lunch buffets, in the evening you choose your starters and desserts from the delicious buffet, the main courses are served at the table.
- High-quality drinks throughout the day: tea, coffee and coffee specialities, soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks. Excluded are specialities and drinks subject to surcharges as well as champagne.
- Double Early Booking Discount until 30 June 2020 (limited)
- Early bird discount until 28 Febuary 2021 or 31 August 2021 (limited)
- Discount for children 25% (limited)
- English and German speaking cruise guide
- Wifi free of charge
- 15% discount on treatments in our SPA-ROSA
- Free use of on-board facilities such as sauna & fitness
- Mineral water in the cabin
- entertainment programme
- Many other services
Double Early Booking Discount of € 140 p. P. is valid per adult for all departures booked until 31 March 2020. The discount is already included in the travel price. Limited.
- Varied gourmet buffets with regional and seasonal specialities
- Live cooking à la minute
- No seating or dress code; last but not least, free table times ensure a relaxed atmosphere among the guests
- A wine list adapted to the region
- Indoor and outdoor restaurant as well as barbecue buffet on the sun deck of selected ships
Choose exactly the cabin you like. If available, we will book your desired cabin with cabin number.
Dates & Prices
17.09.2021 - 24.09.2021
A-ROSA RIVA
from€ 1.609p. p.
Select Cabin
from€ 1.609p. p.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with panorama window. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Arrival & Hotel
Outbound & Return flight; e.g. with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Swiss
From various German airports an Zurich to Vienna, incl. transfer Airport – Ship – Airport (incl. taxes).
Flights from € 299 per person
ONEWAY FLIGHT FROM/TO BUCHAREST FOR DANUBE DELTA CRUISES
For our Danube Delta cruises from and to Oltenita the flight from/to Frankfurt/Main, Munich and Düsseldorf airport is included in the travel price.
Flights from many other German airports or Zurich and Vienna from € 69 per person.
By train to Passau or Vienna
Train operated by Deutsche Bahn from all German train stations to Passau or Vienna.
Train from € 159 per person (Return / 2nd Class).
Train from € 79 per person (Oneway / 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 € 42 per car (Passau/ fenced parking lot)
Price from € 47 per car (Passau/ roofed parking space)
Price from € 37 per car (Engelhartszell/ fenced parking lot)
Price from € 47 per car (Engelhartszell/ roofed parking space)
Hotel Residenz enjoys 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, and those in 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
1. overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 69 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 79 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 109 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 129 p. P.
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 pedestrianised zone, makes the hotel a perfect starting point for sightseeing and shopping. Enjoy your complimentary welcome drink in 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
1. overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 69p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 99 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 79 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 109 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 119 p. P.
This modern Passau hotel 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
1. overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 69 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 99 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 79p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 109 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 119 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 109 p. P.
Single occupancy
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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 the 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.
Included services
1. overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 73 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 79 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 99 p. P.
Double occupancy
€ 89 p. P.
Single occupancy
€ 109 p. P.
