From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Melk and Wachau to Engelhartszell (Passau).
Book our cruiseCOUNTDOWN offer now and save up to € 600 per cabin (€ 300 per adult) with holidayPLUS.
Wouldn’t it be nice to experience several cities and landscapes in one single trip, and to discover that any one of these destinations would have made the trip worthwhile? This is exactly what you’ll experience on the almost 3,000-km stretch of the Danube between the Black Forest and the Black Sea. In irrepressible Bratislava, Renaissance meets socialism, and science fiction thrives alongside Baroque. Budapest – so majestic yet so quirky – has an improvisational feel, with its “ruin pubs” and former schools and factories converted into offices. And then there is the Hungarian language! Finally Vienna. Resembling an ornate pink confectionery creation, this is another city whose mixture of oriental, German and French influences make visitors fall in love with it. In fact, one trip to Vienna is not enough: you’ll want to keep coming back to discover more. And you’ll probably want to keep coming back for the Wäschermäderln, Vienna’s famous marzipan-stuffed apricots, too.
cruiseCOUNTDOWN & holidayPLUS:
Book the cruiseCOUNTDOWN offer and additionally get a holidayPLUS discount: save up to € 600 per cabin* (€ 300 per adult).
For two people in one cabin you will exclusively receive our double super early booking discount of € 400 and an additional holidayPLUS of € 200 per cabin.
Book until 31 Jan 2021 to receive our special discount.
*Valid for double occupancy of 2 full-paying guests in the same cabin; the contingent is limited. The discount will already be deducted from the tour price in the booking process.
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.
SPA-ROSA
Everyone has a different way of relaxation: in their cabin, in the sauna, on the sun deck, reading, walking or admiring the views. What can you do, except trying it all!
Itinerary
1st Day
Engelhartszell (Passau)
Dep
05:00
pm
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.
2nd Day
Vienna
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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!
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!
4th Day
Esztergom
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08:00
am
Dep
10:30
am
Budapest
Arr
03:00
pm
Esztergom
Arr
08:00
am
Dep
10:30
am
Once the capital of Hungary, Esztergom sits right on the bank of the Danube and can be admired directly from the river. The castle tower and mighty basilica form an amazing sight, rising up from the steep bank of the Danube. This is a view you’ll definitely want to photograph during your Danube cruise. So, it’s a good thing that A-ROSA ships have such pleasant sun decks!
Budapest
Arr
03:00
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.
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.
6th Day
Bratislava
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9:00
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.
7th Day
Krems
Arr
08:00
am
Dep
08:30
am
Melk
Arr
12:30
pm
Dep
01:00
pm
Wachau
Krems
Arr
08:00
am
Dep
08:30
am
Krems 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
01:00
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.
Wachau
You are about to enjoy a real treat for the senses as you experience the Wachau up close. You will be mesmerised by the famous Danube valley between Melk and Krems. Taking in this fascinating river landscape as you stand on the sun deck of one of the A-ROSA Danube fleet is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is no wonder that the Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This really is an absolute must-see.
8th 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: A-ROSA Premium all inclusive.
Your desired cabin? Voilà! Sauna, fitness area, pool? Always at your service! Top culinary menus? Enjoy your meal! Attractive discounts on all massage and beauty treatments? Of course! Plus all transfers and many other benefits that will always put a smile on your face, while you have nothing to do but think about your next wish.
FullboardPlus: extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, additional embarkation snack and tea and coffee hour. On many cruises, seasonal supplements such as a midnight snack
High-quality drinks included throughout the day: tea, coffee and coffee specialities, soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks. Also besides the lunch and dinner hours. Exceptions are specialities subject to surcharges and champagne.
English-speaking travel and hotel management on our international ships
Free use of the on-board facilities such as sauna and fitness room
Transfer between railway station¹ or airport² and ship
15% discount on treatments in our SPA-ROSA
Bathroom amenities and bathrobe in the cabin
On-board entertainment
Port charges
many other services
¹ Guests receive an extra voucher, valid for day of embarkation or disembarkation in Cologne and Engelhartszell. The transfer in Paris and Lyon is only included when booking the train tickets through A-ROSA.
² The transfer is included when booking the flight through A-ROSA. You will receive an extra voucher with your travel documents.
Book now your trip with the "Premium all inclusive" package until 28 Feb 2021 and you will benefit from our attractive Double Super Early Booking Discount (limited contingent).
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.