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US $1,393 per person

Danube Christmas Dream 2026 (5 destinations)

6 days

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Start and end in Passau

4.0

157 traveler reviews

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Gold Operator: A-ROSA
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 206
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Passau
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Embarkation snack), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations and Special Welcome dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's old town at your own pace
- Try regional cuisine including Dreiflüsseforelle (three-river trout) and Dreiflüsseschnitte (three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau (Three Rivers Confluence)
Day 2
Passau to Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's old town with its baroque and rococo city palaces
- Discover the cultural blend reflecting Bratislava's location at the intersection of three countries
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
Day 3
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Bratislava's old town
- Visit baroque and rococo city palaces
- Experience the cultural blend of this Central European capital
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
Day 4
Bratislava to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations and Special Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Hofburg Palace
- Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
- Visit famous traditional coffee houses
- Experience Viennese cuisine including Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel)
Day 5
Vienna to Melk
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Melk and its impressive Benedictine monastery
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau valley
- Enjoy views of the Danube valley from above
- Experience the blend of city and nature
Landmarks
Melk Abbey (Benedictine Monastery)
Wachau Valley
Day 6
Melk to Passau
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Passau
- Enjoy local Bavarian specialities before departure
Landmarks
Passau (Three Rivers Confluence)

Landmarks
Passau (Three Rivers Confluence)

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad (Ferris Wheel)

Landmarks
Melk Abbey (Benedictine Monastery)
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Passau (Three Rivers Confluence)

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Insurance
Optional
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A-ROSA

Gold Operator

Rating: 4(157 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 84%
Cancellation policy

A-ROSA Ship

A-ROSA DONNA
Whatever you’re looking for on vacation – you will find it on board the A-ROSA DONNA. Whether you are seeking… Read more
Capacity
Built
2002
Guests
206
Crew
Length
124,5 m / 406,8 ft
Width
14,4 m / 45,9 ft
Suites
Staterooms
100
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by A-ROSA

Tour Operator
4.0

Amy
May 29th, 2026
Our family of five recently sailed with A-ROSA, and we are already talking about when we can go again. What stood...
Our family of five recently sailed with A-ROSA, and we are already talking about when we can go again. What stood out most was how A-ROSA managed to feel both elevated and comfortable at the same time. The ship was beautiful, the service was excellent, and everything felt thoughtfully designed without ever feeling stuffy or pretentious. We could relax and simply enjoy our vacation. As a family, the children's program was one of the highlights of the trip. Our youngest would have happily spent every waking moment in Kids Club if we had let him! The staff did a wonderful job creating a welcoming environment, and it gave us confidence that our children were having just as much fun as we were. The family cabin was another huge win. Traveling as a family of five can be challenging, but the cabin was comfortable, functional, and allowed us to stay together without feeling cramped. Combined with the kids-sail-free promotion, the value was truly phenomenal. We were amazed by how much we experienced for the price. As English-only speakers, we were initially a little nervous about language barriers, but we quickly realized we had nothing to worry about. Every crew member we interacted with spoke excellent English and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The one thing we missed was the traditional dining room experience that we're accustomed to on many ocean cruises. That said, we genuinely enjoyed the buffet offerings throughout the sailing. There was a great variety of food, and our server was absolutely fantastic—friendly, attentive, and one of the many crew members who helped make the experience special. One thing that became apparent throughout the week was that A-ROSA genuinely seems to take care of its staff. You could see it in the atmosphere onboard and in the faces of the crew. The service felt warm and authentic, and that speaks volumes about a company. This trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways. From the family-friendly atmosphere to the beautiful destinations and exceptional value, A-ROSA delivered an unforgettable experience for our family. We are already dreaming about the day we can sail with A-ROSA again.Show more
Erna
May 20th, 2026
The itinerary was great with many wonderful stop. Unfortunately the Cruise information on board was only in German...
The itinerary was great with many wonderful stop. Unfortunately the Cruise information on board was only in German and not in English as advertised. Being the only non German guests we had to continually ask the program director what was going on. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The cabin was spacious with lots of storage. The food was okay but rather repetitive. Disappointed that Wi-Fi was not included and the drink package was rather limited.Show more
Ian
May 12th, 2026
The app is of a low standard. The information doesn't match what is shown on board which is very confusing. The...
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From Wednesday
23 Dec, 2026
To Monday
28 Dec, 2026
English, German
A-ROSA DONNA
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23 Dec, 2027
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28 Dec, 2027
English, German
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From Thursday
23 Dec, 2027
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28 Dec, 2027
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Tour ID: 263264

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Austria and Germany
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Slovakia
Type E
Slovakia
Type F
Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Accessibility
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Danube Christmas Dream 2026 (5 destinations)

Itinerary

Passau

Optional Activities

Passau to Bratislava

Optional Activities

Bratislava

Optional Activities

Bratislava to Vienna

Optional Activities

Vienna to Melk

Optional Activities

Melk to Passau

Optional Activities

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