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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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 - 183
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Embarkation snack and daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Use of free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Room service in cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town
    • Sample regional cuisine and local specialities
    Landmarks
    Passau
  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike rental for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Destination Scouts provide insider tips for individual exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hofburg Palace
    • Riesenrad Ferris Wheel ride
    • Traditional coffee house visits
    • Local cuisine experiences (Wiener schnitzel, Sachertorte)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
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  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike exploration of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of old town
    • Visit Bratislava Castle
    • Explore local cafes and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle
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  5. Day 4

    Melk

    Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike exploration of Melk
    • Access to Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Monastery
    • Danube valley viewpoint visit
    • Local dining experiences
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
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  6. Day 5

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike exploration of Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Visit cultural attractions and museums
    • Explore art galleries
    • Cafe visit for Linzer Torte and local specialities
    Landmarks
    Linz
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  7. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Use of free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Access to onboard amenities including sauna and gym
    • Room service in cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration of Passau's old town
    • Sample regional cuisine before departure
    Landmarks
    Passau

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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA RIVA
    A-ROSA RIVA
    River cruise on the Danube with A-ROSA RIVA Whatever you’re looking for on vacation, you will find it on board A-ROSA RIVA. Whether you'r… Read more
    Capacity
    242
    Built
    2004
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    124,5 m
    Width
    14,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    max. 24 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    100 outside cabins
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia

Reviews from other tours by A-ROSA

  • Hatef5.0•October 2026
    Despite rerouting due low water levels on the Danube, cruise remained excellent. Well organised, and we saw a lot of...
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  • Adam5.0•September 2026
    This was our first cruise, so our expectations were based only on what we imagined. The booking process with...
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  • Dr4.0•September 2026
    Service :- excellent Cuisine: excellent Changes in routing ( due to water level in Danube)— very disappointing.

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  • J

    Joe

    Asked on June 3rd, 2026

    what are the dates?

    Price / Availability
    • J

      Joe

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      please give dates in September 2026

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written June 2026

      At the moment, this particular cruise unfortunately does not have any available departures in September 2026. If your dates are a bit flexible, the great news is that the same adventure is available in October 2026, specifically on:

      - 22 October 2026
      - 24 October 2026
      - 27 October 2026

      If you prefer to travel in September 2026 but would like a similar Danube cruise, we can highly recommend these fantastic alternatives:

      1. "Danube Classics 2026" operated by A-ROSA

      2. "Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)" operated by Lueftner Cruises

      Both adventures explore the magical Danube River region, where you can enjoy charming historic cities, riverside castles, and stunning scenery through countries like Germany and Austria.

    • 1 more answer
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    Suzanne

    Asked on October 25th, 2023

    How does one get to the embarkation point? How far from a major airport? At the end of the cruise, how does one get to the starting city?

    Flights / Transfers
    • A-ROSAOperator•Written October 2023

      For this specific cruise, the operator is offering a transfer from Passau train station to the ship on the first day of embarkation, and from the ship to Passau train station on the last day of the cruise. If you are arriving to the airport, unfortunately, the transfer will not be included and you will have to make your way to the ship via a local cab on the embarkation and disembarkation day. The operator will send the confirmed embarkation address in the final documents that you would receive within 30 days prior to departure once you have a booking so you will be able to know how long it will take via a cab to the docking address.

  • S

    Sheila

    Asked on March 23rd, 2023

    Can you please advise if the travellers can request help with the transfer from Krakow to Engelhartszell? The amount of people is roughly 25-30 ppl.

    Flights / Transfers
    • A-ROSAOperator•Written March 2023

      We have reached out to the operator and will come back to you with a reply on the possibility of the transfer.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      I am very interested in the premium Danube package for 6 nights and the Krakow 4 night with Auchwitz, enamel Factory and the Salt Mine. I will have 25 – 30 passengers. I need price for ground transportation from airport to hotel in Krakow and ship to airport in Linz.

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written March 2023

      We do not offer flight arrangements as requested. Engelhartszell is a very small town on the Danube River, near the German/Austrian border. Guests usually arrive by plane via Munich Airport. We can offer to book a bus transfer for your group from/to Munich Airport to Engelhartszell. The transfer takes about 2 – 2,5 hours one way.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      Please let me explain the dream I have for this trip. I will make the air arrangements. I first want the 4 day Krakow tour with Auchwitz, the Salt Mine and the Enamel Factory. We will need transportation from Krakow airport to the hotel. Then bus to the ship for the cruise. Then bus to the airport. This package will be for 25-30 guests. Is this the correct cruise? How does Arosa compare to other river cruise lines. Should I look for a cruise that includes Budapest?

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written March 2023

      We definitely can arrange the cruise and trip to Krakow. The 6 day Danube Discovery is a great cruise and it is very affordable. You can of course look at a cruise that includes Budapest, however, it would be a longer and more higher priced cruise.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      Yes please! Let's see if it is available. I will say 3 singles and the remaining 11 cabins doubles. Can you give me the price of the cruise, the 4 day tour of Krakow with the camps, Salt Mine and Enamel Factory. Does the cruise line offer transportation to the airport?

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written March 2023

      2x Cabin Category S: 1798€ for two travellers (no single occupancy possible) 15+ Cabin Category A: 2098€ for two travellers--- Single occupancy 1408.70€ 2x Cabin Category G: 2098€ for two travellers(no single occupancy possible) As this cruise is operated by A-ROSA FLORA you can see all available cabin pictures and the detailed deck plan. Once you have selected a certain cabin we would be happy to provide you with a personal quote.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      The last part of the puzzle will be the ground transportation. You had said the Krakow tour will pick us up at the airport in Krakow so that is covered. How do we make arrangements to get from Krakow to the ship and from the ship to the airport? This process will take about 3 weeks. Will there be any problem with this procedure?

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written March 2023

      3 weeks should be fine! You are doing the Krakow tour first correct? You will be taken care of when arriving in Krakow Airport and departing from Krakow Airport. From Krakow, I would suggest flying to Munich to join the cruise. The cruise begins in Engelhartszell. This is a very small town on river Danube, near to the German/Austrian border. Guests to arrive by plane usually use Munich Airport. We can offer and book a bus transfer for your group from/to Munich Airport to Engelhartszell. The transfer takes about 2 – 2,5 hours one way. The same thing can be done after the cruise.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      Would it be better to charter a bus from Krakow to the ship? This makes more sense than busing to airport, flying to Munich then busing again. Is there service from the ship to the airport at the end of the cruise?

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written April 2023

      Unfortunately, a bus from Krakow to Engelhartszell would be over an 8 hour bus ride. The best would be to get to Munich from Krakow. We can pick you up and drop you back off to Munich.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      Do you offer the same itinerary from Budapest? If we go to Krakow for 4 days first it would be easier to get from Krakow to Budapest then to Passau. I think they offer one around April 4 or 5.

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written April 2023

      Which cruise were you referring to? There are a few cruises from Budapest, however, they will be much more expensive.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      What can you do for us on the krakow tour with the Salt Mine and Schindler factory? This would be the 4 day tour for 30 people.

    • A-ROSAOperator•Written April 2023

      May I ask which cruise it is? We do partner with Viking and may be able to offer an even better price for you and your group! This way we can handle the entire trip for you.

    • S

      Sheila

      Traveler•Written April 2023

      I am looking at their March 26 from Budapest. I also want your 4 day tour of Krakow to include Auchwitz, the Salt Mine and Schindler Factory. Would you please price that out for me for 30 guests please.

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    Tony

    Asked on August 14th, 2022

    I would appreciate it if you could give me some indication about the drought in Europe and specifically how that affects this cruise

    Tour Details
    • A-ROSAOperator•Written August 2022

      Although we have heard from other tour operators that some cruises have been cancelled due to low water levels, we haven't heard anything from A-ROSA or this cruise in particular, so this departure date is still happening. Usually, a cruise is cancelled depending on the size of the ship and its ability to navigate.

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    Ali

    Asked on May 15th, 2022

    How much are children aged 3?

    Age Range
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    • A-ROSAOperator•Written May 2022

      As you have advised that you are 3 adults and 1 child, you would need two cabins, one with two adults and one with an adult and a child and your child would be welcome to stay free of charge.

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