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Danube Christmas Markets 2026

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Start and end in Passau
5.0
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  • Beautiful cityscape by a river, featuring historical buildings and a distinctive cathedral.
  • Skyline of Vienna with snow on rooftops.
  • Night view of an illuminated Gothic building with festive red decorations.
  • Cityscape of Bratislava with river reflections at sunset.
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  • Illuminated gothic building with branches and decorative lights.
  • Row of frosted trees with reflections on a calm river under a clear blue sky.
  • Castle on a hill overlooking a river under a cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a large castle complex with gardens and city surroundings.
  • Large gothic cathedral with intricate architectural details.
  • Ornate courtyard with a historical monument at the center.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Fully Guided
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 242
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town
    • Try regional cuisine including Dreiflüsseforelle (three-river trout) and Dreiflüsseschnitte (three-river cake)
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Wachau to Vienna

    Wachau to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the northern Rhine through Wachau
    • Explore the town of Hoorn

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hofburg Palace
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
    • Explore Vienna independently with e-bike (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    Hoorn
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  3. Day 3

    Dürnstein to Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dürnstein with wine terraces and medieval architecture
    • Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
    • Visit Melk Benedictine Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dürnstein independently with e-bike (subject to availability)
    • Explore Melk independently with e-bike (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  4. Day 4

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Linz's cultural attractions and museums
    • Visit art galleries
    • Try Linzer Torte at a local café
    • Discover Linz's modern architecture and design
    Landmarks
    Linz
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  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town (if time permits)
    • Try regional cuisine including Dreiflüsseforelle (three-river trout) and Dreiflüsseschnitte (three-river cake)
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town

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    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
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    Registry
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    Electricity
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    max. 24 km/h
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    Cabin
    100 outside cabins
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    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
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    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
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  • Danube Christmas Markets 2026 reviewer 1
    December 5th, 2025
    Simply excellent! Beyond expectations
    Traveled in November 2025
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    Dear Carola, thank you for your great review. We're happy you enjoyed the cruise! We'd love you to come back and have another cruise with us soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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    24 Nov, 2026
    To Saturday
    28 Nov, 2026
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    A-ROSA RIVA
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  • From Wednesday
    25 Nov, 2026
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    A-ROSA DONNA
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  • From Sunday
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    3 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA DONNA
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  • From Wednesday
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    6 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA RIVA
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  • From Thursday
    3 Dec, 2026
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    7 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA DONNA
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  • From Sunday
    6 Dec, 2026
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    10 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA RIVA
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  • From Monday
    7 Dec, 2026
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    11 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA DONNA
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    US $781 per person
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  • From Thursday
    10 Dec, 2026
    To Monday
    14 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA BELLA
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  • From Friday
    11 Dec, 2026
    To Tuesday
    15 Dec, 2026
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    A-ROSA DONNA
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    Patrick

    Asked on February 2nd, 2026

    Are there places available on the cruise that runs over Christmas Day?

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    • A-ROSAOperator•Written February 2026

      The ship that will be sailing on the 19 December, 2026 is known as the A-ROSA DONNA. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories below. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

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    Daniela

    Asked on October 23rd, 2025

    Just looking at this 5 day Christmas cruise, but the write up does not mention any Christmas Markets? Are any covered on the tour please.

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    • A-ROSAOperator•Written October 2025

      This itinerary does do the Christmas Markets. The city visits that you will do will take you to the city squares where there are open air markets.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 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 August 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 22nd, 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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