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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.
  • Illuminated gothic building with branches and decorative lights.
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  • 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
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

Places You’ll See

  • Passau
    Passau
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
  • Linz
    Linz
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Highlights

  • Explore Vienna's rich cultural scene
  • Wander through Bratislava's historic old town
  • Discover Linz's mix of culture and creativity
  • Enjoy Linzer Torte in its hometown

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Passau
  2. Day 2 Wachau - Vienna
  3. Day 3 Dürnstein - Melk
  4. Day 4 Linz
  5. Day 5 Passau
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Age Range

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    Capacity
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    2002
    Guests
    206
    Crew
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    124,5 m / 406,8 ft
    Width
    14,4 m / 45,9 ft
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
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  • Itinerary
    Excellent
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  • Guide
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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • CS
    · December 5th, 2025
    Simply excellent! Beyond expectations
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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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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before January 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 21st, 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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