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Danube Christmas Markets 2026

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Start and end in Passau
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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
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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

  1. Day 1

    Passau

    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, embarkation snack), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's town center
    • Taste local cuisine including 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout) and 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake)
    • Visit restaurants serving regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Passau
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  2. Day 2

    Wachau - 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), Snack (Embarkation snack, daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hofburg Palace
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
    • Try local cuisine including Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    Hoorn
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  3. Day 3

    Dürnstein - 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

    • Explore Dürnstein and its wine terraces
    • Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
    • Visit Melk Benedictine Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Enjoy views of the Danube valley from Melk
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Benedictine Monastery
  4. Day 4

    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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Linz's cultural attractions
    • Visit art and design venues
    • Taste Linzer Torte at local cafes
    • Experience Linz's modern cosmopolitan atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Linz
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  5. Day 5

    Passau

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

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration of Passau
    • Last-minute shopping in Passau
    • Taste regional specialties before departure
    Landmarks
    Passau

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  • A-ROSA DONNA
    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
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    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
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5.0
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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.0

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  • Danube Christmas Markets 2026 reviewer 1
    December 5th, 2025
    Simply excellent! Beyond expectations
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    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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    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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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 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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