Can we be put on the list for last minute bookings to get an affordable price? All we need is a few days notice to book flights.

We are happy to consider other river cruises, especially as I have already done this one. Any late October or November departure date is good for us.

It isn't clear if there are shore excursions or if we spend the whole time on the boat. How many Christmas markets will we see? What other sites/things to see are there?

All shore excursions are at an additional cost and booked onboard. You can reserve the shore excursions in advance, but they will be always paid on board. The itinerary allows you to take in the sights and sounds the Danube has to offer during Christmas. The excursions include visits to town squares and centres that are laden with Christmas decorations. One of the popular stops is Vienna where you will get to spend Christmas eve.

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Danube Enchanting Christmas 2026

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Start and end in Passau

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Gold Operator: A-ROSA
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 242
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Passau
Passau
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau town center
- Try regional cuisine including 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout) and 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau
Day 2
Melk to Vienna
Melk to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations, tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and wine selection), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Benedictine Monastery
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Wachau valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Ride on the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
- Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
- Try local cuisine including Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Monastery
Wachau Valley
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
Day 3
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Hofburg Palace
- Ride Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
- Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
- Try Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
Day 4
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava old town and baroque/rococo palaces
- Experience the multicultural atmosphere and different languages
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town
Day 5
Danube River Cruising
Danube River Cruising
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on deck and watch scenery
- Visit SPA-ROSA for wellness and beauty treatments (reduced prices for guests)
Day 6
Passau
Passau
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Passau town
- Try regional cuisine including 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout) and 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Monastery
Wachau Valley
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Riesenrad Ferris Wheel

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town

Landmarks
Passau

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A-ROSA Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

1.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
2.0
Transport
1.0
Guide
1.0
Accommodation
1.0
Food
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Tour Operator
4.0

Thuy1.0•December 2021
Two weeks before our trip started, Austria was locked down. We requeated to cancal our river cruise. They said we...
Two weeks before our trip started, Austria was locked down. We requeated to cancal our river cruise. They said we will get 50% refund. We decided to go on our trip. Three days before the cruise would be departed, they cancel the cruise because " Austria is opened but with restrictions, they canceled the cruise". Gave us options to book othe river cruise. But the price is more epensixe even with the same length of time. When we asked ARosa for more infornations, they never reply. Asked TourRadar, took them for a day to repky and theu said there was no option for our family of three. NEVER book any tour through Touradar and NEVER book Arosa river cruise againShow more
Traveled in December 2021

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Jacob
Asked on August 21st, 2025
Can we be put on the list for last minute bookings to get an affordable price? All we need is a few days notice to book flights.
Price / Availability
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  Jacob
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  We are happy to consider other river cruises, especially as I have already done this one. Any late October or November departure date is good for us.
- A-ROSAOperator•Written August 2025
  Could you kindly let us know your budget?
C
Christopher
Asked on October 9th, 2023
It isn't clear if there are shore excursions or if we spend the whole time on the boat. How many Christmas markets will we see? What other sites/things to see are there?
Tour Details
- A-ROSAOperator•Written October 2023
  All shore excursions are at an additional cost and booked onboard. You can reserve the shore excursions in advance, but they will be always paid on board. The itinerary allows you to take in the sights and sounds the Danube has to offer during Christmas. The excursions include visits to town squares and centres that are laden with Christmas decorations. One of the popular stops is Vienna where you will get to spend Christmas eve.
- C
  Christopher
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  How many Xmas markets will we see?

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