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Danube Enchanting Christmas 2026

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Start and end in Passau
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  • Ornate building in a festive square with lit decorations at night.
  • Rathaus Vienna illuminated at night with Christmas decorations.
  • Night view of a bustling Christmas market with twinkling lights.
  • Illuminated Vienna City Hall amidst red tree decorations at dusk.
  • Ornate city hall building illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees.
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  • Nighttime aerial of Vienna’s Christmas market with twinkling stalls, ice rink and a huge lit tree in front of the Rathaus.
  • Charming church surrounded by greenery and a blue sky.
  • Colorful cityscape at sunset with a clear view of the buildings.
  • Panoramic view of a riverfront city with colorful buildings.
  • Horse carriages in front of grand architecture in Vienna.
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A-ROSA
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 - 242
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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town
    • Taste local specialties such as 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout) and 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake)
    • E-bike exploration (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Melk - 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)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melk Benedictine Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Melk town
    • E-bike exploration in Melk or Wachau (subject to availability)
    • Explore Wachau region during cruise
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey (Benedictine Monastery)
    Wachau Valley
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  3. Day 3

    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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hofburg Palace
    • Ride on Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional coffee houses
    • Explore Vienna's musical heritage related to Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven
    • Taste Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    • E-bike exploration (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
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  4. Day 4

    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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava Old Town
    • Discover baroque and rococo architecture
    • Experience the multicultural atmosphere
    • E-bike exploration (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Cruising Day

    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; daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Enjoy onboard amenities including gym and sauna

    Optional Activities

    • SPA-ROSA wellness and beauty treatments (reduced prices for guests)
  6. Day 6

    Passau

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

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration of Passau's old town
    • Taste local specialties such as 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout) and 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake)
    • E-bike exploration (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town

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    Capacity
    242
    Built
    2002
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    Crew
    Length
    124,5 m
    Width
    14,4 m
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    Staterooms
    Registry
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    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    max. 24 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    100 outside cabins
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    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
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    Two weeks before our trip started, Austria was locked down. We requeated to cancal our river cruise. They said we...
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    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.

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      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.

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      Could you kindly let us know your budget?

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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