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Danube Enchanting New Year's 2026

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Start and end in Passau
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  • Spectacular fireworks explode over illuminated Hungarian Parliament reflecting in the Danube at night.
  • Close-up of two hands clinking champagne flutes against blurred festive lights
  • Frost-covered trees line an island perfectly mirrored in a calm, glassy lake under a clear blue sky.
  • Cruise vessel navigating the green Danube waters flanked by densely forested hills on a bright day.
  • Young traveller posing on the river promenade beside Passau’s historic tower with calm water and town backdrop.
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  • Charming village of Engelhartszell viewed across the Danube with twin-tower church and forested hillside.
  • Colourful, quirky façade of Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna covered in bright painted blocks and lush greenery.
  • Symmetrical frontal shot of Vienna’s Upper Belvedere with circular reflecting pool and colourful flowerbeds.
  • Horse-drawn carriages and visitors gathered in front of the domed Michaelertrakt of Vienna’s Hofburg Palace under bright skies.
  • Festive Christmas market with a giant lit tree and twinkling canopy in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest at night.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
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Group Size 15 - 242
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, embarkation snack), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations, Special Welcome dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town
    • Dine on regional cuisine including 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout)
    • Sample 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake) and other local sweets
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Inn River
    Ilz River
  3. Day 2

    Cruising Day

    Cruising Day
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee Service (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard entertainment with local performers
    • Access to SPA-ROSA wellness facilities (15% discount on treatments)
    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Use of onboard gym
    • Use of onboard sauna

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursions (available for booking up to 30 days prior to departure via A-ROSA App or online)
    • Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA
  4. Day 3

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Danube river cruise viewing Budapest's bridges and Parliament building

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion in Budapest (optional, available for additional cost)
    • Explore the Széchenyi Chain Bridge
    • Visit Budapest's Parliament building
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Chain Bridge
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Danube River
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  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Hofburg Palace
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
    • Dine on Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    • Shore excursion in Vienna (optional, available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
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  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Hofburg Palace
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Viennese coffee houses
    • Explore Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven heritage sites
    • Dine on Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    • Shore excursion in Vienna (optional, available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
  7. Day 6

    Vienna to Dürnstein

    Vienna to Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Included Activities

    • Danube River cruise from Vienna to Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
    • Explore the medieval town of Dürnstein
    • Wine tasting or vineyard visits in the Wachau region
    • Shore excursion in Dürnstein (optional, available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Danube River
    Wachau Valley
  8. Day 7

    Linz

    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, Special Welcome and Farewell dinners), Snack (Embarkation snack, daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Linz's cultural attractions and modern design scene

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local cafés to sample Linzer Torte and regional specialties
    • Guided exploration with Destination Scouts (on selected key dates & itineraries)
    Landmarks
    Linz
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  9. Day 8

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations, Special Farewell dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's old town before departure
    • Dine on regional cuisine including 'Dreiflüsseforelle' (three-river trout)
    • Sample 'Dreiflüsseschnitte' (three-river cake) and other local sweets
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Inn River
    Ilz River

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    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
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    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    max. 24 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    100 outside cabins
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia
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  • Hatef5.0•October 2026
    Despite rerouting due low water levels on the Danube, cruise remained excellent. Well organised, and we saw a lot of...
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  • Adam5.0•September 2026
    This was our first cruise, so our expectations were based only on what we imagined. The booking process with...
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  • Dr4.0•September 2026
    Service :- excellent Cuisine: excellent Changes in routing ( due to water level in Danube)— very disappointing.

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