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Danube Classics 2026

8 days
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Start and end in Passau
4.1
10 traveler reviews
  • View from Fisherman's Bastion over Budapest riverside
  • Schonbrunn Palace with fountain at sunrise.
  • Vienna cityscape with cathedral and turquoise domes.
  • Majestic castle ruins on a hill next to a flowing river.
  • Picturesque view of the Wachau Valley with a river and ruins.
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  • Scenic view of a city with a river and a statue holding a sun above its head during sunrise.
  • Two people sitting with a fountain in the background on a sunny day.
  • A river cruise ship navigating between forested hills.
  • A city view with a river and colorful autumn foliage.
  • A vibrant riverside city with multiple boats.
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A-ROSA
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
    Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau old town
    • Try regional cuisine (Dreiflüsseforelle, Dreiflüsseschnitte)
    Landmarks
    Passau
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  2. Day 2

    Wachau - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoorn on the northern Rhine
    • Visit Hofburg Palace in Vienna
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Vienna coffee houses
    • Try Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    Landmarks
    Wachau
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hofburg Palace
    • Ride the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel
    • Visit traditional Vienna coffee houses
    • Try Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte
    • Explore Vienna's imperial history and Habsburg heritage
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Riesenrad
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  4. Day 4

    Esztergom - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Esztergom with views of castle and basilica
    • View Budapest from Danube including Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Parliament building
    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Esztergom old town (2.5 hours available)
    • Visit Esztergom basilica
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
    Széchenyi Chain Bridge
    Hungarian Parliament Building
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  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Cross Széchenyi Chain Bridge
    • Explore Buda neighborhood
    • Explore Pest neighborhood
    • Visit Parliament building area
    • Discover Budapest's bridges and river scenery
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Chain Bridge
    Hungarian Parliament Building
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  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bratislava old town
    • Onboard accommodation and amenities on A-ROSA ship

    Optional Activities

    • Visit baroque and rococo city palaces
    • Explore Bratislava's historic streets
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Krems to Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations, tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, and a selection of beer and wine), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, and a selection of beer and wine), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations, water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, and a selection of beer and wine), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Melk Benedictine monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Krems an der Donau during the 1-hour stop
    • Use free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau
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  8. Day 8

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau old town
    • Try regional cuisine (Dreiflüsseforelle, Dreiflüsseschnitte)
    Landmarks
    Passau

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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A-ROSA

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Rating
4(157 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
Cancellation policy

A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA RIVA
    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
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Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    3.3
  • Guide
    2.8
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.6
  • Tour Operator
    4.0

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  • L
    May 30th, 2026
    This tour accepted our money but does not cater for non German speaking customers. Just one of all the shore tours...
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    Traveled in May 2026
  • S
    May 13th, 2026
    A Rosa Donna nice ship very comfortable, all meals buffet style food was just ok. Ship definitely catered to German...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Simon, thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the A-ROSA DONNA. As advertised, our excursions are always subject to a minimum number of participants, which must be reached. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We hope to welcome you back on board one of our ships soon. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Danube Classics 2026 reviewer 3
    April 21st, 2026
    Excellent! We loved this cruise. The staff, food and rooms were great. Would recommend to everyone.
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Hi Kathleen, thank you very much for your positive review. We hope to see you on board one of our ships again soon. We look forward to welcoming you back. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Danube Classics 2026 reviewer 4
    November 13th, 2025
    Overall not too bad for 7 days cruise, but found a bit lack of hygienic matter. I came across with some unpleasant...
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    • Paper with information about Internet access.
    • Insect on a tissue by a window.
    • Cruise ship docked at night with lit windows.
    • Close-up of an insect on a windowsill.
    • River view with distant village and overcast sky.
    • Pathway surrounded by autumn foliage under clear sky.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Eric, thank you for your review. We're glad that you had overall a good experience on board. We apologize that the cabin was not cleaned to your complete satisfaction. We would be very happy to welcome you back on board for another cruise soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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  • I
    November 2nd, 2025
    The overall experience was good.
    Traveled in October 2025
  • A
    May 14th, 2024
    My experience at a-rosa was great.I travel with husband and we enjoyed in Vienna .Opera was great and city are...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • J
    August 10th, 2022
    We really enjoyed the cruise. Disappointed we did not get to see Budapest at night, as the boat could not get there....
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your cruise with A-ROSA. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time on the Danube. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations! Nevertheless, we are sorry that the current extremely low water levels on parts of the Danube, caused by the lack of rainfall and high run-off of existing water, do not allow our ships to follow the planned itinerary. Your safety and the well-being of all guests and our crew have absolute priority for A-ROSA, Although this is unfortunately an uninfluenceable and unavoidable change, we greatly appreciate your understanding. If there's anything we can help you with during your next stay on board, please don't hesitate to let us know. All the Best for you and your family. TEAM A-ROSA
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  • Danube Classics 2026 reviewer 8
    September 25th, 2021
    The ship was beautiful as was my stateroom. The food was excellent. The staff spoke English, some well, some broken....
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    Traveled in September 2021
  • L
    September 21st, 2021
    Excellent!. The boat was great and the crew was incredible. Smooth as silk. The tours were a bit disappointing since...
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    Traveled in September 2021
  • Danube Classics 2026 reviewer 10
    September 21st, 2021
    Tour Radar was very easy to work with. Anytime we had questions, they contacted ARosa for the answers. ARosa was...
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    Traveled in September 2021

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.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 July 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 14th, 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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