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US $459 per person

Danube Mini Cruise 2026 (12 destinations)

5 days

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Start and end in Passau

4.0

1 traveler review

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: 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

Day 1
Passau
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Free use of onboard sauna and gym
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau town
- Try regional cuisine (Dreiflusseforelle - three-river trout, Dreiflusesschnitte - three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau
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 (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Cruise along the northern Rhine through Wachau
- Explore Hoorn
Optional Activities
- Visit Vienna museums, galleries, palaces and castles
- Attend performance at the Vienna State Opera or theatres
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
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 medieval architecture
- Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
- Visit Melk Benedictine monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Cruise between Dürnstein and Melk
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting or vineyard exploration in Dürnstein wine terraces
- Guided tour of Melk monastery
Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 4
Linz
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- High-quality beverages throughout the day
Optional Activities
- Visit Linz museums and cultural attractions
- Explore modern art and design venues
- Sample Linzer Torte at local cafés
- Discover Linz's creative districts
Landmarks
Linz City Center
Day 5
Passau
Meals
Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Free use of onboard sauna and gym
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau town
- Try regional cuisine (Dreiflusseforelle - three-river trout, Dreiflusesschnitte - three-river cake)
Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Passau

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera

Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Linz City Center

Landmarks
Passau

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A-ROSA

3.9

(140 reviews)

Number of tours

178

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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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

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
3.9

Lucio
March 23rd, 2026
4.0
Great, friendly staff.
Traveled in March 2026
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Lucio, thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed the cruise! We hope you'll come back and join us on another cruise soon. Best regards, The A-ROSA Team
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Tour ID: 282980

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 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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Danube Mini Cruise 2026 (12 destinations)

Itinerary

Passau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Wachau - Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dürnstein - Melk

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Passau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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