Danube Enchanting Christmas River Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 – Passau

Passau is the departure point for your exciting Danube cruise. A university city, it combines old-town charm and ecclesiastical history with a young, modern vibe. As the ship departs, enjoy the thrill of heading off along the Danube for the first time – and look forward to your cruise, with its many experiences, picturesque natural scenery and magnificent towns and cities.

Day 2 – Melk, Wachau, Vienna

“Gateway to the Wachau”: Step into the UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire the Danube valley from above. The town of Melk with its impressive Benedictine monastery sits majestically enthroned on a hill and offers you a breathtaking view. A perfect blend between city and nature.

You are about to enjoy a real treat for the senses as you experience the Wachau up close. You will be mesmerised by the famous Danube valley between Melk and Krems. Taking in this fascinating river landscape as you stand on the sun deck of one of the A-ROSA Danube fleet is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is no wonder that the Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This really is an absolute must-see.

This is a real highlight of your Danube cruise: Vienna, the capital of Austria with that extra-special something. The locals sound as though they are singing when they speak, and it is customary for certain business owners to address their regular customers with their full title. That’s just the way things are done here. With its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces and castles, plus the state opera and many theatres, the city enjoys a lively cultural scene all year-round.

Day 3 – Vienna

Christmas in Vienna is all about magic and cosiness. The Austrian capital features impressive, detailed lighting. Of course, delicious pastries from one of the many cafés are also a must: From gingerbread and biscuits to traditional stollen, no wish remains unfulfilled.

Day 4 – Bratislava

Bratislava is the place to be on Christmas Day. Start the day off peacefully amongst baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, art and coffee houses. Treat yourself to a delicious hot drink to warm up!

Day 5 – Cruising Day

Enjoy St. Stephen’s Day on board with a dreamy view of the winter landscape passing by and a delicious hot drink.

Day 6 – Passau

You will travel back to Passau for the last day of your cruise, enjoy a few hours exploring Passau again before departing back home.

PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE

• Free choice of cabin number
• Reserve your preferred cabin free of charge 72 hours in advance (up to 30 days before departure)
• Balcony and Junior Suite available
• Reserve excursions online in advance
• Indulge all day, every day: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, embarkation refreshment and daily coffee time
• Drinks included all day: water, soft drinks, juices, draught lager, non-alcoholic lager, sparkling wine, and A-ROSA white and red wine during bar opening hours; tea, coffee and coffee specialities at breakfast and coffee time.
• Water dispensers
• Special Welcome
• Reduced prices on wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA
• Toiletries in cabin and bathrobe on request
• Free use of the onboard amenities such as sauna and gym
• Room service in every cabin category (during bar opening hours)

• Subject to availability
• T&C’s apply
• A-ROSA Best Price for bookings until 31 July 2026