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NEW: An included half-day excursion with regional highlights during the day and a special culinary experience onboard in the evening (cruises of 7-nights+) Increased Super Early Booking Discounts for bookings made until 30 Apr 2023 and increased Early Booking Discounts until 28 Feb 2023 and 31 Aug 2023 NEW: Room service for all cabin grades Kids up to 15 years of age cruise for free on deck 1** Free change of reservation until 30 days prior to departure Varied onboard entertainment programme NEW: Performances by regional artists (up to twice a week on cruises 7 nights+) NEW: Special & Event Cruises in the off-peak seasons 15 % discount on wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA NEW: A-ROSA App & free e-bikes for independent exploration (first come, first served basis) Free WiFi (excluding streaming services)

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Indulge all day, every day: Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations, embarkation refreshment and daily teatime snack NEW: The choice between a-la-carte dining and buffet-style dinner as well as special Welcome & Farewell dinners* High-quality drinks throughout the day: including tea, speciality coffees, water, soft drinks, beers, wines as well as a wide selection of sparkling wines, cocktails, and long drinks (also available outside dining hours) NEW: Culinary treats such as midnight snacks and regional delicacies included on many journeys

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NEW: Our Destination Scouts will help you make the most of every city experience with insider tips and recommendations

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Day 1 Engelhartszell (Passau)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Engelhartszell (Passau)

This is the departure point for your Danube cruise. Our tip: to ensure that you get off to a relaxed start, travel the day before the cruise begins and spend the night at one of our partner hotels. This will allow you to explore the region around Passau, too. And when your ship sets sail for an exciting Danube cruise, you will have already enjoyed your first few adventures.
Day 2 Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vienna

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. The Viennese are proud of their city – and rightly so!
Day 3 Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vienna

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. The Viennese are proud of their city – and rightly so!
Day 4 Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Budapest

Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city.
Day 5 Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Budapest

Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city.
Day 6 Kalocsa - Mohacs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kalocsa - Mohacs

KALOCSA

ARR 08:00 AM

DEP 09:00 AM

During your Danube cruise, the ship will call at Kalocsa, where we will stop briefly. This town lies to the south of Hungary’s capital, Budapest. Its best-known tourist attraction is the Paprika Museum. Did you know that Kalocsa has the largest pepper-growing area in the world?

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€ 75

MOHÁCS

ARR 01:00 PM

DEP 04:00 PM

This idyllic little town on the Danube in southern Hungary is a delightful place to visit. Its pleasant location, snug alleyways and generous squares lend it a relaxing atmosphere. The country’s southernmost Danube ferry plies back and forth here, before the river leaves Hungary and flows into the Black Sea. Your river cruise will take you to one of the Danube’s most beautiful towns, which is also a carnival hotspot.
Day 7 Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Belgrade

Belgrade is a well-kept secret among Europe’s many metropolises. The capital of the Republic of Serbia, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic centre. It has a population of around 1.7 million, making it the country’s most populous city too. Belgrade’s location makes it a hub for travel between central and south-eastern Europe. During your Danube cruise, you’ll get to experience Belgrade up-close and enjoy this wonderfully varied city.
Day 8 Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Belgrade

Belgrade is a well-kept secret among Europe’s many metropolises. The capital of the Republic of Serbia, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic centre. It has a population of around 1.7 million, making it the country’s most populous city too. Belgrade’s location makes it a hub for travel between central and south-eastern Europe. During your Danube cruise, you’ll get to experience Belgrade up-close and enjoy this wonderfully varied city.
Day 9 Cruising Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising Day

During your cruising day, enjoy watching the scenery drift by as you look forward to the next towns and cities. Our tip: the SPA-ROSA is a great place to unwind and pamper yourself during your day on the river.
Day 10 Novi Sad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Novi Sad

The capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina makes quite an impression, with the mighty Petrovaradin fortress occupying the right bank of the Danube and the picturesque old town of Novi Sad standing atop the left bank. With around 220,000 inhabitants, it is Serbia’s second-largest city. Tourists are captivated by the old town – which looks as though it could almost be Italian. Will it cast a spell on you too? During this Danube cruise, you’ll have the chance to find out.
Day 11 Mohacs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mohacs

This idyllic little town on the Danube in southern Hungary is a delightful place to visit. Its pleasant location, snug alleyways and generous squares lend it a relaxing atmosphere. The country’s southernmost Danube ferry plies back and forth here, before the river leaves Hungary and flows into the Black Sea. Your river cruise will take you to one of the Danube’s most beautiful towns, which is also a carnival hotspot.
Day 12 Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bratislava

Bratislava, home to approximately 450,000 inhabitants and located on the left bank of the Danube, is a young capital city – the youngest in Europe, in fact. Throughout the old town, you’ll see traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wherever you go. This leisurely city of baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, and art and coffee houses is a perfect place to wander around, marvel at impressive sights, relax and unwind.
Day 13 Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bratislava

Bratislava, home to approximately 450,000 inhabitants and located on the left bank of the Danube, is a young capital city – the youngest in Europe, in fact. Throughout the old town, you’ll see traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wherever you go. This leisurely city of baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, and art and coffee houses is a perfect place to wander around, marvel at impressive sights, relax and unwind.
Day 14 Wachau - Melk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wachau - Melk

WACHAU

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.

MELK

ARR 12:00 PM

DEP 04:00 PM

A visit to Melk, the ‘Gateway to the Wachau’, brings you to the Danube Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can marvel at glorious landscapes. And no trip to the Wachau would be complete without a trip to Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. This is a region where towns and landscapes appear to exist in perfect harmony.
Day 15 Engelhartszell (Passau)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Engelhartszell (Passau)

After an exciting and thrilling Danube cruise, you will dock back in Engelhartszell (Passau) today. With so many beautiful and wonderful impressions you are returning home from the queen of rivers. And if you don’t want to leave quite yet, explore the city and region on your last day. You can also extend your cruise at one of our partner hotels. See you soon and Ahoy!

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Engelhartszell (Passau)

Vienna

Vienna

Budapest

Budapest

Kalocsa - Mohacs

Belgrade

Belgrade

Cruising Day

Novi Sad

Mohacs

Bratislava

Bratislava

Wachau - Melk

Engelhartszell (Passau)

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