Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
Your Danube adventure starts in Passau, a charming university city where the river cruise begins. After boarding your ship, you'll settle into your cabin and get comfortable. The ship departs at 16:00, so you have some time to explore the town or relax on deck as you start heading downriver.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Embarkation snack
- Board Danube cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town before departure
Landmarks Passau - Day 2
Hoorn - Vienna
Start with a cruise through the Ijsselmeer, taking in the Dutch waterways before stopping in the charming town of Hoorn. From there, you'll head toward Vienna, arriving by 2pm. Once you're settled, the afternoon and evening open up for exploring Austria's capital. You can walk through historic neighborhoods, check out the grand palaces scattered throughout the city, or catch a performance at one of the famous opera houses and theaters. The museums here hold significant collections if you're interested in art and culture.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoorn during cruise along northern Rhine
- Free e-bikes available for independent exploration of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit Vienna's museums
- Attend performance at State Opera or theatre
- Visit Vienna's palaces and castles
Landmarks Hoorn Vienna State Opera 
- Day 3
Bratislava
You'll arrive early in Bratislava at 4am, which gives you the full day to wander around Europe's youngest capital. The old town has baroque and rococo buildings mixed with historic palaces that reflect the Austro-Hungarian period. Spend your time at your own pace, dropping into coffee houses, browsing art galleries, or just walking the streets and soaking in the relaxed vibe. Your departure happens at 6pm, so you'll have roughly 14 hours to get a real feel for the city without rushing.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava old town
- Free e-bikes available for independent exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Bratislava palaces
- Explore art and coffee houses
- Optional excursions available (reserve via A-ROSA App)
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town 
- Day 4
Wachau - Melk
The cruise takes you through the scenic Wachau region along the northern Rhine, and you'll pass through Hoorn on the way. By 12:30pm you'll reach Melk, where the main event is visiting the Benedictine monastery perched on a hilltop above the Danube valley. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is impossible to miss with its position overlooking the river and surrounding landscape. You'll spend time exploring the monastery itself and taking in the views that make this stretch of the Danube so popular with visitors.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Hoorn during cruise
- Visit Melk and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View Danube valley from Melk
- Free e-bikes available for independent exploration of Melk
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Benedictine monastery
- Optional excursions available (reserve via A-ROSA App)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley 
- Day 5
Linz
You'll dock in Linz at 5am, giving you a full day to explore this Austrian city. Head into town and you'll find a mix of cultural venues and contemporary art spaces alongside traditional architecture. At some point, stop by a local cafe and try the Linzer Torte, the city's famous cake specialty. The blend of modern design and cultural heritage shows throughout the day, so wander between different neighborhoods to get the full picture. Your departure isn't until 7:30pm, so there's plenty of time to see what interests you most.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Linz cultural attractions
- Free e-bikes available for independent exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Linz museums and art galleries
- Sample Linzer Torte at a traditional cafe
- Optional excursions available (reserve via A-ROSA App)
Landmarks Linz 
- Day 6
Passau
The ship pulls back into Passau at 07:00, bringing your Danube cruise to a close. You'll disembark and get ready to head home or on to your next destination, bringing an end to your river journey through central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- High-quality drinks throughout the day
Landmarks Passau
