Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a university city where the Danube cruise departs at 16:00. This old-town setting has historic character mixed with church history and a lively modern feel. Your Danube adventure begins here with time to walk around before boarding.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Embarkation snack
- Welcome evening (for 5+ night cruises)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town before ship departure
Landmarks Passau Old Town 
- Day 2
Wachau to Vienna
You'll cruise through the Wachau valley, taking in views of the river and stopping in charming towns like Hoorn along the way. By early afternoon you'll arrive in Vienna, giving you time to settle in and explore the city's elegant streets. Spend your evening walking around Austria's capital, checking out the imperial palaces and getting a feel for the cultural scene that makes Vienna so distinctive.
- Meals
- 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 valley
- Explore the town of Hoorn
Optional Activities
- Visit Vienna's museums and galleries
- Explore Vienna's palaces and castles
- Attend a performance at the State Opera or theatres
- Book excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Hoorn Wachau Valley 
- Day 3
Dürnstein - Melk
This morning starts in Dürnstein, where you can walk through medieval architecture and see terraced vineyards covering the hillsides. The ruins of Dürnstein Castle sit above the town, offering views of the Danube below. After exploring there, you'll cruise downstream to Melk, where a massive Benedictine monastery dominates the hilltop. This monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and from the river it's quite the sight as you approach the town.
- 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 town
- Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
- Cruise to Melk
- Visit Melk Benedictine monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View the Danube valley from Melk
Optional Activities
- Book excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 4
Linz
You'll dock in Linz at 07:00 with the whole day to explore. The city blends cultural attractions with modern creativity, and you should definitely try the Linzer Torte, a famous local pastry, at a local cafe. The ship doesn't leave until 19:30, so there's plenty of time to see Linz's design and art scene before returning to the ship.
- 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
Your Danube cruise ends as you return to Passau, arriving at 07:00. You'll disembark and wrap up your journey through the Danube valley after visiting several of Austria's charming cities and UNESCO heritage sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet
- Farewell evening (for 7+ night cruises)
Landmarks Passau Old Town
