Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a university city where old-town character meets contemporary life. After boarding your A-ROSA ship, you depart at 16:00 and head down the Danube toward Vienna. This first afternoon gives you a chance to settle in and get familiar with the ship before the journey really begins.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack), 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
- Embarkation snack
- Welcome evening (5+ night cruises)
- Onboard entertainment with local performers (7+ night cruises)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau before ship departure at 16:00
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
Landmarks Passau 
- Day 2
Vienna
The cruise takes you through the Wachau region's scenic landscapes as you make your way to Vienna. You'll pull into Austria's capital at 14:00, known for its imperial palaces and museum scene. The evening is free to explore Vienna on your own, whether that means wandering the historic center or finding a café to sit and take things in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn during Ijsselmeer/Rhine cruise section
- Explore Vienna's museums and galleries
- Explore Vienna's palaces and castles
- Attend Vienna State Opera or theatres
- Sightseeing tours of Vienna
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Reserve excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Wachau Valley Hoorn Vienna 
- Day 3
Vienna
You have a full day to spend in Vienna while the ship stays docked until late evening. The city offers palaces, castles, galleries, the State Opera, and theaters spread throughout. You can move at your own pace, soaking in the Austro-Hungarian heritage and the particular feel this city has. This is your chance to see what interests you most without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's museums and galleries
- Explore Vienna's palaces and castles
- Visit Vienna State Opera
- Attend Vienna theatres
- Walking tours of Vienna
- Sightseeing tours of Vienna
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Rent free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
- Reserve excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Vienna 
- Day 4
Bratislava
Bratislava comes into view at 08:00, and you'll have 12 hours here until the ship departs at 20:00. The old town has baroque and rococo buildings mixed with Austro-Hungarian character, plus coffee houses where you can slow down and relax. It's a good place to wander without a tight schedule and experience the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava old town
- Visit Austro-Hungarian palaces and historic sites
- Explore baroque and rococo architecture
- Visit Bratislava art and coffee houses
- Walking tours of Bratislava
- Sightseeing tours of Bratislava
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Rent free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
- Reserve excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Bratislava 
- Day 5
Budapest
You arrive in Budapest at 08:00, where the Danube splits Buda and Pest, connected by seven bridges including the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. From your ship's sun deck, you'll see the parliament building and the city's striking architecture. The views from the water give you a perspective on Budapest that's hard to get from the streets alone.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's bridges and river views
- Visit Budapest Parliament Building
- Explore Buda neighbourhood
- Explore Pest neighbourhood
- Walking tours of Budapest
- Sightseeing tours of Budapest
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Rent free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
- Reserve excursions in advance via A-ROSA App
Landmarks Széchenyi Chain Bridge Budapest Parliament Building Buda Pest 
- Day 6
Budapest
This is your second day in Budapest, but the ship departs early at 03:00. You can use the hours before departure to sit on the sun deck and watch the light change, or stay in your cabin and rest. After the ship leaves, you're heading onward, so this morning is quieter than the previous day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
Optional Activities
- Late-night exploration of Budapest
- Explore Budapest's bridges and river views
- Visit Budapest Parliament Building
- Explore Buda neighbourhood
- Explore Pest neighbourhood
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Rent free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks Széchenyi Chain Bridge Budapest Parliament Building - Day 7
Cruising Day
You'll spend the day on the water as the Danube's scenery passes by. This is a chance to relax on the sun deck, take in the river valley, and let the landscape work its effect. If you're not in the mood for sitting outside, the SPA-ROSA or other onboard activities give you options for how to pass the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Afternoon tea and coffee time
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
- Onboard entertainment with local performers (7+ night cruises)
Optional Activities
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
- Onboard fitness and gym activities
- Sun deck relaxation
- Kids Club activities (during Family Cruises)
Landmarks Danube River - Day 8
Passau
The cruise ends as you return to Passau at 07:00, completing your journey through Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. You'll disembark from the A-ROSA ship where this whole experience started. It's a chance to reflect on everything you've seen and done over these days on the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Farewell evening (7+ night cruises)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau during disembarkation day
- SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
Landmarks Passau
