Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a charming university city where old-town character meets ecclesiastical history. After getting settled, you'll board your A-ROSA river cruise ship at 16:00 and push off from the dock. From there, you'll start your journey along the Danube with scenic views opening up as the ship makes its way downriver.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Landmarks Passau 
- Day 2
Wachau
Your day unfolds on the water as you cruise through the Wachau region, one of the Danube's most beautiful stretches. You can relax on deck and watch the landscapes roll by, or head to the SPA-ROSA wellness facilities if you want to unwind with a massage or spend time in the pool.
- 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
- Cruising the Danube through Wachau valley
- Access to SPA-ROSA wellness facilities
Optional Activities
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices available)
Landmarks Wachau Valley 
- Day 3
Budapest
You'll pull into Budapest at 09:00 and the ship stays docked for about 4.5 hours before departing at 13:30. From the sun deck, you'll have time to take in the city's famous sights like the Széchenyi Chain Bridge connecting Buda and Pest, and the Parliament Building with its Gothic Revival architecture rising from the riverbank.
- 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
- Danube River cruise through Budapest viewing Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- Views of Hungarian Parliament Building from ship's sun deck
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Budapest (excursions available for optional booking up to 30 days prior to departure)
Landmarks Széchenyi Chain Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building 
- Day 4
Vienna
The ship arrives in Vienna at 14:00, and you'll have the afternoon and evening to explore Austria's capital on your own terms. The city has plenty to offer including museums, galleries, historic palaces, and the State Opera House. You can wander through different neighborhoods or grab dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Vienna's museums and galleries
- Visit to State Opera
- Sightseeing of Vienna's palaces and castles
- Excursions available for optional booking up to 30 days prior to departure
Landmarks Vienna State Opera Hofburg Palace 
- Day 5
Vienna
You've got a full day in Vienna to dig deeper into what the city has to offer. Hit up some of the museums and galleries, check out the palaces around town, or catch a performance if there's something on at one of the theaters. The cultural scene here runs year-round, so there's usually something happening.
- 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)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Vienna's museums and galleries
- Visit to State Opera
- Sightseeing of Vienna's palaces and castles
- Cafe visits to sample local specialties
- Excursions available for optional booking up to 30 days prior to departure
Landmarks Vienna State Opera Hofburg Palace - Day 6
Vienna to Dürstein
The ship departs Vienna early at 06:00 and heads upriver to Dürstein, arriving by 13:00. This medieval town sits in a gorgeous wine region with terraced vineyards covering the hillsides and historic buildings lining the streets. You can walk up to the ruins of Dürstein Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner back in the 12th century. The ship stays until 20:00 before continuing onward.
- 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
- Cruise from Vienna to Dürstein
- Exploration of Dürstein medieval town
- Visit to Dürstein Castle ruins
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Dürstein wine region
- Excursions available for optional booking up to 30 days prior to departure
Landmarks Dürstein Castle Dürstein 
- Day 7
Linz
You'll arrive in Linz at 09:00, an Austrian city that blends modern culture with galleries, museums, and artistic attractions throughout. The place has a strong creative vibe worth exploring on foot. Before the ship departs at 21:00, try to stop by a local café and sample Linzer Torte, the city's famous pastry specialty with jam and a lattice crust.
- 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
- Exploration of Linz cultural attractions
- Sightseeing of modern Linz artworks and design
Optional Activities
- Cafe visits to sample Linzer Torte and local specialties
- Excursions available for optional booking up to 30 days prior to departure
Landmarks Linz 
- Day 8
Passau
Your river cruise comes full circle as you arrive back in Passau at 07:00. You'll disembark from the ship in this charming university city where your journey started. Looking back, you've traveled through some of Austria's most historic towns and seen the Danube from every angle during your time on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Return cruise to Passau
Landmarks Passau
