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Europe Danube
Tue 28 Nov 2023 - Sat 02 Dec 2023

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Danube Christmas Markets 2023

Cruise Region : Europe
Company : A-Rosa
Ship : A-ROSA RIVA
Journey Start : Tue 28 Nov 2023
Journey End : Sat 02 Dec 2023
Count Nights : 4 nights

Schedule

Day Port Date Arrival Departure
1 Passau (Engelhartszell an der Donau) / Austria Tue 28 Nov 17:00
2 Vein / Austria Wed 29 Nov 13:00 23:30
3 Bratislava / Slovakia Thu 30 Nov 05:00 13:00
4 Linz am Rhein / Germany Fri 01 Dec 14:00 22:00
5 Passau (Engelhartszell an der Donau) / Austria Sat 02 Dec 07:00

Penalties for cancellation of a cruise by a tourist
Up to 31 days before the start of the cruise 35%
from 30-23 days before the start of the cruise 50%
from 24-16 days to the start of the cruise 60%
from 17 - 11 days to the start of the cruise 70%
from 10 - 0 days before the start of the cruise 100%

A-ROSA Cruise Booking Terms
30% deposit upon booking
100% 45 days before the start of the cruis

We offer two distinct types of bookings to cater to different needs: A‑ROSA Premium All‑Inclusive for unlimited indulgence and A‑ROSA Basic incl. Full Board for a more flexible experience.

PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE 2024

Indulge all day, every day with high-quality buffets
High-quality drinks included throughout the day
15 % discount on SPA ROSA treatment
Transfers between train station/ airport and ship*
Kids Club on Family Cruises as well as all-year round on A-ROSA SENA
Toiletries and bath robe in your cabin
On most cruises we offer culinary extras and regional specials
At dinner, you will have the choice between high-quality buffets or a-la-carte dining, plus we'll have Welcome & Farewell dinners (A-ROSA SENA: a-la-carte dinner available at the SENA GRILL for a surcharge, A-ROSA ALVA: main course is always served at dinner)
Included excursion and a special culinary dinner experience on board (for 7-night+ sailings)
Comprehensive service concept with guest relations management
Unique Destination Scouts who give insider tips, so you can make the most of your holiday
Immersive onboard entertainment
Complimentary room service in every cabin grade**
Free e-bike rental depending on availability**

A-ROSA Basic incl. Full Board

A-ROSA Basic incl. Full Board is the perfect alternative for more spontaneous A-ROSA guests who are flexible in their choice of dates and itineraries.

This booking offers the following amenities:

Full Board: Extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, additional embarkation snack and coffee and tea hour
Daily varied onboard entertainment
Free use of onboard facilities such as sauna and fitness area
Free choice of date, ship, route and cabin category
All port charges
A-ROSA Basic Full Board is only available on selected departures, with limited availability. You will be informed of your cabin number on board.

Suites, A-ROSA Cruise Specials, A-ROSA Packages and other benefits, such as Early Booking Discounts or children travelling for free, are not available for an A-ROSA Basic booking.

 

 

Cruise fare does not include the following services and should be paid additionaly:

  • Excusions
  • Tips
  • SPA and cosmetological services
  • Air tickets
  • Transfers before/after cruises
  • Medical insurance
Detailed cruise program
  • Day 1: 17:00

    Passau (Engelhartszell an der Donau) / Austria

    Passau (Engelhartstslom on the Danube)

  • Day 2: 13:00-23:30

    Vein / Austria

    Vienna is the federal capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primate city, with a population of about 1.9 million (2.6 million within the metropolitan area, nearly one third of Austria's population), and its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. Until the beginning of the 20th century, it was the largest German-speaking city in the world, and before the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I, the city had 2 million inhabitants. Today, it has the second largest number of German speakers after Berlin.Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC. The city is located in the eastern part of Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. These regions work together in a European Centrope border region. Along with nearby Bratislava, Vienna forms a metropolitan region with 3 million inhabitants. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In July 2017 it was moved to the list of World Heritage in Danger.

    Apart from being regarded as the City of Music[ because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psychoanalyst – Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celticand Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, and then the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, and the late-19th-century Ringstraße lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

    Vienna is known for its high quality of life. In a 2005 study of 127 world cities, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked the city first (in a tie with Vancouver and San Francisco) for the world's most liveable cities. Between 2011 and 2015, Vienna was ranked second, behind Melbourne. In 2018, it replaced Melbourne as the number one spot. For eight consecutive years (2009–2016), the human-resource-consulting firm Mercer ranked Vienna first in its annual "Quality of Living" survey of hundreds of cities around the world, a title the city still held in 2016. Monocle's 2015 "Quality of Life Survey" ranked Vienna second on a list of the top 25 cities in the world "to make a base within."

    The UN-Habitat classified Vienna as the most prosperous city in the world in 2012/2013. The city was ranked 1st globally for its culture of innovation in 2007 and 2008, and sixth globally (out of 256 cities) in the 2014 Innovation Cities Index, which analyzed 162 indicators in covering three areas: culture, infrastructure, and markets. Vienna regularly hosts urban planning conferences and is often used as a case study by urban planners.

    Between 2005 and 2010, Vienna was the world's number-one destination for international congresses and conventions. It attracts over 6.8 million tourists a year.

  • Day 3: 05:00-13:00

    Bratislava / Slovakia

    Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. With a population of about 425,000, it is one of the smaller capitals of Europe but still the country's largest city. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two sovereign states.

    The city's history has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely (in alphabetical order) Austrians, Bulgarians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks. It was the coronation site and legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures.

    Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliamentand the Slovak Executive. It has several universities, and many museums, theatres, galleries and other cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have headquarters there.

  • Day 4: 14:00-22:00

    Linz am Rhein / Germany

  • Day 5: 07:00

    Passau (Engelhartszell an der Donau) / Austria

    Passau (Engelhartstslom on the Danube)