HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DANUBE XMAS CRUISE A gift with the dark blue ribbon of the Danube. From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Dürnstein, Vienna and Melk to Engelhartszell (Passau). It’s just one day before Christmas, and yet you have time to take a leisurely visit to a picturesque village and afterwards enjoy a long spa treatment? An A-ROSA river cruise lets you forget the stress of Christmas and concentrate on your own personal wish list. Here a light blue abbey tower, there the picturesque landscape of the Wachau valley decked in a white frost. Through to festive Vienna, where you can decide what will best get you in the Christmas spirit: a carriage ride to the palace, white Lipizzan horses or Mass in St Stephen’s Cathedral? And finally, to put the icing on the very successful Danube Christmas cake, a visit to the divine Melk Abbey
What is included in the tour
- Accomodations
- Guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Explore
Engelhartszell (Passau) to Dürnstein, Vienna and Melk to Engelhartszell (Passau).
Day 1 Engelhartszell
This is the departure point for your Danube cruise. Our tip: to ensure that you get off to a relaxed start, travel the day before the cruise begins and spend the night at one of our partner hotels. This will allow you to explore the region around Passau, too. And when your ship sets sail for an exciting Danube cruise, you will have already enjoyed your first few adventures
Day 2 Durnstein - Vienna
Dürnstein is one of the most famous tourist destinations along the Austrian Danube. Experience how the beauty of the wine terraces meets the tradition of medieval architecture. The English King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the ruins of Dürnstein Castle in the 12th century - a destination not to be missed on your Christmas cruise.
Vienna has many wonderful places. On probably each sparkles another Christmas market and entices with the smell of cinnamon, punch and sweet specialties! Christmas music plays everywhere, and traditional handicrafts tempt you to store against an imperial backdrop. And between all the lively excitement: time to just let yourself drift.
Day 3 Vienna
Vienna has many wonderful places. On probably each sparkles another Christmas market and entices with the smell of cinnamon, punch and sweet specialties! Christmas music plays everywhere, and traditional handicrafts tempt you to store against an imperial backdrop. And between all the lively excitement: time to just let yourself drift.
Day 4 Melk
The UNESCO World Heritage Wachau lies in the Danube valley and enchants you with its beautiful landscapes. And of course, a visit to the landmark of the Wachau, the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, should not be missed. Cities and nature have a special interplay here. A beautiful 2nd day of Christmas on your Danube Christmas trip.
Day 5 Engelhartszell
After an exciting and thrilling Christmas cruise, you will dock back in Engelhartszell (Passau) today shortly before the turn of the year. With so many wonderful experiences and enjoyable moments, you return home from the Queen of Rivers. Enjoy the last hours on board and in the city of Passau before heading home again. See you soon, ahoy and a Happy New Year!
The UNESCO World Heritage Wachau lies in the Danube valley and enchants you with its beautiful landscapes. And of course, a visit to the landmark of the Wachau, the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, should not be missed. Cities and nature have a special interplay here. A beautiful 2nd day of Christmas on your Danube Christmas trip.
