Slovakia’s capital is situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary. This makes it the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city.
Once you've settled into Vienna for a few hours, you won't want to leave in a hurry. You want to visit the countless cafés, where the traditional Viennese coffee house culture is still lived today. And also the great history around the emperors, Sissi and the Habsburgs with their pompous lifestyle contributes to the fascination of this city. Or you can listen to the sounds of Viennese classical music. In addition, the Austrian capital can also inspire on a culinaric level: it is not for nothing that the famous Wiener Schnitzel and the Sachertorte could establish themselves almost everywhere in the world.
Once you've settled into Vienna for a few hours, you won't want to leave in a hurry. You want to visit the countless cafés, where the traditional Viennese coffee house culture is still lived today. And also the great history around the emperors, Sissi and the Habsburgs with their pompous lifestyle contributes to the fascination of this city. Or you can listen to the sounds of Viennese classical music. In addition, the Austrian capital can also inspire on a culinaric level: it is not for nothing that the famous Wiener Schnitzel and the Sachertorte could establish themselves almost everywhere in the world.
It’s so easy to relax on our ships that it almost seems as though they were built for this purpose only. Sit back, allow yourself to unwind and enjoy the warm temperatures as the scenery drifts by. Our aim is to help you to achieve complete relaxation and replenish your energy so that you finish your cruise invigorated, inspired and ready to get back to everyday life. Enjoy massages with nourishing oils and essences, facials to help your skin feel fully replenished and beauty treatments that will leave you looking radiant.
This is the starting point for your Danube cruise. Our recommendation: To ensure you have a comfortable journey, simply arrive the day before and stay overnight in one of our partner hotels. You can then experience the region around Passau before embarking on your Danube cruise.
This is a real highlight of your Danube cruise: Vienna, the capital of Austria with that extra-special something. The locals sound as though they are singing when they speak, and it is customary for certain business owners to address their regular customers with their full title. That’s just the way things are done here. With its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces and castles, plus the state opera and many theatres, the city enjoys a lively cultural scene all year-round. The Viennese are proud of their city – and rightly so!
Do you fancy spending the whole day following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi? Or would you prefer to sample a bit of Viennese coffee-house culture, do a spot of shopping, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and then maybe head over to Danube Island? You decide exactly what you’ll do, always confident that you’re in good hands. Your personal tour guide will help you to explore Vienna exactly as you wish.
€ 359 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Had an idea for a special tour? Your private people carrier for up to five people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 399 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Would you like to explore Vienna by yourself? Your private car for up to two people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 379 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 3 h
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Enjoy a nostalgic ride through the beautiful city of Vienna. Discover the city in comfort, protected from the elements in an electrically powered classic car that travels at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Sit back and relax as you explore the city. After a short taxi ride into the city centre, your tour will begin and you’ll take in sights such as the Hofburg Palace, the Town Hall, the elegant street, Herrengasse and Stephansplatz Square. The classic cars are modelled on originals from the 1920s.
€ 299 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 1.5 h
Taxi, Oldtimer and walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
When visiting Vienna, the coffee houses should not be left out. On a private tour you will experience the Viennese coffeehouse culture and everything that goes with it. Where does the delicious coffee come from, what roasts and varieties are used, and what is the celebration of coffee making all about? Trace the spirit of the old literati and artists and send your sense of taste on a journey of pleasure through the world of coffee in three of Vienna's best-known and most popular coffee houses.
€ 859 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 4 h
Car and walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
On this tour, you will get to know Vienna's most historically significant sights. We will begin with a drive along the Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the city hall, the university, the stock exchange and past numerous palaces and monuments to famous composers, poets and artists. We will then continue to travel along the Prater with its famous Ferris Wheel to the Hundertwasser house, to St. Charles's Church and the Viennese Music Association. One of Vienna’s landmarks can only be reached by foot due to its location – St. Stephen's Cathedral. After a brief tour of the outside, you will be taken back to your cruise ship.
€ 59 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Moderate
It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers’ famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!
€ 79 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Easy
Concert tickets only; transfer can be organised separately on board
It will be an evening of superlatives! The Kursalon, built in the style of the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century by Johann Garben, is one of central Vienna's most beautiful concert halls. Once the location for musical events such as the Strauss brothers’ famous Promenadenkonzerte or creations by the Waltz King, Johann Strauss. The Salon's own orchestra Alt Wien, one of Vienna's most well-known classical music ensembles, will doubtlessly provide you with a veritable musical firework, comprising the best works of Johann Strauss and the most well-known arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet soloists make for a truly unforgettable evening of highest artistic quality. A night to remember!
€ 65 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Easy
Concert tickets only; transfer can be organised separately on board
In the evening, Vienna unfolds a very special magic. Just the artfully illuminated magnificent buildings that you pass on the Ringstrasse. And then this sea of lights! You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the thousands of twinkling lights from the Kahlenberg. At its foot you will find the wine-growing village of Grinzing. In a typical wine tavern you enjoy the evening with two glasses of wine, delicious snacks and traditional Schrammel music.
€ 75 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Easy
Meals and drinks: 2x 1/4l wine, small appetizers
From the Ringstrasse over the St Stephen's Cathedral to the Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater, Vienna has plenty to offer for your second day. Visit a cosy coffee house and experience the true Viennese coffee culture. Schönbrunn Palace is also worth a visit. The beautiful baroque complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also boasts modern technology: an elaborate virtual reality film lets visitors relive the history of the palace.
Do you fancy spending the whole day following in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi? Or would you prefer to sample a bit of Viennese coffee-house culture, do a spot of shopping, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and then maybe head over to Danube Island? You decide exactly what you’ll do, always confident that you’re in good hands. Your personal tour guide will help you to explore Vienna exactly as you wish.
€ 359 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Had an idea for a special tour? Your private people carrier for up to five people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 399 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Would you like to explore Vienna by yourself? Your private car for up to two people will take you to the exact sights that you want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 379 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 3 h
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Enjoy a nostalgic ride through the beautiful city of Vienna. Discover the city in comfort, protected from the elements in an electrically powered classic car that travels at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Sit back and relax as you explore the city. After a short taxi ride into the city centre, your tour will begin and you’ll take in sights such as the Hofburg Palace, the Town Hall, the elegant street, Herrengasse and Stephansplatz Square. The classic cars are modelled on originals from the 1920s.
€ 299 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 1.5 h
Taxi, Oldtimer and walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
When visiting Vienna, the coffee houses should not be left out. On a private tour you will experience the Viennese coffeehouse culture and everything that goes with it. Where does the delicious coffee come from, what roasts and varieties are used, and what is the celebration of coffee making all about? Trace the spirit of the old literati and artists and send your sense of taste on a journey of pleasure through the world of coffee in three of Vienna's best-known and most popular coffee houses.
€ 859 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 4 h
Car and walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
How did Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, Emperor Franz Joseph and Maria Theresa actually live back then? Once a summer residence, later the year-round residence of the emperor, Schönbrunn Palace is an integral part of Vienna's history. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and holds valuable insights for you.
€ 69 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Moderate
Bratislava, home to approximately 450,000 inhabitants and located on the left bank of the Danube, is a young capital city – the youngest in Europe, in fact. Throughout the old town, you’ll see traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wherever you go. This leisurely city of baroque and rococo, palaces and palisades, and art and coffee houses is a perfect place to wander around, marvel at impressive sights, relax and unwind.
A stroll through the city centre followed by a walk up to the castle to enjoy the views and, last but not least, a spot of window shopping at the Eurovea shopping centre. It’s up to you to decide what you’ll do. Your personal tour guide is very familiar with Bratislava and will show you the best sights and attractions.
€ 199 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Booking a private people carrier will ensure that you travel through the city in comfort, whether you choose to visit Castle Hill, the old town or the UFO restaurant with its observation deck. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Enjoy getting to know the fantastic city of Bratislava on a tour that’s as individual as you are.
€ 429 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Would you like to go on a customised tour with your partner or travel companion? Your driver will take you to various sights and attractions including Castle Hill. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 259 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 3 h
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
This excursion combines the sights of the city with the culinary highlights of Bratislava. As you stroll through the old town, typical Slovak specialities await you. Look forward to Slovak liquor, delicious appetisers and the Slovak national dish "Brimser Nockerl". In addition to explanations of Slovakian food culture, dessert is also a must. For this, you will walk to a historic bakery where delicious sweets called "Bratislava Bajgel" are waiting for you.
€ 275 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Discover the beautiful old town of Bratislava, which you you can find not far from our berth. Old and new mix together in this unique city. Numerous students enjoy their time in idyllic cafés in front of a historical scenery. You will pass Renaissance town houses and baroque palaces. Right next to those, you can also find modern statues throughout the old town.
€ 25 per person
approx. 2 h
walking
Moderate
When the countdown starts shortly before midnight and everyone is eagerly awaiting the fabulous fireworks - and then you greet the New Year together with a sparkling champagne in your hand and enjoy the view of Budapest, brightly illuminated by colourful lights. A very special New Year's Eve, a magical night in Hungary.
To Margaret Island, a little shopping afterwards and ending at Castle Hill? Or would you prefer to leisurely stroll along the Váci Utca and then enjoy a coffee at Café New York? You can plan your perfect day in Budapest on your own. It's up to you. With your personal guide and driver, you can explore Budapest individually.
€ 229 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Travel in comfort and visit all the parts of Budapest that you really want to see. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 399 per reservation for max. 5 people
approx. 3 h
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Your driver will take you and your partner or travel companion to various places of interest such as Castle Hill, Gellert Baths and Spa or Heroes’ Square. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish.
€ 359 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 3 h
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Experience the charm and splendour of bygone eras on an unforgettable excursion to the majestic Gödöllö Castle. Enter the majestic halls of Gödöllö Castle and discover the history of the Habsburg monarchy on a castle tour. The castle served as a summer residence for Empress Elisabeth of Austria and King Franz Joseph I, and you'll have the opportunity to follow in their royal footsteps. Admire the opulent interiors of the royal chambers, the ornately designed furniture and historical details. Afterwards, spend your free time in the castle's extensive gardens and enjoy the oasis of peace and beauty.
€ 82 per person
approx. 4 h
Bus and walking
Moderate
While you are sitting relaxed on your coach, the highlights of Budapest will pass by: the Millennium Monument on the spacious Heroes' Square, the magnificent opera, the former stock exchange and the imposing parliament building. Here you start a short walking tour, as this venerable building wants to be admired more closely. The tour continues to St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest church in the Hungarian capital, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Danube panorama. There is much to discover in this lively city!
€ 49 per person
approx. 3.5 h
Bus and walking
Moderate
Enjoy New Year's Day on board with a dreamy view of the passing landscape and look forward to relaxation. Tip: In the SPA-ROSA you can really spoil yourself.
During your cruising day, enjoy watching the scenery drift by as you look forward to the next towns and cities. Our tip: the SPA-ROSA is a great place to unwind and pamper yourself during your day on the river.
After an exciting and thrilling Danube New Years cruise, you will dock back in Engelhartszell (Passau) today. With so many beautiful and wonderful impressions you are returning home from the queen of rivers. And if you don't want to leave quite yet, explore the city and region on your last day. You can also extend your cruise at one of our partner hotels. Happy New Year and Ahoy!
The rate A-ROSA Basic incl. Full Board includes the following services:
You want a relaxed arrival and departure? Then choose one of these hotels! Your advantage: You arrive already one or two days before disembarkation and can consciously look forward to the journey with A-ROSA. Or you can let your vacation come to an end in a very juicy way before you start your journey home. All hotels are personally and carefully selected by us to round off your vacation.
The hotel is located in the ‘Innstadt‘, which is part of the newly developed district ‘InnViertel‘ of Passau. The hotel offers two and three-room appartments. You can reach within walking distance (approx. 10 minutes) the pedestrian area and the old town with the university and Stephen’s cathedral. A parking lot in the underground car park can be booked additionally for a surcharge per night. Each appartments is equipped with the following facilities: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, safe, kitchenette, spacious bathroom with underfloor heating, towel dryer, shower (some rooms with a bathtub), hairdryer, make-up mirror, toilet. The hotel has also a lift.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
Double occupancy
€ 109 pp
3-person occupancy
€ 79 pp
4-person occupancy
€ 69 pp
Hotel Residenz stands out with one of Passau’s top locations: right by the Danube, in the heart of Passau’s old town. All attractions are within easy walking distance. Rooms are modern and comfortable, the “Comfort” category and above have air conditioning. The hotel has five exclusive Suites or Junior Suites that are designed very differently. For prices and availability, please enquire when making your reservation. Soak up the hotel’s calm atmosphere by either relaxing in the small but comfortable sauna or listening to classical music with a glass of wine in the hotel’s very well-stocked library.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
FRI - SAT
Double occupancy
€ 79 pp
SUN - THU
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
FRI - SAT
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
SUN - THU
Single occupancy
€ 129 pp
FRI - SAT
Single occupancy
€ 119 pp
SUN - THU
Double occupancy
€ 109 pp
FRI - SAT
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
SUN - THU
The Hotel Spitzberg is ideally located just 500 metres from the main railway station and the centre of Passau. The historic part of the house was built in the 19th century and has rooms with art nouveau stucco ceilings. In 2010, the hotel was reopened with completely new furnishings, new bathrooms, new reception, hotel bar and breakfast room to 4-star standard. The rooms are equipped with bathtub or shower/WC, satellite TV, minibar, safe and free WLAN.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 79 pp
Single occupancy
€ 109 pp
Triple occupancy
€ 69 pp
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
Single occupancy
€ 119 pp
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
Single occupancy
€ 129 pp
This modern hotel in Passau is located in quiet green surroundings just 200 m from the Danube and 500 m from the town centre on the other side of the river. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival in the light-filled lobby, by the palms on the terrace or in your comfortable hotel room. The hotel bar is open in the evenings. Alternatively, you can enjoy complete relaxation in the spa, which offers a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a whirlpool and an infrared sauna. Free Internet access and a bottle of mineral water are available in each room. For luggage and passenger transfers to / from the A-ROSA transfer in Passau (distance from / to hotel approx. 1–2 km) we recommend a taxi.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 79 pp
Single occupancy
€ 69 pp
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
Single occupancy
€ 119 pp
Triple occupancy
€ 69 pp
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
Single occupancy
€ 129 pp
Located in a historical building dating back to the 14th century, Hotel Passauer Wolf has a very special atmosphere. Yet the hotel also meets state-of-the-art standards from extensive refurbishment in 2009. The fantastic location in the middle of the old town, right between the cathedral and the pedestrian zone, makes the hotel a perfect starting point for sightseeing and shopping. Enjoy your complimentary welcome drink at the bar or in your comfortably furnished room. Then relax in the hotel spa’s whirlpool and sauna. Use of the spa is included in the booking price. Free Internet access and a bottle of mineral water are available in each room. For luggage and passenger transfers to / from the A-ROSA transfer in Passau (distance from / to hotel approx. 1–2 km) we recommend a taxi.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 79 pp
Single occupancy
€ 109 pp
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
Single occupancy
€ 119 pp
Triple occupancy
€ 79 pp
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
Single occupancy
€ 129 pp
Hotel Wesenufer is located right by the Danube in Wesenufer, which is near Engelhartszell (7 km) and Waldkirchen am Wesen (4 km). The nearest train station is Passau (37 km). The hotel building itself is more than 300 years old and was carefully renovated in 2008 and 2013. All rooms feature a modern interior design to make you feel at ease. The rooms – some of which have a balcony or terrace looking on to the Danube – are equipped with a flatscreen TV, free Wi-Fi, a phone, a safe, a minibar and a bathroom with a shower, toilet and hairdryer. The hotel also has three wheelchair-accessible rooms. Enjoy the view of the Danube from your terrace, the seasonal and regional meals in the Schloss restaurant, and the sauna and steam bath in the spa. Free parking is available on request. Guest and luggage transfer to and from the ship is available for a fee payable at the hotel. When booking, please inform the hotel of your requirements.
Information on opening hours:
Opening hours of the castle restaurant Summer (May, 1st to September, 30th)
Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kitchen opening times:
Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Opening hours of the castle restaurant Winter (October, 1st to April, 30th)
Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kitchen opening times:
Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 89 pp
Single occupancy
€ 109 pp
Double occupancy
€ 99 pp
Single occupancy
€ 119 pp
Double occupancy
€ 109 pp
Single occupancy
€ 129 pp
