Newmarket Classic Danube Explorer

• An overnight stay and included guided tour in Vienna
• An overnight stay and included guided tour in Budapest
• A scenic passage through the Wachau Valley
• A morning call in Hungary’s Esztergom
• A visit to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava
• An afternoon call in Melk, site of the famous Abbey

• Seven nights’ all-inclusive cruise accommodation
• A large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all long
• Return travel from the UK to Germany
• Buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board
• On-board activities and entertainment
• Included coach transfers to the ship

Day 1: Travel to Germany

Travel to Engelhartszell near Passau, where you’ll begin your A-ROSA Danube cruise. Settle in to your cabin and explore the ship, ready for departure in the early evening.

Day 2: Vienna

After a lovely morning meandering down the Danube, you’ll arrive in the Austrian capital, Vienna, around lunchtime. This bustling cultural and economic centre will be brought to life by an included city tour. Discover why it is known as the ‘City of Music’, and explore streets and squares lined with a wonderful blend of classical and more modern architecture. Or simply explore or relax at your leisure.

Day 3: Vienna

Spend another day exploring Vienna’s endless sights and landmarks. Sample the local Gruner Veltliner wines, chat with new friends and locals in an authentic Viennese cafe or soak up the culture in a few of Vienna’s 100-plus art galleries and museums. A visit to the 1000-room Schonbrunn Palace is a must, for it’s where a young Mozart first enthralled astonished listeners with his extraordinary musical prowess. After a wonderful two days, A-ROSA DONNA sets sail again in the early evening, heading east into Hungary.

Day 4: Esztergom and Budapest, Hungary

A lively day of exploration lies ahead. Arrive early at small but historic Esztergom, one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Visit the impressive Esztergom Basilica, which dominates the town skyline, and then return to the ship in time to depart before lunchtime. In the mid afternoon you’ll arrive in beautiful Budapest.

Day 5: Budapest

Enjoy a second day in Budapest, perhaps continuing to explore the city’s many cultural attractions. With so many museums and galleries, fashionable stores and restaurants on offer, your biggest chore will be deciding which to choose. The ship leaves this evening to begin the long, relaxed cruise back up the Danube.

Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia

After a morning on the river you’ll arrive in Bratislava, Slovakia’s largest city, to spend the day. The pretty streets and old European cityscape make this a really enjoyable place to explore before A-ROSA DONNA departs in the late afternoon.

Day 7: Melk, Austria

After a memorably picturesque cruise through Austria’s Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Melk in the early afternoon. This city is dominated by the spectacular hill-top structures of Melk Abbey, and is home to stunning medieval architecture as well as charming shops, bars and cafes.

Day 8: Travel back to the UK

You’ll arrive back in Passau early this morning. Disembark A-ROSA DONNA to begin your journey home.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.