Danube Christmas Markets

Get your Christmas off to a magical start on this wonderful A-ROSA river cruise along the Austrian stretch of the Danube. The Premium Inclusive A-ROSA experience is designed to offer choice, comfort and quality in a fun, casual-yet-stylish way. Enjoy gourmet buffet dining with live cooking stations, cocktails or other drinks from the bars on board and special discounts on treatments at the on-board spa. There'll be festive specials and activities on offer, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the ship and bottled water, toiletries and bathrobes in your cabin.

Sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley to Vienna, where you'll find the elegant buildings and streets festooned with decorations and strung with festive lights. After an included city tour explore the many Christmas markets, from Spittelburg to the Freyung. The next day, spend the morning in Bratislava’s charming old town, home to one of the up and coming Xmas markets in Europe with a wide range of crafts and presents on offer at excellent prices. Your final day is spent in cosmopolitan Linz. You'll spend the final afternoon and evening of your cruise here, giving you the chance to sample a slice or two of the city's namesake delicacy, the sweetly nutty and fruity Linzertorte, before beginning the final leg of your festive cruise.

Visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a city transformed with festive lights and markets

Join an included city tour of festive Vienna

Two arms clinking two mugs of hot chocolate together in front of a blurry, lit up background

Explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets

Stroll through the picturesque Christmas Market in Linz

After a morning cruising through the stunning scenery of the Wachau Valley and eastwards down the Danube, the A-ROSA FLORA will arrive in Vienna. Discover the city's Baroque palaces, historic churches and museums, elegant shopping arcades and pleasant open spaces on an included tour, then head out to explore. Stroll streets adorned with festive lights, browse the stalls of the city's Christmas markets searching for that perfect gift, or settle into the elegant warmth of one of the many historic Viennese coffee houses.

One of the most famous markets is in the shadow of Schönbrunn Palace. This magnificent building was an Imperial summer home, and once echoed with the music of the young Mozart. In the run up to Christmas the great courtyard is home to a colourful Christkindlmarkt offering still more festive gifts and treats.

The A-ROSA local destination scout will be on hand to assist you with suggestions to get the best from your time in Vienna.

This morning we visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a city transformed with festive lights and markets. Head for the Main Square and Hviezdoslavovo Square where you will find mulled wine, arts, crafts, candles, woollens and other ideas for Xmas presents back home. The other market is at Bratislava Castle, which looks imperiously over this attractive city. After lunch on board the A-ROSA FLORA, we sail northbound towards the culturally-rich city of Linz.

Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.

Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley

A call at cosmopolitan Linz

Special festive meals and entertainment on board

Four nights' Premium All-Inclusive cruise accommodation
Return travel from the UK (unless you select our Tour Only option)
Included coach transfers to the ship (unless you select our Tour Only option)
Free Wi-Fi on board
On-board activities and entertainment
Gourmet buffet dining with live cooking stations
Flexible mealtimes
A FREE unlimited Premium All-Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening
Occasional regional treats and specialities to complement your destination that day
Afternoon tea with freshly prepared cakes and pastries
The services of a Cruise Director and experienced English-speaking crew

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
London Gatwick	December 2025	from £1,464 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,464 was £1,564
London Heathrow	December 2025	from £1,538 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,538 was £1,638
Manchester	December 2025	from £1,588 pp	1 date available
Manchester	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,588 was £1,688

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