BASIC - Intensive Danube - Cataracts (FLORA)
Basic info
Duration of tour
15 days / 14 nights
Company
A-Rosa
Price from
1 798 €
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The bow strikes the strings and the violin begins to play. Young people, artists, and businesspeople sit under the golden ceiling of the Book Café in Budapest. This city of many influences is a place where culture and architecture meet to create a unique atmosphere. Visitors who stop in Belgrade can soak up the scent of peaches and wood from the imposing fortress above the river.
There will be dancing, singing, and sparkling wine served with cream cheese and pancakes. Vienna attracts visitors not only with the Sisi Museum, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Prater, but also with an endless array of cafés, museums, and dazzling shops. The Carpathian Mountains are also within easy reach. A unique experience is a cruise through the Iron Gates, where a 40-meter-high portrait of the Dacian king, who once ruled until 106 AD, is carved into the rock. The dark waters of the river flow perpendicularly between steep cliffs, and the breathtaking natural scenery will amaze everyone.
The Wachau Valley, on the other hand, has a more tranquil feel. Sun-drenched vineyards with grapes of the highest quality, idyllic villages and castle ruins create a picturesque scenery. This landscape, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a true paradise for connoisseurs.
All cruises are international, meaning that all materials such as menus, radio announcements, etc. are in English. Similarly, excursions are available with English-speaking guides, and the staff on board speak English (and usually German as well).
Vienna– Once you settle down in Vienna for a few hours, you won't want to rush. Countless cafés await you, where traditional Viennese café culture still thrives today. The rich history of emperors, Sisi, and the Habsburgs with their ostentatious lifestyle contributes to the city's unique atmosphere. You can also listen to the sounds of classical music, which is an integral part of Vienna. And don't forget the culinary experiences – it's no wonder that the famous Viennese schnitzel and Sachertorte have gained worldwide fame.
Budapest – On one bank of the Danube lies hilly Buda with the Fisherman's Bastion and Castle Hill, on the other lies flat Pest with its monumental parliament building. These two very different parts, which differ so much from each other, were only united in 1873, creating Budapest as we know it today.
Bratislava - Right on the border with Austria and Hungary, on the southwestern border of Slovakia, lies Bratislava, the largest city in the country. Traces of the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy are omnipresent here. A peaceful life between Baroque and Rococo, palaces, palisades, art, and cafés.
Cataract - The Cataract rapids are probably the most impressive part of this cruise in terms of scenery. They lead through deep gorges along steep forests. Particularly exciting are the "Iron Gates," a Danube gorge that used to be dangerous.
Carriage
Parking in Passau (Germany)
We recommend that clients park directly in Passau. Clients can make parking reservations themselves, or we will be happy to assist them with the reservation free of charge. Reservations are made with Globus Parkhaus. Reservations can be made in writing at www.globus-group.de. Payment is made on site in cash or by EC card. The price includes bus transfer to and from the ship, including luggage.
We recommend booking parking well in advance.
Covered parking prices:
- 4 nights - 68 EUR
- 5 nights - 78 EUR
- 7 nights - 94 EUR
- 14 nights- 137 EUR
- 18 nights- 159 EUR
Prices are valid for passenger cars only. The price includes transfer from the parking lot to the ship and back.
Contact Globus Group - Parkservice Passau
- Address:
Messestrase 6, Pasov 940 36
Germany
Phone: 0049 851 989 000 168
If you are traveling on the A3 motorway, take the "Passau-Süd" exit. At the end of the motorway exit, continue on the road towards Passau. After approximately 2 kilometers through the Neuburg Forest, take the first possible left turn onto Messestrase. The entrance is marked "Gewerbegebiet Kohlbruck Messestrase." After 150 meters, you will arrive at Globus Parkhaus.
Itinerary
| Day | Place | Arrival | Departure | |
| 1 | Passau | - | 16:00 | |
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Passau, also known as the ‘city of three rivers’, is picturesquely situated at the point where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet in Bavaria. You should definitely try the regional cuisine in Passau. The highlights include local specialities such as ‘Dreiflüsseforelle’ (three-river trout) and sweet treats such as ‘Dreiflüsseschnitte’ (three-river cake) | |||
| 2 | Wachau | - | - | |
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The Ijsselmeer is an inland lake that was created by diking the Wadden Sea and the Zuiderzee bay. This is where you’ll find the lovely little town of Hoorn – make sure you explore it during your cruise along the northern Rhine. | |||
| 2 | Vienna | 14:30 | - | |
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A true 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! | |||
| 3 | Vienna | - | 22:00 | |
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A true 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! | |||
| 4 | Budapest | 14:00 | - | |
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Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city. | |||
| 5 | Budapest | - | 22:00 | |
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Do you know how many bridges Budapest has? There are seven in total – and they span the river between the neighbourhoods Buda and Pest. The most well known is probably the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Take a look at Budapest’s imposing structures for yourself as you cruise down the Danube. And if you go out onto the sun deck of your A-ROSA ship, you’ll also have an unobstructed view of Budapest’s famous parliament building. The perfect way to experience a stunning city. | |||
| 6 | Kalocsa | 08:00 | 09:00 | |
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During your Danube cruise, the ship will call at Kalocsa, where we will stop briefly. This town lies to the south of Hungary’s capital, Budapest. Its best-known tourist attraction is the Paprika Museum. Did you know that Kalocsa has the largest pepper-growing area in the world? | |||
| 6 | Mohács | 12:30 | 13:30 | |
| This idyllic little town on the Danube in southern Hungary is a delightful place to visit. Its pleasant location, snug alleyways and generous squares lend it a relaxing atmosphere. The country’s southernmost Danube ferry plies back and forth here, before the river leaves Hungary and flows into the Black Sea. Your river cruise will take you to one of the Danube’s most beautiful towns, which is also a carnival hotspot. | ||||
| 6 | Vukovar | 19:00 | 19:30 | |
| The Croatian city of Vukovar is located in the eastern part of the country and was the most heavily contested area during the Croatian War. Even today, the water tower of Vukovar on the outskirts of the city serves as a reminder of the destruction that occurred at that time. | ||||
| 7 | Belgrade | 06:30 | - | |
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Belgrade is a well-kept secret among Europe’s many metropolises. The capital of the Republic of Serbia, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic centre. It has a population of around 1.7 million, making it the country’s most populous city too. Belgrade’s location makes it a hub for travel between central and south-eastern Europe. During your Danube cruise, you’ll get to experience Belgrade up-close and enjoy this wonderfully varied city. | |||
| 8 | Belgrade | - | 23:00 | |
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Belgrade is a well-kept secret among Europe’s many metropolises. The capital of the Republic of Serbia, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic centre. It has a population of around 1.7 million, making it the country’s most populous city too. Belgrade’s location makes it a hub for travel between central and south-eastern Europe. During your Danube cruise, you’ll get to experience Belgrade up-close and enjoy this wonderfully varied city. | |||
| 9 | Cataracts | - | - | |
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The Ijsselmeer is an inland lake that was created by diking the Wadden Sea and the Zuiderzee bay. This is where you’ll find the lovely little town of Hoorn – make sure you explore it during your cruise along the northern Rhine. | |||
| 10 | Novi Sad | 08:00 | 20:00 | |
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The capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina makes quite an impression, with the mighty Petrovaradin fortress occupying the right bank of the Danube and the picturesque old town of Novi Sad standing atop the left bank. With around 220,000 inhabitants, it is Serbia’s second-largest city. Tourists are captivated by the old town – which looks as though it could almost be Italian. Will it cast a spell on you too? During this Danube cruise, you’ll have the chance to find out. | |||
| 10 | Ilok | 23:30 | 23:59 | |
| The Ijsselmeer is an inland lake that was created by diking the Wadden Sea and the Zuiderzee bay. This is where you’ll find the lovely little town of Hoorn – make sure you explore it during your cruise along the northern Rhine. | ||||
| 11 | Cruising Day | - | - | |
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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. | |||
| 12 | Bratislava | 18:00 | - | |
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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. | |||
| 13 | Bratislava | - | 16:00 | |
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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. | |||
| 14 | Melk | 08:00 | 13:30 | |
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"Gateway to the Wachau": Step into the UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire the Danube valley from above. The town of Melk with its impressive Benedictine monastery sits majestically enthroned on a hill and offers you a breathtaking view. A perfect blend between city and nature. | |||
| 15 | Passau | 08:00 | - | |
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Passau, also known as the ‘city of three rivers’, is picturesquely situated at the point where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet in Bavaria. You should definitely try the regional cuisine in Passau. The highlights include local specialities such as ‘Dreiflüsseforelle’ (three-river trout) and sweet treats such as ‘Dreiflüsseschnitte’ (three-river cake) | |||
Dates and prices
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13.05.2026 - 27.05.2026 BASIC
| 2 598 € | 2lůžková vnější kajuta 14,5 A m2 (obsazení 2 os.) | Detail kajuty Demand |
| 3 498 € | 2lůžková vnější kajuta 14,5 C m2 (obsazení 2 os.) | Detail kajuty Demand |
| 2 398 € | 2lůžková vnější kajuta s přistýlkou 14,5 S m2 (obsazení 2 os.) | Detail kajuty Demand |
Price includes
BASIC Fullboard:
Full board: varied breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with live cooking and afternoon tea, kids' club on family cruises and on the A-ROSA SENA boat all year round, entertainment program (applies to cruises of 7 nights or more), use of water stations (Danube, France and A-ROSA SENA), free A-ROSA App with a range of information about the cruise, free use of on-board facilities such as sauna and fitness (sauna not available on A-ROSA ALEA and CLEA), port fees, cabin number will be assigned on board
Price does not include
transportation to the embarkation point, other optional excursions, above-standard services on board (e.g., massages), travel insurance, personal expenses
You can find a comparison and description of tariffs here.
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Ship
A-ROSA FLORA, SILVA
The official language on board is German. These all written information are available also in English, and partly in Italian, Spanish and French on our international cruise ships.
In addition, excursions are offered in several languages. On board selected cruises the A-ROSA international host looks after the concerns of our international guests.
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BASIC - FULL BOARD
A-ROSA BASIC full board is the perfect alternative for more spontaneous A-ROSA guests who are flexible in their choice of dates and itineraries.
This plan offers the following:
Full board plus: Generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, snack upon boarding, coffee and tea hour (A-ROSA ALVA, A-ROSA ALEA, and A-ROSA CLEA: main courses are served at the table)
Varied daily entertainment on board
Free use of onboard facilities such as the sauna and fitness center (sauna not available on the A-ROSA ALEA and A-ROSA CLEA ships)
Free choice of date, ship, route, and cabin category
Port fees
Full board A-ROSA BASIC is only available on selected cruises with limited availability. Your cabin number will be communicated to you on board.
Apartments, special A-ROSA cruise offers, A-ROSA packages, and other benefits such as early booking discounts or children traveling free of charge are not available for the BASIC fare.
This fare does not include 100% discounts for children under 15, early booking discounts, single cabin options, or the option to choose cabin category and number.