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Danube River Cruise: A Journey through Europe

Fully Escorted!

Set sail on a spectacular journey through the heart of Europe, where luxury, history, and unforgettable scenery come together — from the romantic streets of Vienna and Budapest to the fairy-tale charm of Bratislava and the cultural treasures of the Danube, this is a holiday not to be missed.

Day 1

UK to Germany
Cross the channel and travel through France and Belgium making suitable refreshment stops, arrive at our overnight hotel in Weisbaden late afternoon, with time to freshen up before our evening meal.

Day 2

Germany to Passau
After breakfast we travel through Germany making refreshment stops and arrive in Passau just across the Austrian border for embarkation of our cruise vessel mid-afternoon.

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Day 3

Passau to Vienna
We cruise to Vienna arriving approx. 2pm. Afternoon at leisure. Afternoon enjoy dinner followed by a night of entertainment.
Optional Extra: Concert at the Kursalon - Enjoy a magical evening of classical music in one of Vienna’s most beautiful venues. Featuring works by Strauss and Mozart, performed by the renowned Alt Wien orchestra, with opera singers and ballet soloists. Must be booked at time of booking. A truly unforgettable experience (£89pp to be made at time of booking).

Day 4

Vienna to Esztergorm
After breakfast, enjoy a roundtrip through historic Vienna. Drive along the Ringstrasse, passing landmarks such as the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and more. See the Prater and Ferris Wheel, Hundertwasser House, St. Charles's Church, and the Viennese Music Association. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral before returning to the ship.

Day 5

Esztergom to Budapest
After breakfast, a mini train takes us to the summit of Esztergom Castle, offering stunning views of Hungary’s largest neoclassical basilica. Admire its vast green dome, grand altar, and the world’s largest painting on a single canvas. Enjoy fascinating insights into the city before returning to the ship. After breakfast, we take a tour of Budapest by night, where the "Queen of the Danube" shows her sparkling side. Already a feast for the eyes during the day, its sights, illuminated in the dark, are hard to beat in terms of beauty. Enjoy the trip along the Danube to Batthyány Square. When you stop opposite the Parliament building, the Danube and the Pest district lie as a glittering carpet at your feet (1.5 hour guided tour, £45pp to be made at time of booking).

Day 6

Budapest to Bratislava
This morning after breakfast enjoy a 3.5 hour guided city tour. Sit back and relax onboard the coach while the highlights of Budapest pass us 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, continuing 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! We return to our ship for lunch before our ship sails for Bratislava.

Day 7

Bratislava to Krems
After breakfast, we take a short walk into Bratislava. Discover Renaissance townhouses, baroque palaces, and modern statues dotted throughout the charming old town. There are plenty of eateries and wonderful shops to explore. Later, return to the ship for lunch.

Day 8

Krems to Melk Abbey to Passau
After breakfast, we leave the ship at Krems and join our coach for a scenic tour of Dürnstein and Artstetten Castle. Explore the medieval charm of Dürnstein with its colourful houses, narrow streets, and iconic blue tower. Stroll through the historic old town before travelling past vineyards through the beautiful Wachau Valley. At Artstetten Castle, once the summer residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, discover grand rooms, peaceful gardens, and the fascinating history of this impressive hilltop estate overlooking the Danube.

Day 9

Passau to Germany
We disembark our ship after breakfast and make our way to our overnight hotel in Wiesbaden, Germany, in time to freshen up before our evening meal.

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Day 10

Germany to UK
Depart after breakfast and make our way home with suitable refreshment stops along the way.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included, AI=All Inclusive

A-ROSA DONNA

Step aboard the A-Rosa Donna and discover the timeless beauty of the Danube. This elegant vessel offers spacious outside cabins—many with Juliette balconies—alongside a heated pool, panoramic lounge, and indulgent spa facilities. With its relaxed atmosphere and modern comforts, the ship provides the perfect setting for your journey through Europe's heartland.

PRICE INCLUDES

Return channel crossing
Overnight dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
7 nights premium all-inclusive on board A-ROSA Donna
Premium PLUS drinks package, a choice of wines, Prosecco, beers, soft drinks, specialty teas and coffees with extended choice of spirits, cocktails and long drinks 11am ‘til midnight
SPA-ROSA access including sauna, relaxation room, gym and pool or whirlpool, plus optional treatments
Regular evening entertainment including DJ, music and occasional local artist
Guided tour through historical Vienna
Enchanting Vienna by Night Coach Tour
Budapest by Night Coach Tour
Dürnstein to Melk Abbey
Optional extra excursion - Concert at the Kursalon (to be confirmed at time of booking)
Fully escorted throughout

(Please Note: Lunch is not included on Days 1, 2, 9 & 10)

Passport required!

A deposit of £500 per person is required for A-ROSA River Cruises. Kirbys (Kirbys Coaches Ltd) offers this holiday package, combining coach travel and an A-ROSA River Cruise. Your contract is with Kirbys Coaches Ltd and is subject to our booking conditions. The river cruise element is operated by A-ROSA River Cruises, and their terms and conditions also apply where relevant. Itineraries, vessels, and travel arrangements are subject to change by the cruise operator. Financial protection is provided by BCH ABTOT, membership number 7066, in accordance with the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Galloway Pickup	Pickup tba for Galloway	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Holiday Inn, Brentwood	Holiday Inn Brentwood	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View