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Save up to £400 per couple

Splendours of the Majestic Danube

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from £5199 /pp

was £4940
Flights included
Dates Available

11 July 2026
Duration

15 days
Depart From

2 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

35 included
Operator

A-ROSA
Ship

A-ROSA Flora
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Splendours of the Majestic Danube

Welcome to this wonderful two week cruise on the Danube, calling at iconic European cities and passing spectacular scenery, including the magnificent Iron Gates and scenic Wachau Valley.

Join your sleek A-ROSA vessel at the German Danube town of Passau and sail to elegant Vienna the next day where you have 2 days to explore. Continue overnight to ‘Pearl of the Danube’, Budapest, where you’ll stay until the following evening.

Enjoy a day on the majestic Danube, tying up the following morning at Belgrade, beneath the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress. Depart the next evening and spend the next day on the river as the Danube narrows to pass through an impressive almost-vertical gorge, known as the Iron Gates. Sailing through the Iron Gates is a truly memorable travel experience.

Your next port of call is the picturesque Serbian city of Novi Sad, dominated by the looming Petrovaradin Fortress. Moor here for the day, before continuing overnight to Bratislava, where you’ll stay overnight and enjoy an included tour. The next morning is spent cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley, tying up at the picturesque town of Melk in the afternoon for a final call.

Cruise through the Iron Gates and the Wachau Valley

Enjoy an included city tour of Vienna, the Austrian capital

High angle shot of the Hungarian Parliament Building, with red roofs and spiky turrets and the Danube river in the left forefront

Overnight stay in stylish Hungarian capital Budapest, with included city tour

Spend the day exploring the medieval gem, Bratislava

Travel to Passau, a delightful German town, where you’ll meet your sleek A-ROSA vessel. Perhaps take a stroll through the town, before your ships departs in the late afternoon.

Overnight, you’ll sail east, toward Vienna.

You’ll arrive in Vienna around lunchtime. Enjoy an included city tour of the Austrian capital, city of Strauss waltzes, ‘coffee and cake’, elegant arcades, the Ringstrasse of imposing buildings, great St Stephan’s Cathedral and the magnificent Hofburg Palace.

Your ship overnight’s in Vienna giving you the opportunity to experience this wonderful city at night.

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Vienna further, setting out independently or picking from A-ROSA's range of fascinating optional excursions.

However you choose to spend your day, return to the ship for dinner this evening before setting sail towards Budapest.

Enjoy a morning on your ship, before arriving in Budapest after lunch, where you’ll stay until the following evening.

Enjoy an included city tour that will bring to life the ‘Pearl of the Danube’. The most striking monuments are found on the left bank of the river, Buda, and include the romantic Castle Hill, home to the former Royal Palace and to important museums. The vast Gothic Parliament buildings line the right side of the river, Pest, in the style and location of their British counterparts, while the buzzing metropolis of the Belváros, or old town, is a hive of designer stores, elegant coffee houses.

Today will be spent meandering past a number of idyllic Danube towns and you'll be able to enjoy views of their pretty riverside streets as you tuck into breakfast.

After briefly passing the historic town of Kalocsa this morning, stop for an afternoon's exploration of Mohács, a delightful Hungarian town with an almost Mediterranean climate and scenic setting. Re-board A-ROSA FLORA in the early evening as it continues along the banks of the Croatian Danube past Vukovar, home to the nation's largest river port, and continue overnight into Serbia.

You’ll arrive in Belgrade early in the morning, staying until the following evening.

Sitting on the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, Belgrade has been a strategic stronghold for centuries. Overlooking the city is the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, which dates to the 3rd century BC and was originally built by the Celts. The fort is surrounded by Kalemegdan Park, which meets the old town at its outer reaches. At the heart of the old town is Republic Square, a great place to sit and relax, and maybe try a pljeskavica, a tasty local burger-like snack, served with cream cheese and flatbread.

Spend a delightful day on your ship, as you pass through one of the most scenic stretches of the Danube, the Iron Gates. Sit back and relax as you cruise past the steep-sided dramatic gorges, and the mighty Danube is reduced to a narrow channel. Keep an eye out for the 141ft-high carving of Decebalus, the last king of Dacia who fought against the Romans and preserved his country’s independence.

Enjoy a pleasant evening on board, as you continue overnight to Novi Sad.

This morning you’ll dock at Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city. Dominated by the Petrovaradin Fortress, nicknamed Gibraltar on the Danube, Novi Sad boasts a captivating old town, with a distinctly Italian feel to it. We spend the day here where you can join one of several excursions to discover the city, or alternatively explore by your own arrangement.

Your ship will depart in the evening for Ilok, where you'll stop briefly for customs clearance before continuing back into Hungary.

Sit back, relax and enjoy life on board as you spend a day on the Danube, passing some spectacular scenery. Perhaps make use of the ship’s facilities, such as the spa, or just rest and relax on deck – the choice is yours.

The next day you have a full day to explore the Slovakian capital, which uniquely also borders Hungary and Austria, and is a medieval gem. Join an included tour visiting the Gothic St Martin’s Cathedral, some splendid Baroque palaces and the city’s ancient suspension bridge. You’ll continue cruising back into Austria after dinner.

This morning, you’ll wake to the delightful scenery of the Wachau Valley. Sit back and relax, as you enjoy a delightful morning cruising on the river, passing by picturesque rolling hills, carpeted with vineyards and dotted with medieval villages and fortresses.

Around lunchtime, you’ll dock at the picturesque town of Melk for the afternoon, home to the famous abbey. Join an optional excursion to explore the magnificent 11th-century abbey, perched high above the town.

Enjoy a last night on board, as you depart Melk in the late afternoon, arriving back at Engelhartszell early the following morning.

Nine ports of call, 3 included excursions

Dock at the picturesque town of Melk for an afternoon

Enjoy views of town pretty Hungarian towns, Kalocsa and Vukova, as you meander along the Danube

14 nights' Premium All-Inclusive cruise accommodation
Return travel from the UK to Germany (unless you select our Tour Only option)
Included city tour of Vienna
Included city tour of Bratislava
Included city tour of Budapest
Included coach transfers to the ship (unless you select our Tour Only option)
Free Wi-Fi on board
On-board activities and entertainment
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
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
London Heathrow	July 2026	from £4940.00 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	11 Jul 2026 Saturday 15 days 26 Jul 2026 Sunday	from £4940.00 was £5199.00
Manchester	July 2026	from £5196.00 pp	1 date available
Manchester	11 Jul 2026 Saturday 15 days 26 Jul 2026 Sunday	from £5196.00 was £5469.00

A-ROSA FLORA River Cruise Each of A-ROSA's elegant river cruise vessels has been built specifically for the river upon which it sails, offering spacious, contemporary public areas, light, bright cabins and a casual-yet-stylish cruising experience.

Ruins of a medieval castle perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Danube River in the Wachau Valley, Austria, surrounded by lush green hills and distant mountains

Classic Danube Explorer

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

Spend two days in stunning Vienna, explore the historic capital of Hungary, and enjoy a day in Bratislava on this river cruise. River cruise Scenery & Nature

Stay overnight in Vienna and enjoy an included guided tour of Austria's capital city
Arrive early at small but historic Esztergom, one of the oldest towns in Hungary
Cruise the Wachau Valley

8 days from £2,171 pp

was £2,285 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

June 2026 - October 2026
Duration

8 days
Depart From

2 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

A-ROSA
Ship

A-ROSA

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Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Czechia, Austria, Hungary

Visit Prague, enjoy a river cruise along the Danube in Budapest, take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna and discover Bratislava on this great-value holiday. Best Selling Fly Local

Set off on a walking tour of Prague
Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava en route to Hungary
See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna

8 days from £1,242 pp

was £1,379 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2026 - November 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

7 included

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Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Tipping is not compulsory, but from experience we know that many passengers like to leave gratuities for the crew. At the end of the cruise you will find a tip box for the entire crew at the reception and the suggested amount is five Euros per guest per day. Of course, you are free to tip individual crew members at any time, should you wish.

In your cabin you will find a safe installed in the wardrobe, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, insect screens and pool towels. The power supply in your cabin is 220 V/50 Hz. All sockets are European two-pin, meaning you will need to bring an adapter.

A-ROSA is a German based river cruise company. You’ll find a European vibe on board, with a mix of international guests and crew along with a welcoming atmosphere. While many guests are German-speaking, English is widely spoken on board, all announcements will be done in both German and English, you’ll have everything you need to feel right at home. It’s a great way to explore Europe with a bit of local flavour.

Terms and Conditions:

Save up to £400 per couple offer is valid on new 2026 A-ROSA river cruise bookings made from 01 April to 30 April 2026 inclusive, and cannot be retrospectively applied to bookings already confirmed. All offers are subject availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. Discount amounts are already included in advertised fares, these may vary on selected departures, are not combinable with any other offers and apply to full-paying passengers only. These offers do not apply to any other Newmarket Holidays products.

Cruises are provided by A-ROSA river cruises. A-ROSA river cruises reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any cruise at short notice. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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