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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.

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.

Shutterstock 1569459592 Bratislava Christmas Market

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.

An overnight stay in festive Vienna, and an included city tour

Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley

Explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets

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
15 per cent off on a range of beauty and wellness treatments in the on-board spa, SPA-ROSA
The services of a Cruise Director and experienced English-speaking crew
All port taxes and surcharges

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Birmingham	December 2025	from £1,899 pp	1 date available
Birmingham	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,899 was £1,998
London Gatwick	December 2025	from £1,500 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,500 was £1,578
London Heathrow	December 2025	from £1,401 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,401 was £1,474
Manchester	December 2025	from £1,747 pp	1 date available
Manchester	14 Dec 2025 Sunday 5 days 18 Dec 2025 Thursday	from £1,747 was £1,838

A-ROSA DONNA River CruiseEach 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.

All offers are available on new A-ROSA 2025 river cruise bookings made from 9:00 am 08th April 2024 to 28th February 2025 inclusive. 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 Holiday products.

Cruises are provided by A-ROSA river cruises. These providers reserve the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. 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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