This unforgettable journey takes you from the vibrant city of Istanbul to the heart of Europe, Paris, with exceptional Golden Eagle experiences throughout.
Enjoy expertly planned excursions, balanced with relaxing afternoons onboard your private, five-star hotel on rails. Sit back and take in stunning scenery, personalised service, and refined comfort — creating a truly luxurious way to travel.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
On arrival in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to a five-star hotel for a one-night stay.
This evening, enjoy a welcome reception dinner with your fellow guests.
Your rail journey begins in the legendary city of Istanbul. This morning, you will be chauffeured to Istanbul Sirkeci Station and welcomed with a drinks reception before boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express.
Relax onboard as you travel through beautiful Turkish landscapes and cross into Bulgaria. Your luxurious train becomes your home, with exceptional service and elegant surroundings throughout the day.
This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard, featuring fine cuisine and carefully selected wines.
Today, explore Sofia, Bulgaria’s lively capital, set at the foot of Mt Vitosha. Discover the city’s rich past, from ancient Thracian roots to Roman history.
Visit the ruins of the Roman city of Serdica, stroll through the City Garden, and admire key landmarks including the Presidential Palace and National Theatre.
Enjoy an exclusive private performance in the Crypt of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, featuring the renowned Vanya Moneva Choir. This unforgettable experience offers a rare and moving cultural highlight.
Discover Belgrade with a visit to Tito’s famous Blue Train, a fascinating piece of Yugoslav history. Enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch and sample local Rakija, learning about Serbia’s culture and traditions.
Spend time exploring Belgrade’s vibrant streets before reboarding the train.
This evening, enjoy a lavish Gala Dinner onboard, created by the Head Chefs, using local flavours and regional inspiration from your journey.
Travel underground into the spectacular Postojna Caves, exploring vast chambers filled with impressive rock formations.
Later, enjoy breathtaking views as you cross the famous Semmering Pass, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic viaducts and tunnels.
Arrive in Vienna this evening for a special dinner, followed by a private classical concert by the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
Continue exploring elegant Vienna, known for its grand palaces, historic coffee houses, and rich musical heritage.
In the afternoon, relax as your train travels through the Austrian Alps and into Switzerland. Enjoy your private cabin, or spend time in the bar car with cocktails and live piano music while taking in stunning alpine scenery.
Travel through the beautiful Champagne region, famous for its rolling vineyards, historic towns, and world-renowned sparkling wines.
Rejoin your private train and continue through the French countryside. Arrive in Paris this evening, where you will enjoy a special Farewell Dinner to celebrate your remarkable journey.
After an overnight stay at a centrally located five-star hotel, enjoy your final breakfast.
You may wish to extend your stay in Paris to explore more of the city at your leisure. Please contact us for hotel options and rates.
This is a brief overview of our booking terms and conditions. Please note each individual operator has their own terms and conditions and by booking with LuxuryTrainTickets.com you are also accepting the operator's terms. For more information regarding operator terms and conditions please contact us or the operator directly.
PLEASE NOTE: Receiving receipt of payment is not confirmation that your booking has been successful. We will contact you one to 10 working days after you have paid to confirm your booking, take further details of those travelling and send your itinerary. In the rare instance your booking cannot be fulfilled for any reason, such as the operator cancelling a journey or anything else beyond our control, we will be in touch with alternative options or will refund your payment.
All prices shown are for one adult ticket. Sleeper journeys are based on two adults sharing accommodation. Single occupancy of cabins may incur additional charge.
Prices are set by the operator and may change at short notice. We endeavour to ensure prices are always accurate and update our own website as soon as possible. All timings and details of included tours and activities are for guidance only and will only be confirmed in your travel documents that will be emailed to you 7 days before departure. For any questions including discounts, offers or group pricing, please contact info@luxurytraintickets.com.
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There are a limited number of private tables and cabin types onboard. While we keep our website updated regularly, there may be occasions when private tables or cabin types become fully booked meaning we are unable to fulfil your booking requirements. Should this be the case, we will contact you to discuss alternative options and refund any payments made.
We have the right to refuse the request of a deposit when a journey is scheduled to depart in less than 16 weeks. If you choose to book with a deposit you must pay the remaining balance in full 15 weeks before departure at the latest. Should you fail to pay the remaining balance 15 weeks prior to departure, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking. Deposits are accepted by request. Most journeys require a 25% deposit to secure a booking however some specialist journeys do require a 50% deposit. Please contact us for confirmation.
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