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The luxurious Golden Eagle trains offers a unique opportunity to watch the vast European landscape unfold in comfort and class.
Visit multiple countries in one journey taking in the iconic highlights with expert guides, fine dining and beautifully appointed cabins. Several routes sweep across Europe’s diverse scenery and their range of itineraries perfectly encapsulates the excitement of visiting remarkable, and often, remote destinations in style.
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with Golden Eagle’s rail journeys. Combining first-class customer service with an every day opportunity to uncover some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, all the while enjoying a ‘room with a view’ that presents an ever-evolving panorama of beauty.
Castles of Transylvania
Discover the vibrant cultures, ancient castles and spectacular scenery of Transylvania on this luxurious journey through the Carpathian Mountains and Great Hungarian Plain. Your journey starts with an exploration of the old and new sights of Istanbul, before travelling through Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary, taking in beautiful palaces and monuments, magnificent mountain views and extraordinary history along the way.
Departs Istanbul
Paris to Istanbul
Embark on an iconic voyage, traversing legendary cities across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. This extraordinary journey unfolds from the very heart of Europe, Paris, through the serene French countryside of Champagne and traversing the majestic Alps into Vienna. The adventure continues through the hidden treasures of Serbia and Bulgaria to the magical metropolis of Istanbul.
Departs Paris
Balkan Explorer
This voyage of a lifetime transports you from the enchanting ’City of Water’ to the jewel of the Byzantine Empire, discovering fascinating history, vibrant culture and medieval relics along the way. Begin your journey in Venice before meandering through the captivating Balkan States, taking in the ever changing scenery of nine different countries including Slovenia, Croatia, Greece and Bulgaria. Leaving the lush landscapes behind, this iconic journey will end in the eclectic metropolis of Istanbul.
Departs Venice
Life On Board
Aboard this luxury hotel-on-wheels you can expect exemplary service amongst elegant surroundings. Settle into your private and refined en suite cabin and watch the changing European landscape outside your window. In the Restaurant Car, whilst talented musicians play, devour exquisite cuisine creatively paired with wines that complement the international menu.
Golden Eagle offers differing levels of accommodation from which to enjoy your rail adventure:
Deluxe Class - a comfortable lounge by day with two armchairs converting to two single lower beds at night. Featuring a private en suite bathroom with shower and full length wardrobe as well as a large picture window, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as it rolls by.Superior Deluxe Class - upgrade to the Superior Deluxe Cabin, with a luxurious king size bed, a separate seating area with two large picture windows and a private en suite bathroom with shower. This cabin offers the ultimate in European rail accommodation in terms of space, facilities and comfort.
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