Balkan Explorer - Venice to Istanbul
Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the Ottoman Empire. You will leave Venice, the “City of Water” and chug through six Balkan states, to reach Istanbul, the “Jewel of the Empire”.
Evoking the refinement, opulence and adventure of a bygone era, step aboard this exclusive train for your journey of a lifetime.
If you have done a river cruise from Amsterdam to either Bucharest or Budapest, don’t miss this chance to further your European explorations in a similar style.
Your 11 night/12 day luxury train travel includes:
✓ Arrival and departure transfers
✓ 11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners ✓ Freshly prepared meals on board, using the finest local ingredients ✓ Authentic dining experiences in local restaurants ✓ Private en-suite accommodation onboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express ✓ Quality pre and post tour accommodation in Venice and Istanbul
✓ Inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from Standard Bar list
✓ Freedom of Choice touring options
✓ Expertly guided off-train excursions
✓ Cabin attendant service including evening turndown
✓ All gratuities - on and off train ✓ Luggage porterage throughout the journey
Highlights include;
Enjoy a gondola ride through the iconic waterways of romantic Venice
Explore the ethereal Postojna Cave network of limestone caverns and monuments
Discover Sarajevo’s poignant history through a truly absorbing guided tour of the city
Visit one of the world’s best preserved Roman amphitheatres in ancient Plovdiv
Tour Istanbul’s magnificent Sultan Ahmet Mosque (the Blue Mosque)
Price from *$29,008 pp twin share (based on Deluxe Class Cabin)
2025 Dates
09 May - 20 May
27 Aug - 07 Sep
24 Oct - 04 Nov
2026 Provisional Dates
08 May - 19 May
28 Aug - 08 Sep
05 Oct - 16 Oct
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Trieste
Day 4: Postojna & Ljubljana
Day 5: Sarajevo & Mostar
Day 6: Belgrade
Day 7: Bar & Podgorica
Day 8: Skopje
Day 9: Sofia & Plovdiv
Day 10 & 11: Istanbul
Day 12: Istanbul - Transfer to airport for your onward departure. Option to extend
“we travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.”
“Terms and Conditions *Price correct at February 2025, but is subject to change and availability and may be affected by currency fluctuations”
