An iconic 14-day holiday traveling overland from the shores of the Bosphorus north to the edge of the Baltic.

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Call 877-929-7245 to BookThe Bosphorus To The Baltic Holiday - Danube Express

• Six nights on the Danube Express in a deluxe, air-conditioned compartment with en suite shower/WC
• All meals and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks
• Sightseeing in Kazanlak, Veliko Turnovo, Sighisoara, Brasov, Kecskemet, Bratislava, Cracow, Gdansk and Malbork
• Hotel accommodations for three nights at the Danubius Hotel Astoria in Budapest
• Hotel accommodations for two nights each in Istanbul and Warsaw
• Roundtrip inter-Europe British Airways economy class flights
• All transfers
• Services of a tour manager throughout

Day 1 - London to Istanbul
Depart London Heathrow on your British Airways flight to Istanbul, arriving late this afternoon. Transfer to your centrally-located hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2 - Istanbul
Visit Istanbul's historic sites today: the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 3 - Istanbul
The morning is free to explore this fascinating city. Transfer late this afternoon to Istanbul Sirkeci station. The Danube Express follows the Bosphorus as you settle into your compartment. Enjoy a drink in the Lounge during the journey to the Bulgarian border. Overnight train. (B, D)

Day 4 - Kazanlak / Veliko Turnovo
A tour from Kazanlak includes the Shipka Memorial Church and a 4th Century B.C. Thracian tomb. During lunch, the train climbs the scenic Shipka pass. In Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria's ancient capital, houses perch above the Yantra River. Stroll the narrow streets and visit medieval Tsarevets Castle. Dine as the train heads for Romania. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Brasov / Sighisoara
Wake amidst the dramatic Carpathian Mountains. Arrive in Braşov and visit Bran Castle in its stunning mountain setting. Take lunch during the journey to medieval Sighişoara, rumored birthplace of Dracula. A walking tour meanders the cobbled streets passing well-preserved buildings. Enjoy dinner en route to the Hungarian border. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Kecskemet / Budapest
Continuing across the Northern Plain, arrive in Kecskemét with free time to explore. Later, at Lajosmizse, a thrilling "Puszta" show demonstrates great horsemanship. Enjoy lunch on the way to Budapest, arriving at Nyugati station mid-afternoon. Transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. Overnight Budapest. (B, L)

Day 7 - Budapest
Today is free to explore one of Hungary's most important city's. See Gothic, Art Nouveau and Bauhaus buildings in Pest. Visit Heroes' Square and learn about Hungarian history. Cross the Danube to Buda for breathtaking views from Gellert Hill and Fisherman's Bastion and see St Matthias Church. Overnight Budapest. (B)

 

Day 8 - Budapest at Leisure

Another day to explore Budapest and the city's many offerings. Overnight Budapest. (B)

Day 9 - Budapest / Bratislava
This morning, transfer to Budapest Nyugati station for a reception in the Royal Waiting Room. The Danube Express follows the Danube with views of Visegrad Castle. Lunch is served on board as the train heads to Bratislava. Upon arrival, tour the city including the Old Town and a stunning castle that overlooks the Danube. Dinner is served on board the train as the Danube Express continues into the Czech Republic. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Cracow / Wieliczka
See Cracow's Old Town - the medieval Main Square, Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower; visit St Mary's Church and Wawel Castle, once the seat of Polish Kings. Travel by coach to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with lunch in a restaurant en route. A World Heritage site, its galleries display artworks sculpted in the salt. During dinner tonight, the Danube Express heads north across the Polish plain. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - Malbork / Gdansk
This morning, tour Malbork's medieval Castle, built by Teutonic Knights. Take lunch as the train travels towards the Baltic. In Gdańsk, see the Old Town harbor, Burgher houses and Neptune Fountain. Early this evening, the Danube Express departs for Warsaw. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 12 - Warsaw
Arrive after breakfast at Warsaw Wschodnia station. Spend the day exploring the city's impressive sights including the Baroque Wilanów Palace. Overnight Warsaw. (B)

Day 13 - Warsaw
Another day to explore the city including the narrow streets of the Old Town, Market Square, Barbican, St John's Cathedral and the Royal Castle, now housing the Castle Museum. Overnight Warsaw. (B)

Day 14 - WARSAW TO LONDON
After breakfast, transfer to Warsaw airport for your British Airways flight to London Heathrow, arriving mid-afternoon. (B)

   

   

   

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Deluxe twin with en suite shower/WC, lower beds and air-conditioning	$8,327
Classic single with washbasin, share shower/WC	$11,734