The Golden Eagle Danube Express - Balkan Explorer

The route between Venice and Istanbul is as historic as it is picturesque, as impressive as it is all-encompassing, and yours to behold on this memorable journey through the Balkan countries. Join your hotel-on-wheels, the Golden Eagle Danube Express, in exploring storied destinations throughout nine countries in style and grace. This train is beloved for its top-notch amenities and unmatched opulence, and you will see why the moment you step aboard in Venice, Italy.

Spend two days exploring the Floating City before commencing your rail journey to Istanbul. As the Golden Eagle Danube Express cuts through central and Eastern Europe, marvel at the ever-changing terrain that includes verdant farmlands, the deep turquoise water of the region's seas and passes through numerous impressive cities daily. Enjoy stops and carefully curated experiences in places like Trieste, Ljubljana, Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Belgrade, Skopje, Thessaloniki, Sofia, and Plovdiv, each of which has its own story to tell, before arriving in Turkey's capital city. Whether you hope to visit castles, caves, or historic sites, there is so much to explore throughout the Balkans.