The incredible eight-day train trip linking two beautiful cities - for a whopping £13,300
This luxurious train trip promises to be the vacation of a lifetime, showing the sights from all over Europe, but it's pretty costly.
Travelling around the world has never been easier. These days you can get to another country by plane, boat, or car, or you can take the train.
While some methods might be easier or cheaper than others, many prefer to travel around in luxury whatever the cost, and nothing gets more extravagant than this eight-day train trip.
Travelling between the gorgeous cities of Istanbul and Paris, the Golden Eagle Danube Express service promises to be an iconic voyage of unparalleled experience.
Both Istanbul and Paris are major cultural destinations, and they also offer very different experiences. In Istanbul, you can set your eyes on the amazing Byzantine architecture and sample the delicious Turkish cuisine, while Paris has the famous Eiffel Tower and the artistic delights of the Louvre.
Golden Eagle is best known for its Silk Road and Trans-Siberian routes, but the lesser-known Danube Express is just as breathtaking and experience-worthy.
The route, set to be launched next year, consists of the cities of Istanbul, Sofia, Belgrade, Postojna, Vienna, Champagne, and finally Paris.
The wonderfully curated excursions to places like the “Castles of Transylvania” are expertly put together, perfectly balanced by relaxing afternoons onboard your private, five-star railway hotel.
It’s a combination of Europe’s most impressive places against breathtaking natural landscapes that you won’t be able to experience in the same way anywhere else.
On board, you can treat yourself to freshly prepared cuisine and champagne receptions, while the guides take you through the tour of a lifetime.
While the Danube Express is not cheap, with the cheaper option at £13,300, it is everything you need for an unforgettable luxury travel experience.
Another great reason to travel by train is how environmentally friendly it is compared to other modes of transport. According to ourworldindata.org, using a train instead of a flight will reduce your carbon emissions by around 86 percent.
Some things are worth splashing out on, and holidaying with the Danube Express could be an ideal honeymoon getaway, or even a retirement treat to start saving for.
