Luxury Tailor Made Travel
Balkan Explorer: Golden Eagle Danube Express
11 days from $16,995 per person
Private Journey
Board the elegant Golden Eagle Danube Express Train for an epic railway journey that blends the cultures, ancient tales and architectural treasures of nine different countries — from Italy in the west to Turkey in the east, and pausing to take in lesser-visited areas of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece along the way — to capture the unique vibe of a region graced by verdant landscapes and turquoise coastlines.
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Itinerary at a Glance
Arrive Venice, Italy
Venice | Exploring La Serenissima
Trieste | Medieval Splendors
Ljubljana, Slovenia | Castles, Knights & Dragons
Sarajevo & Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Special Museum Visit
Dubrovnik, Croatia | Mediterranean Gem
Belgrade, Serbia | Fortress Visit
Skopje, North Macedonia & Thessaloniki, Greece | Scenic Old Town
Sofia & Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Roman Amphitheatre
Istanbul, Turkey | Hagia Sofia & Topkapi Palace
Depart Istanbul
April 29, 2023; Priced from $16,995
Prices are per person, double occupancy in a Deluxe Cabin on the Golden Eagle Danube Express based on the April 29, 2023 Balkan Explorer departure, and subject to availability.
Pricing varies for other departure dates, cabin types, and itineraries. International and internal air not included.
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