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Balkan Explorer: Golden Eagle Danube Express


12 days from $18,495 per person, double occupancy

Private journey designed for you

Exploration by rail is an inspiring addition to a Luxury Tailor Made Journey. The Golden Eagle Danube Express offers a variety of alternative routings and departure dates. Speak to your A&K Travel Consultant or your travel advisor to create a customized journey including a rail experience.

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 and Bulgaria 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

Day 1
Arrive Venice, Italy
Day 2
Venice | Exploring La Serenissima
Day 3
Trieste | Medieval Splendors
Day 4
Ljubljana, Slovenia | Castles, Knights & Dragons
Day 5
Sarajevo & Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Special Museum Visit
Day 6
Dubrovnik, Croatia | Mediterranean Gem
Day 7
Belgrade, Serbia | Fortress Visit
Day 8
Skopje, North Macedonia | Scenic Old Town
Day 9
Sofia & Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Roman Amphitheatre
Day 10
Istanbul, Turkey | THE BLUE MOSQUE & HAGIA SOFIA
Day 11
Istanbul | TOPKAPI PALACE & GRAND BAZAAR
Day 12
Depart Istanbul

Oct 11, 2024; Priced from $18,495

Prices are per person, double occupancy in a Deluxe Cabin on the Golden Eagle Danube Express, based on the May 1, 2024 Balkan Explorer departure, and subject to availability.
Pricing varies for other departure dates, cabin types, and itineraries. International air not included.


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