Countries Visited:
Italy,
Turkey,
Duration:
12 days
Style:
Private / Tailor made,
Travel Period:
August 2026 - October 2026
Overview
Arguably Europe’s least explored limb, the Balkan Peninsula is where mountain lakes and folkloric villages meet the vestiges of the Venetian and Ottoman empires.
This epic train journey starts in Venice and culminates in Istanbul, passing through the enigmatic capitals of six Balkan states from the comfort of an en suite cabin on the Golden Eagle Danube Express. The velvet-trimmed cabins come with a dedicated attendant and large picture windows for watching the world go by; its carriages offer all the comforts of a hotel, including fine-dining meals made with local delicacies and ingredients sourced en route.
Tour Istanbul’s magnificent Sultan Ahmet Mosque (the Blue Mosque)
Visit one of the world’s best preserved Roman amphitheaters in Plovdiv
Discover Sarajevo’s poignant and turbulent history through an absorbing guided tour of the city
Explore the otherworldly Postojna Cave network of limestone caverns and monuments
See St Mark’s Basilica and stroll through the Rialto Market
Travel in style with private en-suite accommodation on the Golden Eagle Danube Express
The details
What's included
- Custom:
Excursions:
- Expertly guided off-train excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- Custom:
Dining:
- Freshly prepared meals on board, using the finest local ingredients
- Authentic dining experiences in local restaurants
- Inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- 11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners
- Custom:
Service:
- Cabin attendant service including evening turndown
- Experienced Tour Management team
- Services of a UK-registered Doctor and medical facilities on board
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All gratuities – on and off the train
- Luggage porterage throughout the journey
- Custom:
Accommodation:
- Quality pre and post tour accommodation in Venice and Istanbul
- Private en-suite accommodation on the Golden Eagle Danube Express train
Start:Venice , Italy
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Tripcode:
105235
Where you'll go
Your itinerary
Day 1 - Venice, Italy
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Day 2 - Venice, Italy
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Day 3 - Trieste, Italy
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Day 4 - Postojna & Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Day 5 - Sarajevo & Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Day 6 - Belgrade, Serbia
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Day 7 - Bitola & Lake Orhid
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Day 8 - Skopje, Macedonia
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Day 9 - Sofia & Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Day 10 - Istanbul, Turkey
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Day 11 - Istanbul, Turkey
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Day 12 - Istanbul, Turkey
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Tripcode: 147498
Start:Venice , Italy
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Finish:Istanbul , Turkey
Tripcode:
147498
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