

A 4-day holiday journeying from the banks of the Danube to the shores of the Bosphorus encountering the stunning scenery and ancient architecture of Transylvania and rural Bulgaria along the way.

Capture the essence of Poland on a 4-day journey from the Danube to the Baltic. See Bratislava before heading north to Cracow and Wieliczka, then on to Malbork and Gdańsk. The jourrney ends in Warsaw.

This iconic 10-day holiday combines our Transylvanian Istanbul to Budapest and Polish Explorer routes with 3 nights bed and breakfast in Budapest at the Danubius Hotel Astoria.

An epic 7-day journey - a unique "loop" travelling through Transylvania and Bulgaria to Istanbul. After two full days exploring this fascinating city, return to Budapest via Serbia.

A 4-day holiday journeying from the shores of the Bosphorus to the banks of the Danube encountering the stunning scenery and ancient architecture of rural Bulgaria and Transylvania along the way.

INFORMATION NOTICE RE CURRENT EINEERING WORKS IN TURKEY
We have been advised by our operating partners MAV Nosztalgia that the current works will not affect our programme of train holidays to Europe during 2012 and the Danube Express will run as scheduled. Public services, however, from Sofia and Bucharest to Istanbul will be cancelled in Turkey and replaced by a bus transfer.
In 2008, the Danube Express, the Central European Hotel Train, made its first European train tour. Ever since, the Danube Express has provided unforgettable train holidays to Europe - bursting with quality and style.The Danube Express hotel train provides the finest quality train holidays to Europe encompassing the continent's most enticing destinations. Travel through wonderful natural scenery on your holidays by train, straight into the heart of vibrant, beautiful cities like Budapest, Istanbul, Cracow or Gdansk. Enjoy a journey back to the age of elegance in the deluxe comforts and stylish surroundings of some of the finest sleeping cars in Europe on train holidays aboard the Danube Express.
You can begin your Journey in Budapest, Istanbul or Warsaw - whichever you prefer for your journey across Europe. Train holidays boast some of the most inspiring vistas, cities and experiences on the continent.
Train holidays to Europe on the Danube Express feature vibrant, historic cities and World Heritage sites, medieval fortresses and delightful towns off the beaten track. Let Danube Express train holidays whisk you on a voyage of discovery through the stunning scenery of Transylvania and Bulgaria, from the very heart of Budapest to the centre of Istanbul. Or, begin your journey in Warsaw to experience Poland from Gdansk on the Baltic to Cracow in the south.
The Train
Our train holidays offer independent train journeys plus a choice of add-on flight and hotel packages and holiday extensions in Prague and Vienna. Traversing Europe, train holidays have never been as elegant and the Danube Express allows you to enjoy the journey itself as much as the destinations.
Train holidays to Europe aboard the Danube Express offer a return to the classic glamour of rail travel, with all the comforts of home available while you are voyaging across Europe. Our Deluxe sleeping cars feature two comfortable lower beds which convert to armchairs during the day. There are also large picture windows, a full length wardrobe, air-conditioning and an en suite shower/WC with constant hot water. The style and service onboard are second to none. Experience delicious regional cuisine in the Restaurant car, a fusion of excellent food and stunning vistas. Relax in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Lounge car and enjoy a drink with fellow travellers on your holidays by train, or simply listen to a favourite tune from the pianist.