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Balkan Explorer: Golden Eagle Danube Express
12 days from $18,495 per person
Private journey designed for you
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 | THE BLUE MOSQUE & HAGIA SOFIA
Istanbul | TOPKAPI PALACE & GRAND BAZAAR
Depart Istanbul
May 1, 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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