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Discover Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey on this exciting tour on boar the Transylvanian Danube Express. Tailor your tour with First Class Rail Travel and 5 star hotels and make the most of your journey.
Your journey begins as you travel by Eurostar from St Pancras International to Brussels, then onwards to Cologne, joining the EuroNightLine sleeper service to Vienna.
On arrival, perhaps begin with a stroll around the city's beautiful Old Town before taking an optional guided tour of Vienna's main sights.
Travel by rail to Budapest. Budapest is a city of two halves divided by the mighty River Danube and sewn together by a collection of beautiful bridges including the famous Szechenyi Chain Bridge. Perhaps begin with a relaxing stroll around Budapest's fabulous city park.
Explore at your leisure, passing impressive buildings and monuments on both sides of the Danube, including the vast, neo-Gothic Parliament building, the magnificent State Opera House and St Stephen's Basilica.
Today join the Danube Express and after a champagne reception, settle in as the train sets off across the Great Hungarian Plain, pausing en route to enjoy an exciting Puszta Horse Show in Lajosmizse. Continue your journey to Kecskemét, located in the heart of the Great Plain and take time to explore the charming city before returning to the train.
You arrive in the Romanian hill-top town of Sighisoara, one of the best-preserved fortified medieval towns in Europe. Later visit Brasov and Bran Castle (known to many as Dracula's Castle), a beautiful 14th Century stronghold surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
With its historic centre and picturesque mountain setting Veliko Turnovo is a delight to explore. Take a guided tour and visit the superbly preserved Medieval Tsarevets Hill and Castle. This afternoon you'll arrive in Kazanlak where you can visit an intriguing Thracian tomb.
The Danube Express arrives in the fascinating city of Istanbul today. Istanbul has an energetic spirit and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it an increasingly popular destination to visit.
Perhaps visit the Sultanahmet area, to see the Hippodrome and the world-famous Basilica of St Sophia. Alternatively, visit Topkapi Palace, once home to Sultans, and the iconic Blue Mosque.
This morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to London.
Tour only available May, June & September.
The itinerary above is just a suggestion and you are free to make adjustments to suit your exact requirements. Please call 01904 734 358 to speak to one of our Tailor-Made Holiday Specialists about tailoring your holiday with GRJ independent.
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