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Danube Express

About the Danube Express

Golden Eagle Danube Express is your luxurious hotel-on-wheels. Unpack just the once and settle into your well-appointed and comfortable cabin as you begin this voyage of a lifetime.

The social heart of the Golden Eagle Danube Express is the Bar Lounge Car, a great place to relax and settle into the unhurried pace of life on board. Unwind in comfortable surroundings and watch the world go by.

The Golden Eagle Danube Express Restaurant Cars are a delightful venue in which to enjoy meals skillfully prepared by our Executive Chef and his onboard restaurant team.

Upcoming Journeys on

Danube Express

The best thing to do after a holiday is plan your next adventure.

Paris to Istanbul

Tours available May 2026 until October 2027

Istanbul to Paris

Tours available May 2026 until May 2027

Castles of Transylvania: Istanbul to Budapest

Tours available May 2026 until October 2027

Sicilian Odyssey: Venice to Taormina

Tours available August to September 2027

Balkan Explorer: Venice to Istanbul

Tours available May 2026 until October 2027

Eastern Europe Discovery: Budapest to Vienna

Tour available June 2027

Aurelian Odyssey: Paris to Cappadocia

Tour available September 2026

Christmas Markets of Central Europe: Budapest to Munich

Tours available December 2026 & December 2027

New Year in Vienna: Budapest to Budapest

Tours available December 2026 & December 2027

Grand Alpine Express: Budapest to Venice

Tours available May 2026 until August 2027

Turkish Treasures: Istanbul to Cappadocia

Tour available September 2026

A Taste of Italy: Taormina to Venice

Tour available September 2027

Features

  • Choose from a wide selection of train and ship compartments
  • Save time and avoid long lines with exclusive transport throughout journey
  • Enjoy our detailed service, including delicious local cuisine and informative talks
  • Relax and let our 30 plus years of know-how guide you on the tour of a lifetime
  • Tailor your experience—ask us how to customize your unforgettable journey!

Inclusions

  • All private train and hotel accommodation as per the itinerary;
  • All meals starting with dinner on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day of the tour (on some tours this may differ slightly, please refer to the specific itinerary);
  • A generous allowance of wine, beer, soft drinks and tea and coffee with all lunches and dinners both on and off the train (except where stated otherwise);
  • All arrival and departure transfers;
  • Guided off-train sightseeing excursions;
  • The services of experienced tour leaders;
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water 24 hours a day, all gratuities and the services of an on board doctor.
  • Imperial Suite passengers receive complimentary laundry service.

Cabin Types and Descriptions

Train Information

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