The Danube Express is Europe's only cruise train offering private lavatory and shower. Based in Budapest, it is comfortable rather than fancy, with hearty dining car fare.

2016 Budapest-Venice Balkan Odyssey

Budapest- Lajosmizse - Kecskemet - Sighisoara - Brasov - Veliko Tarnovo - Plovdiv - Sofia - Belgrade - Mostar - Sarajevo - Zagreb - Ljubljana - Trieste - Venice

Serbian dancers greet the Danube Express guests. IRT Photo by Angela Walker

Climb aboard Europe's most comfortable train,

the Danube Express, for a rare tour of the Balkans.

Starting in Budapest, you'll explore Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, ending in Venice.

Click here to download a detailed PDF with complete itinerary, prices, dates, photos.

Among the highlights:

8 European countries, 6 capitals
Dracula's castle
5-star Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest
Traditional Puszta horse show
comfy, informal train

Tour includes almost everything:

rail accommodations & meals; 2 nights at Four Seasons Gresham Palace Budapest; 2 nights at Hotel Danieli (or similar), Venice
generous drinks allowance, including wine, at lunch and dinner
all sightseeing, transfers and entry fees for sightseeing within the program
all gratuities
arrival/departure transfers

For more information, call (800) 478-4881 within the U.S.; (502) 897-1725 elsewhere, or click here.

To reserve now, please click here.

Yours sincerely,
Eleanor Flagler Hardy

Eleanor Hardy
President

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We look forward to serving you.

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