As interest in rail holidays continues to rise, the Danube Express has introduced its most flexible service yet, with independent and fully escorted holidays both offered. Among the highlights of the train’s all-new programme for 2010 is a series of grand tours that are reminiscent of a bygone era yet boasting many of the comforts of modern day living.
Launched in the Autumn 2008, the gleaming Danube Express is a distinctive ‘hotel on wheels’ that whisks passengers on a voyage of discovery through stunning scenery to the heart of some of Europe’s most beautiful cities and destinations of architectural heritage.
The 2010 Danube Express programme will include a choice of four Fully Escorted Holidays and six Danube Express Journeys with departure dates in May, June and September. Danube Express Journeys include an itinerary with a full sightseeing programme, all meals plus complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks and the services of a Train Manager. New for 2010, guests can opt for a Combined Journey, which joins together two or more journeys to create a greater adventure. Fully Escorted Holidays additionally include rail or air travel from the UK, half-board accommodation in 4* hotels, additional sightseeing, transfers, porterage and the services of a Tour Manager throughout. There is also the option available at a supplement, to travel from or return to the UK by rail, for those who prefer not to fly.
A blend of modern comfort and traditional service, the Danube Express offers a relaxing way to tour Central Europe without the fuss of formal dress, so often required on cruise trains. Deluxe twin compartments with lower beds and an en suite shower and WC offer that touch of extra comfort. For single travellers, the nostalgia-inducing Classic compartments exude the charm and elegance of an earlier age.
New for 2010:
The Hapsburg – Join the Danube Express in Budapest for three days and two nights journeying towards Frankfurt with stops en route in Vienna, Salzburg and Berchtesgaden. Price: £1,990pp including two nights onboard the Danube Express. The Hapsburg is also available as a six-day fully escorted holiday from £2,590pp.
The Bohemian – Beginning in Frankfurt, join a three-day journey across Bohemia to the fairytale castle at Karlŝtejn and on to beguiling Prague. Price: £1,890pp including two nights on the Danube Express. The Bohemian is also available as a six-day fully escorted holiday from £2,690pp.
The Transylvanian – Embark on a journey through stunning scenery and ancient architecture from Budapest to Istanbul, with sightseeing stops in Transylvania and rural Bulgaria en route. Price: £2,490pp with three nights on the Danube Express. The Transylvanian is also available as an eight-day fully escorted holiday from £3,390pp.
The Istanbul Odyssey – Combine the Bohemian and the Transylvanian for an iconic six-day journey across Europe from Frankfurt to Istanbul, via Prague, Budapest, Transylvania and Bulgaria. Price: £4,350pp including five nights onboard the Danube Express. The Istanbul Odyssey is also available as an eight-day fully escorted holiday from £5,290pp.
The Central European – Join together the Hapsberg and the Bohemian for a five-day journey through Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and returning to Budapest, taking in contrasting capitals, majestic mountains and fairytale castles. Price: £3,850pp including four nights on the Danube Express.
The Grand European Tour – For a complete tour of Central Europe opt to link together three journeys (Hapsburg, Bohemian and Transylvanian) for an extended 8-day tour from Budapest through the heart of Europe to Istanbul on its Eastern edge. Among the places visited en route are Vienna, Salzburg, The Rhine Gorge, Prague, Transylvania and Bulgaria. Price: £6,300pp including two nights’ B&B hotel accommodation in Budapest and seven nights on the Danube Express.
All of the above prices are per person based on two sharing a Deluxe compartment on the Danube Express where all meals, freshly cooked, are provided along with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks when onboard as well as all scheduled sightseeing. Fully escorted holidays additionally include air or rail travel from the UK, half-board 4* hotel accommodation, additional sightseeing, transfers, porterage and the services of a Tour Manager throughout.
For more information on the Danube Express
Tel 01462 441400
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