The Danube Express
A unique journey by private train through Transylvania from Istanbul to Budapest
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Istanbul
This historic 5-star hotel lies close to the Grand Bazaar. Restaurants, bar, café, shops, indoor pool and Turkish bath. 265 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
The Danube Express
The Danube Express is Europe’s most exclusive private train combining modern comfort with traditional ambience and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Enjoy regional specialities freshly cooked on board with your fellow travellers in single sittings in the train’s elegant Restaurant Car, or take in the journey from the Lounge Car as the train winds on its 1000-mile journey between Istanbul and Budapest. Travel through the Carpathian Mountains and across the legendary ‘Transylvania’ stopping en route to explore medieval towns and places steeped in history, including ‘Dracula’s Castle’, before crossing the Great Hungarian Plain to Budapest. On board, relax and sleep in restored 1950’s Classic compartments (upper/lower berths) with toilet and shower facilities at the end of each car or in Deluxe compartments with side by side lower beds, private facilities and air conditioning. Enjoy complimentary local wines, beer or soft drinks whilst on board.
Hilton Hotel, Budapest
A 5-star hotel built around medieval ruins in the Buda Castle district and dramatically located next to Fisherman’s Bastion.
