Golden Eagle Danube Express to launch Balkan Explorer route

The Golden Eagle Danube Express, a luxury train inspired by the Orient Express, will launch a new twelve-day tour titled “Balkan Explorer” starting in May 2027. The route will connect Venice and Istanbul, passing through several Balkan nations including Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the itinerary includes organized day tours of Sarajevo and Mostar. The journey also features stops in Trieste, Postojna, Pula, Rijeka, Belgrade, Sofia, and Plovdiv. Travelers will experience various cultural landmarks, such as the Postojna Cave, the Roman amphitheater in Plovdiv, and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

The service offers two accommodation categories: Deluxe and Superior Deluxe. Prices for the 2027 season start at 23,600 euros per person for a shared Deluxe cabin, while solo travelers in the Superior Deluxe class may pay up to 51,200 euros. The package includes five-star hotel stays in Venice and Istanbul, private cabins, gourmet meals using local ingredients, and guided excursions.