Trip vs trip
Castles of Transylvania vs Paris - Istanbul or vice versa
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Castles of Transylvania Golden Eagle Luxury Trains | Paris - Istanbul or vice versa railtour suisse | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days | 8 days |
| From price | $13,509 | $21,302 |
| Price per day | $1,930 | $2,663 |
| Rail share | 71% | 75% |
| Pace | relaxed | fast |
| Comfort | luxury | luxury |
| Guiding | Experienced Tour Management team throughout | Knowledgeable, experienced, English-speaking tour guide; onboard language and tour guide language is English |
| Countries | Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary | France, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey |
| Named trains | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Golden Eagle Danube Express |
| Nights on board | yes | yes |
Which one, honestly
- For value: Castles of Transylvania costs the least per day here: $1,930 against $2,663 (Paris - Istanbul or vice versa).
- For time on the train: Paris - Istanbul or vice versa spends the most of the trip on rails: 75% rail share, against 71% (Castles of Transylvania).
- For pace: Castles of Transylvania runs relaxed; Paris - Istanbul or vice versa runs fast.
Castles of Transylvania: worth knowing
- Cabin category changes the price materially: Deluxe Class starts at 11,800 euros per person twin share, while Superior Deluxe Class starts at 15,200 euros per person.
- Single travellers pay well above half the twin rate: Deluxe Class single occupancy is 17,600 euros per person, and Superior Deluxe single occupancy is 25,300 euros per person.
Paris - Istanbul or vice versa: worth knowing
- Arrival and return travel are not included in the price; the tour covers the train journey, transfers to and from the airport or station on the first and last day, and one hotel night at each end, per the operator's exclusions list.
- Travel and cancellation insurance are not included, per the operator's exclusions list.