How much does it cost?

From $26,300 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $26,300 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The tour spends 8 nights aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, traveling from Budapest through Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic to Vienna, with alpine views along the Semmering Railway on the final approach.

Is this trip escorted?

Yes, an experienced Train Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, with local guides for off-train touring.

What hotels are included?

Two nights in Budapest before boarding the train, and one night in Vienna at the end of the journey; the other 8 nights are spent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

One departure is currently listed, June 7 to 18, 2027.

What is not included?

International airfare or surface transport to Budapest or from Vienna, items of a personal nature, optional pre- or post-tour extensions, visa fees, and travel insurance are not included.

MIR Corporation · Private train journey

Eastern Europe Discovery

12-day private train journey across 6 countries, Budapest to Vienna

MIR Corporation runs this 12-day private train journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, starting in Budapest and ending in Vienna. The first two days explore Budapest's Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Gellert Hill before a reception at Nyugati Station and boarding the train. From there the journey moves through Krakow, with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, to Warsaw's reconstructed Old Town, the UNESCO-listed castle at Malbork, and Gdansk. Berlin and Dresden follow, including a vineyard tour at Wackerbarth Castle, then Prague, with a private boat cruise on the Vltava River, and Salzburg. The final day on board brings alpine views along the Semmering Railway before arriving in Vienna for a last night and a day of sightseeing at Schonbrunn Palace. An experienced Train Tour Manager and local guides lead all off-train touring, and meals, drinks and gratuities are included throughout. This suits travelers who want an immersive, fully guided rail journey across six countries without changing hotels each night.

What to know before you look closer

Cabin class changes the price significantly: Superior Deluxe raises the double-occupancy rate to USD 33,600, up from USD 26,300 for Deluxe Class.
The single supplement is steep: USD 39,400 per person in Deluxe Class, compared to USD 26,300 for double occupancy.
Only one departure is currently listed, June 7 to 18, 2027.
Visa fees are not included in the price.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Budapest
Arrival in Budapest
Arrive in UNESCO-listed Budapest, built in the grand style of the Habsburgs.
Day 2overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Visit the Royal Palace and Matthias Church, enjoy panoramic views from Gellert Hill, and admire the Opera House.
Day 3railovernight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Budapest - board the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Reception at the Royal Waiting Room in Budapest's Nyugati Station before boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express private train in the afternoon.
Day 4overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Krakow (Poland)
Arrive in Krakow, wander Rynek Glowny market square, explore Wawel Castle, and visit Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Day 5overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Warsaw
Walking tour of the reconstructed Old Town and Royal Castle; visit Lazienki Royal Gardens and enjoy an outdoor Chopin concert.
Day 6overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Malbork, Gdansk
Explore Malbork's UNESCO-listed castle, then continue to Gdansk and the European Solidarity Centre.
Day 7overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Berlin (Germany)
Explore the highlights of East and West Berlin, including the Reichstag and the East Side Gallery.
Day 8overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Dresden
Visit Wackerbarth Castle in the Elbe Valley for a vineyard tour and wine tasting.
Day 9overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Prague (Czech Republic)
Explore Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, tour the Jewish Quarter, and take a private boat cruise on the Vltava River.
Day 10overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express
Salzburg (Austria)
Explore Mirabell Palace, Market Square and the former Mozart Residence, and walk Getreidegasse in the Old Town.
Day 11railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
Alpine views along the Semmering Railway before arriving in Vienna in the afternoon.
Day 12
Vienna - departure
Explore the Naschmarkt and Schönbrunn Palace; evening concert of classical music at the Mozart House.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3A reception at the Royal Waiting Room in Budapest's Nyugati Station precedes boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express.
Day 4After Krakow's Rynek Glowny market square and Wawel Castle, the day includes a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Day 8A vineyard tour and wine tasting at Wackerbarth Castle in the Elbe Valley near Dresden.
Day 9After touring Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, a private boat cruise on the Vltava River.
Day 11Alpine views along the Semmering Railway through the Austrian Alps precede the afternoon arrival in Vienna.

Included

Accommodation aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private train
Hotel accommodation per the itinerary (2 nights in Budapest and 1 night in Vienna)
All meals starting with dinner on Day 1 until breakfast on the final day
A generous allowance of wine or local beer, soft drinks, and water with all lunches and dinners
Complimentary tea, coffee, and mineral water around the clock from your car attendant while on board
Complimentary draft beer in the Bar Car for all passengers
Arrival/departure transfers on tour start/end dates and cities
All guided off-train tours per itinerary
The services of an experienced Train Tour Manager, with local guides for scheduled off-train touring
All gratuities
Baggage handling

Not included

International airfare or surface transport to the starting/ending cities of the tour
Items of a purely personal nature (laundry, telephone, bar account, museum photography, etc.)
Optional pre- or post-tour extensions
Drinks beyond draft beer in the Bar Car, and beer/wine at set meals
Visa fees, excess baggage charges, airport departure taxes, vaccination or medical costs
Travel and trip cancellation insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $26,300 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $26,300 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The tour spends 8 nights aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, traveling from Budapest through Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic to Vienna, with alpine views along the Semmering Railway on the final approach.
Is this trip escorted?: Yes, an experienced Train Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, with local guides for off-train touring.
What hotels are included?: Two nights in Budapest before boarding the train, and one night in Vienna at the end of the journey; the other 8 nights are spent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.
When does it depart?: One departure is currently listed, June 7 to 18, 2027.
What is not included?: International airfare or surface transport to Budapest or from Vienna, items of a personal nature, optional pre- or post-tour extensions, visa fees, and travel insurance are not included.