How much does it cost?

From CHF 21,890 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $26,849 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 entire journey is aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, in a Deluxe or Superior Deluxe cabin, with all onboard catering, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages included.

Is it escorted or independent?

Escorted, with a knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide included throughout.

The Golden Eagle Danube Express, travelling between Paris and Istanbul and reversible in either direction.

What hotels are used?

A five-star hotel for one night in Paris before boarding, and a five-star hotel for one night in Istanbul at the end of the journey.

The operator lists 8 departures, in September 2025, May 2026, September 2026 and October 2026.

What is not included?

Arrival and return travel, any hotel stays before or after the trip, personal expenses, and cancellation and travel insurance.

railtour suisse · Luxury train journey

Paris - Istanbul or vice versa

Luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express train journey, Paris to Istanbul

railtour suisse runs this eight-day, seven-night luxury train journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, travelling between Paris and Istanbul in either direction. The trip opens with a welcome dinner at a five-star hotel in Paris, then moves onto the train the next morning after a champagne reception at Gare de Lyon. From there, the days settle into a rhythm of overnight travel paired with an evening event in each destination, such as a private classical concert in Vienna, an underground visit to the Postojna Caves with live saxophone, a demonstration of Tito's blue train in Belgrade, and a choir performance in Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The journey ends with a farewell dinner on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. This suits travellers who want a fully escorted, single-cabin style trip through six countries, with meals, drinks, excursions and a tour guide built into the price throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen CHF 4,790 since 4 Jul, to CHF 21,890.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

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.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Paris
Paris (France)
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Day 2
Champagne (France)
Day 3overnight: Vienna
Vienna (Austria)
Day 4
Postojna (Slovenia)
Day 5overnight: Belgrade
Belgrade (Serbia)
Day 6overnight: Sofia
Sofia (Bulgaria)
Day 7overnight: Istanbul
Istanbul (Turkey)
Day 8
departure

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A champagne reception at Gare de Lyon precedes boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express, which then travels through the French countryside toward Champagne.
Day 3The train crosses the Alps into Austria during the afternoon, and the evening in Vienna includes a private classical concert with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
Day 4An evening visit to the Postojna Caves is made by underground train, with a saxophonist performing in the cave rooms.
Day 5In Belgrade, an exclusive demonstration of Tito's historic blue train precedes a traditional Serbian feast and rakija tasting at the city's oldest brewery.
Day 6At Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Vanya Moneva Choir, known from the Tokyo Olympic Games, gives a performance.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 21,890 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $26,849 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 entire journey is aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, in a Deluxe or Superior Deluxe cabin, with all onboard catering, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages included.
Is it escorted or independent?: Escorted, with a knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide included throughout.
Which train is used?: The Golden Eagle Danube Express, travelling between Paris and Istanbul and reversible in either direction.
What hotels are used?: A five-star hotel for one night in Paris before boarding, and a five-star hotel for one night in Istanbul at the end of the journey.
When does it run?: The operator lists 8 departures, in September 2025, May 2026, September 2026 and October 2026.
What is not included?: Arrival and return travel, any hotel stays before or after the trip, personal expenses, and cancellation and travel insurance.