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The Wonders of Europe by Luxury Train

26-day Europe loop by Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and a second luxury train

Railbookers operates this 26-day, 25-night independent rail package that starts and ends in Istanbul, combining two named luxury train journeys across 26 days. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express runs its classic route from Istanbul to Paris, stopping in Bucharest and Budapest along the way, before the trip continues through Switzerland to the cities of Rome and Florence and on to Venice and Dubrovnik. As an independent rail package rather than a guided tour, travelers move between these stops on their own. This long-format trip suits luxury seekers, history lovers, and repeat rail travelers who want to combine two separate named luxury trains rather than a single scenic route.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this trip. How many nights are spent in each of Istanbul, Paris, Zurich, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Dubrovnik across the 25 nights is not detailed; confirm with Railbookers before booking.
  • The available description is cut off before naming the second luxury train used after Venice and before describing the Dubrovnik stop, so details on the second half of the trip are not confirmed here.
  • No price is given in the available evidence for this trip, so no fare can be stated here; contact Railbookers for current pricing.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The trip combines two named luxury train journeys, including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express's classic route from Istanbul to Paris via Bucharest and Budapest.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent. Railbookers classes this as an 'Independent rail package.'
Which trains does the trip use?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is named for the Istanbul to Paris leg via Bucharest and Budapest. A second luxury train is used later in the trip, but its name is cut off in the available description.
Where does the trip start, and which places does it visit?
It starts and ends in Istanbul, visiting Paris, Zurich, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Dubrovnik in between.
Is there a day-by-day itinerary?
No. The operator's published description outlines the route and destinations but does not break the 26 days into a day-by-day schedule.

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