Castles of Transylvania

  • Train : The Danube Express
  • Duration : Upto 7 days
Castles of Transylvania
Journey Highlights
  • Visit the rumoured home and birthplace of the fabled Dracula
  • Exclusive steam haulage through the heart of Hungary
  • Take in the spectacular Bulgarian countryside as we climb over the Shipka Pass
  • Admire the medieval and Baroque splendour of ancient Budapest  

 

  • Overview
  • Journey Dates
  • Inclusions & Exclusions
Delve into the history surrounding Romania’s most infamous historical figure, Vlad the Impaler – or as he is more commonly known, Count Dracula – on this 7-day rail cruise of Transylvania. Enjoy a walking tour of the beautifully preserved town of Sighisoara where he was born, discover Sibiu’s Evangelic Cathedral where Vlad’s son was buried after his assassination, and, visit the impressive Bran Castle - the setting made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count.

Train Departure Schedule


Places Covered

ISTANBUL - VELIKO TARNOVO - SINAIA (PELES CASTLE) - BRASOV (BRAN CASTLE) - SIGHISOARA - SIBIU - KECSKEMET - LAJOSMIZSE - BUDAPEST
     2020 Departure
ISTANBUL - BUDAPEST
Month Day
July 1 Jul - 7 Jul
       
   2021 Departure      
Month Day
July 13 Jul - 19 Jul

Inclusions

  • Hotel and On board Accommodation
  • Arrival and Departure Transfers
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Drinks with Meals
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Guided Off-Train Excursions
  • Freedom of Choice Touring
  • Personal Headsets
  • On board Doctor and Medical Facilities
  • Route Guide, Itinerary and Information Pack
  • All Gratuities
  • Porterage
  • Cabin Attendant Service