Republics of the Silk Road
The Golden Eagle
The Golden Eagle
TASHKENT – KOKAND – RISHTAN – MARGILAN – BUKHARA – NUKUS – KHIVA – DUSHANBE – SHAHRISABZ – SAMARKAND – BISHKEK – LAKE ISSYK-KUL – ALMATY
ALMATY – LAKE ISSYK-KUL – BISHKEK – TASHKENT – KOKAND – RISHTAN – MARGILAN – BUKHARA – NUKUS – KHIVA – DUSHANBE – SHAHRISABZ – SAMARKAND
ISTANBUL – IZMIR – EPHESUS – DENIZLI (FOR HIERAPOLIS & LAODICEA) – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
9 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Embark on an exclusive voyage through Turkey, where ancient civilisations, breathtaking landscapes and sophisticated culture blend seamlessly. This carefully curated journey reveals some of the country’s most iconic and lesser-known treasures while travelling aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle Danube Express.
BUDAPEST – VIENNA – SEMMERING PASS – LAKE ACHEN – INNSBRUCK – ZURICH – ST GOTTHARD PASS – LAKE COMO – VERONA – LAKE BLED – LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA – VENICE
11 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Journey through the heart of the Alps by private train, where dramatic mountain scenery, alpine meadows and beautiful lakes unfold from the comfort of your luxury cabin. From the elegance of Budapest and Vienna to the valleys of the Swiss Alps, the Italian Lake District, Slovenia’s Lake Bled and the romantic waterways of Venice, this is a magnificent journey through some of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes.
BEIJING – XI’AN – DUNHUANG – GOLMUD– HOTAN – KASHGAR – ALMATY – LAKE ISSYK-KUL – BISHKEK – TASHKENT – KHIVA – NUKUS – BUKHARA – DUSHANBE – SHAHRISABZ – SAMARKAND – MARGILAN – RISHTAN – KOKAND – TASHKENT
22 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express and the renowned Golden Eagle.
From the grandeur of Beijing and the ancient treasures of Xi’an to the desert landscapes of Dunhuang, the cultural crossroads of Kashgar and the UNESCO-listed cities of Central Asia, this is a remarkable voyage through one of history’s most legendary routes. Along the way, enjoy expertly curated excursions, world-class dining, luxurious accommodation and the comfort of your private train as dramatic landscapes and centuries of culture unfold around you.
BUDAPEST – KESZTHELY – GRAZ – VIENNA – CESKY KRUMLOV – PRAGUE – KOSICE – BUDAPEST
9 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Celebrate the New Year in unforgettable style aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, travelling through some of Central Europe’s most elegant and atmospheric cities.
This festive journey combines the romance of private train travel with exclusive cultural experiences, classical music, refined dining and the timeless glamour of Vienna at New Year. From learning the Viennese Waltz at the prestigious Elmayer Dance School to enjoying VIP tickets to an exclusive New Year’s Eve Gala, every moment is designed to capture the magic and sophistication of the season.
BEIJING – XI’AN – DUNHUANG – GOLMUD– HOTAN – KASHGAR – TURPAN – URUMQI
12 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
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Paris – Champagne – Vienna – Postojna – Belgrade – Sofia – Istanbul – Izmir – Ephesus – Denizli (For Hierapolis & Laodicea) – Ankara – Cappadocia
14 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Embark on an iconic and exclusive voyage aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, travelling from the elegance of Paris to the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia. This extraordinary journey unfolds across legendary European capitals before crossing into Turkey, marking a historic milestone: Golden Eagle Luxury Trains’ long-awaited return to the Asian side of Turkey for the first time in a decade.
Carefully curated for the discerning traveller, the itinerary weaves together ancient civilisations, breathtaking scenery, and refined contemporary culture. From the grandeur of Europe’s great cities to the timeless wonders of Anatolia, each destination is enhanced by Golden Eagle’s signature standards of service, comfort, and gastronomy, culminating in an unforgettable journey to the heart of Cappadocia.
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Venice – Trieste – Postojna – Pula – Rijeka – Sarajevo – Mostar – Belgrade – Sofia – Plovdiv – Istanbul
12 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
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The history and culture of the places we visit on our rail cruises will come alive through our expert local guides.
The iconic European Grand Tour journey between Venice and Istanbul visiting seven countries in twelve days by private train
ISTANBUL – VELIKO TARNOVO – SINAIA (PELES CASTLE) – BRASOV (BRAN CASTLE) – SIGHISOARA – SIBIU – KECSKEMET – LAJOSMIZSE – BUDAPEST
7 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
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TAORMINA – RAGUSA – PALERMO – MARATEA – VERONA – VENICE
6 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Discover Italy through a six-day journey that weaves together classical beauty, regional character, and unforgettable landscapes. From the ancient Greek theatres and sun-drenched terraces of Taormina, travel onward to the baroque splendour of Ragusa, where honey-coloured palazzi rise above a labyrinth of historic streets. In Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital, layers of Arab, Norman, and Italian heritage create a city rich in flavour, colour, and culture.
Cross to the mainland to the dramatic Tyrrhenian coastline and the understated elegance of Maratea, before continuing north to romantic Verona, forever associated with opera, Roman history, and timeless love stories. The journey culminates in Venice, a city unlike any other, where canals replace streets and centuries of art, architecture, and romance provide a fittingly magical finale to this remarkable Italian odyssey.

BUDAPEST – KRAKOW – WARSAW – MALBORK – GDANSK – BERLIN – DRESDEN – PRAGUE – SALZBURG – VIENNA
12 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
BUDAPEST – VIENNA – SALZBURG – MUNICH
8 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
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Journey between Central Europe’s most classical Christmas Markets aboard the nostalgically appointed Golden Eagle Danube Express. Daylight running of our private train through the Alps provide magical winter wonderland photographic opportunities throughout the itinerary.

PARIS – CHAMPAGNE – VIENNA – POSTOJNA – BELGRADE – SOFIA – ISTANBUL
8 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Embark on an iconic voyage, traversing legendary cities across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. This extraordinary journey unfolds from the magical metropolis of Istanbul to the very heart of Europe, Paris – promising an unparalleled experience with signature Golden Eagle experiences throughout.
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VENICE – CREMONA – BOLOGNA – RIMINI – SAN MARINO – POMPEII – ALBEROBELLO – LECCE – PALERMO – AGRIGENTO – RAGUSA – SYRACUSE – CALTAGIRONE – CATANIA – TAORMINA
12 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Discover the soul of Italy on this luxurious rail voyage from Venice to Sicily, where timeless beauty and rich heritage unfold at every turn. Travel through the musical charm of Cremona, the culinary capital of Bologna, and the clifftop Republic of San Marino, before exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the fairytale Trulli of Alberobello.
Crossing into Sicily, the journey unfolds through a rich mosaic of experience: barter with locals amid the vibrant buzz of Palermo’s ancient markets, admire the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and dazzling mosaics of Syracuse, with each destination weaving a unique thread in this unforgettable tapestry of culture and heritage.
URUMQI – TURPAN – KASHGAR (KASHI) – HOTAN – ROUQIANG – DUNHUANG – XINING – LHASA
13 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
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XI’AN – LUOYANG – BEIJING – SHANGHAI – JINGDEZHEN – YICHANG – CHENGDU – GUILIN – HONG KONG
12 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
BEIJING – LUOYANG – XI’AN – CHENGDU – XINING – DUNHUANG – LHASA
13 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
TASHKENT – KOKAND – RISHTAN – MARGILAN – SAMARKAND – SHAHRISABZ – DUSHANBE – BUKHARA – NUKUS – KHIVA – TASHKENT – BISHKEK – LAKE ISSYK-KUL – ALMATY
14 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Express
BAKU – KHIVA – BUKHARA – SAMARKAND – TASHKENT – ALMATY
9 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Express
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YEREVAN – LAKE SEVAN – TBILISI – TELAVI – GORI – UPLISTSIKHE – MTSKHETA – BAKU –KHIVA – BUKHARA – SAMARKAND – TASHKENT – BISHKEK – LAKE ISSYK KUL – ALMATY
16 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Express
From Armenia to Kazakhstan, this epic adventure heads east through a magnificent backdrop of majestic medieval cities, breath-taking archaeological architecture, and palatial Islamic masterpieces.
Almaty – Lake Issyk-Kul – Bishkek – Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Margilan – Bukhara – Nukus – Khiva – Dushanbe – Shahrisabz – Samarkand
14 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Express
ISTANBUL – SOFIA – BELGRADE – POSTOJNA – VIENNA – CHAMPAGNE – PARIS
8 Days Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Embark on an iconic voyage, traversing legendary cities across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. This extraordinary journey unfolds from the magical metropolis of Istanbul to the very heart of Europe, Paris – promising an unparalleled experience with signature Golden Eagle experiences throughout.
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