In the Path of the Orient Express
Following the highly successful rail tour of 2019 Historica are again offering the opportunity to follow the route of the Orient Express across Europe to Istanbul. The journey takes just over four days from London and travels via Paris ,Munich,Budapest and Bucharest. There will be a free day in Budapest and an overnight stop in Bucharest. We will arrive in Istanbul in time for breakfast on the 10th September . Details of the itinerary can be supplied on request.
On arrival, the group will join the Istanbul by air group for a tour of Byzantine Istanbul. The option then exists for return to UK by air ,though a return passage by rail can be arranged. To see details of the five day tour of Istanbul click here.
Costs will include rail tickets (standard class ) from St Pancras International to Istanbul, with night time accommodation in twin sleeping compartments as far as Bucharest and in four person couchettes from Bucharest to Istanbul. Upgrades to single person sleeping compartments can be arranged. Cost also includes hotel accommodation in Bucharest and five nights bed and breakfast in Istanbul, coach travel to non central sites in Istanbul ,the services of an experienced local guide and transfer to the airport at Istanbul.
Cost will be: £875 per person for people sharing a double room .Single supplement(Hotel ) £50.Single supplement (Train) £176 Predicted Air Fare £170 . Return flight to London Heathrow
If you wish join this tour please complete the booking form. You can view and print a booking form by clicking here.