Warsaw to Budapest via Malbork, Gdańsk, Cracow, Wieliczka and Košice.
Capture the essence of Poland on a 4-day journey travelling from the Baltic to the Danube.
Day 1 : Warsaw
Arrive at Warsaw Wschodnia station late afternoon and step aboard the Danube Express. Your sleeping car attendant shows you to your compartment. Make yourself comfortable here or join fellow travellers in the Lounge car as the train heads north to Malbork
Day 2 : Malbork & Gdańsk
Morning sees arrival in Malbork, once a stronghold of Teutonic Knights. Visit the magnificent 13th Century castle, the world's largest brick built castle. Lunch en route to Gdańsk where a city tour includes the reconstructed Burgher houses and quaint harbour of the Old Town, St Mary's Church and the Neptune Fountain. Back on board the Danube Express, relax with a drink and dine as the train heads for Cracow.
Day 3 : Cracow & Wieliczka
Arrive in Cracow where a morning tour evokes a colourful past and includes Wawel Castle and the Old Town, the medieval Market Square and magnificent Cloth Hall. In St Mary's Church, see the elaborate ornamentation and gilded Gothic altarpiece by Veit Stoss.
After lunch in a local restaurant, travel by coach to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world's oldest salt mines and operational from medieval times until the end of the 20th century. Re-join the Danube Express for dinner as it climbs through the spectacular Tatra Mountains and heads for Slovakia.
Day 4 : Bratislava & Budapest
Morning in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. A tour will include the Old Town and the stunning castle high on a hill overlooking the Danube. Lunch on board as the train passes through Slovakia then, after crossing into Hungary, follows the Danube with views of Visegrad castle. Arrive at Budapest Nyugati station for a farewell reception in the Royal Waiting Room.
This journey is also available in the opposite direction, travelling from Budapest to Warsaw.
INCLUDED ON THE DANUBE EXPRESS JOURNEY:
- Three nights on the Danube Express, in a Deluxe air-conditioned compartment with en suite shower / WC.
- All meals and complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
- Itinerary with full sightseeing as described.
- Services of a Train Manager throughout.
NOT INCLUDED :
- Cancellation, travel and medical insurance.
- Optional gratuities.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 2012
4-day |
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Danube Express |
3 July | |
| Deluxe twin with en suite shower/WC |
£2,790 | |
| Please note above prices are per person based on 2 sharing. | ||
| Deluxe single with en suite shower/WC |
£3,750 | |
| Deposit per person | Twin : £350 | Single : £500 |
ADD ON FLIGHTS FROM LONDON WITH HOTELS PACKAGE :
| Classic Hotel Package | Price | Deposit |
| Twin / Double Room | £790 per person | £100 per person |
| Single Room | £950 per person | £100 per person |
| Superior Hotel Package | ||
| Twin / Double Room | £950 per person | £100 per person |
| Single Room | £1,190 per person | £100 per person |
INCLUDES :
- Scheduled British Airways flights, Economy Class, from London Heathrow to Warsaw and from Budapest to London.
- All transfers.
- Four nights' bed and breakfast in Classic or Superior hotel accommodation in Budapest (2 nights) and Warsaw (2 nights).
Please see Hotels page for full information on the hotels.
Also available : Flight upgrades, departures from regional airports, packages without flights from London, First Class rail travel from Budapest, additional nights in hotels. Please contact us for details and/or a quote for any other variations you may require.
Full details and timings of journeys can be found on the Travel Options page.
Please read our Important Information and Booking Conditions before you book.
