Tuesday, 15 September 2026 04:27

Luxury Rail through a literary lens

Attendant in superior deluxe cabin on the Danube Express Attendant in superior deluxe cabin on the Danube Express

For clients fascinated by the life and works of Agatha Christie, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is offering a special departure of its Istanbul to Paris journey aboard the Danube Express, according to World Journeys.  

The 16 May 2027 departure will be accompanied by Dr Mark Aldridge, one of the world’s leading experts on the Queen of Crime. Aldridge’s talks will bring Christie’s world to life, with insights into her travels, inspirations and the stories that continue to captivate readers around the globe. 

From the streets of Istanbul to the boulevards of Paris, the eight-day rail journey combines famous cities, history and scenery. Setting out from Istanbul, the train journeys to Sofia (Bulgaria) and Belgrade (Serbia) before exploring the Postojna Caves of Slovenia. Next is a two-day stay in Vienna, then the train passes through Switzerland and the rolling vineyards of Champagne, France, before ending in Paris. 

worldjourneys.co.nz/package/golden-eagle-danube-express-paris-to-istanbul/

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