Key facts
- Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has updated its 'Balkan Explorer' rail route.
- The 12-day itinerary links Venice with Istanbul, traversing Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Türkiye.
- New additions include an overnight stay in Belgrade and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Exclusive after-hours visits to Postojna Cave in Slovenia and new stops in Pula and Rijeka, Croatia, are featured.
- Fares start at €21,100 for a twin room in Deluxe Class, including hotel stays, train travel, meals, drinks, excursions, transfers, and gratuities.
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its 'Balkan Explorer' rail route, a 12-day journey linking Venice with Istanbul. The updated itinerary now includes an overnight stay in Belgrade, new stops in Pula and Rijeka, Croatia, and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with additional focus on Sarajevo and Mostar. The route also features an exclusive after-hours visit to the Postojna Cave system in Slovenia. Passengers travel aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, which offers en-suite cabins and restaurant cars. Off-train excursions are included. Upcoming departures are scheduled for October 2, 2026, and May 7, September 10, and October 19, 2027. Prices begin at €21,100 for a twin room in Deluxe Class for the October 2026 departure, covering hotel stays, train travel, meals, drinks, excursions, transfers, and gratuities.