Celebrate the new year aboard a luxury train on a journey through Central Europe.
Board the Golden Eagle Danube Express, a private train that combines the comfort of a luxury hotel with the romance of classic rail travel. Visit the historic capital cities of Budapest, Vienna and Prague, and admire scenic winter landscapes from the comfort of your spacious en-suite cabin. The journey begins in Budapest with a special tour of the Hungarian State Opera House. Ring in the new year with a festive gala dinner at the grand ballroom in the Vienna City Hall, with a performance by the Viener Hofball Orchester. In Prague, visit the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, and gather for an evening cruise on the Vitava River. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle District, the city of Graz, and the medieval Czech town of Český Krumlov.
Highlights
- Travel in-style aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, a private train with en-suite cabins, which combines the comfort of a luxury hotel with the pacing of old-world rail.
- Explore the Habsburg history and classic culture of Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and other captivating destinations through guided tours of historical sites and architectural marvels.
- Listen to the world-renowned Wiener Hofball Orchestra as you ring in the New Year with an unforgettable gala dinner in Vienna.
- Attend an elegant reception in the Royal Waiting Room at Budapest’s Nyugati Station, built for Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, when it’s normally closed to the public.
- Enjoy a private classical music concert in Prague and a Viennese waltz lesson.
- Witness breathtaking winter landscapes as the train traverses the Balaton Uplands National Park and climbs over the UNESCO-listed Semmering Pass, offering panoramic Alpine views.
- Explore the Hungarian State Opera House, and visit special architectural landmarks, including the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague and the Festetics Palace in Keszthely.
- At Vienna’s Heiligenkreuz Abbey, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Cistercian monastery, listen to the resident monks practice Gregorian chant, a tradition dating back 900 years.
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