Express to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul

About this trip

Trace the 19th-century route of the Orient Express by local train on this 15-day adventure traversing Europe from Paris to Istanbul. Travel by rail all the way to Budapest, with stops to explore the historic quarters and more modern sights of Strasbourg, Munich and Vienna. Then change lines and follow another historic route from Belgrade to Istanbul, riding local trains again to experience Nis, Sofia and Plovdiv. With plenty of free time to explore at each stop, and a passionate local leader on hand to point you in the right direction, there isn’t a moment you’ll want to miss on this rail adventure.