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Christmas Itineraries
New Year in Vienna
Route: Budapest – Keszthely – Graz – Vienna – Český Krumlov – Prague – Košice – Budapest
Mark the turn of the year aboard the ornate Danube Express with a grand tour of Central Europe. Daylight running reveals Austria’s snow-capped panoramas, Budapest’s neo-Gothic skyline and Prague’s spires, before welcoming the New Year in Vienna at its most magical.
Dates & Prices
- 28 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026
Deluxe Class £11,795 pp | Superior Deluxe £14,995 pp
- 28 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
Deluxe Class £12,300 pp | Superior Deluxe £15,600 pp
Contact us for full tour details and availability.
Christmas Markets of Central Europe — Budapest to Munich
Route: Budapest – Vienna – Salzburg – Munich
Journey between Central Europe’s most classical Christmas markets on the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Daylight running through the Alps offers winter-wonderland vistas, paired with signature experiences such as a concert of Viennese Christmas folk songs, a traditional Fiaker carriage ride on Vienna’s Ringstraße, and a tasting of Pirker gingerbread near St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Dates & Prices
- 3–10 December 2025
Deluxe Class £8,395 pp | Superior Deluxe £10,695 pp
- 3–10 December 2026
Deluxe Class £8,400 pp | Superior Deluxe £10,700 pp
Contact us for full tour details and availability.
About the Golden Eagle Train
The Golden Eagle is a fully en-suite, hotel-style train operating across Central Asia. Large panoramic windows showcase ever-changing landscapes while you enjoy refined service and regional cuisine on board.
Current routes include Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with itineraries also visiting neighbouring countries on select journeys.
Itineraries, Prices & Dates — 2025
Caspian Odyssey
Yerevan → Almaty: Yerevan – Lake Sevan – Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Mtskheta – Baku – (Caspian Sea crossing) – Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Almaty.
16 days / 15 nights. Explore the cultures on both shores of the Caspian — Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan — where ancient architecture and modern life meet at historic crossroads of trade and art.
Please contact us for full tour details.
Dates & Prices 2025
Yerevan → Almaty: 2–17 September
| Silver Class, per person
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Twin $29,195
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Single $43,895
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| Gold Class, per person
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Twin $37,795
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Single $62,295
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| Imperial, per person
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Twin $66,395
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Single $132,595
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Prices are per person in US Dollars. Payment in £ Sterling (UK residents) and Euros (Eurozone residents) is available. See Booking Conditions for full payment terms. Prices shown are before Club Discount.
Republics of the Silk Road
Route: Almaty – Lake Issyk-Kul – Bishkek – Tashkent – Bukhara – Merv – Ashgabat – Darvaza – Khiva – Shahrisabz – Dushanbe – Samarkand – Margilan – Rishtan – Kokand – Tashkent.
14 days / 13 nights. Journey the storied Silk Road across the “Five Stans”, from blue-tiled cities and lively bazaars to mountain lakes and desert landscapes.
Includes 1 hotel night in Almaty and 12 nights aboard the Golden Eagle.
Please contact us for full tour details.
Dates & Prices 2025
Tashkent → Almaty: 10–23 October
Almaty → Tashkent: 20 April – 3 May; 27 September – 10 October
| Silver Class, per person
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Twin $25,695
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Single $38,495
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| Gold Class, per person
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Twin $33,195
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Single $54,695
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| Imperial, per person
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Twin $60,395
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Single $119,495
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Prices are per person in US Dollars. Payment in £ Sterling (UK residents) and Euros (Eurozone residents) is available. See Booking Conditions for full payment terms. Prices shown are before Club Discount.
Treasures of Uzbekistan
Route: Tashkent – Kokand – Rishtan – Margilan – Bukhara – Nukus – Khiva – Shahrisabz – Samarkand – Tashkent.
11 days / 10 nights. Dive into Uzbekistan’s silk-road heritage: artisan workshops, desert fortresses and atmospheric old towns, paired with the comfort of fully en-suite cabins.
Please contact us for full tour details.
Dates & Prices 2025
Departure: 17–27 September
| Silver Class, per person
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Twin $18,295
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Single $18,295
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| Gold Class, per person
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Twin $22,595
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Single $37,295
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| Imperial, per person
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Twin $43,095
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Single $86,095
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Prices are per person in US Dollars. Payment in £ Sterling (UK residents) and Euros (Eurozone residents) is available. See Booking Conditions for full payment terms. Prices shown are before Club Discount.
Golden Eagle Accommodation
Cabins
Imperial Suites
The Imperial Suites are the most spacious cabins on the Golden Eagle, with a fixed king-size bed and a dedicated sitting area with dressing table.
Facilities include private en-suite with large power shower, underfloor heating, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries; individual air-conditioning; wardrobe and dressing table; LCD screen with DVD/CD player; safe; two large windows. Guests enjoy butler service, a selection of complimentary drinks from the premium bar list (excluding premium wines), daily towel/linen changes, included laundry service and room upgrades to the next available category at selected hotels in the itinerary.
- Area: 120 sq ft (11.1 sq m)
- Bed: UK king-size (5 ft / 1.5 m)
- Cabins per car: 1 (plus 3 Gold Class cabins)
Gold Class
Among the largest rail cabins worldwide; fully en-suite with separate shower cubicle. Five cabins per carriage.
Sleeps two in either a lower standard double (4 ft 6 in) or bunk style. Features include remote-controlled air-conditioning/heating, recessed lighting, wardrobe, safe, private en-suite with full power shower and underfloor heating, LCD screen with DVD/CD, daily towel/linen changes and complimentary tea/coffee/mineral water. Drinks from the Bar Car are included from the Standard Bar List. Laundry available for a fee.
More about Gold Class Cabin 5 (slightly smaller than other Gold cabins).
Silver Class
Compact yet comfortable fully en-suite wet-room cabins. Six cabins per carriage.
Sleeps two in a lower standard double (4 ft) or bunk style; air-conditioning/heating, wardrobe, safe, private wet-room shower/WC, LCD screen with DVD/CD, daily towel/linen changes and complimentary tea/coffee/mineral water. Laundry available for a fee.
Restaurant Cars
Two elegant dining cars serve carefully prepared dishes using fresh local ingredients, paired with international wines (and, of course, vodka).
Lounge Car
The bar car is the social heart of the train, open until the last guest leaves. Enjoy briefings, cultural talks and occasional language lessons in relaxed surroundings.
Shangri-La Express (China)
Used on select Silk Road itineraries (typically 5 nights).
Twin-berth cabins with vintage wood-and-brass style; Pullman table and deep armchair by a large window. A dedicated shower car complements washrooms at each end of the sleeping cars. Restaurant cars serve Western breakfasts and authentic Chinese specialities, with a welcoming piano bar open late.
Cabin outline: ~38 sq ft (3.6 sq m); bunk-style beds; wash basin shared between two compartments; toilets/washrooms at carriage ends; separate shower car with individual cubicles (mirror, hairdryer, changing area). Towels, robes and slippers provided; complimentary tea/coffee/mineral water; towels/linen changed regularly.
Golden Eagle Catering
Most breakfasts and dinners are served on board; lunches are on the train or in local restaurants depending on the day’s programme. A generous allowance of wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee is included with all lunches and dinners (except where stated).
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
See detailed Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian FAQs.
Included in the Price
Accommodation as per itinerary (on board and in hotels); all meals starting with dinner on Day 1 (some tours vary); wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee with all lunches and dinners on and off the train (except where stated); all arrival/departure transfers; guided off-train excursions; experienced tour leaders; doctor on board (except where stated); complimentary tea/coffee/mineral water 24/7; porterage; all gratuities.
Gold Class Cabin 5
The fifth cabin in a Gold carriage has a different layout due to its position. It is 68 sq ft (vs 77 sq ft standard), with a slightly larger bathroom and smaller cabin area, but offers the same amenities and Gold drinks package. Ask about reduced rates for this specific cabin.
Gratuities
All gratuities are included. Please do not tip crew, hoteliers or drivers.
Luggage
Storage space is limited in cabins; soft-sided luggage is easiest to stow. Assistance is available.
Dress Code
Casual during the day on and off the train; smart-casual in the evening.
Passports
Passports must have at least 6 months’ validity.
Visas
Visas are not included. Please allow time to obtain required visas for the countries visited. Visa support may be available via the train (fee applies).
Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is required and must be shown before travel.
Unforeseen Changes
Routes, timings and activities may change due to local conditions. The train team will minimise disruption; the Club endeavours to keep itineraries up to date.
Health & Safety
See our general travel and health advice. For information on on-board hygiene, see Golden Eagle cleaning processes.
Booking & Reservations
Prices
All prices shown are publicly quoted rates. Club Members receive an additional discount (join free via our newsletter).
Contact
Contact us to book your Golden Eagle journey.
