Explore Central Europe at its finest during the best time of year! See five of the top Central Europe countries. Visit hidden gems like the popular Bavarian city of Regensburg with its well-preserved mediaeval architecture. Take advantage of a more relaxed pace to soak up each city's culture, cuisine and heritage. Sleep in must-visit cities like Budapest, Vienna and Prague for two nights and enjoy full free days in each. Travelling Europe in the low season is one of the best ways to tick off your travel bucket list!
On this 15-day adventure traversing Europe from Paris to Istanbul, use local trains to follow the historic routes once used by the Orient Express’ carriages in the 19th century. Travel by train all the way from Paris to Budapest, with stops to explore the historic quarters and modern offerings of Strasbourg, Munich and Vienna. Then change lines and follow another historic route from Belgrade to Istanbul, riding local trains to experience Nis, Sofia and Plovdiv as you go. 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.