Travelling by rail has many advantages, as any experienced train traveller will tell you. For example, when travelling through Europe, train holidays offer both luxury and convenience, combining the service and accommodations of a world-class hotel, while safely and speedily getting you to your intended destination.
You won't get tired muscles or cramps from tiny seats or being forced to stay immobile for hours at a time, or have to suffer through crowded (and sometimes very confusing) airports or bus terminals, and you won't need to rush from one terminal to the next to make your connecting flights. There's plenty of room to stretch on modern railway cars, from large private travel cars (although you may not want to leave your comfortable armchair or your cosy sleeping compartment), to the lounge, where you're encouraged to relax and mingle with other passengers. If you get hungry, just wander down to the dining car, which offers wonderful, fresh cuisine to rival the best in the world. Best of all, you don't have to suffer from jet lag or skip over all the interesting sites that lie between your initial location and your destination. If you're planning to visit as many sites and attractions as possible when travelling through Europe, train holidays are the perfect answer.
Below is a list of famous cities and attractions that can be reached by railway in Europe. Train holidays are definitely the more fun and exciting way to see more of the sights with less stress.
Istanbul
Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is a great start to your railway adventure in Europe. Train holidays can be taken from Istanbul, through Bulgaria or Romania to Budapest, and even journeys can take you further up to Poland and beyond. Istanbul is the country's second largest gateway, and there is plenty to see and do. Check out its amazing architecture, such as the Sunken Palace, an eerie cavern held up below ground by 336 columns. It was built by Constantinople the Great around 532 AD. For shopping buffs, Istanbul has many great shopping centres, including Akmerkez, which was opened in 1993 and has been named both the ICSC's 'Europe's Best' and 'World's Best' awards, and Cevahir Mall, which is the largest mall in Europe. You may also want to visit the Kapali Carsi, or the Grand Bazaar, which is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world. It is as equally fascinating for its unique architecture as for the wonderful things being sold there.
Sofia
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is also its largest city and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country. While there, consider visiting the site of the old (now closed) public mineral baths. You can also check out Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 10th century, that features exquisite Eastern European medieval frescoes, and many other historical sites. Be sure to try the local cuisine, including Shopska salad, a local favourite made from tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and Bulgarian feta, as well as their world-famous yogurt!
Budapest
Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is another great stop on your journey. Budapest features great museums, such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Historical Museum of Budapest. There is even a wine museum of sorts, the House of Hungarian Wines, displaying over 700 wines from 22 different regions, which guests can sample. Animal lovers should not miss the Budapest Zoo, which serves as a haven for endangered animals, or Budapest City Circus, with its exciting and impressive animal performers.
Anna Copeland is the Marketing Manager for The Danube Express, which specialises in Europe train holidays. The Danube Express has a range of exclusive train holidays to Europe, travelling across countries like Poland, Hungary and Turkey.
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