DIAMOND DESTINATIONS

Everyone dreams of a unique destination they want to visit at least once in their lifetime.  Whether your travel interests are cultural, adventure, spiritual, historical, family travel, eco-tourism, etc., there is a "Diamond Destination" for you.   Diamond Destinations can be a World UNESCO Heritage Site, a wonder of the ancient world, an awe-inspiring natural landscape, a preserved means of civilization or wildlife, a place which challenges your inner soul or a pilgrimage site to re-confirm your spiritual beliefs.  Destinations by Dixon features Diamond Destinations which should not be missed!

 

EXETER INTERNATIONAL

Exeter International is proud to introduce Europe’s newest (yet historic) luxury train, the Danube Express. As the very first train to offer understated luxury, modern comforts and traditional service along the scenic routes of Central and Eastern Europe, the Danube Express is changing the way we experience travel in this part of the world. Finally, a train that makes getting there just as much fun as being there.

Danube Express

The carriages of the Danube Express were originally built for the ruling elite of Hungary’s government in the 1950’s but redesigned with today’s comforts, giving the train a sense of history that has previously been unavailable. Onboard the train, deluxe compartments offer two lower berths and have private en suite bathrooms with showers featuring a heated towel rail, hair dryer, fresh towels and toiletries.

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These compartments are included in your program and feature individually controlled air-conditioning units, adjustable lighting that can be adjusted to suit your mood, and personal reading lamps.  For your security, personal safes are avialable in each compartment.  The cabins are beautifully appointed with rich wood and complimenting deluxe fabrics. A full-length mirror and large picture window make each cabin feel even more spacious while a second window opens for those who wish to take a glare-free picture or get fresh air.  There is ample storage space including cupboards and a full-length wardrobe.

A cabin attendant is on duty to bring morning tea or coffee and perhaps later, a glass of wine. During dinner each evening, your cabin will be transformed from a living space into a comfortable bedroom with two lower beds.


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Dining Experience

Guests may dine together in the elegant restaurant cars, where attentive and friendly staff wait anxiously to serve the days specially prepared menu.  All meals are prepared onboard the train by highly skilled chefs using fresh ingredients and local products.  Award winning wines from the Szeremley Wine House in Budapest are served on the train.  You may also choose to try the Hungarian beer, Dreher while onboard.

Breakfasts, cooked to order, also include fruit juice, cereals and rolls. All lunches and dinners are accompanied by your choice of house wine, beer or soft drinks with water, tea and coffee also provided.

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ROUTES OF THE DANUBE EXPRESS

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The Transylvanian Eastbound - Budapest to Istanbul

The Transylvanian Westbound - Istanbul to Budapest

Enjoy stunning scenery and ancient architecture on this epic journey through rural Bulgaria and the scenic countryside of Transylvania as you journey from the Balkans to the Bosphorus or vice versa

The Istanbul Loop - Budapest - Istanbul - Budapest

A fantastic exploration through some of Europe's most beautiful regions traveling from Budapest to Istanbul via Transylvania and returning via Serbia 

The Bosphorus to the Baltic - Istanbul to Warsaw

Journey from south to north traveling through Transylvania, 3 nights in Budapest and the best of Poland in Krakow and Gdansk (including Malbork Castle), ending in Warsaw.

 

The Polish Explorer - Warsaw to Budapest

Explore the terasures of Poland in Krakow and Gdansk (including Malbork Castle) then continue to the up and coming city of Bratislava before disembarking in Budapest.