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Budapest & Sarajevo Luxury Explorer (Ground Only)

In conjunction with one of our trusted partners, we are excited to share this fantastic rail tour aboard the luxurious, vintage Continental Classic Express. Discover the charm of Budapest and enjoy magnificent scenery from the comfort of First Class Pullman carriages as we journey through the mountains of Bosnia to historic Sarajevo. Return to the golden age of rail travel on this unforgettable adventure.

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8 days from £1945 (Ground Only)

 

DEPARTS

Tuesday 3 June 2025

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover the charm of Budapest on a sightseeing tour

  • Journey on the luxurious Continental Classic Express

  • Relax in vintage First Class Pullman carriages

  • Enjoy stunning scenery through the Neretva Valley

  • Visit medieval Mostar and the iconic Old Bridge

  • Tour the historic city of Sarajevo and its must-see landmarks

  • Explore the symbolic Tunnel of Hope

  • Ride the spectacular narrow-gauge Sargan Eight

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 lunches and 1 evening meal

  • Services of experienced Tour Leader

DAY 1

After making your own flight arrangements to Budapest, you will meet the group at the Continental Hotel and, after check-in, we enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before dining at leisure.

DAY 2

After breakfast today, we dive into the charm of Budapest with our included hop-on/hop-off bus tickets to explore some of the city's most famous and well-loved landmarks such as St. Stephen's Basilica, National Museum, Parliament Building, and Buda Castle. Our passes also feature a guided walking tour to learn the history, culture, and architecture of this city before a relaxing cruise of the River Danube.

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DAY 3

This morning, we make our way to Keleti Station to board the luxurious Continental Classic Express travelling in First Class Pullman carriages with two- and four-seater reclining armchairs by the windows. Food and drinks will be served to our seats by the dedicated crew of the carriage, or you may wish to relax and meet our fellow passengers in the Adria Bar where drinks, snacks, and lounge music are provided. We enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, our breakfast, and a four-course lunch served on board as we journey through Hungary and Croatia to Bosnia learning the history and facts of the affected railway lines, settlements, and landscapes. On arrival in Sarajevo this evening, we transfer to the Movenpick Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights.

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DAY 4

After breakfast, we re-join the Continental Classic Express to travel over the most scenic part of the line passing through no less than 89 tunnels and over numerous bridges as we traverse the Neretva Valley to Mostar. Here, we enjoy free time to explore this medieval-style Old Town including the iconic symbol of the city, the Old Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which spans the picturesque Neretva River. Afterwards, we reboard our train and complete the return journey to Sarajevo for an evening at leisure.

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DAY 5

Today, we will go on a guided sightseeing walk of Sarajevo, learning the history, exploring the cultures, and visiting the must-see locations including the stunning monuments of Ottoman architecture. We will also visit the site of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the beautiful Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, and the unique bazaar of Bascarsija. This afternoon, we will travel by road to the Tunnel of Hope which became a symbol of survival during the siege of the city before continuing to the ruins of Sarajevo's bobsleigh track, an iconic venue of the 1984 Winter Olympics. After a coffee break in the newly renovated station building of a former narrow-gauge railway line with wonderful views of the city, we retrace our steps to our hotel for an evening at leisure.

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DAY 6

An early start this morning as we travel to Mokra Gora for a fantastic diesel-hauled, narrow-gauge journey along the renowned Sargan Eight, a unique experience over a tortuous and winding track through beautiful landscapes with ample stops for photo opportunities. We continue to Visegrad, a small town surrounded by stunning scenery, to visit the Bridge on the Drina River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and we enjoy a traditional lunch and time at leisure before returning to Sarajevo.

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DAY 7

After breakfast this morning, we transfer to the station for our return journey to Budapest aboard the Continental Classic Express relaxing in the First Class carriages, unwinding at the Adria Bar, and indulging in a delicious four-course dinner on board. On arrival in Budapest this evening, we will return to the Continental Hotel for our overnight stay.

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DAY 8

After our fantastic Railtrail adventure, you will make your way independently to the airport for your chosen flight home.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Continental Hotel, Budapest

Built at the former site of Hungaria Bath, the unique Continental Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving delicious regional and international dishes, a relaxing bar and lounge, and a fantastic rooftop wellness centre including a pool, sauna, and fitness centre. The elegant bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

 

Movenpick Hotel, Sarajevo

Ideally located in the heart of Sarajevo, the Movenpick Hotel offers a modern restaurant serving authentic traditional and international dishes, a sun terrace with beautiful views over the city, and leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

*Please note that alcoholic drinks are not available at this hotel.

 

FARES

Ground Only Fare:

Ex Budapest

£1,945

Single Traveller Supplement

£480

 

*If you would like to include return flights to/from Budapest, please contact our Customer Care Team on 01538 382323 for a quote.

 

Please see below the details of the flights we intend to use on our Flight Inclusive tour:

London Heathrow

LH 2473 – 03JUN – LHR 1050 – MUC 1345 (London Heathrow to Munich)

LH 1678 – 03JUN – MUC 1535 – BUD 1650 (Munich to Budapest)

LH 1677 – 10JUN – BUD 1325 – MUC 1445 (Budapest to Munich)

LH 2478 – 10JUN – MUC 1600 – LHR 1705 (Munich to London Heathrow)

 

Manchester

LH 2501 – 03JUN – MAN 1040 – MUC 1340 (Manchester to Munich)

LH 1678 – 03JUN – MUC 1535 – BUD 1650 (Munich to Budapest)

LH 1677 – 10JUN – BUD 1325 – MUC 1445 (Budapest to Munich)

LH 4126 – 10JUN – MUC 1555 – MAN 1700 (Munich to Manchester)

 

Birmingham

LH 4063 – 03JUN – BHX 1050 – MUC 1340 (Birmingham to Munich)

LH 1678 – 03JUN – MUC 1535 – BUD 1650 (Munich to Budapest)

LH 1677 – 10JUN – BUD 1325 – MUC 1445 (Budapest to Munich)

LH 2510 – 10JUN – MUC 1605 – BHX 1705 (Munich to Birmingham)

 

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 lunches and 1 evening meal

All train rides, transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Tour Leader

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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