{"id":1369,"date":"2024-06-02T17:02:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T17:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traintourseurope.com\/?post_type=tours&p=1369"},"modified":"2024-10-04T06:16:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T06:16:16","slug":"grand-european-train-tour","status":"publish","type":"tours","link":"https:\/\/traintourseurope.com\/nl\/rondleidingen\/grote-europese-treinreis\/","title":{"rendered":"Grote Europese treinreis"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","countries":[18],"class_list":["post-1369","tours","type-tours","status-publish","hentry","countries-across-borders"],"acf":{"main_site_title":"","tagline":"Hop on a train from London\u2019s bustle to Istanbul\u2019s mystique on a once-in-a-lifetime transformative rail journey across the continent and through time.","cover_image":1499,"has_page":true,"pay_in_installments":false,"custom_product_link":"","custom_product_pop_up":"","custom_text_badge":"","youtube_video":"","product_gallery":[1400,1404,1403,1405,1402,1375,1399],"product_description":"Join us for an iconic rail journey that weaves through the centre of Europe to the historical richness of Istanbul<\/strong>. This unique rail adventure celebrates the spirit of grand European train tours<\/strong>, offering a rare glimpse into the diverse cultures and landscapes across continents.\r\n\r\nAs the first train leaves London, it marks the beginning of a remarkable blend of heritage and modernity<\/strong>, where each city's story is intertwined with its railways. Traverse through the vibrant cities of Munich<\/strong>, Budapest<\/strong>, Bucharest<\/strong>, and Sofia<\/strong>, each offering a snapshot of Europe's soul with its historical monuments and local folklore<\/strong>, all the way to the mystique of the Orient.\r\n\r\nThis tour not only promises comfortable accommodation<\/strong>s and seamless travel<\/strong> but also an opportunity to engage deeply with the cultures and traditions<\/strong> encountered along the way.\r\n\r\nFor a truly remarkable experience, we take away all the stress of travel planning by taking care of your logistics, booking accommodations and providing you with detailed handouts<\/strong> so you can explore these iconic cities at your own pace. And don\u2019t worry, should you run into any trouble, our 24\/7 support<\/strong> team will happily help you resolve any issue so you can quickly return to your explorations.\r\n\r\nExperience a journey like no other, where every mile tells a story<\/strong> and every stop adds a chapter to your collection of memories. 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