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An epic adventure from Venice through the Orient by rail

1-23 September 2015 | Venice | Trieste | Lake Bled | Ljubljana | Ptuj | Budapest | Transylvannia | Bucharest | Veliko Tarnovo | Sofia | Istanbul

The route from Venice through to the Orient by rail has long been associated with epic adventure, romance, and a touch of intrigue. Spanning six countries and double that number of different train journeys, this adventure is rich in character and contrasts: medieval bastions and imperial grandeur sit together with communist-era functionalism and cosmopolitan shopping strips.

Snaking by train and coach through some of Europe’s most mesmerizing natural beauty, our adventure traverses mountain ranges like the Julian Alps, the Carpathians, Tartras and Shipkas.

It follows and crosses mighty rivers like the Soca, Sava, Danube and Yantra. We will explore historic cities and charming villages and roll along through forests, plains, and endless lands of bountiful farms that provide much of the region’s wealth and character.

Enjoy the best of quality hotels, fine food, and a wide variety of museums, excursions, and side trips on this grand odyssey from the canals of Venice to the bastions of the Bosphorus.

Your Tour Leader

Tour Leader and Director Scott McGregor has been involved in the media for over 30 years as an actor, presenter, writer and producer. Graduating from NIDA in 1979, he appeared in a wide range of stage, film and TV roles and has presented and hosted numerous ratings winners including two series of his own Railway Adventures.

Over the last decade Scott has hosted more than a dozen highly successful tours to destinations such as India, Russia, Japan, Queensland and Eastern Europe. He also operates 'Ruwenzori', his Orient Express style tourist retreat near Mudgee, NSW.