Prior to this train, a hungarian train called as golden eagle carring many tourists from european countries visited iran. Shiraz tehran travelling along the silk road onto the ancient land of persia, this unique journey takes in destinations. The worlds leading operator of luxury train travel, with iconic. Experience the romance of classic rail travel journeying some 2,300 miles aboard the luxurious golden eagle danube express private train from the heart of central europe to the heart of persia. A journey on board the golden eagle train will take you to some of the worlds most fascinating countries whilst enjoying some of the finest accommodation. We are working with the islamic republic of iran railways ir. If you have questions about the route from tehran to mashhad, please ask in. Raja passenger train company is an associate of the ir and manages its passenger trains including international trains between tehran and istanbul and tehran and damascus.
Iran has fast emerged as a mustvisit destination in recent years. Golden eagle was also the first private western train to launch a route into iran. Honouring our proud heritage of offering unique and pioneering rail journeys across europe, asia, africa and north america over the last 30 years, golden eagle luxury trains are delighted to present an exclusive range of allinclusive, european rail cruises aboard the golden eagle danube express. Golden eagle danube express b,l,d monday, april tehran disembark after breakfast, arrive in tehran and disembark our train. At the time of writing this tour, jewels of persia, has not yet. Heart of persia train iran tour package book 14 days iran train tour package, tehran. Train ticketing is on an integrated system and tickets can be booked at railway stations up to a month in advance.
And the journey will end after the second stop and by coming back to tehran around 9 pm while seeing breathtaking 3 golden rail lines in the mountains from pahlavi period. Persia rail cruises screen by indoiran erelations issuu. Transfer to the train station for departing for kashan, arrival in kashan, be transferred to your. Golden eagle aboard your luxurious private train, you can expect wellappointed ensuite cabins, fine dining and elegant surroundings no matter where you choose to explore. The train itinerary route is tehran, mashad, kerman, rine, yazd, isfahan, saadat shahr, shiraz, kashan, qom, arak, susa, garmsar, veresk and pole sefid. May 02, 2015 golden eagle was also the first private western train to launch a route into iran. Sophie ibbotson was a guest of golden eagle luxury trains. Americans check out irans golden eagle danube express. Nov 05, 2017 irna russian luxury train golden eagle with 30 foreign tourists to arrive in iran on saturday november 4, 2017. Tehran hosts luxury thousand and one nights train real. Golden eagle luxury trains, altrincham, united kingdom.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. All alcohol is offloaded at the border and passengers are dry for six days. Classic train travel adventure aboard the golden eagle. The route is operated by the private travel agency golden eagle, a british company that offers trips on luxury trains across europe, central asia, and eastern europe. The train, however, is a wild ride thats freezing in the winter and an oven in the summer. Golden eagle luxury trains heart of persia by persian. Luxury train travel packages luxury vacations by rail. At the time of writing, online bookings were not possible. Beginning in tehran, guests are treated to a private viewing of the crown jewels museum, located in the central bank of iran building, showcasing one of the most expensive collections of. To book call luxury trains on 0333 405 0192 agents for golden eagle luxury trains travelling companions for predinner drinks in the bar lounge local specialities and international cuisine, accompanied by a. The passengers of the train will leave tehran to their own countries after visiting many historical and cultural places of the city. Golden iran iranian travel agency, iran tours, iran hotels.
Of course, there are also luxury train lines that cover vast expanses of land, such as the golden eagle trans siberian express, which makes a 6,000mile journey across eight time zones while traveling from moscow to the port town of vladivostok in russia. The golden eagle luxury transsiberian train is a premium train that takes you on a trip through history and beauty across the most fascinating places in russia, mongolia and china. The golden eagle luxury trains limited is a british company and sputnik. This fabulous hotel on wheels is a fully ensuite train in russia and central asia. Operators of the luxury tourist train majestically named the golden eagle danube express said they were surprised to discover the most common nationality among their passengers was american. All 21 cars of the train are equipped with stateoftheart. The golden eagles rail cruises allow one to travel in splendour amidst opulent decor. Now a huge metropolis, it is replete with mosques, museums, minarets and a sprawling bazaar. Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking. According to baker, the first private train journey that included iran was back in 2014, starting in europe.
Have your personal vehicle transported on board the night train. Alternatively, discover other hotels and what to do in tehran. Travel from mashhad iran to tehran iran by train 741km. Especially for trains leaving on thursday, friday and public holidays, its recommended you book ahead through one of the train stations around the country. The golden eagle makes a brief scheduled stop at ichoguz, where we have the option to leave the train and make a short journey to darvazas famous gas burning crater, a spectacular sight best seen at night. Apart from zanjan, where guests are visiting the unescolisted, thcentury soltaniyeh mausoleum, the golden eagle train will stop in the ancient city of yazd, isfahan, shiraz and finally tehran. Luxury train travel to get your vacation on the right. Golden eagle transsiberian express luxury train club. The golden eagle features a lounge bar car and a restaurant car, which serves local delicacies and international cuisine.
The panoramic windows ensure the best views of the passing. Arrive in ika international airport, then you will be transferred to your hotel. If a one of a kind railway journey through iran sounds like your type of trip, the. Combine a rail journey through china from one of the worlds least known places, tibet and the mystical capital of lhasa.
Travel on board the golden eagle luxury train across the most important trading routes of civilisation and the striking gems of persia. Tehran has been irans most important city and capital since the 18th century. The golden eagle train travels in russia, eastern europe and central asia. Around 50 tourists set off from moscow railway station on friday to travel on a new luxury train named the golden eagle, bound for irans capital, tehran. Travel from tehran iran to mashhad iran by train 741km. Our voyages of a lifetime by private train operate worldwide through russia, kazakhstan, uzbekistan, turkmenistan, mongolia and china. Dec 15, 2015 filmed by a passenger on the recent heart of persia journey, this fascinating footage takes you on a whirlwind tour of the zagros mountains in north west ira. Why now is the time to visit iran golden eagle luxury trains. Iran signals new welcome to european rail tourists rail. Nov 11, 2016 around 50 tourists set off from moscow railway station on friday to travel on a new luxury train named the golden eagle, bound for irans capital, tehran. The heart of persia tour is a 14day iranonly tour, exploring the enchanting sites of persia from the comfort of our luxury private train, the golden eagle. One of the worlds greatest railway journeys, the transsiberian railway runs from moscow over the urals, across the magnificent russian steppes and alongside the shores of the worlds largest freshwater lake. This is the second times that hezaro yek shab train has traveled to iran.
On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. The luxuriously decorated and comfortably designed train will proceed along the route. Dance with sands, sleep under the sky unique bike tour. Arrivals day in tehran where you will be met and transferred to the fivestar espinas international. Golden eagle luxury trains luxury train travel voyages of. The 29th golden eagle international tourism train, passing through the silk road northsouth corridor, arrived at isfahan railway station on sunday. Other events include the golden eagles signature caviar dinner aboard the train, as well as authentic cuisine of the area served to passengers. Golden eagle luxury train from budapest to tehran business. Dec 05, 2014 sophie ibbotson was a guest of golden eagle luxury trains. Golden eagle is a luxury russian tourist train that travels to many countries, including three journeys to iran, including persian oddyssey, heart. Tehran on saturday, a group of foreign tourists aboard a golden eagle luxury train, known as a 5star hotel on wheels, visited three unesco world heritage sites, which are scattered across khuzestan province in southwest iran.
Iran train ticket is one of our traditional services since 2007. In 2014 permission was given for the golden eagle danube express, to operate two 15 day tours from budapest to tehran and return, each spending 6 days in iran the first western train to visit iran. Take the train from europe to asia and do it in style. To reserve this oneday tour train on thursdays, you have to book it at least 1 week in advance.
Heart of persia train iran tour package book iran holiday tour. Introduced for 2018 aboard the gleaming golden eagle private train are two wholly unique and fascinating journeys. The worlds leading operator of luxury train travel, with iconic journeys through russia. Restaurant is a particular delight of golden eagle trains. The transsiberian express is every backpackers dream trip. As a private travel agency, golden eagle offers trips on luxury trains across europe, central asia, and eastern europe. Travellers tales on the golden eagle transsiberian express the transsiberian railway for a train enthusiast, there can be few more evocative words. If a one of a kind railway journey through iran sounds like your type of trip, the golden eagle heart of persia voyage will travel this november 24 to december 7. As a private travel agency, golden eagle offers trips on luxury trains across. If you have a reservation with the luxury train club for tra vel in early 2020, contact us for the current situation go here for general travel and health advice from governments, who and other organisations danube express members of the club free to join benefit from. Golden eagle luxury trains luxury train travel voyages. The first golden eagle train, made a twoweek journey from budapest to tehran in october 2014. The panoramic windows ensure the best views of the passing countryside, whilst enjoying delicious cuisine.
Travelling with beyond the classic 6000 mile transsiberian route, golden eagle tours also include the fabled, exotic silk road through central asia to beijing, plus a journey to mongolias naadam festival. Golden eagle luxury trains has been fulfilling tours to iran since. All 21 cars of the train are equipped with stateoftheart amenities guaranteeing a troublefree and unforgettable journey. This train has made a huge push to offer true luxury accommodations with five imperial suites including butler service and private touring, as well as gold and silver class accommodations, all with ensuite bathroom. Golden eagle luxury trains is the worlds leading operator of exclusive, longdistance rail tours including the flagship golden eagle transsiberian express. Firstclass service is included as standard, with a personal cabin attendant service, available at all times, to look after all of your needs. Oct 23, 2014 apart from zanjan, where guests are visiting the unescolisted, thcentury soltaniyeh mausoleum, the golden eagle train will stop in the ancient city of yazd, isfahan, shiraz and finally tehran.
Tehran hosts luxury thousand and one nights train real iran. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The arrival of the first private train from europe to enter iran underlines the countrys growing appeal to tourists. Rejoin the golden eagle train for the onward journey to tehran. Located in the middle of the kara kum desert where the area is rich in natural gas, the 70 metre wide crater is known by the locals as the. Explore iran by private luxury train golden eagle luxury. Golden eagle luxury trains limited is the worlds leading operator of luxury rail cruises. Golden eagle trains travel to remote and exotic destinations in russia, china, iran, tibet and india and wellknown for their firstclass allinclusive service. This unique journey will take you to destinations rarely experienced by the western visitor. A brief guide for iran train system hi tehran hostel. In your 3week adventure on the golden eagle train you get to see beautiful landscapes, discover diverse cultures, try exotic cuisine and explore different towns, you cross central asian countries and see the legacy of the legendary silk road trade route.
Club member discount join free, subscribe to our newsletter. Its 15day jewels of persia trip runs from tehran to budapest or vice versa, and costs from. Tehran persepolis shiraz isfahan yazd rayen mahan mashhad merv. You can take a twoweek journey on the golden eagle a train with temperature control, laundry services, and a resident pianist. Moscow baikonur tashkent samarkand bukhara khiva ashgabat merv mashhad mahan kerman yazd isfahan persepolis shiraz tehran. As for golden eagle luxury trains limited, it is the worlds leading operator of luxury rail trips to central asia, eastern. Gastronomy and fine wines are an intrinsic part of our allinclusive, luxury rail cruises. Tehrandamascus passenger train departs tehran to damascus in the evening on monday, passing through iran, turkey and syria. Golden eagle luxury trains is renowned for operating some of the worlds most pioneering rail journeys over the last 30 years.
Golden eagle luxury trains luxury train journeys in 2019. I was to join the golden eagle danube express on its inaugural journey from tehran to budapest the first time the iranian authorities had. Our voyages of a lifetime by private train operate worldwide through russia, central and eastern europe, mongolia, china, central asia and india, on board a selection of the worlds leading luxury private trains. Visiting national museum, jewel or contemporary art museum, and golestan palace. New tour of iran aboard golden eagle train signature luxury travel. Two luxurious trains, 4 exuberant and culturally rich countries, all accompanied by topnotch service. Danube express train holidays luxury train holidays to. Irna russian luxury train golden eagle with 30 foreign tourists to arrive in iran on saturday november 4, 2017. Be transferred to the train station for departing for isfahan. The train itinerary route is tehran, mashad, kerman, rine, yazd, isfahan, saadat shahr, shiraz, kashan, qom, arak, susa, garmsar. Holidays in iran iranian tours uzbekistan holidays. All aboard the luxurious golden eagle across iran gonomad.
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