A 12-day charter train journey through time from Istanbul to Damascus, following in the footsteps of early European and Arabian traders, from bustling bazaars to the silence of the desert, from mountain peaks to coastal plains, this special train with sleeping berths and restaurant car will be your own "discovery train" as you familiarise yourself with the incredible variety of scenery and life styles as it journeys from the  shores of Europe to the heart of Asia Minor.

This private train is composed of saloon and sleeping cars and a restaurant car, ensuring an enhanced travel experience and offering comfortable accommodation overnight during the three nights not spent at hôtels. The chefs on board will serve Syrian and International cuisine and at night the restaurant car is also the bar, offering a convivial atmosphere for meeting your fellow travellers.

So many highlights await you along the journey that it is difficult to mention them all, but without a doubt the extraordinary landscapes of Cappadocia and the path through the Taurus mountains will be high on the list.

To complement the spectacular scenery and the unique atmosphere of the train, informative briefings and guided visits are part of this tour, which is surely one of the most complete and enthralling journeys available to this part of the world.

 
Detailed Itinerary