Holidays by train can transform the traveller's world. We live in a time when getting to our destination is so easy and efficient that the sense of journey often gets lost. It's hard to appreciate the distance you've travelled, sometimes, when all it takes is a few hours of dozing in front of an in-flight movie - but distance isn't empty space.
Going across Europe on holidays by train reminds passengers that the famous cities aren't just high points on a map; they're connected by towns, villages and landscapes all with their own unique character. It also reveals some of the continent's best-kept secrets - places unknown to most tourists. Here are just a few of the sights and destinations you could have in store for you if you embark on a railway adventure.
The Best View of the Bosphorus
One of the greatest perks of taking holidays by train has to be the views. Most will agree that there's nothing like watching the countryside roll by from the comfort of your seat, but fewer realise that this is also a wonderful way to get views of great cities. Instead of fretting over your luggage as you pull in towards a destination, or excitedly checking out all the train's features as you depart, take a moment or two to look outside. For example, if taking a train out of Istanbul's Sirkeci Station, the view over the Bosphorus is one of the best you're likely to get. You'll see a grand array of ships coming and going over the shining water between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, and on either side the glittering metropolis that straddles two continents.
Veliko Turnovo
Despite having been the thriving capital of Bulgaria during medieval times, thronged through by crusaders making their way East, this city is relatively unknown to today's travellers. Holidays by train, however, are all about finding the lesser-known places along the way to more famous destinations. Approaching Veliko Turnovo, you'll see a walled city perched high above the Yantra River; once there you'll be able to explore the medieval castle and the meandering street markets, basking in the knowledge that those who take faster routes will never see this spectacular slice of history.
Malbork Castle
Those taking holidays by train through Poland can stop at the incredible Malbork Castle. By area, this is the largest castle in the world, and is built from beautiful red bricks. Another gem that many visitors miss, Marlbork Castle is famous locally for having taken almost 230 years to complete.
These are just a few of the striking sights to be found on a rail exploration of Europe - to list many more would spoil the surprise of encountering the other wonders that await.
Anna Copeland is the Marketing Manager for The Danube Express, which specialises in holidays by train. The Danube Express has a range of exclusive train holidays to Europe, travelling across countries like Poland, Hungary and Turkey.
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