Historic Orient Express to make second Istanbul journey of 2026
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The Venice Simplon Orient Express, one of Europe's iconic trains, arrived in Istanbul after a 5-day journey from Paris. The train, carrying more than 70 passengers, was greeted with a ceremony at Bakırköy Station.
The historic Orient Express, which departed from Paris on September 25th with 70 passengers, entered Türkiye via Kapıkule. The train, welcomed in Edirne, will return to Paris on October 2nd after its scheduled program in Istanbul.
The historic Venice Simplon Orient Express, which departs from Paris and travels through 7 countries before reaching Turkey, made its second trip to Istanbul this year. The train, carrying over 70 passengers, witnessed colorful moments ranging from a passenger celebrating a birthday to the excitement surrounding "kokoreç" (a Turkish dish made from lamb intestines).
The historic Orient Express, which departed from Paris, the capital of France, entered Turkey via Kapıkule Train Station with 70 passengers and arrived in Edirne.
The historic Orient Express, the subject of Agatha Christie's novel "Murder on the Orient Express," entered Türkiye via Kapıkule Station for its second journey of the year. (September 30, 2026, Sputnik Türkiye)
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