They boarded the Golden Eagle Danube Express to the sound of a 15-strong brass band following the Clia RiverView Conference in Budapest.

During the three-hour round trip, agents were given a tour of the private sleeper train, including en-suite cabins, restaurant and bar carriages, and watched a demonstration of the onboard cuisine and service during a three-course meal.

Rivercruising.co.uk’s Lewis Johnston said: “Having never seen a sleeper train, I had no idea what to expect. The space onboard was the first thing that shocked me. A whole carriage with an elegant bar complete with pianist – incredible.

“I was so impressed by the suites and how much space there was. Service and food were as good as any I’ve experienced, just the perfect fit with a brand like Uniworld.” 
 
The train is included in Uniworld’s World’s Greatest Rail and River Journeys collection. Uniworld has just announced an order for three new river vessels.
 
Chris Townson, Uniworld’s UK and Ireland managing director, said: “At Uniworld, we’re used to delivering ‘wow’ moments and we wanted to do something that’s never been done before at the Clia RiverView Conference.” 
  
Tim Littler, president and founder of Golden Eagle Luxury Trains, added: “Uniworld is the perfect match for us because they share the same proposition of all-inclusive luxury, five-star service, world class cuisine, and carefully curated VIP experiences throughout.

“We know that Golden Eagle guests will love the Uniworld offering, and vice versa, so it makes total sense to combine the two products to create the ultimate journey experience. I’m delighted that the agents have come home better equipped to sell these trips, and full of excitement to do so.”