The Orient Express, a long-distance passenger train that has become a synonym with luxury travel, made its first run on October 4, 1883. This was the final destination of its first route.
- Viena
- Ankara
- Ruse
- Istanbul
Answer
The correct answer is D) Istanbul.
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