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Experience The World's Great Luxury Trains
Pair Your Luxury Guided Holiday with an Unforgettable Train Tour
Step onboard and back in time for some very special train tours across Europe, South Africa and North America, where we partner with luxurious trains that perfectly complement our guided tours. Each experience is unique, and we hope to inspire you to add them all to your list. These incredible experiences are limited to just select departures each year, so make sure to book your dream journey to experience the vibrancy of rail travel.
Belmond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
From Venice, Italy to Paris, France, Passing Through Austria and Switzerland en Route
The Experience
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an art deco icon, with the original British Pullman train carriages meticulously restored to their full glory. Experience sumptuous surrounds that evoke the romance of the golden age of travel as you pass by stunning scenery on your overnight tour to Paris.
You’ll begin your elegant tour with a welcome glass of sparkling wine as you’re guided to your cabin, with a dedicated steward on hand to ensure everything is to your liking. Dining onboard the train is an event to remember, and you’ll certainly look forward to a three-course lunch and four-course dinner during your tour.
While the afternoon takes you back to your cabin for some time to relax and watch the world pass by, the evening takes a more energetic turn as you visit the bar car for an after-dinner drink. In the morning, breakfast is delivered to your cabin upon your request, before you arrive in Paris and conclude your train experience.
The Experience
Board the Royal Scotsman in Edinburgh for a spectacular journey to the Scottish Highlands, stopping at distilleries, castles and quaint villages along the way. This iconic train combines Edwardian elegance with the comforts of a country house, with the best of Scottish gastronomy and traditional live entertainment on board.
Meticulously restored carriages provide luxurious en-suite accommodation, along with stunning views, perfect vantage points in the observation car and first-class service to meet your every need.
You will cross the Firth of Forth towards the Kyle of Lochalsh, alighting in picturesque Plockton to join a boat trip to see wild seals. Visit the Isle of Skye and explore romantic Ballindaloch Castle. Try your hand at fishing or clay pigeon shooting at the Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, and explore Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother.
The Experience
Travel in luxurious elegance from Pretoria to the majestic Victoria Falls aboard the historic Rovos Rail, encompassing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration. Relax in wood-panelled vintage coaches as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With first-class service and luxurious accommodations, savour delicious cuisine accompanied by South Africa’s finest wines.
Joining your train in Pretoria and journeying north, you will pass the warm mineral waters of Bela-Bela, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and take in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo, before arriving into Hwange National Park. A rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary, here you will experience the thrill of a game drive excursion, before returning onboard and continuing to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
Relax in your private suite or mingle with your fellow travellers in the luxurious lounge with its big picture windows, sofas and booths. Or head to the observation car and its open-air balcony to soak up the sensational scenery.
Canada's Rocky Mountaineer with GoldLeaf Service
From Vancouver to Jasper, With an Overnight in Kamloops, Cutting Through The Rockies
The Experience
You’ll meander through Canada’s Rocky Mountains onboard a luxurious train that ensures you don’t miss any of the magnificent vistas.
Uniquely outfitted with panoramic windows and glass-domed train cars, you’ll take in every snowy peak, lush forest and rushing creek. You can even step out onto a refreshing outdoor viewing platform to feel even more connected with the natural environment.
Back inside, you can stretch your legs in extremely comfortable seats before heading down to the restaurant for elegantly plated meals of the freshest local ingredients. In the evening, you’ll stop in Kamloops and overnight at a luxurious hotel before returning to the train after breakfast for the final leg of your tour.
