{"id":12536,"date":"2024-10-29T12:42:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T12:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/?p=12536"},"modified":"2024-10-29T12:42:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T12:42:59","slug":"scenic-train-rides-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/scenic-train-rides-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe: From Switzerland to Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traveling by train is the epitome of the idea that the journey can be every bit as meaningful as the destination. It&#8217;s a mode of transportation that has not only stood the test of time, but remains arguably the most comfortable, relaxing and romantic ways to get from A to B. And few regions of the world offer the amount of inter-connectivity, rail travel heritage and environmental variation that you&#8217;ll find when traveling by train through Europe. But when it comes to the question of &#8216;what&#8217;s the most scenic train ride in Europe?&#8217;, that\u2019s ultimately for you to decide. Here, in no particular order, are 10 of the most scenic train rides in Europe for you to consider. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glacier Express, Switzerland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave life in the fast lane for the slowest train in the world, the Glacier Express. You\u2019ll ascend over 6,600 feet to the top of the Oberalp Pass, cruising through tunnels, past rows of spruce, and across the mountainside. This train travels at a leisurely 24mph, much of it through a UNESCO World Heritage listed site, allowing you to take in the beauty of the Swiss mountains in around 8 hours. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fine food and dining can be enjoyed on one of the world\u2019s greatest train journeys through the Swiss Alps. It would seem a shame not to toast one the amazing views with a crisp Swiss white, and one of the best onboard is the Johannisberg Cuv\u00e9e Sp\u00e9ciale Glacier Express.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-1024x774.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier Express switzerland\" width=\"800\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-1536x1162.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland-1320x998.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Glacier-Express-Switzerland.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is the most beautiful train ride in the Alps?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With its panoramic views and guaranteed window seats, the Glacier Express won the 2023 World Luxury Travel Award in the category &#8220;Train Tours&#8221;. We\u2019d say that crowns it as one of the most beautiful train rides in the Alps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Experience it for yourself on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tourshttps:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/majestic-switzerland\">Majestic Switzerland<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Related reading:<\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/the-best-train-rides-in-switzerland\/\">Peak Performance: The Best Train Rides in Switzerland<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bordeaux to Paris, France<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a Luxury Gold journey to the South of France, your return to Paris from Bordeaux\u00a0will be speeding through the French countryside to Paris at 320 kmph on a high-speed train. The best part, apart from the views of the meadows and the occasional castle, is that you\u2019ll be in Paris in time for lunch \u2013\u00a0the train takes just 2 hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Experience it for yourself on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/ultimate-france\">Ultimate France<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bordeaux vineyards\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-French-vine-1136559713.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fl\u00e5m Railway Scenic Train, Norway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2014, Lonely Planet named the Fl\u00e5m Railway the best train journey in the world \u2013 and it\u2019s still certainly one of the most scenic train rides in Europe. Here you\u2019ll take a more vintage style of train through Norway, from high mountains in Myrdal station down to the very bottom of the Aurlandsfjord, decked out in a nostalgic wooden interior with the large passenger windows you\u2019d expect from a train that goes through the changing scenery of the Fl\u00e5m Valley. The train takes a five-minute stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall, where you can stretch your legs and see the cascade from the platforn. It\u2019s only around an hour\u2019s journey, but you\u2019ll be wishing it was longer \u2013 in which case you can hop back on the train and return to Myrdal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Experience it for yourself on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/timeless-scandinavia\">Timeless Scandinavia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"flam railway\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-Flam-Myrdal-train-tour-course-499032682.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cinque Terre, Manarola to Rapallo, Italy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience some of the most awe-inspiring coastal scenery on earth at the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre when you journey with Luxury Gold. After exploring the charming fishing village of Manarola with your Local Expert, you\u2019ll travel by train to the historic and colorful resort town of Rapallo. Italy\u2019s most popular scenic rail trip may be short, but it sure is sweet! As the train hugs the coastline you feel as if you\u2019re floating across the water, from one picture-perfect village to another.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>See it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/ultimate-italy\">Ultimate Italy<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"view of Cinque Terre\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/elias-kipfer-aL8gAujZzLg-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brenner Railway, Munich, Germany to Venice, Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Brenner Railway was the first to cross the Alps in the 1860s, so while there are more modern options out there, this is by far one of the most charming \u2013 and it has the added benefit of passing through three countries: Germany, Austria and Italy. Starting at Munich and ending in Venice, those two great cities set high standards for views and architecture. Over the course of around 6 and a half hours, enjoying the transition up to panoramic mountain views. The opportunity to stretch your legs at the Brenner Pass, the highest point of the trip at 1371m (4498ft), is one you won\u2019t forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Brenner Pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ilse-Tcgr3ozI1Kg-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nova Gorica to Jesenice, Slovenia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tread off the beaten path and onto the Bohinj Railway, which connects two Slovenian towns: Nova Gorica and Jesenice. As far as the term \u2018picture perfect\u2019 goes, this scenic train journey fits the bill, climbing the narrow Ba\u010da Valley, plunging into the four-mile Bohinj Tunnel and emerging in the spectacular Julian Alps. You\u2019ll slowly pass by the bright blue waters of the famous Lake Bled, eventually stopping where you can follow a footpath down through the woods to the lakeshore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bled\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lake-bled-1320x991.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bergensbanen, Norway<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the less famous scenic train rides in Europe, Bergensbanen travels between Oslo and Bergen in around six and a half hours. In that time you\u2019ll see the fill spectrum of Norway\u2019s natural beauty, from canyons and mountains to rivers, fjords and waterfalls. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even spot Arctic foxes, snow owls or herds of reindeer out the window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Bergen\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bergen-1320x1056.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Royal Scotsman, Scotland<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on one of the world\u2019s most luxurious trains, stopping to try a dram of Scotch whisky at a world-famous distillery, try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, or even dive into one of Scotland\u2019s many mystical lochs for a wild swim. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fresh Scottish cuisine is served throughout the day and evening as you dine in the mahogany-paneled restaurant cars,\u00a0showcasing the country\u2019s finest seafood and local produce. You\u2019re joined by a maximum of just 35 fellow guests, who you can mingle with for after dinner drinks by candlelight. For a bit of extra pampering, pop into the Dior Spa onboard and let the holistic experts take care of you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><em> Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-train-rides\/\">10 of the World\u2019s Most Famous Luxury Train Rides<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Scotsman train interior\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Large-royal-scotsman-edinburgh-scotland-observation-car.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Presidential Train, Portugal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portugal\u2019s Presidential Train once transported royalty in the 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> century, and although it was retired in 1970 only to be restored to its former glory 40 years later. Today, you\u2019ll board the Presidential Train at Porto\u2019s S\u00e3o Bento station and journey to Quinta do Vesuvio, rolling past the Douro Valley\u2019s famous vineyards and the Douro River. Spectacular views are accompanied by live music and multi-course menus from Michelin-starred chefs, while Portuguese wine and port tastings further elevate the 10-hour train route.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><em>Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-train-travel\/\">5 Celebrities Who Have Experienced the Timeless Luxury of Train Travel<\/a><\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Porto\u2019s S\u00e3o Bento station\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portugal-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not just one of the most scenic train rides in Europe, but in the world, the Jacobite Steam Train is full of nostalgic charm. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it passes by loch Morar (the deepest freshwater loch in Britain) and arrives at the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. The 84-mile round trip also passes Morar and the beaches used in the 1986 film <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highlander<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Harry Potter fans will recognize one of the most famous stops on this route, the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct, where the train may pause (time permitting) to allow you to take in the view. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jesper-brouwers-gjf6MQMNE1c-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is there a train that takes you all around Europe? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there isn&#8217;t a single train that can take you all around Europe, there are rail passes that allow you to travel across multiple countries. The most popular is the Interrail Global Pass, which allows you to visit over 30,000 destinations in 33 countries in a &#8216;hop on and off&#8217; style with no booking required \u2013 unless you&#8217;re traveling on high-speed, international or night trains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><em>Discover some of the most scenic train rides in Europe \u2013 and the world \u2013 on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/experience\/luxury-train-journeys\">Luxury Train Journeys.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling by train is the epitome of the idea that the journey can be every bit as meaningful as 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