Luxury train vacations are unrivaled experiences offering first-class services while journeying through some of the world's most remarkable scenery, viewing iconic cities, sprawling countryside, fascinating wildlife, shimmering lakes, towering mountains, rushing rivers and more. They're known for lavish private accommodations, gourmet meals and drinks, lovingly restored rail cars with rich wood tones, princely fabrics, gleaming flatware, all recalling the golden era of train travel.
These four luxury train journeys are extravagant, resplendent, timeless journeys aboard world-famous trains. Discover their routes, impressive accommodations, incredible onboard experiences and find out why a luxury train vacation is an essential addition to any traveler's bucket list.
1. The Royal Scotsman
The Royal Scotsman is a luxurious, intimate excursion through the renowned Scottish Highlands. Just 40 guests per journey enjoy fantastic cuisine, superior service, traditional onboard entertainment, regal private accommodations and unbelievable views of the Scottish Highlands' ancient castles, wooded glens and sparkling lochs. All meals, drinks and alcoholic beverages are included for each trip's duration. Onboard entertainment is complimentary and all the fantastic excursions that showcase the grandeur of Scotland and the United Kingdom are included in the price of a ticket.
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2. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a luxurious train journey that is decadent, romantic, timeless - and it's one of the most famous trains in the world. You might recognize the attendants' thoughtful gold and blue uniforms or the rich mahogany wood panels and Art Deco ambiance in restored train cars from the 1920s and 1930s from Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express or its film adaptations. Journeys on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are rich with exquisite cuisine in well-appointed dining cars, fantastic views of magnificent mountains and rolling countryside and lavish private accommodations.
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3. Pride of Africa
The Pride of Africa offers unparalleled luxury and elegance, with excellent service and attention to detail one would enjoy at a Five-Star hotel, all in a vintage setting that transports you back to the golden age of rail travel. Open-air balconies on observation cars give guests a unique viewpoint from which to view wildlife or scenic highlights like the verdant scenery of the St. Lucia Wetlands or the Valley of a Thousand Hills. All meals and drinks onboard the Pride of Africa are included as well as meals during off-train excursions.
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4. Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime odyssey that travels over 8,000 miles. Every class of cabin onboard is lavishly furnished and features a private suite, daily turn-down service and its own cabin attendant who is on hand to assist 24 hours a day. Highlights on the journey include visiting Irkutsk, famed for its distinctive wooden architecture, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital city and a thriving metropolis and the spectacular scenery of Lake Baikal, the largest freshwater lake in the world. Guests have opportunities to take Russian language classes, hear the fascinating story of the Trans-Siberian Railway or learn more about Russian and Soviet history and culture while onboard.
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Luxury train vacations feature impeccable onboard experiences, lavish accommodations, breathtaking scenery and restored vintage rail cars that recall the golden era of travel. Explore more of our fantastic itineraries featuring luxury train rides here: Luxury Train Vacations.
