Luxury Train Travel

What better or more leisurely way to travel the world than on board a luxury train that exudes the opulence, style and elegance of an erstwhile era?

Let’s face it, the magic and nostalgia associated with the heyday of glamorous rail travel is hard to beat. So, if you fancy recapturing this pioneering atmosphere, why not step on board and experience the joys of luxury train travel?

Travel in style; here are some suggestions:

 The Orient Express Experience: When you step on board the most famous of all trains, you are instantly transported back to the golden age of gracious travel. An ambience of unashamed luxury, fine wining and dining and attentive service awaits you! One of the Orient Express’s most popular (and romantic) journeys is the London to Venice route with the option of travelling on to Rome, Budapest and Istanbul. The Orient Express Group’s more recent additions, the UK-based British Pullman and Northern Belle also run Luxury Train Travel day trips through the British countryside, visiting famous attractions such as Leeds Castle in Kent and Blenheim Palace in the Cotswolds.

 Voyages of a Lifetime by Private Train: This world leading long-distance rail tour operator’ offers luxury rail voyages across Russia, China, Tibet, India, Canada, Africa and Mongolia and their remote regions. Aimed primarily at the high-end, independent adventure traveller, all tours are headed by an experienced tour manager with local knowledge. Sit back and relax; watch the contrasting landscapes unfold. Inspirational sight-seeing trips enable you to absorb the local culture and enjoy moments of rare insight. All the Voyages of a Lifetime trains are appointed to the highest standards, with service to match. See www.classictraintravel.com for more details.


 The Golden Chariot: Explore the historical sites of India and China on board the exclusive Golden Chariot, named after a famous stone chariot at the world heritage site in Hampi, Southern India. Glimpse the spectacular beaches of Goa, en route. The coaches of The Golden Chariot are sumptuous to say the least; the restaurants on board purport to offer ‘a culinary tour of fine taste’. Visit www.theluxurytrains.com for details of tours and availability.

 Peru: PeruRail (part of the Orient-Express collection) specialises in Peruvian train travel and covers all the main tourist sights as well as more inaccessible destinations in Peru. Visit Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Sacred Valley; experience a mind-blowing rail trip across the Andes. Travel on board PeruRail’s luxurious Hiram Bingham (named after the explorer who discovered the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu); the ultimate in luxury rail travel between Cusco and Machu Picchu). For further details, check out www.perurail.com or see Resources below: www.orient-express.com.

Luxury Rail Tours Resources

 www.luxury-trains.co.uk: some of the world’s most famous classic, luxury train travel and their schedules are conveniently listed on this website, including: The Eastern & Oriental Express, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, The Danube Express, British Pullman, Northern Belle, Royal Scotsman, Rovos Rail and Blue Train.

 www.orient-express.com: as well as its world renowned, luxury trains, Orient Express also owns and manages luxury hotels, restaurants and cruises, etc.; worldwide destinations include Europe and further afield, e.g. Peru, Tahiti, Botswana, Australia, etc.