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We Offer Two Types of Rail Journeys: Our Signature Luxury Rail Journeys, and Our Best Selling Rail Itineraries — All Journeys Are Customizable to Your Liking.

Some Journeys Are Meant to Be Lived in First Class.

Private cabins. White-glove service. The most extraordinary rail routes on earth — handcrafted, end-to-end, by a dedicated travel specialist who knows them by name. This is travel the way it was meant to feel.

  • Curated journeys across the world's most iconic train lines
  • Bespoke itineraries — never a copy-paste package tour
  • One specialist from your first call to your final station
  • Limited 2026 cabins now confirming. Many sell out 9–14 months ahead

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All itineraries are fully customizable. Train schedules, routes, and cabin availability are subject to change. Pricing shown is estimated and may vary based on travel dates, cabin class, and availability at time of booking.

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Why Travel by Rail

A Different Kind of Luxury.

Cruise ships move you. Tour buses rush you. Luxury rail invites you to settle in — to watch the world unfold from a private window while a sommelier opens your second glass. The destinations are remarkable. The way you arrive is unforgettable.

Private Suites, Not Seats

Cabins finished in walnut, marble, and brass. Turn-down service. A private en-suite. The sense that someone built this for one couple at a time — because they did.

Cuisine Worth the Detour

Multi-course tasting menus from regional masters, plated in carriages older than your grandparents. Wine pairings included — and never an afterthought.

Routes Most Will Never See

Vineyards in Tuscany, glaciers in the Rockies, lochs in the Highlands — accessed by tracks that planes can't fly and cars can't drive. The view is the destination.

Luxury Rail Journeys

The World's Most Storied Trains

A curated selection of the world's finest luxury rail journeys — each one a moving masterpiece of design, dining, and discovery, bookable through our dedicated rail specialists.

Golden Eagle Danube Express Signature Journey

12 Days · Apr–Oct

Golden Eagle Danube Express

Paris → Istanbul

THE BEST LUXURY TRAIN adventure in the world. There is not a better option for your investment if you want world class luxury and a once in a lifetime journey. Often called a hotel on wheels, the Golden Eagle Danube Express is a remarkable train with a roster of routes, among them Paris to Istanbul and Budapest to Venice. Expect uncompromising opulence as it links the great capitals of Europe.

From $15,999 / pp
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Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Likely to Sell Out

8 Days · Apr–Oct

Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer

Vancouver, BC → Kamloops, BC → Lake Louise, AB → Banff, AB

Set your sights on the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, the famously turquoise Lake Louise, on an extended Rocky Mountaineer route that pairs show-stopping scenery with relaxed days exploring Banff National Park.

From $4,819 / pp
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris Likely to Sell Out

7 Days · Year-Round

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris

Venice → Paris

Bucket list, Iconic, World renowned train and package. Travel west from the canals of Venice to the lights of Paris aboard one of the world's most storied trains. Polished Art Deco interiors, silver-service dining, and a heritage that has set the standard for luxury travel for more than a hundred years.

From $7,559 / pp
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Grand Alaska Rail Adventure Likely to Sell Out

10 Days · May–Sep

Grand Alaska Rail Adventure

Fairbanks, AK → Denali National Park, AK → Anchorage, AK → Seward, AK

The best way to see Alaska's pristine wilderness is from the Alaskan Railroad. Sells out every year. Take in Alaska's raw wilderness from the glass observation dome of the Alaska Railroad. Head south from Fairbanks through Denali National Park, the Alaska Range, and the glacier-carved fjords of the Kenai Peninsula — the Last Frontier at its most spectacular.

From $5,669 / pp
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The Glacier and Bernina Express - Best of Switzerland Likely to Sell Out

5 Days · May–Oct

The Glacier and Bernina Express - Best of Switzerland

Zurich → St. Moritz → Zermatt → Geneva

The most famous scenic trains, and mountain peaks in one package. Ride the Glacier Express in Excellence Class — elevated dining and the very best panoramic seats across 291 bridges and 91 tunnels — then climb aboard the Bernina Express to Europe's highest rail pass, past soaring gorges and untouched Alpine snowfields.

From $3,999 / pp
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Arches and Canyonlands with Canyon Spirit Signature Journey

5 Days · Year-Round

Arches and Canyonlands with Canyon Spirit

Denver, CO → Glenwood Springs, CO → Moab, UT → Arches National Park, UT

Roll through America's most dramatic canyon country aboard the boutique Canyon Spirit. Colorado's rushing mountain rivers hand off to the red-rock wilds of Utah, with Arches, Canyonlands, and the Colorado Plateau all on full display.

From $4,729 / pp
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Belmond Britannic Explorer Signature Journey

7 Days · Year-Round

Belmond Britannic Explorer

London → England & Wales → London

Rediscover Britain aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to roam England and Wales, gliding in elegance past some of the country's most celebrated scenery.

From $13,469 / pp
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Belmond Royal Scotsman Signature Journey

8 Days · Year-Round

Belmond Royal Scotsman

London → Edinburgh

Savor refined menus built around Scottish specialities and step out for a fresh adventure each day aboard this celebrated train — a first choice for anyone who wants to see Scotland in true style.

From $11,649 / pp
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El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo Signature Journey

13 Days · Year-Round

El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo

Madrid → Santiago De Compostela → San Sebastián → Madrid

Think of it as a grand hotel on rails — brimming with comfort, glamour, and fine dining, wrapped in vintage early-1900s character yet fitted with every modern convenience. It remains Spain's most acclaimed luxury route through the lush northern coast.

From $15,569 / pp
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The Ghan Signature Journey

8 Days · Feb–Dec

The Ghan

Darwin → Adelaide

Settle into elegant private cabins, linger over generous meals, and head off-train for guided outback excursions along the way. The Ghan's famous southbound run carries you across the Red Centre, from tropical Darwin down to the vineyards around Adelaide.

From $6,479 / pp
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Maharajas' Express Signature Journey

11 Days · Oct–Apr

Maharajas’ Express

Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Varanasi → Mumbai

India brims with layered history and unforgettable moments waiting to be discovered. Pair that with deep comfort and attentive, top-tier service, and a journey aboard the Maharajas' Express becomes the trip of a lifetime.

From $11,739 / pp
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Eastern & Oriental Express Signature Journey

7 Days · Year-Round

Eastern & Oriental Express

Singapore

Be looked after in peerless style on a timeless adventure, with regional cuisine served at white-linen tables in beautifully detailed dining cars.

From $8,839 / pp
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express Signature Journey

10 Days · Year-Round

La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Rome → Florence → Venice

Discover Italy at its most elegant aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express, where polished cabins, tailored service, and ever-changing scenery come together for an unforgettable luxury rail experience.

From $15,389 / pp
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Rovos Rail Signature Journey

10 Days · Year-Round

Rovos Rail

Johannesburg → Cape Town

Channeling the grace and romance of classic African exploration, Rovos Rail offers a wonderfully nostalgic journey that captures the enduring magic of slow travel.

From $20,459 / pp
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The Indian Pacific Signature Journey

10 Days · Year-Round

The Indian Pacific

Sydney → Perth

Ride the luxurious Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth, where exceptional service meets one-of-a-kind moments — stargazing, bushwalking, and rolling across the longest dead-straight stretch of railway anywhere on earth.

From $6,309 / pp
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Al Andalus Signature Journey

13 Days · Year-Round

Al Andalus

Madrid → Granada → Seville → Cordoba → Jerez De La Frontera → Zafra → Caceres → Merida → Alcazar San Juan → Toledo → Aranjuez → Madrid

Set out on a richly cultural journey through southern Spain, taking in the enchanting cities of Seville, Jerez, Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda, Granada, and Malaga across the sun-soaked region of Andalusia.

From $12,599 / pp
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Speak with a Specialist

All journeys are fully customizable — routes, dates, cabin class, and extensions tailored to you.

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What's Included

Every Detail. Already Handled.

From the moment you submit your inquiry to the moment you walk through your front door at home, we have a hand on every reservation, transfer, table, and tour. Nothing is "extra." Nothing is "optional."

  • Private cabin or suite accommodations
  • All rail tickets, seat & berth reservations
  • Multi-course meals with paired wines
  • 4- and 5-star hotels between rail segments
  • White-glove butler & concierge service
  • All private transfers and luggage handling
  • Curated excursions with private guides
  • 24/7 specialist on-call during travel
  • Comprehensive trip protection options
  • Personalized welcome on arrival
Best Sellers

The Trips Our Guests Keep Coming Back For

Our most-requested journeys — the ones that fill calendars first, generate the most repeat bookings, and consistently earn five-star reviews from travelers who've seen the world a dozen ways already.

Iconic Switzerland by Rail Most Popular

10 Days · Year-Round

Iconic Switzerland by Rail

Lucerne → Interlaken → Jungfraujoch → Montreux → Zermatt → St. Moritz

Switzerland's greatest hits strung together in one sweeping rail adventure. Travel from lakeside Lucerne to the lofty summit of Jungfraujoch, on to the Matterhorn at Zermatt and the polish of St. Moritz — every leg by train.

From $5,079 / pp
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Essential Norway by Rail Most Popular

8 Days · Year-Round

Essential Norway by Rail

Oslo → Flåm → Bergen → Oslo

Scandinavia's signature rail journey, pairing the dramatic plunge of the Flåm Railway and a Sognefjord cruise with the Bergen Railway's crossing of Norway's windswept high plateau. Waterfalls, fjords, and snowfields in one classic circuit.

From $3,989 / pp
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Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail Likely to Sell Out

7 Days · Year-Round

Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail

Rome → Florence → Venice

Three of Italy's crown jewels linked by fast, effortless rail. The Colosseum and Vatican in Rome, the Uffizi and Duomo in Florence, and the canals and palazzos of Venice — the classic Italian grand tour, done right.

From $3,619 / pp
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Essential Spain & Portugal by Rail Most Popular

11 Days · Year-Round

Essential Spain & Portugal by Rail

Barcelona → Madrid → Seville → Lisbon → Porto

Two Iberian neighbors woven into a single rail journey. Gaudí's Barcelona, the great museums of Madrid, the flamenco of Seville, Lisbon's rattling trams, and the wine cellars lining the river in Porto — culture, cuisine, and coastline at every turn.

From $3,569 / pp
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Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver Most Popular

5 Days · Apr–Oct

Canadian Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver

Vancouver, BC → Kamloops, BC → Banff, AB

The celebrated Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf experience through Canada's most jaw-dropping mountain country. Glaciers, thundering rivers, and soaring peaks slide past the panoramic dome windows the whole way from Vancouver to Banff.

From $4,619 / pp
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Grand Capitals: Berlin, Prague, Vienna & Budapest Most Popular

9 Days · Year-Round

Grand Capitals: Berlin, Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Berlin → Prague → Vienna → Budapest

Four imperial capitals of Central Europe strung along one grand rail arc. Move from Berlin's cutting-edge energy to Prague's storybook Old Town, on to Vienna's Habsburg grandeur and Budapest's thermal baths and riverside glamour.

From $4,789 / pp
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Ireland by Rail: Dublin, Cork, Killarney & Galway Most Popular

10 Days · Year-Round

Ireland by Rail: Dublin, Cork, Killarney & Galway

Dublin → Cork → Killarney → Galway → Dublin

Ireland's best-loved cities and landscapes gathered into one nicely paced rail loop. From Dublin's literary pubs to the rugged Ring of Kerry, the lively lanes of Galway, and miles of rolling green countryside in between.

From $3,979 / pp
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London, Paris & Rome by Rail Most Popular

8 Days · Year-Round

London, Paris & Rome by Rail

London → Paris → Zurich → Rome

Three of Europe's most iconic capitals tied together by Eurostar and high-speed rail. Buckingham Palace and the Thames, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, a glimpse of the Swiss Alps at Zurich, and the eternal city of Rome — days of history at every stop.

From $3,729 / pp
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Scotland in Full by Rail Most Popular

10 Days · Year-Round

Scotland in Full by Rail

Edinburgh → Fort William → Glasgow → Inverness

Scotland's finest rail routes, castles, and highland scenery rolled into one thorough journey. From the historic Royal Mile in Edinburgh to the drama of Fort William and Ben Nevis, the buzz of Glasgow, and Inverness, capital of the Highlands.

From $4,359 / pp
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Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail Likely to Sell Out

7 Days · Year-Round

Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail

Venice → Florence → Rome

Italy's three headline cities, this time in reverse — start in the floating city of Venice, soak up the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence, and finish in the eternal city of Rome.

From $3,139 / pp
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Iconic Italy & the Amalfi Coast Most Popular

9 Days · Year-Round

Iconic Italy & the Amalfi Coast

Venice → Florence → Rome → Sorrento

Italy's greatest highlights matched with the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. From the canals of Venice to the art of Florence, the ancient wonders of Rome, and the sun-drenched terraced villages around Sorrento and the Amalfi.

From $4,629 / pp
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Lisbon & Porto by Rail Most Popular

8 Days · Year-Round

Lisbon & Porto by Rail

Lisbon → Porto

Portugal's two great Atlantic cities — the sun-bleached Moorish lanes and tiled facades of Lisbon, and the wine cellars and riverside quays of Porto. Fado, pastéis de nata, and some of the world's finest port await.

From $2,969 / pp
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Glacier Park & the Canadian Rockies by Rail Most Popular

11 Days · May–Sep

Glacier Park & the Canadian Rockies by Rail

Chicago, IL → Glacier National Park, MT → Vancouver, BC → Jasper, AB

Two of North America's most spectacular national parks linked by rail. Set out from Chicago across the northern Rockies to the wild backcountry of Glacier National Park, then continue west to Vancouver and north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper.

From $8,579 / pp
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See If My Dates Are Available

All journeys are fully customizable — routes, dates, cabin class, and extensions tailored to you.

How It Works

From First Call to Final Station.

You won't be passed between agents, talked over by a call center, or asked to fill out a 40-field intake. One specialist. One conversation. One trip you'll talk about for the rest of your life.

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Tell Us Your Dream

A short form, then a 20-minute call. Where, when, who's coming, what makes a trip "the one" for you.

02

Receive Your Proposal

Within 48 hours: a custom itinerary, all-in pricing, and a specialist's notes on what we'd quietly upgrade if it were our trip.

03

Refine Until It's Right

Want a longer stop? An anniversary surprise? A different cabin? Adjust freely. We don't move on until you say yes.

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Travel — We're On Standby

Every booking, every transfer, every little ask while you're away. A direct line to your specialist, 24/7.

What Our Guests Say

A Trip You'll Re-Tell for Years.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We expected a beautiful train ride. We got the trip of our lives. Every detail had been thought of before we even thought of it. We've already booked next year.

— Margaret & Thomas L.

The Continental Crown · 2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This is our fifth trip with the team. We don't shop around anymore. Nobody else takes notes the way they do — somehow they remember things about us we forgot we'd told them.

— David & Janine R.

Mountains of the West · 2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I'm not someone who gushes. But the cabin, the food, the people we met — every penny back twice over. Worth doing the year you decide it's time, not the year you "can."

— Eleanor B.

The Highland Sovereign · 2023

A Note on Availability

The Best Cabins Don't Wait.

Luxury rail operates with very few cabins per departure — often fewer than thirty. Our most-requested journeys are confirming dates 9 to 14 months ahead, and the windows that matter (anniversaries, milestone birthdays, peak fall color, spring bloom) book first. If you have a date in mind, the gentlest thing we can tell you is this: don't wait until next quarter to ask.

  • 2026 peak weeks: 70%+ booked
  • Anniversary dates: limited cabins
  • Holds released within 7 days of inquiry
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Common Questions

Before You Book.

For peak-season departures (May–October in Europe and Canada, March–November in Japan, Sep–Nov for the Canadian Rockies), 9 to 14 months ahead is the sweet spot. Some flagship journeys, especially around fall foliage and major holidays, fill 18 months out. Last-minute is occasionally possible — but for a specific date or anniversary, ask early.
Most of our luxury rail journeys range from $5,500 to $15,000 per guest, all-in (rail, hotels, meals, transfers, excursions, specialist support). Flagship journeys with safari extensions or premier suites can reach $25,000+. Pricing depends on cabin grade, season, length of stay, and inclusions — your specialist will provide a transparent, all-in quote rather than a confusing range.
Every itinerary is custom-built. We start with a framework that's been refined over hundreds of trips, then shape it to your interests, mobility, dining preferences, anniversaries, and pace. Most guests adjust at least three or four elements before final confirmation — and we expect them to.
Flights are not included by default — most guests prefer to use miles, points, or their preferred airline. That said, we're happy to recommend and arrange business-class airfare as part of a fully managed door-to-door package. Just let your specialist know during your call.
Your specialist's direct line is active throughout your entire journey. Delays, schedule changes, a missed connection — we handle it in real time so you don't have to. We also strongly recommend comprehensive trip protection, which we can arrange at the time of booking.
None whatsoever. Submitting a request simply connects you with a specialist for a conversation. There's no pressure, no credit card required, and no obligation to book. Many guests talk to us a full year before they're ready to commit — we're here whenever you are.
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