This short article takes a look at luxury train travel with grand carriages and the very best service.
There are many ways that you can spend your annual downtime and if you have had your fill of beach resorts and crave something different, luxury train travel is a great option. Spend anything from 6-15 nights on a luxury train that meanders through stunning countryside, bringing you the best possible views. Most people have never experienced a luxury sleeper train and some mistakenly think it is a cramped experience, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Locomotives such as the Golden Eagle were built for royalty, there is nothing more luxurious on the planet.
Various Classes
When looking at long train journeys, there are a few classes from a standard cabin with all the basics to the finest carriage on the train, where the fixtures and fittings are impeccable, made by the finest craftsmen of the time. If you are on a budget, the standard package is affordable and includes all meals, while if you have just retired and are financially secure, you could live like royalty for 11 nights. Climate control ensures total comfort and the dining cart is something else! Prices quoted are all-inclusive.
Classic Destinations
There are luxury sleeper trains Europe offers that cover every region and if you would like to explore Africa, you can travel in style from East to West with a 14-night experience. Discover the natural beauty of this unique continent that is relatively undeveloped and home to the Big 5, which you will likely see. The National Parks are huge and travelling by luxury train is by far the best way to enjoy the riches of Africa – the stop offs offer a glimpse of local culture and cuisine, as well as wildlife tours and safaris. You might prefer to travel down the West Coast of the USA, from Portland to California, parallel to the Pacific Highway, which is the best way to appreciate the beauty of nature. You can even tour Australia on their luxury locomotive, or explore the Silk Road that Marco Polo travelled, setting off from Tashkent and arriving 10 days later in Samarkand.
Cross Russia From East To West
The Trans-Siberian Railway is a wonder of engineering that takes you from Moscow to Vladivostok from East to West. You can incorporate China & Mongolia, visiting Beijing and Ulan Bator for unique insight into North East Asia.
Online Booking
Travelling through multiple countries requires visas and an established luxury train tour operator assists you with visas by sending you embassy links, and the process can be completed online. There are tours on 5 continents, while Europe offers stunning scenery and let’s not forget the ultimate trip, travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway, from Moscow to Vladivostok.
Download The Itinerary
Whether you wish to experience the Balkan region or the Swiss Alps, you can download the complete itinerary in PDF format and find out what the trip includes. Every day is itemised, detailing the menus, the local attractions and additional tours that you can book with English-speaking guides.
Service With A Smile
Dealing with a switched-on tour operator means service with a smile; the staff are dedicated to making your holiday something very special. From advice regarding destinations to what to pack and visa information, their website has everything you need to make an informed decision on destinations, packages and dates.
If you have yet to experience luxury train travel, 2023 is the perfect time to choose a destination and enjoy the sheer opulence that is luxury train travel. Start with a European tour and get ready for the holiday-of-a-lifetime.
