LUXURY TRAINS

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London/Paris to Verona/Venice

Two days/one night. On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a delicious four-course dinner is served while your cabin is transformed into a delightful bedroom. Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin at a time to suit you.

While passing through mountains and beside lakes, enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch, served in one of the restaurant cars. Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin and all too soon the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station. A journey to remember.

Venice/Verona to Paris/London
Two days/one night. This journey on Venice Simplon-Orient Express travels north from Verona, up through Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany, France and then to England.

During the day the scenery is spectacular, passing through valleys dotted with chalets leading to the soaring mountains of the breath-taking Italian Dolomites, going through the Brenner Pass and then the Austrian valleys, again dotted with chalets against the amazing mountain back-drop.

A relaxing morning ends with a leisurely three-course lunch followed by afternoon tea. The gourmet four-course dinner is served on the first day.

Breakfast and a light lunch are served on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express on the second day.

2024: London/Paris to Verona/Venice. September 6,22. October 6,23. November 1,12,22

2024: Venice/Verona to Paris/London. September 14. October 1,15. November 5,17,21. December 3,10,14

Historic Cabin - from £3,210 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,300 per person sharing (available from July onwards)

Grand Suite - from £10,165 per person sharing

Paris to Istanbul / Istanbul to Paris

This once a year classic travels via Budapest and Bucharest, either from Paris to Istanbul or Istanbul to Paris

Paris to Istanbul - Depart Paris for your overnight journey towards Budapest.

Following a night in the Hilton Castle Budapest and a private guided tour of this beautiful city in the morning, re-join the train for an overnight journey to Bucharest.

Before arriving there, after breakfast, the train stops in the mountain town of Sinaia for a visit to beautiful Peles Castle, the summer house of the former King Carol.

Board the train to travel to Bucharest where you spend the next day and night (JW Marriott Grand Hotel), enjoying guided tours of the city and a Danube cruise.

The following day, the train crosses the Danube, travelling through the magnificent countryside of Bulgaria.

Enjoy your last night and day on board as the train passes through the beautiful Thracian Plain to your last stop, fascinating Istanbul.

(Six days/five nights - three nights on the train)

Paris - Istanbul: 2025: 26 September

Istanbul - Paris: 2025: 6 June. 3 October

Historic Cabin - from £17,500 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £38,000 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £58,000 per person sharing

Budapest or Vienna to Paris or Paris to Vienna or Budapest

Board the Venice Simplon-Orient Express at Budapest station and relax in your cabin before dressing for a delicious four-course dinner. Or depart from / travel to Vienna. Two days/one night.

2025: Budapest/Vienna to Paris. May 18

2025: Paris to Vienna/Budapest. May 15

Historic Cabin - from 4,275 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,985 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £14,885 per person sharing

London or Paris to Prague or Prague to Paris or London

1 night

Board the British Pullman in London for a brunch, whilst journeying to Folkestone. Transfer to luxury coach and Channel crossing, before joining the Venice Simplon-Orient Express in Calais.

Dinner is served as you travel through the French countryside. Awake in the morning for a continental breakfast in your cabin. Later, lunch is served as one passes through Germany before the afternoon arrival in Prague. Smichov station.

2024: London/Paris to Prague.

Historic Cabin - from £3,785 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £8,000 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £10,165 per person sharing

Paris to Verona/Venice, or Venice/Verona to Paris

Linking two romantic cities, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris.

After settling into your cabin, a delicious four-course dinner is served in one of the opulent restaurants. Enjoy after-dinner drinks in the Bar car to the accompaniment of the pianist, or retire early to your cabin, which has been transformed to a cosy bedroom. Awake to the magnificent scenery of the Swiss Alps as breakfast is served in your cabin.

Spend the morning in the Bar Car enjoying coffee, before taking a leisurely three-course lunch served in another of the beautiful restaurant cars. While away the afternoon relaxing in your cabin or the Bar Car admiring the spectacular scenery as the train travels through the Italian Dolomites. Later, afternoon tea is served in your cabin and finally it is time to disembark as the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and pulls into Santa Lucia station.

Paris depart 21.57hrs, arrive 17.56hrs. One night. Venice depart 10.57hrs, arrive 08.22hrs. One night

2024: Paris to Verona/Venice. September 6,22. October 6,23. November 1,12,22

2024: Venice/Verona to Paris. September 14. October 1,15. November 5,17,21. December 3,10,14

Historic Cabin - from £3,210 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,300 per person sharing (available from July onwards)

2025: Paris to Verona/Venice. March 10,15,20,29. April 3,10,24,28. June 30. July 10,31. August 13,27. September 1,14. October 16,21. November 17,22,27

2025: Venice/Verona to Paris. March 13,18,22,27. April 1,8,22,26. May 9,11,22,26. June 28. July 16. August 5,11,19,25. September 4,9,17,26. October 14,19,23. November 15,20,25

Historic Cabin - from £3,885 per person sharing

Suite Twin/Double - from £7,980 per person sharing

Grand Suite - from £11,180 per person sharing

Scotland’s Classic Splendours (4 nights)

Glen Ord Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Glamis Castle, Rothiemurchus Estate

This 720-mile journey is the ultimate in a Scottish experience, taking in Dundee, Montrose, Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness, Plockton, Dalwhinnie and Perth.

Day one. As the Royal Scotsman leaves Edinburgh in the early afternoon, it travels north, crossing the firth of Forth via the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge, affording one spectacular views. Be on the open Observation Deck for the best experience. Whilst indulging in a leisurely afternoon tea, the train passes Arboath, Montrose and Aberdeen before arriving in Keith. In the evening enjoy an informal dinner and a drink in the Observation Car.

Day two. Breakfast is served as the train leaves Keith, travelling west along the Moray Firth towards Inverness. Later enjoy a delicious lunch on the way to Kyle of Lochalsh. Alight at Plockton*, to explore or perhaps take a boat trip to see wild seals or enjoy a dram in the Plockton Hotel. Night on board in Kyle of Lochalsh. Dinner is formal, followed by entertainment in the Observation Car, which offers mesmerising views over Loch Alsh to the Isle of Skye.

Day three. Join your onboard Host for an invigorating early-morning walk over the bridge that links the mainland with the Isle of Skye. Alternatively, take a short drive before breakfast to marvel at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic sights. Depart Kyle as breakfast is served and retrace part of yesterday's route as far as Dingwall, allowing views of Plockton across the bay, where you can see white-washed cottages with fishing boats and yachts riding at anchor. Disembark in Garve to visit Glen Ord Distillery, which is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, founded in 1838. Situated on the edge of the Black Isle, Glen Ord continues to malt its own barley and to use the long fermentation and slow distillation methods followed there for generations. Enjoy a tour of the distillery as well as a private tasting and nosing session.

Travel south to Carrbridge where you disembark to explore romantic Ballindalloch Castle on beautiful Speyside. Options at Ballindalloch include a private castle tour or an exclusive look at what is Scotland's only single estate distillery.

The night is spent on board at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway. After an informal dinner, our Highlander regales guests with tales and weaponry displays.

Day four. Begin with a visit to the stunning Rothiemurchus Estate, one of the glories of wild Scotland in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, where fishing, clay pigeon shooting or a tour of the estate can be enjoyed. Re-joining the train at Kingussie, lunch is served during the journey south to Dunkeld, where you disembark for a visit to Glamis Castle (pronounced 'Glarms'), childhood home of the late HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. After rejoining the train in Perth, enjoy a formal dinner with entertainment. Overnight stay on board in Dundee.

Day five. After breakfast the train heads back to Edinburgh, arriving during the morning.

2024: August 12,19,25. September 9,18,27. October 7,19

2025: April 7,21. May 5,26. June 16,23. July 7,20. August 4,18. September 1,15,29. October 6,20,27

Price per person: from £7,500 twin cabin / double cabin + Bellini Benefits

Scotch Malt Whisky Tour (4 nights)

Glen Ord Distillery, Glenlivet Distillery, Rothiemurchus Estate, Tullibardine Distillery

As the world’s foremost malt whisky club—specialists in single cask, single malt whiskies—The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the perfect partner for this special Scotch Malt Whisky Tour, the ultimate whsky odyssey through Scotland.

Day one. Meet your whisky ambassador in the Balmoral Hotel and enjoy a welcome dram before departure. Belmond Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley Station and travels north across the Firth of Forth over the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge. Afternoon tea is served as you journey through the former Kingdom of Fife. Continue east along the coast, passing through Carnoustie, Arbroath and Aberdeen before arriving in the market town of Keith in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. After an informal dinner, enjoy traditional Scottish entertainment by local musicians.

Day two. After breakfast, alight for a private tour of the new Macallan Distillery in the Speyside whisky region, with a tutored tasting. Lunch back on board as one enjoys the spectacular views on one of the most scenic routes in Britain; Loch Luichart, the Torridon Mountains, the edge of Loch Carron through Attadale and Stromeferry before skirting the pretty fishing village of Plockton on the way to Kyle of Lochalsh. This evening a formal dinner is served, followed by coffee and liqueurs in the Observation Car.

Day three. Breakfast is served before a specialist single cask tasting in the Observation Car. Lunch is served before disembarking in Aviemore at the Tomatin Distillery for a private tour. Return to the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway for an informal dinner followed by some Scottish entertainment.

Day four. After breakfast, travel by coach to Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Choose from country pursuits that include fishing, clay pigeon-shooting and an estate tour. Back on the train, enjoy a leisurely lunch during the journey south through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to Dunkeld. Disembark to visit Tullibardine Distillery in Blackford village. Your private VIP tour features nosing straight from the cask, a visit to the bonded warehouse and a tutored tasting of three Tullibardine Highland single malts. Re-join the train in Perth and prepare for a formal dinner en route to Dundee, where you can join in some lively Scottish country dancing on the station platform, a fitting finale to your Whisky Journey.

Day five. Breakfast is served as the train leaves Dundee and crosses the Tay Bridge, arriving at Edinburgh. Disembark in Edinburgh Waverley Station where you are invited by your whisky ambassador to spend the morning at the Society's headquarters in Edinburgh's elegant New Town.

2024: September 23. October 13

2025: April 14. May 19. August 4. September 15. October 12

Price per person:

Twin / double cabin from £7,000 + Bellini Benefits

Grand Suite from £19,000 + Bellini Benefits

Western Scenic Wonders (3 nights)

Morar Sands, Glenfinnan Monument, Inverlochy Castle, Mount Stuart House

This 660 mile route from Edinburgh takes you east, then north into the some of the most dramatic mountain and coastal scenery Scotland can offer, including Ben Nevis which is the highest peak in both Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Day one. As the train departs Edinburgh in the early afternoon, heading west through Falkirk, reaching Craigendoran, guests enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea and soon catch a first glimpse of Loch Lomond. After climbing up the waterfall-rich Glen Falloch, the train continues north to the village of Spean Bridge for the night. Enjoy a delicious informal dinner and entertainment in the Observation Car.

Day two. Continuing west through Fort William, there are views of Ben Nevis. Disembark at Arisaig, for a stroll along the gleaming Morar Sands marvelling at the views of the Isle of Skye's majestic Cuillin Mountains. Lunch is served as the train retraces its route back to Fort William, the largest town in the West Highlands. After lunch, our Highlander accompanies you to Glenfinnan Monument to explain the history of the area before tea at Inverlochy Castle. Energetic guests can choose instead to walk to beautiful Steall Waterfall. Return to the train in Fort William and relax on board before an informal dinner is served as you travel south towards the tiny Argyll village of Bridge of Orchy, followed by entertainment in the Observation Car.

Day three. As the train arrives in the charming Isle of Bute, an island rich in geology, history and wildlife, with a varied landscape, guests enjoy a fascinating visit to Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house with arguably the finest privately held collection of family portraits in Scotland. Return to Gourock for a formal dinner and overnight on board.

Day four. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the train makes its way back to Edinburgh.

2024: August 9. September 6. October 4

2025: April 18. July 11. August 1,8,29. September 12. October 3

Price per person:

Twin / double cabin from £6,400 + Bellini Benefits

Grand Suite from £17,000 + Bellini Benefits

Taste of the Highlands (2 nights)

Rothiemurchus Estate, Culloden Battlefield, Strathisla Distillery

A 540 mile round trip taking in a broad swathe of the Highlands and Scottish cities and North east coast of Scotland, visiting Dundee, Montrose, Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness, Dalwhinnie and Perth.

Day one. Departing Edinburgh in the early afternoon, journey north through the former Kingdom of Fife, then up into the dramatic scenery of the Highlands. In the evening a sumptuous dinner is served, followed by entertainment in the Observation Car.

Day two. After breakfast, you travel by coach to Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Rothiemurchus offers a magical setting in which to try a spot of clay-pigeon shooting or fishing or a tour of the estate. Rejoin the train for lunch and travel to Culloden Battlefield for a private tour of this atmospheric place (made more so if the mists are swirling around), complete with a fascinating visitor centre. Enjoy an evening visit to Strathisla Distillery, one of the oldest working distilleries and home to one of Scotland's most famous whiskies. Back on board, the spectacular panoramas unfold on the way south through Aberdeenshire and Angus. A formal dinner is served on the way to Dundee.

Day three. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast whilst leaving Stirling behind and returning to Edinburgh.

2024: August 23. September 4. October 11,17

2025: April 28,30. June 11. July 18,27. August 11. September 10. October 10

Price per person:

Twin / double cabin from £4,500 + Bellini Benefits

Grand Suite from £9,500 + Bellini Benefits

Clans, Castles and Isles (5 nights)

Morar, Glenfinnan, Steall Waterfall, Oban Distillery, Duart Castle, Isle of Bute (Mount Stuart House), Drumlanrig Castle

Embark on the Clans, Castles & Isles five-night journey exploring the wild and rugged west coast of Scotland, including Oban and the Isles of Mull and Bute. (This trip will also operate in reverse)

Day one. Edinburgh. Board Belmond Royal Scotsman at Edinburgh Waverley Station for an afternoon departure, weaving past magnificent Loch Lomond and the great wilderness of Rannoch Moor. An informal dinner is served as the train continues to Spean Bridge, known as the ‘crossroads of the Highlands’. Here you are treated to local entertainment.

Day two. Spean Bridge – Fort William – Taynuilt. As the train makes its way to the pretty village of Arisaig, the mighty Ben Nevis comes into view and is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Alight to stroll along the famous Silver Sands of Morar, soft white beaches with breathtaking views. After lunch on the train there are two options: either join our Highlander to explore Glenfinnan, where Bonnie Prince Charlie rallied his clansmen, or savour the beauty of Glen Nevis on a hike to the Steall Waterfall in the company of our mountain guides. An informal dinner on board is followed by spirited Scottish music in the Observation Car. The train stables overnight at Taynuilt.

Day three. Taynuilt – Kilmarnock. Today you visit Oban, gateway to the Hebridean islands, to enjoy an exclusive visit to historic Oban Distillery, producer of a fine 14-year-old single malt. Afterwards, cross to the Isle of Mull to visit spectacular Duart Castle, strategically located on a high crag at the end of a peninsula jutting into the Sound of Mull. Dating from the 13th century, the castle was modified over time by the Macleans of Duart and completely restored to its original glory in the early 20th century. Return to the train in Oban and dress for a sumptuous formal dinner on board as the train travels to Kilmarnock for overnight stabling.

Day four. Kilmarnock - Girvan. A leisurely morning onboard, followed by lunch and then a visit to Drumlanrig Castle, the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. A turreted sandstone mansion with sweeping views over the Nith Valley, it is home to important collections of silver, porcelain, French furniture and art, while its surrounding 90,000-acre estate embraces lavish formal gardens, rambling woodlands and miles of footpaths. Choose between a Victorian gardens tour, an architectural tour or a history/fine art tour. Rejoin the train for dinner. After a leisurely breakfast, journey from Wemyss Bay to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart House, one of Britain's most astonishing Victorian Gothic houses. The architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his architect, Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the extravagant mansion boasts stunning and mysterious interiors that reflect the Marquess's passion for art, heraldry, astrology, mythology and religion. Surrounding it are expansive landscaped gardens and wild woodlands. Back on board, enjoy an informal dinner followed by entertainment.

Day five. Wemyss Bay. During breakfast the train travels to Wemyss Bay where a ferry is taken to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart House, one of Britain's most astonishing Victorian Gothic houses. The architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute is an extravagant mansion that boasts stunning and mysterious interiors that reflect the Marquess's passion for art, heraldry, astrology, mythology and religion. Surrounding it are expansive landscaped gardens and wild woodlands. Back on board, enjoy an informal dinner followed by entertainment.

Day six. Edinburgh. Breakfast is served as the train wends its way back to Edinburgh, where your journey ends.

2024: September 13

2025: June 6. September 5

Price per person:

Twin / double cabin from £12,000 + Bellini Benefits

Grand Suite from £29,100 + Bellini Benefits

Rocky Mountaineer USA: Rockies to the Red Rocks

NEW luxury train experience in America’s Southwest.

Big map here.

2-day journey between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

40 departures from August to October 2021 from US$1,635 per person.

Planned Timetable (liable to change)

Westbound: Denver depart 09:00 – arrive Glenwood Springs 17:00 / depart 07:00 – arrive Moab (trackside, details available) 12:00

Eastbound: Moab depart (trackside, details available) 14:00 – arrive Glenwood Springs 19:00 / depart 09:00 – arrive Denver 17:00

More details about Rocky Mountaineer USA Rockies to Red Rocks.

Intro video.

Full terms and conditions here.

From vast canyons and chromatic deserts, to red sandstone landscapes that twist through the bright blue sky, this rail route is filled with highlights best seen in glass-dome coaches. 

This stunning scenery is complemented by vibrant storytelling, regionally-inspired cuisine and impeccable service.

Access to Moab and Denver.

SilverLeaf Plus, Rocky Mountaineer USA

Limited availability: SilverLeaf Plus with exclusive access to the newly-renovated lounge car. Featuring a mixologist who will carefully craft signature cocktails, the lounge car offers additional space indoors as well as a small outdoor viewing area. Also, enjoy an elevated dining experience with an additional course during select meals and premium alcoholic beverages.

Add SilverLeaf Plus to your journey for US$395* USD pp.

More details about Rocky Mountaineer USA Rockies to Red Rocks.

Prices, Rocky Mountaineer USA

2 Day Rail, 1 night Glenwood Springs, east or westbound

Club Price $1,218.75 per person (normally $1,250)

Classic - 3 overnights - Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Moab, either way

Club Price $1,546.35 per person (normally $1,586)

Various packages with Las Vegas or Salk Lake City, self-drive or escorted.

From Club Price $1,891.50 per person (normally $1,940)

First Passage to the West At Leisure

Vancouver to Lake Louise/Banff, 7 nights / 8 days

Includes two nights in Lake Louise and two nights in Banff; Sightseeing tours in the Canadian Rockies. Additional nights in Vancouver or Calgary can be added.

Journey Through the Clouds Great Explorer

Vancouver to Jasper, 7 nights / 8 days

Great for taking a week away and for combining with pre- or post-lodge or Alaska cruise. Time in Jasper and a journey down the Icefields Parkway.

Sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies. Additional nights in Vancouver or Calgary can be added.

Golden Circle

Vancouver – Vancouver round trip, 11 days / 12 nights

5 days onboard. Outbound 3-day Rainforest to Goldrush journey. Perfect for those looking for longer on the train and more time in the Canadian Rockies.

Sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies. Inbound 2-day First Passage to the West.

Included in the Price

SilverLeaf: Hot breakfast and lunch served at seat with a choice of entrees, complimentary wine or beer with lunch, non-alcoholic drinks.

GoldLeaf: Hot breakfast and lunch from the a la carte menu, complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and gourmet snacks.

A copy of the 'Rocky Mountaineer newspaper', which features a route guide listing points of interest along the way (referenced by mile post), a map, and information about the train, the history of the route, and the wildlife you might see.

Hotels Transfers (between the hotels and train and to the various events)

Admission to various events