Which Luxury Train?

The selection of which luxury train is made easy by the Luxury Train Club, which presents over 30 luxury trains on six continents.

We present here a selection of our most favoured trains.

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Trains

Al Andalus

Fay says, "Al Andalus is a beautiful train with some carefully-restored historic Wagon Lits carriage, now operating on two routes in Spain. Romantic Andalucia visiting cities such as Seville, Cordoba and Granada, and the less-visited Extremadura region between Seville and Madrid. Use this remarkable heritage train as your hotel while you enjoy the Spanish sights, culture and gastronomy."

Belmond Andean Explorer

From May 2017, the Belmond Andean Explorer will operate along one of the world’s highest rail routes in the Peruvian Andes; some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world.The Club arranges the hotels in Peru before and after the Belmond Andean Explorer journey. From Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire—traversing the highest plains of the Andes—to the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca. Take the opportunity to explore the vast Colca Canyon then continue towards the city centre of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage site (or in reverse). Travelling through some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world, Belmond Andean Explorer is designed to connect guests with the abundant nature of the Peruvian Andes.

Belmond British Pullman

Fay says, "Experience the world-class luxury train style in one day on the British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with a wealth of journeys from which to choose, starting from and returning to London as well as other favourite cities and towns in Great Britain. Imagine the delight of receiving one of these journeys as a gift. Step aboard and be taken back to the heyday of great train travel."

Belmond Hiram Bingham

Fay says, "Having travelled from far away, don't you owe it to yourselves and your shared memories to arrive at and overnight in Machu Picchu, roof of the world, in the Belmond style?"

Belmond Royal Scotsman

Fay says, “The majesty of the Scottish Highlands is the appropriate backdrop to the journeys by the Royal Scotsman; its unique and gracious carriages would be the envy of any private train owner of 100 years ago, whether royal, aristocratic or industrialist."

Blue Train

Fay says, "The 2-day journey on the renowned Blue Train between Pretoria and Cape Town is trouble-free and luxurious, fitting naturally into your touring plans for South Africa."

Deccan Odyssey

Fay says,"What a lovely thought, a beauty salon in a train; an experience that is not quite of this world. The same could be said of some of the sites visited in Maharashtra."

Eastern and Oriental Express

Fay says, "The Eastern and Oriental Express - superlative service, graciously offered, in the sumptuous surroundings of a luxury train from the same stable as the Venice Simplon-Orient Express; need I say more?"

El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo

Fay says, "El Transcantabrico is a very special train that traverses the Atlantic-facing part of Spain known as España Verde, Green Spain, and its hinterland; passengers dine in regional restaurants and visit the best of the area's monuments and countryside. Every suite has a private bathroom, probably the best on a train anywhere in Europe (equalled only by its sister train Al Andalus), while each Gran Lujo Deluxe suite also has a private lounge."

Golden Eagle

Fay says, "Seeing dachas, steppes and far-reaching views from the comfort of your private suite is mesmerising, making it easy to imagine a distant time, horse-drawn sleighs, fur rugs and Cossack out-riders."

Maharajas' Express

Fay says, “The Maharajas' Express is the embodiment of gracious living in the form of a luxury train, a style of travelling combined with a level of service that 19th century Indian royalty would recognize."

Palace on Wheels

Fay says,"The Palace on Wheels was India's first luxury train in the post-Raj era, and continues to offer fine service in the classic Indian style."

Pride of Africa, Rovos

Fay says, "Rovos Rail has a style all its own; created by Rohan Vos in 1989, his very special train tours have matured into an harmonious blend of earthy African safari and traditional luxury - except that a divine soak in a full-sized bath in a train was always rare, even on Royal trains!"

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Fay says,"The suites, in colours that match jewels in a Maharaja's turban or on a Maharani's wrist, are a sight difficult to credit on a train. The large panoramic windows allow the full impact of India to be viewed whilst reclining on comfortable divan beds."

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Fay says, "The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express plies an original route of the legendary train; panache, allure, continental charm, a heady mix of pre-war glamour and style deliver one of the world's top train journeys. Certainly the best-known luxury train, travelling on which gives one a sophisticated experience and life-long memories."

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