Luxury Rail Holidays
Luxury Rail Holidays
Explore our latest offers for luxury rail journeys, from exclusive discounts to early booking offers on the world's most iconic trains.
At The Luxury Holiday Company, luxury train travel is never off the shelf. Every itinerary is individually designed to reflect your interests, pace and preferred level of indulgence – from classic overnight rail journeys to multi week rail led adventures.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Gourmet dining aboard Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Rovos Rail, South Africa
Luxury rail journeys offer a unique way to travel: unhurried, immersive and deeply atmospheric. As landscapes unfold beyond your window, you’ll enjoy elegant private cabins or suites, refined dining, attentive steward service and carefully planned excursions along the way.
From the glamour of Europe’s legendary sleeper trains to vast transcontinental routes across Canada, Africa, Asia and Australia, we offer access to the world’s most remarkable luxury rail experiences – all expertly tailored into seamless holidays.
Luxury rail travel comes in many forms, each offering a distinct experience.
The Venice Simplon Orient Express remains the pinnacle of European rail glamour, combining restored 1920s carriages with legendary service and fine dining. Elsewhere, epic journeys traverse continents, connect iconic cities and reveal landscapes rarely seen by road.
Popular styles of luxury rail journeys include:
Our specialists will help you select the rail experience that suits your interests, timeframe and travel aspirations.
Historic Cabin, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
GoldLeaf service aboard Rocky Mountaineer
The Ghan in Australia's Northern Territory
Featuring only a handful of truly legendary trains, each offering its own distinctive atmosphere and experience, our collection of luxury rail journeys spans every corner of the globe, from Europe and Asia to Africa, North America and Australia. Each train, and each itinerary, has been selected for its outstanding service, comfort and sense of occasion.
“Experiencing these legendary trains first hand allows us to recommend the right journey for each client — whether they value historic glamour, breathtaking landscapes or cultural immersion.”
An icon of timeless glamour, the Venice Simplon‑Orient‑Express revives the golden age of rail travel. Travel through Europe in beautifully restored carriages, where polished wood, crisp linens and tuxedoed stewards set the scene. Each journey is a moving celebration of elegance, fine dining and unforgettable romance.
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The Rocky Mountaineer offers daylight rail journeys through Canada’s most dramatic landscapes. Glass‑domed carriages reveal towering peaks, emerald lakes and rushing rivers, while GoldLeaf service delivers elevated dining and warm hospitality. This is slow travel perfected—designed to immerse you in nature, comfort and breathtaking scenery at every turn.
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Rovos Rail journeys evoke a bygone era of gracious travel across Southern Africa, from Cape Town to Pretoria and north to Victoria Falls. From teak‑panelled suites to indulgent dining, every detail is thoughtfully crafted. As the landscapes unfold—from deserts to vineyards—this luxurious train offers an unhurried, deeply atmospheric way to experience Africa’s most captivating regions.
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Golden Eagle journeys combine epic rail adventures with exceptional onboard luxury. Travel across vast landscapes—from the Silk Road countries of Central Asia to China and Tibet—while enjoying spacious private cabins, fine dining and immersive tours led by expert guides. By day, discover cultural treasures; by night, relax in supreme comfort. This is long‑distance rail travel designed as the perfect blend of style and adventure.
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Traversing Southeast Asia in understated luxury, the Eastern & Oriental Express pairs colonial‑style elegance with immersive cultural encounters. Polished carriages, refined dining and open‑air observation cars frame lush jungles, ancient temples and vibrant cities, from Singapore to Malaysia. Each journey is designed to reveal the region’s beauty slowly, elegantly and in exceptional comfort.
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For elegant journeys in Italy, La Dolce Vita Orient Express pairs contemporary Italian flair with the best in luxury rail travel. Sleek interiors inspired by 1960s design host intimate journeys through Italy’s most captivating regions. Expect curated cuisine, effortless style and Italy's most evocative landscapes—from sweeping vineyards to captivating coastlines—delivering a distinctly modern expression of la dolce vita on rails.
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The Golden Eagle Danube Express explores Europe’s cultural heartlands in refined style. Journey between historic capitals and such hidden gems as the castles of Transylvania while enjoying elegant cabins, gourmet dining and expert‑led excursions. With seamless service and carefully curated routes, this sophisticated train offers an enriching way to step off the beaten track and experience Europe’s unique heritage and artistic legacy.
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Every luxury rail journey is defined by a collection of carefully considered details that elevate the experience.
Maharajas' Express, India
Al Andalus, Spain
While we don’t offer ‘tickets’ on their own, we will handle all aspects of your luxury rail journey. This includes ticketing, cabin selection and documentation alongside flights, transfers accommodation and excursions. Our experts are on hand to help with recommendations and to plan every part of your holiday right down to the smallest detail.
When it comes to luxury train travel, there’s an abundance of choice across a wide range of destinations. In Europe, choose between the likes of the Venice Simplon Orient Express, La Dolce Vita, El Transcantábrico and the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Then, further afield India’s Maharajas’ Express, Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, Rovos Rail in South Africa, Peru’s Andean Explorer, The Ghan in Australua and Malaysia’s Eastern & Oriental Express are consistently regarded among the world’s most luxurious.
Expect beautifully designed cabins, attentive steward service, elegant dining and a refined, unhurried pace – turning travel itself into the highlight of your holiday. Indeed, with routes traversing some of the world’s most spectacular destinations, luxury train travel is a wonderfully relaxing way to explore at a relaxed pace.
Absolutely. All our holidays combine luxury rail journeys with pre and post rail hotel stays, touring and private transfers. We’re also happy to arrange your flights for you, if you wish.
Prices vary depending on route, season and cabin type. From simple day trips on the UK’s Belmond British Pullman to fully designed adventures in Europe, India, Africa or Peru, our experts are on hand to help you plan a journey that meets your expectations and budget. Explore our full range of holidays to discover the right holiday for you.
