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Luxury Trains are becoming a big thing in 2021. Imagine being transported back in time by travelling in a romantic-design cabin; where you're enjoying an elegant atmosphere as you eat sumptuous meals, contemplate the beautiful sceneries while listening to soothing jazz music in the background, and relish exquisite wines. Yes, I'm not talking about the film "Some Like it Hot"-- this is an experience many railway lines offer, where you'll enjoy comfort, exclusivity and adventure on a journey you'd wish would never end.
"Sometimes it's not only about the destination but about the journey itself".
Discover with us some of the most luxurious train journeys in the world:
One of the most luxurious trains in Europe-- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is an icon of art deco design. This railway evokes a feeling of the romantic era of yore-- and will make you fall in love with the breathtaking sceneries of Europe's fascinating destinations. What's more, it's known to be one of the world's most luxurious and famous passenger-train compartments, as it not only promises to transport you through Europe but will also transport you back in time. Thanks to its sumptuous padding, antique accessories, and polished wood-- the train represents a nostalgic harking back to the Golden Age for train travel.
This train travels to Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Turkey.
The Golden Eagle Danube is a luxurious hotel-on-wheels, and the first five-star private train to travel from Prague to Budapest in eight days. Its elegant atmosphere evokes the Golden Age of luxury train travel, and the journey will envelop its passengers in breathtaking landscapes and cruise through stunning towns.
This journey also includes a tour of Vienna, in which passengers will visit the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral and attend a beautiful evening concert at the Lichtenstein Palace.
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The Transcantábrico luxury train will embark you on a magical journey across northern Spain-- where one can enjoy the country's most marvellous treasures: its landscapes, gastronomy, and people. It makes numerous stops along the way between Castilla de León and Santiago de Compostela. While the train is at the station, the traveller can decide between partaking in the railway's programmed excursions, relaxing on board, or explore the picturesque towns on their own.
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Seven Stars is a luxury train in Japan that seamlessly connects futuristic train travel with its most glorious past. Its elegant classic décor reminisces bygone eras, full of luxury and glamour, just like the famous Orient Express. Also, its advanced technology and magnificent panoramic windows raise the comfort and convenience of travel to unexpected heights. Each of its wagons has been designed to cater to passengers' needs, while also exceeding their expectations.
This luxury train also boasts outstanding chefs, whose dishes reflect Kyushu's nature and culture, only using ingredients from its fields and coasts.
This train journey is four days long and travels through Kyushu's different regions: Fukuoka, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Kumamoto.
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Discover South Africa in one of the most luxurious trains in the world: Rovos Rail. What makes travelling on this train so unique? You only need to set foot on one of its six trains, and you'll feel its emanating excellence, enormously achieved by its outstanding service, which is always focused on providing their passengers' utmost comfort and enjoyment.
What's more, its sumptuous common spaces and suites decorated in mahogany floors and walls, colonial-style furniture and details from the Edwardian period-- make this journey an enjoyable visual experience. Not to mention the captivating African landscapes one can contemplate through its panoramic windows.
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The Maharajas Express exudes an atmosphere of royalty, allowing you to discover every corner of India like a true "maharaja" (a monarch in India). With an estimated duration of one week, you will enjoy India's rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Furthermore, you'll get the chance to visit one of the world's seven wonders along the way: the Taj Mahal. This luxury train has four cabins (Deluxe Cabin, Presidential Suite, Suite and Junior Suite).
The Presidential Train is an elegant century-old railway which travels across the heart of the Douro Valley, Portugal, cruising through vineyards while serving you delicious dishes and exquisite local wines.
What's more, this railway is also a museum-- being one of the most valuable pieces in the Portuguese Railway Museum, where it is on display ten months of the year. However, it only operates in September and October and gets transferred to Sao Bento station in Porto for a journey through vineyards and century-old farms.
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The Eastern & Oriental Express travels between the bustling cities of Bangkok and Singapore. It is a glamorous way to explore the spectacles Southeastern Asia has to offer. Passengers will have a taste and relish a bit of everything on its two-or-three-night journey-- luxurious facilities, sumptuous décor, exquisite Asian food, beautiful lush landscapes passing by one's window, and programmed off-train excursions in Malaysia and Thailand.
If you fancy getting decked out for a sumptuous dinner and enjoy marvellous band music while cruising through idyllic Asian landscapes, this glamorous train journey is just for you.
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