Touring rail journeys

This aristocrat amongst trains takes its passengers to some of the most celebrated cities in Europe – Paris, Venice, Budapest, Prague, Berlin and Istanbul. Travelling in its gloriously restored carriages revives the golden age of travel, as ever-changing landscapes slip past your window and a formal black-tie dinner awaits in one of three dining cars. 

Guests seeking to combine multiple Swiss summer mountain resorts on a bucket-list worthy trip should look no further than the Glacier Express. Linking Zermatt, Andermatt and St Moritz, travel in style through the Alps on this classic train journey. Over eight magnificent hours, take in vistas of the Rhine Gorge, Landwasser Viaduct and Oberalp Pass.  

Hailed as ‘the most spectacular train trip in the world’, this exhilarating journey allows you to experience the dramatic beauty of the Rockies from the comfort of a luxury carriage. Travelling between Vancouver and Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff or Whistler enjoy the captivating views - lakes, prairies and magnificent glacier clad mountains. 

Sister to the esteemed Venice-Simplon Orient Express, this masterclass journeying though the cities, mountains and jungles of Malaysia pauses for enriching excursions by day, and serves a delectable dining experience by night. Its emerald and ecru carriages hide opulent interiors, celebrating Asian design details to the tune of jazz piano.  

The world-renowned Rovos Rail ‘Pride of Africa’ trains offer unique rail safaris through magnificent scenery combined with first class accommodation, cuisine and service. Enjoy a leisurely three-night journey from Cape Town to Pretoria or take a three-night safari north from Pretoria – occasionally passing through Botswana – to Victoria Falls, with a game drive on route in Hwange National Park.