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Luxury Rail Tours made for you

Scenic, luxury train journeys in Europe and around the world

Discover the best luxury rail tours on scenic train trips across Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond

The great train trips of the world are a pinnacle of luxury, adventure and stunning scenery, where the journey is as memorable as the destination. From the moment you slide into your comfortable seat or private cabin, the pressures of the world slip away and your vacation by rail begins.

Train trips in Europe marry timeless elegance with impeccable service and ornate dining, particularly onboard the Art-deco influenced Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Edwardian-style Belmond Royal Scotsman. On these sumptuous trains you can explore the classic London to Venice route, traversing Austria’s Alps before arriving in Paris, discover new routes including Tuscany, Istanbul and Amsterdam, or see the remote wilds of the Scottish Highlands. There’s also the dazzling, modern Glacier Express, an vacation by rail through Switzerland’s Alps.

Your travel designer can help you plan day trips by train in India, scenic rail rides in Peru and train travel in South Africa that combines with your bespoke safari adventures (your rail journey can be just one part of an unforgettable trip). Our expert team can also help you decide the best time of year for your luxury train journey. Whether you’re looking for an autumn train trip in Japan, an incredible train journey across Australia, a South-East Asia rail exploration or a rail journey through spring flowers in the Bernese Alps, let us craft a beautiful bespoke rail tour for you, where every detail is taken care of.

  • The Glacier Express train travelling across a snowy bridge in Switzerland
  • Aerial view of the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
  • A blue and yellow train on tracks in a mountain valley, passing a sign for "PISCACUCHO," often a part of luxury Machu Picchu tours.
  • The train window of the Venice Simplon Orient Express
  • The Belmond Royal Scotsman
  • A red and yellow mountain train climbs a green meadow with purple flowers below a massive snow-capped peak.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Board the Eastern and Oriental Express

Enjoy a stopover in Singapore before hopping aboard the Eastern and Oriental Express

Cross the Landwasser Viaduct by rail

Cross the famous Landwasser Viaduct on the Glacier Express in Switzerland

Ride the Belmond Royal Scotsman

Head to the observation car or open-air veranda to take in Highlands scenery on the Belmond Royal Scotsman

View the Matterhorn from Gornergrat

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn and Zermatt from the Gornergrat Railway

Take Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls

Journey to Victoria Falls on the romantic Rovos Rail

A word from one of our experts

Travelling by rail is the ultimate opulent adventure, whether it’s on a lovingly restored vintage British Pullman or a renewable-energy powered Swiss express train. The joy of a train vacation – a multi-week cross continent adventure in Africa or Europe, or an unforgettable few hours taking in spectacular Alps or Highland views – is sitting back and experiencing the world differently, and I’d always recommend toasting the views with a glass of champagne.

Jess Kay Client Ambassador

Our favourite routes

There are many incredible luxury train journeys. Here are some of our favourite routes, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our luxury train example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Peru Highlands Explorer

Explore the living history and breathtaking scenery of the Peruvian highlands on this incredible adventure, as you visit some of the country’s most rewarding m…

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Where to go

When to visit

Vacations by rail are often dependent on the season in the country or region you’re travelling in and some luxury train journeys don’t operate year round. Your travel designer will help you plan the best time of year for your train trip, which might depend on whether you’d like to enjoy activities and excursions along the way.

Sightseeing in Switzerland

Year round

Hiking in Malaysia's highlands

December–April

Scottish Highlands rail trip

March–October

Safari in South Africa

May–October

The Top 17 Luxury Train Rides Around the World

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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