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Unforgettable luxury train journeys
Experience the golden age of travel – reimagined. Murbeaux presents a selection of the world’s most iconic luxury train journeys, where elegance, prestige, and breathtaking scenery meet five-star service on rails. From alpine passes to tropical jungles, each journey evokes the glamour of a bygone era – without sacrificing modern comfort.
Browse below to discover your next epic train experience. When you're ready, use the form at the bottom of the page to request a personal planning consultation. Step aboard – your next grand voyage begins here.
The legendary Bar Car. For more images, see the Belmond website.
Route: Paris–Venice or Venice-Paris (1 night). Seasonal journeys to Vienna, Florence, Verona, Rome, or Istanbul (up to 5 nights).
Included: Private cabin, personal steward service, three-course lunch, four-course dinner, breakfast in your cabin, afternoon tea, and a departure transfer. Note: Wines, champagne, and other drinks are not included.
Dress code: Black tie or evening wear for dinner; smart casual by day.
Highlights: Original 1920s carriages, world-class dining, and a Bar Car with live piano – this is Europe’s most legendary train.
Rates: From £3,885 per person
About the journey
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
The world's most glamorous train, by Belmond.
This isn’t just a train — it’s a time machine wrapped in midnight blue and gold. From the moment you board in Paris, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express immerses you in 1920s glamour: Lalique glass, polished brass, and wood-paneled suites.
By day, you watch the Alps roll past from a velvet armchair. By night, Champagne flows in the Bar Car, a pianist plays beneath crystal sconces, and dinner is a black-tie affair with caviar and candlelight.
As you glide into Venice at sunrise, you’ll wonder if it was all a dream – or just the world’s most elegant night train.
Royal Scotsman by Belmond
Wilderness, whisky, and warm Highland luxury.
This intimate train carries just 40 guests into the untamed beauty of the Scottish Highlands, winding past lochs, castles, and mist-covered hills.
Onboard, it’s all polished wood, tweed upholstery, and warm hospitality — a blend of country house charm and world-class luxury.
Afternoons bring excursions to distilleries, stately homes, or dramatic landscapes; evenings unfold with live music, fine dining, and perhaps a soak in the open-air spa carriage as the Highlands roll by.
Highland views from the Observation Car. View more images on the Belmond website.
Route: Round-trips from Edinburgh through the Highlands (2-7 nights), with themed itineraries (whisky, castles, golf, wellness).
Included: Private cabin, steward service, all meals, drinks including fine wines and whisky, daily excursions, and onboard entertainment.
Extras: Spa treatments, rare whiskies, and extended hotel stays.
Dress code: Country elegant by day, formal or Highland dress by night.
Highlights: Country elegant by day, formal or Highland dress by night.
Rates: From £5,300 per person.
About the journey
Glacier Express on the Landwasser Viaduct. More images on the official website.
Route: One-way from Zermatt to St. Moritz or vice versa (approx. 8 hours).
Included: Guaranteed window seat in Excellence Class, personal concierge, six-course lunch with wine pairing, welcome champagne, afternoon tea, and all-day bar access.
Extras: Hotel packages available at each end.
Dress code: Casual elegant; layers recommended year-round.
Highlights: Panoramic windows, Alpine landscapes, and Michelin-level service at 2,000 meters.
Rates: From CHF 760 per person, typically booked as part of a hotel package.
About the journey
Glacier Express Excellence Class
Switzerland’s legendary slow train – redefined in panoramic luxury.
The Glacier Express is world-famous for its dramatic Alpine route between Zermatt and St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the breathtaking Oberalp Pass.
In the new Excellence Class, you’ll experience it all in floor-to-ceiling glass comfort, with a six-course seasonal tasting menu, curated wines, and personal concierge service.
The eight hour journey is all about views: glacial valleys, storybook villages, and snow-capped peaks. It’s a full-day experience, unrushed and refined – like Switzerland itself.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Modern Italian luxury icon, bold and glamorous.
This brand-new Orient Express train, launching in 2025, reinvents glamour with bold 1960s-inspired interiors and golden-age service.
Think Rome to Sicily with seaside stops, truffle feasts, and designer linens. Italy’s landscapes glide past your window as you enjoy a gourmet meal or sip Barolo in a velvet-trimmed suite – stylish and effortlessly sensual.
Journeys run year-round and typically last 1–2 nights, connecting Rome with Venice, Portofino, Matera, or Sicily. Modern and evocative, it’s Italian dolce vita on rails.
La Dolce Vita debuts in 2025. View more images on the official website.
Route: From Rome to Venice, Tuscany, Portofino, or Matera and back, or one-way between Rome and Sicily (1–2 nights).
Included: Transfers, private cabin, steward service, gourmet set meals (table d’hôte), selected wines and spirits, and onboard entertainment.
Extras: Optional excursions and select à la carte dishes or premium drinks.
Dress code: Smart daywear onboard; casual attire for excursions.
Highlights: New luxury train with bold 1960s design, exceptional Italian cuisine.
Rates: From €2,080 per person.
About the journey
Belmond comfort at 3,800 meters. For more images, see the Belmond website.
Route: One-way journeys from Cusco via Lake Titicaca (Puno) to Arequipa, or the reverse (1–2 nights).
Included: Private cabin, steward service, gourmet meals, selected wines and spirits, off-train excursions, and onboard entertainment.
Extras: Premium drinks, additional experiences during stops, and gratuities.
Dress code: Relaxed elegance; layers recommended for altitude changes.
Highlights: Stunning scenery, open-air observation car, and Belmond comfort.
Rates: From US$ 2,380 per person.
About the journey
Andean Explorer by Belmond
South America’s most elegant train, crossing the Peruvian highlands in style.
Boarding in Cusco, the former Incan capital, the Andean Explorer carries you through dramatic landscapes – from snow-capped peaks to wide golden plains – en route to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa.
Interiors are serene, inspired by Peruvian textiles and soft alpaca wool, with dining curated by Belmond chefs and an open-air observation car at the rear. Days are immersive, nights are serene, and the vistas never stop shifting.
Choose between 1- or 2-night journeys in either direction, with off-train excursions to ancient ruins, markets, and natural wonders. This is Andean luxury, slow and soulful.
Rovos Rail – The Pride of Africa
Colonial-style rail adventure through southern Africa’s wild and wide-open landscapes.
With polished wood-panelled cabins, full butler service, and a genteel pace, Rovos Rail is old-world grandeur on wheels.
The classic Pretoria to Cape Town route is a 3-night journey through sweeping savannah, with optional stops at historical sites or private game reserves. On board, guests dress for dinner, sip sundowners in the open-air rear carriage, and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails.
Longer itineraries explore Namibia, Victoria Falls, or even cross the continent – but the signature route remains a favourite for first-time riders.
Rovos Rail train car in colonial style. See more images on the Rovos website.
Route: Pretoria to Cape Town or reverse (3 nights) is most popular. Other routes include Victoria Falls, Namibia, and Dar es Salaam.
Included: Private suite, 24-hour steward service, all meals, drinks (including wine & spirits), excursions, and laundry.
Extras: Gratuities and off-train upgrades (safaris, golf packages).
Dress code: Jacket and tie (or cocktail dress) for dinner; smart casual by day.
Highlights: Colonial-era elegance, open-air observation deck, and sweeping African vistas.
Rates: From ZAR 45,000 (approx. €2,250) per person.
About the journey
Dine in style, with the jungle as your backdrop. More images on the Belmond website.
Route: Round-trip from Singapore to Langkawi and back (3 nights). Select itineraries extend to Thailand or run in reverse.
Included: Private cabin, steward service, all meals, selected wines and spirits, and daily off-train excursions.
Extras: Spa treatments, boutique items, and gratuities.
Dress code: Smart by day, elegant in the evening – light fabrics recommended.
Highlights: Refined interiors, exotic landscapes, and Belmond’s signature dining.
Rates: From US$ 4,650 per person.
About the journey
Eastern & Oriental Express by Belmond
Jungle elegance through Southeast Asia – where heritage meets high luxury.
Step aboard in Singapore and settle into a cabin of polished teak, silk panels, and vintage brass. As the train glides through Malaysia’s lush heartlands toward Langkawi, days unfold with curated excursions, while evenings bring candlelit dinners and live piano in the bar car — perhaps with a Singapore Sling in hand.
The current signature journey, Essence of Malaysia, is a 3-night round trip from Singapore with off-train experiences including rice paddies at dusk and floating mangrove forests. Between adventures, unwind with a massage or facial in the onboard Dior Spa, framed by views of the passing jungle.
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