If you want to visit the most wonderful places in the world and see them from a unique perspective, it's worth buying a ticket on one of the luxury trains. Your experience of exploring the world will be unforgettable. Vehicles equipped with everything necessary to ensure that passengers receive maximum comfort. These are culinary masterpieces, exquisite drinks, well-trained staff, competent guides, and a lot of interesting activities on board.
The wide expanses of Siberia and the sparsely populated regions of Australia, the beauty of African safaris and the magical landscapes of India! Amazing trains promise unique adventures that will exceed your wildest expectations. Routes beyond the wildest imagination, a mesmerizing combination of elegance and breathtaking views - all this 10 most luxurious trains in the world. Let's think back a few years and discover the art of sophisticated travel.
Indian Pacific - Indian Pacific train, Australia
Legendary passenger train follows from Sydney, to Pacific Ocean, to the other side of Australia, to Perth on Indian Ocean. One of the few transcontinental trains in the world During the journey it covers an incredible 4352 km. Indian Pacific made its first trip in 1970. Since then, he has not stopped his work, driving the longest straight line in the world, which stretches for 478 km. 
The journey from Sydney to Perth takes 65 hours. Passengers can choose seats in one of four classes: Red Service Day-Nighter, Sleeper, Gold Service and Platinum. Platinum was introduced in 2008 as a premium class ($1,198 per night). For this money, the passenger receives breakfast in the compartment, free access to the restaurant and lounge area, large apartments with shower, toilet and full service.
Palace on Wheels, India
The famed Indian train was re-launched in 2009 after extensive refurbishment. Updated decor, slightly changed route, exquisite cuisine. The train has 23 divine sleeping cars, can simultaneously accommodate up to 104 guests. Each carriage is named after one of the Indian states.. The four salons have all the luxury features, including Wi-Fi. Here you can feel the pleasure of excellent service and a high level of comfort. 
The salons are truly amazing. The design emphasizes the authenticity of the aesthetics of each state: in furniture, paintings, and decorative elements. They were carefully selected and arranged by designer Monica Hanna. 
The Palace on Wheels has 2 nice restaurants, a lounge bar, and a spa. There will always be on board interesting activity. The route lasts 8 days and 7 nights and runs from New Delhi, across the country and ends back in the capital. For the entire trip, the passenger will pay $5,390. The amount includes absolutely everything that can attract, entertain, and relax a guest - all the elements of luxury and quality service.
Blue Train, South Africa
As you can see in the photo, the Blue Train is indeed blue. The route connects two most important cities South Africa– Cape Town and Pretoria, covering a distance of 1600 km. This one of the most luxurious trains in the world. There is a butler, two charming lounge cars (smoking and non-smoking), a carriage with observation deck, fully carpeted with excellent sound insulation interior, connected with private bathroom.
Overall, the level of service and amenities in the Blue Train is comparable to that of a 5-star hotel. The journey from Cape Town to Pretoria takes 27 hours and costs $1,217 per night. This example of luxury can accommodate 52 or 80 guests.
Let's move from Pretoria in South Africa to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. Following its route, the “Pride of Africa” connects these beautiful countries and covers a distance of 2000 miles in 9 days. The railway miracle is owned by the family company Rovos Rail, founded in 1989. The company offers other exciting trips around Africa, but none compares to the pride of family and the excitement adventure for travelers– the route of this luxury train. 
Safari outside the window and all possible services on board - everything you need to make your trip unforgettable in the royal apartments, dining cars, special lounge for smokers. The train carries 72 passengers, each paying $2,075 per night.
Rocky Mountaineer Trains, Canada
For those who don't already know, Rocky Mountaineer is a Canadian tour company that offers 4 rail tours. Routes pass through British Columbia, Alberta, American state Washington. The family business was founded in 1990 and quickly grew into the largest privately owned travel company in the world. At this very time, there are more than 1.7 million guests on board its corporate trains. 
All of Rocky Mountaineer's lineups are equally divine, which is why the company has received the World's Leading Travel Experience by Train award 7 times. But this magnificence is worth seeing with your own eyes. Trains only operate during daylight hours to give passengers the opportunity to see everything they want. The cost of the tour depends on the route and is approximately $1,600 per night. The entire trip lasts up to 12 days.
Eastern & Oriental Express (East Asian Express), southeast Asia
The train is owned by Belmond Ltd, a company synonymous with luxury and perfection. The express travels through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. An unforgettable trip lasts 4 days and 3 nights. Departing from The Woodlands in Singapore, the train travels to Hua Lamphon in Bangkok, stopping at Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth and Kanchanaburi along the way. 
This miracle of technology and design was built in 1972 in Japan. The interior decoration was updated several times so that from year to year the express did not lose its attractiveness and remained comfortable for passengers. In addition to guest carriages, there are carriages with a specific purpose: two restaurants, a bar, a library, a saloon, and a carriage with an open observation deck. Guests can enjoy extraordinary views South-East Asia . A unique trip on the Bangkok-Singapore route will cost $2,690.
Venice Simplon Orient Express, Europe
The elegance and sophistication of this private train is timeless. It travels from London to Venice and also occasionally goes to other Famous places Europe. The express follows the classic route from England to Italy once or twice a week, stops in Paris, Zurich, Innsbruck and Verona.
Several times a year, the route is adjusted in favor of Istanbul, Budapest and Bucharest, and the train can also go through Rome, Berlin, Stockholm and Copenhagen. This is an amazing opportunity to watch many beauties of Europe in such a short time! 
Most of the express cars were made in the 1920s and 1930s. They haven't lost their authenticity You won't find this type of decor anywhere else.. Passenger who paid $1,900 per night will receive a ton unforgettable impressions from a 5-day trip along the classic route. Private Express takes rail travel to a new, more luxurious level. Absolutely everything pleases you here: rich guest apartments, delicious food, top-notch world-class service and a complete understanding of every guest’s desire!
Royal Scotsman, Scotland
is an amazing train that rightfully takes third place in the ranking. This is a compact train, accommodating only 36 passengers. Each of them is in luck because they have an impressive ride ahead of them across the Scottish Highlands. From a 5-star caravan experience with incomparable interiors, you can experience some of Scotland's must-see attractions.
The express is owned by Belmond Ltd and consists of 10 mind-blowing carriages. These are 2 restaurants, upscale apartments, a carriage for the crew and staff, a delightful spa and an observation deck from which you can see much more than from the carriage. 
Charming landscapes, mountains covered with pine trees, mirror-like purity of the lake - all these views amaze passengers to the core. They are enjoying unique nature, sitting in the dining car and tasting masterpieces of culinary art, as well as take part in excursions every day.
You don’t want to leave the stunning apartments, but the observation deck will lure vacationers to get the full experience. It is equipped from a Pullman carriage and is, like the spa, worth spending time here. The cost of the trip is from $2,216 per night.
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express (Trans-Siberian Express "Golden Eagle"), Russia
Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! The 15-day epic will be the most wonderful adventure, and the super-express will rush you through the endless Siberia. The train is like a steel belt follows two continents, crossing 7 time zones. Here's a dream learn the secrets of mysterious Russia will become a reality, and the journey from the Ural Mountains, through Moscow and to Vladivostok will not leave anyone indifferent. 
Passengers will have a stop in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, an overview of the majestic territories and heritage of the world natural heritage, including . Receiving food for the soul and a feast for the eyes, guests will be blown away by the high quality of service on board the express. A beautifully decorated car with a lounge bar, two stunning dining cars and many other signs of luxury. For pleasure you will have to pay from $2,000 per night.
Maharajas’ Express (Maharaja Express), India
Once upon a time, India was the country of the Maharajas, an amazing place where royalty ruled, and the cultures of different peoples developed and coexisted peacefully on the same territory. Based on India's majestic past, the express has such high class there can be no other name!
The train is designed and decorated in such a way that each person on board can temporarily penetrate into the depths of history, feel the greatness of that era, and admire cultural heritage. An amazing opportunity to see the country in five trips and feel like a real ruler! Flights operate on routes from October to April, with 12 different destinations allowing enjoy the beauty of northwestern and central India.
From its earliest days in 2010, Maharaja's Express has been Named "The World's Most Luxurious Train" five times in a row. And the super express doesn't stop there. The train, mesmerizing with its beauty and wealth, revives the forgotten traditions of truly royal travel.
It has 23 carriages, 14 of which are exquisite guest apartments for 84 people, 2 are elegantly decorated restaurants, 1 is a luxurious lounge called the Rajah Club, which has a private bar connected to the bar car. Other premises on wheels are designed to ensure the movement of the train and for storing household and food products. 
Incredible interior decoration, richness and exclusivity finishing, an incomparable level of service - all these signs of luxury are complemented by the cost of the ticket. A passenger will pay $2,910 for a trip on the Treasures of India route and shell out a hefty sum of $23,700 for unforgettable journey And stay in the presidential apartment: He will study India's Heritage and will never forget this beautiful country. Only “The Most Luxurious Train in the World” provides such opportunities!
Few things compare to these trains for exclusivity and level of service. In terms of beauty, richness of decoration and unusual location, only . Find out more on our website!
Photo: Alexey Volkhonsky
A train with ordinary blue carriages and windows dusty with coal stops at railway station Volgograd. You can understand that truly luxurious interiors, expensive furniture and mini-art galleries are hidden on the other side only by the coats of arms shining in the sun..
At the beginning of October, a retro train with wealthy Russians and foreigners started from Moscow. During his two-week voyage, he will run to stations in Saratov, Astrakhan, Grozny, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Belorechensk, Adler, Abkhazia, Krasnodar, Tikhoretsk, Rostov-on-Don. After a stop in Volgograd, the first private train with SV and luxury class carriages will return to the capital's station.
Photo: Maria Chasovitina
Conductors in strict dark blue suits bring red rugs with golden coats of arms onto the platform and, smiling, offer their hands to each passenger. Foreigners from America, Australia and Japan, who can afford a “golden” ticket for millions of rubles, chirp loudly and take pictures of the locomotive with a red star “on its chest.” Noticing the cameras, an elderly man runs with a car magazine.
This is my company,” he points to a brand with a smile.
In September the most cheap travel in the Silver class it cost a little more than a million and two hundred thousand rubles. Rich passengers had to pay nearly two and a half million rubles for a luxurious Imperial room. Those who like to travel alone should prepare more substantial amounts. An affordable compartment on a train with elite price tags cost one million and eight hundred thousand rubles. The price ceiling for a two-week tour is not indicated on the website.
Almost all tourists who travel on the Golden Eagle train are foreigners, says conductor Alexey. - This is the elite. You understand that only they can afford such tickets. I used to be a guide in on a regular train. Of course the work is different. I am a Russian person, but I will still say that foreigners are much more cultured. I go to and from work in regular reserved seat carriage with ordinary passengers. And, of course, I can compare my emotions with the emotions of my colleagues who work on these trains. We don't play cards.
Getting into the carriages from which passengers with badges are running out is more difficult than getting into the Kremlin. Only with the head of the train can even inspectors and inspectors walk through the luxurious penates with expensive wooden doors.
Many times passengers asked to be taken to the next station. It also happened that the railway workers would ask: “Well, throw it in,” Alexey smiles. - But we have no right. No one is allowed into the carriages without management permission. Even inspectors and controllers can only enter through the staff car and only together with the boss. Because safety comes first. Our passengers must be sure that they are paying big money for a reason.
While noisy and cheerful foreigners (mostly pensioners go on two-week trips around Russia) gather on the platform, a cleaning lady in a scarf wrapped around her belt is vigorously scrubbing the windows that have become dusty from the locomotive. Clean windows, like bait, instantly attract passing onlookers. Who isn’t interested in looking at transformable sofas and luxurious corridors with paintings on the walls?
The train, which will pass by many Russian cities in two weeks and return to Moscow, consists of different carriages: there is both the “Northern Lights” and the famous “Alexander Nevsky”. Most of the Golden Eagle is now in Iran, train employees say. - Tourists can buy a ticket for a Silver class compartment with a combined bathroom, Gold and Imperial - this is the most spacious and luxurious. Each room of the large mobile home has a separate shower, toilet, split system, refrigerator and TV. If a tourist is not busy at lectures (travellers are often gathered at the tea table and told about the cities of Russia), he can turn on the disc and watch films about Siberia and Mongolia. The drive contains a lot of interesting stories.
The luxury Alexander Nevsky branded train carried the richest passengers from Moscow to St. Petersburg. For round sums in checks, tourists were offered an individual climate control system, satellite television, and Internet access points. To make travelers feel completely safe, the carriages were equipped with video cameras and security alarms. Luxurious penates were also offered to wealthy Russians on the Northern Lights train. A sofa that turns into a double bed with a slight movement of the hand, a transformable table, a shower, a heated floor and internet flying around the luxury car. The prices for such cars were and are impressive, as are the cars themselves.
The hottest car in every sense, even at the stop, is the restaurant and bar. Workers rush along the narrow corridor with boxes that cause increased salivation: zebra cheesecakes, green jelly cakes, crispy croissants and chocolate ruins. Only a person who is indifferent to all things sweet can give these treats the banal “appetizing” quality.
In every city we unload large trucks with food,” says restaurant director Mikhail. - In our menu we focus on Russian cuisine. Today tourists were treated to pea soup, served in dark bread. During the journey, they have time to taste borscht with donuts, lard and a glass of vodka. By the way, we have special dinners where they taste vodka: cranberry, classic. We serve pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, boiled potatoes, and jellied meat with the strong drink.
Mikhail opens the door of the carriage, behind which is hidden a picture from a movie about luxury bars and restaurants: a wooden counter, miniature round tables with a white “core” and expensive chairs with wooden edging.
In the morning we invite our passengers to Buffet. They try semolina porridge and scrambled eggs with sausage,” adds Mikhail. - For lunch and dinner, they can order something interesting: say, herring under a fur coat or a chicken Kiev, which is unusual for them. The menu is so varied that during the two weeks of travel, tourists never eat the same dish twice!
On July 24, 1870, the world's first transcontinental train arrived in New York, which was one of the most luxurious trains of its time. We decided to give a list of the most luxurious trains in modern history that are available to tourists.
The most luxurious train in India. It’s not for nothing that it’s called a “palace on wheels”: all the compartments are decorated like palace chambers. These include silk-upholstered walls, luxurious furniture, and hand-embroidered curtains and bedspreads. Each train passenger can feel like a real king - he is assigned a personal lackey, for whom your every whim is law. The train has two restaurants with cuisines from different nations of the world, and a carriage where you can get various spa treatments for the body and hair, and professional massage. It's no wonder that an eight-day journey across India seems too fast for train passengers.
The Venice Simplon Orient-Express, or “Orient Express”
Perhaps the most famous train of this class, glorified in numerous fiction books and historical stories. The most popular routes of this train – London-Venice and Paris-Istanbul. The train also operates other routes throughout Europe. It consists of several vintage carriages from the 20s of the last century, which give the journey a unique flavor of antiquity and give you a touch of history. All compartments are furnished with chic and comfort, and a steward is assigned to each compartment. The dining cars are renowned for their excellent cuisine and service. There is a strict dress code on the train. It is forbidden to appear in jeans and sportswear, not to mention shorts and T-shirts. Traveling on the Orient Express is not a cheap pleasure, but the passenger is guaranteed unforgettable memories.
The South African train running on the Cape Town-Pretoria route is not in vain claiming to be the most luxurious train in the world. The train carefully recreates the leisurely and comfortable atmosphere of the beginning of the last century, so talking on the phone is only allowed in your compartment, and then in a low voice. The train covers the distance from Cape Town to Pretoria, 1,600 kilometers, in two days, that is, in no hurry, with night stops for passengers to rest. In order to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, the last carriage has an observation deck. Each compartment has all the necessary household amenities, and the compartments themselves are very spacious - the most prestigious ones reach an area of 14 square meters. The train has two dining cars with gourmet dishes and a bar with a large selection of South African wines.
This tourist train runs in Spain on two routes: Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela - . The train passes through many ancient cities of Spain, where it certainly makes stops to see the sights and visit local restaurants. At night, the train stops so as not to disturb the peaceful sleep of passengers. The train compartments are extremely convenient and comfortable, and there are even compartments with a separate living room. Late in the evening, train passengers have a cultural relaxation; dance evenings are organized for them until the morning with live music.
Trans-Siberian Express Moscow–Vladivostok
The Trans-Siberian Express company has two comfortable trains that travel mainly at night along the routes Moscow - Ulaanbaatar - Vladivostok and Moscow - Ulaanbaatar - Beijing. The night mode of travel was chosen so that during the day passengers could make more stops in a variety of interesting places oh and get acquainted with the sights of Novosibirsk, Lake Baikal, Ulaanbaatar, the Karakum and Gobi deserts and other interesting places along the route. Night express speed is about 140 km/h. The train is well staffed: conductors, cooks, waiters, and paramedics. Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Express is a real pleasure.
Tours around Scotland. Getting on board this liner on rails is not very easy - it can only accommodate about forty passengers. The train departs from, where it immediately becomes clear that the passengers are among the chosen caste: carpets are laid out for them and they are treated to champagne. Inside the train there is complete coziness and comfort, a real aristocratic atmosphere. The train often stops for excursions to various attractions and golf. Visits to distilleries. There is also an observation car where you can comfortably sit for an overview of the surroundings. Passengers receive the most exquisite meals; for this purpose, qualified chefs work who are able to introduce tourists to the delights of local cuisine. There are also gala dinners, to which men must wear tuxedos and women must wear cocktail dresses.
These are not just means of transportation, these trains are works of art, their interiors are created in historical styles, their service is impeccable.
Buying a ticket for at least one of the trains presented in the list below is not so simple, many of them run along their route only once a year, and ticket prices are inaccessible to a mere mortal, unless you take out a large loan, of course, indeed, if very If you really want something, there will be an opportunity.
Traveling on one of these trains can be the most amazing experience of your entire life! And it’s not just about the exquisite interiors and the highest level service, it’s about the beautiful views and cities passing outside the window, stops on routes and excursions.
Connoisseurs of such a respectable holiday sometimes have to wait in line for a ticket for more than one month.
Eastern Express
This is perhaps one of the most famous trains in the world, thanks to the literary ghosts of many writers and frequent appearances in films.
Remember in the movie "Knight of the Day", the main character says: I sometimes think about what I didn’t have time to do: dive on the Bolshoi barrier reef, take a ride on Orient Express, travel along the Amalfi Coast on a motorcycle with a backpack, kiss a stranger on the balcony of the Hotel Du Cap... (by the way, he later took a ride on the Orient Express).
The Orient Express has inspired many writers and directors. Agatha Christie, Veronica Henry, Sidney Sheldon, Graham Greene, Ian Fleming wrote about him. Many people know about this train thanks to the famous novel “Murder on the Orient Express!” By the way, history says that an incident similar to that described in the book actually happened during a snowstorm on the Orient Express in 1929.
For the first time the Orient Express began its journey in Istanbul in 1883 and went to Paris. This was the first train to connect the West and the East. Back then it was super modern, with Art Deco interiors. It was on this train that compartments with hot and cold water first appeared. Unfortunately, in 1977 this miracle was lost. But thanks to a wealthy entrepreneur, James Sherwood, who bought all the express cars, although it was difficult to do this, because they had to be looked for all over Europe. They had to invest 16 million dollars to revive the train!
And so, the company Venice Simplon Orient Express started working again and today you can ride the Orient Express again.
You cannot wear jeans on this train, and in the restaurant car there is a strict dress code; in order to taste gourmet cuisine and have a good time, you will have to wear an evening dress, a tuxedo and a bow tie.
When the Orient Express began its journey, it was a favorite destination for royalty, American millionaires, movie stars and many other rich and famous people. It was a romantic and adventurous train, taking everyone to a captivating and full of mysteries East. And although that era has long passed, the shine of those times has already faded, the Orient Express, today still connects the West and the East, and its carriages are still full of real romantics.
Routes: London - Venice, Venice - Paris, Brussels - Venice, Istanbul - Bucharest - Budapest - Venice.
Ticket price: from? 929
Eastern & Oriental Express
This example of design art connects Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand. It was built relatively recently, in 1973, in Japan. The entire interior of the train is recreated in the colonial style of the 1920s.
This train can be compared to a five-star hotel, it is so luxurious and comfortable. Today the Eastern & Orient Express train runs from Singapore to Malaysia and Bangkok.
Recommended routes: Singapore - Bangkok or Bangkok - Singapore, Kuala Lumpur - Bangkok or Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur, Fables Of The Peninsula route, New Year's flight from Singapore to Bangkok.
Ticket price: from? 1775
Express Blue Train
If you are attracted by its landscapes and exotic Africa, then this express train is perfect! After all, the Blue Train Express runs along one of the most picturesque areas of Africa, along the entire coast of South Africa, between the cities of Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and Pretoria.
From the windows of this train you can see all the inhabitants of the savannah national park Kruger. One of the routes gives you the opportunity to admire the famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
The compartments are equipped with marble bathrooms, luxurious furniture, and luxurious interiors. The entire route is full of entertainment, excursions, and gourmets will be delighted by the cuisine, famous for its sophistication.
Ticket price: from $740
The Golden Chariot Express
The Golden Chariot Express is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful passenger trains in the world. It is created in the image of the ancient “Blue Express” of the Queen of England herself. The luxurious interior in the Victorian style is elegance, the highest service, impeccable taste in everything, from the smallest to the largest details of furnishings and service.
Golden Chariot It's pure English luxury with an Indian twist as the train route runs through southern India. Golden Chariot even has a spa!
The train route is very picturesque, you will be amazed by the temples in Hassan, Hampi and Mysore, you can visit national park"Nagarhole" and the deserted beaches of popular Goa.
Routes: Southern Splendour flight (Bangalore - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Thanjavur - Madurai - Kanniyakumari - Trivandrum - Kerala backwaters - Kochi - Alleppey - Bangalore) or Pride Of The South flight (Bangalore - Kabini - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bangalore)
Ticket price: from $5730
Express Rovos Rail
Rovos Rai was created as a train specifically for the royal family in 1911. Most of the cars are assembled in Europe.
Over the years, the train as usual has become a popular a tourist route, where a wide variety of entertainment for passengers is presented. This train serves wild game meat and African delicacies. The last car of the train is an open panorama, or observation car, where you can admire the beautiful nature along the train route at any time.
Recommended routes: Pretoria - Kruger Park, Cape Town - George (travel to the popular tourist area of the Garden Route or Garden Route), Pretoria - Victoria Falls, Pretoria - Cape Town, Pretoria - Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), but this is a long journey 13 days are possible only once a year.
Ticket price: from $1200
Royal Scotsman Express
This train can be said to be the most comfortable of all, it runs in Scotland. One of the carriages also houses a spa center. Another carriage also offers panoramic views and the entire interior is recreated from the Edwardian era.
The ticket price is not small, but it includes a lot of entertainment, falconry (skeet shooting), whiskey tasting, visiting castles, even participation in traditional Scottish games and holidays. There are several tours to choose from: a drinks tour (lots of whiskey tastings), a food tour and a grand tour of the North West Highlands.
Ticket price: from? 2350
The Maharaja's Express
The most expensive passenger train in Asia. Copy of Indian royal palace, adapted for long journeys.
Each passenger has a personal lackey, ready to help 24 hours a day. The program includes entertainment, performances by artists and excursions to the most important attractions along the train route. Recommended routes: Of the 6 routes, The Indian Panorama, The Indian Splendour and The Heritage of India tours are very popular.
Ticket price: from $6840
"Imperial Russia"
The most famous and luxurious train running from Moscow through Mongolia to Beijing. "Imperial Russia" runs on each route only once a year. The train owes its name to its unique interiors. They are recreated according to the design of the train in which the royal family traveled.
For modern travelers excursions and entertainment, which introduces foreign guests to Russia: culinary master classes, lessons in playing Russian national instruments, creative workshops and much more.
Route: Moscow - Beijing, Beijing - Moscow, Vladivostok - Moscow, Moscow - Vladivostok, Ulan Bator - Moscow, Moscow - Ulaanbaatar.
Ticket price: from € 4900
Express "Golden Eagle"
The most expensive tourist train in the world (which is not surprising, because it is in Russia), running on two routes: between Moscow and Beijing and between Moscow and Vladivostok. The express train is headed by a steam locomotive, but just in case, an electric locomotive is attached to the train. On the day of departure, a live orchestra plays “Farewell of the Slav” at the station. Some of the passenger cars on the train are modernized compartment carriages from the GDR.
There is a separate bar car with a piano and a library. The service car has a doctor, a hairdresser, and there is a laundry service.
Route: Moscow - Beijing, Beijing - Moscow, Vladivostok - Moscow, Moscow - Vladivostok.
Ticket price: from € 14,395
Enjoy your travels, my dears, needless to say, this is not Tynda-Kislovodsk :)
Are you planning to go on a trip? Take care of transport, which is an important part of it. Many will prefer airplanes. On the one hand, this is correct: there is no faster way. But not everyone endures the journey through the air well and calmly. Moreover, do not forget about customs control, weather forecasts and unstable flight schedules. Much more comfortable than the cabin of an aircraft or vehicle train.
Voyage by train cannot be compared with anything: with by tourist bus, nor with an airplane. Well, if your train turns out to be the one we want to tell you about, then you will be twice lucky. It's completely different type of travel - with comfort and incredible services.
Your adventure will begin right at the train station, with a glass of expensive champagne and on the red carpet. And you will sleep not on a hard shelf, but on a soft bed. You will be offered a meal in a luxurious restaurant. Well, are you ready? Then we will get acquainted with such trains.
PRIDE OF AFRICA (route Cape Town - Pretoria)
Would you like to take a ride on the most luxurious train in the world Pride of Africa, along South Africa's most popular route? From Cape Town to Pretoria it is 1600 km, and the train covers this distance in two days. At the same time, he makes night stops. And all so that travelers can rest peacefully in their compartment at night. They have an area of 16 sq.m., with a shower. The King suit even has a bathroom. Imagine!
The road passes through picturesque landscapes garden valleys and vineyards, green mountain ranges and a couple of tunnels. The train leaves for the Karoo plateau, which is covered in rare types of acacias. What can we say about the African fauna in this region: ostriches and antelopes walk everywhere, flamingos take off smoothly. In the train restaurant you can try dishes from the same antelopes, which are served with aromatic wines.
If you want to enjoy the open view with a glass of wine, you can proceed to the end of the train, where there is an observation deck and a bar. The atmosphere on the train has been preserved as it was at the beginning of the last century. Therefore, the use of gadgets is only allowed in your own compartment. The cost of travel in a compartment of such a train is from 14300R (from 1273$)
THE GHAN (Adelaide - Darwin route)
In Australia, there is a luxury train that runs across the continent, and it's called The Ghan(its full name is Afghan). Just 54 hours and you are on the other side of Australia. The coupes in it are divided into three classes. Platinum Sarvice is the most expensive and costs 2987 AUD, with a huge double bed, shower and two windows on both sides of the compartment. On the way, the train stops twice. Moreover, the stops are so large that at one of them you can play golf or fly over the Catherine Gorge in a helicopter.
And at the stop in Alice Springs - go on an unforgettable journey through sacred places aborigines (or ride an ATV). It’s probably not worth talking about restaurant menus, because... you already guess that here you will be served, if not grilled kunguru, then something similar. If you are going on a trip with a group of 10 people, you can easily travel in the whole carriage - in the Prince of Wales. It was built back in 1919 personally for the Prince of Wales, Edward. The cost of a whole carriage will cost you 21,300 AUD.
THE VENICE SIMPLO ORIENT-EXPRESS (route Paris - Istanbul, London - Venice)
How can one not remember “ Orient Express"! Six more years and he will celebrate his 100th birthday. The interior of the carriages has been preserved in the same form as it was in those days (without a shower). And he follows as before - through good old Europe. Only the lazy did not write anything about this train. Remember Agatha Christie and her famous detective story "Murder on the Orient Express"?
Each compartment is served by a personal steward. The owners of the kitchen are Italians and French. There is even a dress code here: no sneakers, jeans or sweaters. A popular route is from London to Venice. The cost of a coupe is $6420 (for a suite - $9860). If you are going to travel from Istanbul to Paris, get ready to shell out $18,380 (suite -$27,740)
HIRAM BINGHAM (route Cusco-Machu Picchu (Peru)
Train route Hiram Bingham absolutely short - only 3 hours. But he will really impress you. After all, you will have to travel at an altitude of 2.43 to 3.5 km above sea level. The train leaves from Cusco - ancient capital Incas, to the “lost city” - Machu Picchu. The train travels slowly, past beautiful mountain scenery and amazing waterfalls. You can also travel on the open observation deck of the train. There is also a bar there, and excellent Peruvian guitarists accompany you with music as you go.
After visiting all the excursions to Machu Picchu, you will take the same train back. Along the way, you will definitely be offered cocktails and a delicious exotic lunch (spinach pudding and fried shrimp with yellow chili sauce). A round-trip ticket costs $588 and includes travel, breakfast, lunch, drinks and excursions to Machu Picchu.
EL TRANSCANTABRICO (route Santiago de Compostela - Leon (Spain)
By train Transcantabrico you not only travel around Spain, but also take a number of excursions to the cities of the Basque Country, Galicia, Cantabria and Asturias. Rich program, amazing lunches and dinners in the best restaurants cities, evening parties with dancing to live music until the morning - and that’s not all.
Visiting attractions and historical places, unique beaches Ribadeo, crazy interesting museum Guggenheim National mountain park Picos de Europa, the capital of Asturias - Oviedo, with its masterpiece architecture - that's why it's worth taking this train. The cost of a ticket to a double suite is 2600 €. All of the above is included in the ticket price.
(circular routes around Scotland departing from Edinburgh)
It's not for nothing that this train is called . And if you have a ticket for it, get ready for the fact that you will be seen off like a king, and you will also ride like a king. There are only 36 passengers on this train. On the platform you will be laid out a carpet and offered champagne. And the “seeing off” begins to the accompaniment of bagpipers. Inside, the interior is decorated with mahogany, velvet, and furniture in an aristocratic style. There is also a viewing terrace with soft chairs where you can admire the Scottish landscapes with a glass of scotch.
The route program includes mountain fishing, golf and hiking to the waterfalls. You will also visit century-old Victorian estates and distilleries. This train travels on seven routes: from 2 to 7 days. The train's restaurants will offer a gourmet menu consisting of pheasant, partridge, smoked salmon or venison. Restaurants also have a dress code: women may need cocktail dresses, and men may need kilts or tuxedos. The cost of a ticket for one person is from $3,610 for two days of travel.
ROYAL RAJASTHAN (circular route from Delhi; Delhi - Jaipur - Agra)
The most luxurious train in India is rightfully considered Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. The name is translated as “Palace on Wheels-2”. Why 2? Because until recently it was preceded by Palace on Wheels.
The train compartments are somewhat reminiscent of luxurious palace chambers: carved furniture, velvet upholstery with hand embroidery, walls covered in silk. Each passenger has his own butler, who will serve you 24 hours and fulfill any wishes. The restaurant menu will please any traveler, because... it includes the most common cuisines in the world. There is even a spa car on the train! The cost of a ticket per person in a deluxe compartment is $625.
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS (routes between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand)
And here's another one Eastern Express, which actually runs around the East. The route extends between three countries: Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. There are only 132 seats on the train. Therefore, if you want to enjoy picturesque sunrises in the wilds of the jungle, book your seats in advance.
On the open terrace of the train there is a bar with an observation deck. And you can try the famous Singapore Sling cocktail in another bar, which has a whole carriage dedicated to it. In the evenings there is live music. Restaurants enforce a strict dress code. This train has an excellent library and boutique where you can buy porcelain, pearls and Indian souvenirs. On your way to Singapore, you can take two excursions: the Death Road Museum and a visit to the markets on Penang Island. The cost of such a three-day trip is $2,170 per person in a double compartment.
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