Luxury Rail Tours made for you
Start PlanningDiscover 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.
Experiences picked by our specialists
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.
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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
Where to go
Australia
Perhaps our favourite way to traverse Australia’s epic landmass is on a luxury Australian train. Let the never-ending outback hurtle by as you recline in comfort, tasting some of the best Australian wine and cuisine.
Italy
Italian train travel is utterly luxurious, and gives you the chance to soak up culture and a hugely varied array of special landscapes. Enter bustling cities cocooned in your carriage before gazing at rolling hills in Tuscany and the misty snowcapped mountains of the Dolomites.
Malaysia
The luxury Eastern & Oriental Express explores various Malaysian itineraries from Singapore, including to Taman Negara National Park, one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world.
Peru
Travel through the Peruvian Andes on winding rail tracks onboard a luxury train. On your route you will witness incredible high altitude scenery and get the opportunity to visit culture-rich towns, glistening lakes and of course, jaw-dropping Incan ruins.
Scotland
The Scottish Highlands are an incredible backdrop to your rail journey and you can stop off at remote stations for excursions and activities to fully experience the region’s distinct culture and wild landscape.
South Africa
South Africa is the setting for a journey of a lifetime. Spend time in Cape Town and Durban before discovering a staggeringly diverse landscape of surf beaches, winelands, waterfalls and game reserves.
Switzerland
The Swiss Alps are renowned for jaw droppingly beautiful scenery and dramatic vistas – and the railways that snake through its snowy high mountain passes.
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
Plan your luxury rail tour
Whatever you want from your luxury train trip, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Don't take our word for it
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.
