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Exceptional train journeys.Entirely your own.

From the romance of Europe to the landscapes of Japan and Africa. Discover 120 remarkable trains, explore 222 itinerary options, and let us help you choose the journey that feels right.

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Illuminated red-and-gold Maharajas’ Express carriages beside a station platform
India / Rail inspiration

A journey dressed in gold.

Maharajas’ Express at a station, photographed in 2010.

Discover the train Photo: Aswin Krishna Poyil · CC0

Find your journey

Where should the rails take you?

Search published route families by destination, duration, travel style and train.

Find your travel rhythm

What kind of journey calls to you?

There is no single definition of a great train journey. Start with how you would like to travel, then explore the details.

Let the journey become your hotel.

Distinctive interiors, a slower rhythm and the pleasure of waking somewhere new. Compare the exact suite, bathroom and dining inclusions before choosing.

A window seat to something extraordinary.

Mountain curves, changing coastlines and journeys that make the landscape the main event. These trains provide daytime seating, not overnight bedrooms.

For the joy of the railway itself.

Historic locomotives and characterful routes invite a closer look at rail heritage. Equipment and operating arrangements vary; ask us about your preferred travel date.

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The pleasure of traveling well

More than transportation. A journey with atmosphere.

Great luxury rail travel brings together changing landscapes, unhurried dining and the privacy of a cabin prepared for the night. We help match those details to the way you want to travel.

A scenic railway journey through the Peruvian Andes
Panoramic landscapes and an unhurried sense of arrival.
An elegant dining table set with crystal glassware
Considered dining and gracious onboard service.
Dramatic Highland mountains illustrating the scenery surrounding luxury rail journeys
Remarkable regions seen at a more meaningful pace.
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The signature collection

Icons worth crossing the world for.

120 luxury, premium, scenic and heritage train experiences, organized with professional route and service guidance to help you choose confidently before requesting current availability.

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Published journeys

Journeys to linger over.

Every itinerary page identifies the train, journey length, published route and planning details. Email us for the precise departure, cabin and current proposal.

Europe 6 days / 5 nights

Paris to Istanbul: The Historic Continental Journey

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The train’s defining multi-day grand journey retraces the celebrated continental axis from Paris to Istanbul with hotel nights and guided city experiences built around the rail passage.

Paris Budapest Bucharest Varna Istanbul
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Southern and Eastern Africa 17 days / 16 nights

Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Rovos Rail — Pride of Africa

Rovos Rail’s celebrated transcontinental journey crosses five countries using the Tazara line and includes safari, hotel and cultural sectors.

Cape Town Pretoria Madikwe Victoria Falls Zambia
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Great Britain 8 days / 7 nights

Grand Tour of Scotland

Royal Scotsman

Royal Scotsman’s expansive anniversary journey combines Orkney, Skye, Royal Deeside, Fife and Loch Lomond across seven nights.

Edinburgh Cairngorms Orkney Isle of Skye St Andrews
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Australia 5 days / 4 nights

The Mighty Nullarbor: Perth to Sydney

Indian Pacific

The eastbound crossing uses an extra day to build a broader program across the Nullarbor, South Australia and New South Wales.

Perth Kalgoorlie Cook Barossa / Adelaide Broken Hill
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India 7 days / 6 nights

The Heritage of India

Maharajas’ Express

A west-to-north exploration of Rajasthan’s lake palaces, desert cities and forts, with Ranthambore and the Taj Mahal before Delhi.

Mumbai Udaipur Jodhpur Bikaner Jaipur
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Japan 3 days / 2 nights

Sanyo and Sanin Round Tour

TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE

Mizukaze’s two-night round tour combines both sides of western Honshu in one circular cruise-train journey.

Kyoto / Osaka Sanyo Shimonoseki Sanin Kyoto / Osaka
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Why plan with Deluxe Trains?

Independent advice for a journey with no easy substitute.

The cabin that looks best in a brochure may not suit the traveler. We compare privacy, bathroom design, touring pace, dress, access, season, direction and the complete trip around the train.

  • Source-reviewed train and itinerary information
  • Cabin guidance based on comfort, privacy and occasion
  • Responsible comparison of current available value
  • One point of contact from inquiry to departure
Our planning philosophy

A clearer decision

Compare the details that change the experience.

Place up to three trains side by side—route, cabins, season, dress, pace and best-suited traveler.

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CharacterArt DecoHighlandJapanese craft
Typical stay1–5 nights2–7 nights1–3 nights

Destination inspiration

Follow the world by rail.

Browse every destination
Paris, Venice, Budapest & Istanbul

Grand Europe

Europe offers the widest contrast in luxury rail: Art Deco overnight glamour, private multi-country rail cruises and contemporary British sleeper journeys.

Discover the region Kyushu, Tohoku & West Japan

Japan

Japan’s cruise trains are intimate, seasonal and deeply rooted in regional craft. Sales windows and domestic application systems require especially early planning.

Discover the region Rajasthan, Maharashtra & the Golden Triangle

India

India’s luxury trains transform complex multi-city touring into a single escorted journey, combining private cabins with palaces, wildlife, temples and living culture.

Discover the region Cape Town, Pretoria & beyond

Southern Africa

Choose a stately point-to-point icon or a full rail safari reaching Victoria Falls, Namibia, Tanzania and the continent’s great interior landscapes.

Discover the region Cusco, Titicaca & Arequipa

Peru

A short but spectacular high-altitude sleeper link unites three essential Andean regions and fits naturally between Sacred Valley and Colca Canyon stays.

Discover the region Malaysia & Central Vietnam

Southeast Asia

Tropical rail journeys range from a three-night Singapore-based sleeper to an intimate six-hour culinary carriage along Vietnam’s coast.

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Beyond the platform

Arrive early. Discover more.

Explore the food, architecture and arrival details that turn a train journey into a more complete holiday.

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France

Paris

Plan time in Paris around your rail journey, with Seine-side walks, remarkable museums, neighbourhood bakeries and practical ideas for a relaxed city stay.

Discover the cityJapan

Kyoto

Discover Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market and distinctive food traditions, with a thoughtful rail-stay plan that respects local streets and daily life.

Discover the citySouth Africa

Cape Town

Explore Cape Town's Table Mountain setting and Bo-Kaap heritage with local food and a flexible city stay before or after a South African rail journey.

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A considered process

From first idea to the platform.

  1. 01

    Tell us what matters

    Share the occasion, dates, travelers and level of privacy you prefer.

  2. 02

    We compare the right journeys

    We check routes, cabins, inclusions and current available value.

  3. 03

    Refine the complete itinerary

    Shape the logical hotels, transfers and extensions around the train.

  4. 04

    Travel well prepared

    Receive clear practical guidance and human contact through departure.

Before you inquire

Frequently asked questions.

Practical answers to help shape your first conversation with our travel specialists.

How far ahead should I reserve a luxury train?

For limited Japanese cruise trains, premium suites and iconic seasonal departures, begin 12–18 months ahead. Some journeys use application periods rather than continuous sale.

Do you charge more than booking directly?

We prepare a transparent proposal using the current published or contracted terms available for your journey and explain the cabin, inclusions and wider itinerary.

Are luxury train fares all-inclusive?

Many include accommodation, meals and scheduled excursions, but premium drinks, gratuities, spa services, visas, insurance and pre- or post-train hotels vary.

Can you arrange the rest of the trip?

Yes. We can help coordinate sensible hotels, private transfers and pre- or post-train stays, subject to the services confirmed in your proposal.

Your journey, properly considered

Before reserving elsewhere, let us compare your options.

Tell us the train—or simply the feeling—you have in mind. We will recommend the clearest next step.

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