11 of the world's most luxurious train journeys

An extraordinary journey awaits you when you embark on a luxury train tour. The luxurious railways of today allow you to take in scenic landscapes, fabulous cuisine served in beautiful surroundings, relax in your cabin and feel transported back in time.
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01. Seven Stars:Tokyo to Hokkaido 

 The interiors showcase the best in Japanese craftsmanship, such as walls of rosewood and maple, walnut floors, shoji paper screens as window coverings and sliding glass doors etched with flowers and birds.

02. The Rocky Mountaineer: Banff to Vancouver

The train's Gold Leaf Service includes perks like free alcoholic beverages, gourmet meals and private viewing cars.

03. Maharajas' Express: Delhi to Mumbai

 The decor of the Maharajas' Express was inspired by the golden days of the Raj, when Maharajas traveled with opulence and pomp in ostentatious carriages.

04. Golden Eagle: Moscow to Vladivostok

 The Golden Eagle features both a restaurant car and a separate lounge. The restaurant car, pictured, serves a breakfast buffet, while lunch and dinner menus feature local specialties such as black sturgeon and red pacific salmon caviar.

05. Golden Eagle: Moscow to Vladivostok

 Observation car – The UK's only luxury sleeper train, the Royal Scotsman hosts a maximum of 36 guests per journey.

06. Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town

 Deluxe twin room – The Blue Train offers two styles of suites - Deluxe and Luxury.

07. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: London to Venice

 The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express menu features fresh ingredients taken on board at stops along the route.

08. The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin

 The Ghan's Queen Adelaide Restaurant. The menu highlights Australia's exotic local fare, like saltwater barramundi fish and grilled kangaroo fillet.

09. The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver

 VIA Rail's new Prestige class bedrooms feature ensuite showers, a washroom, TV and minibar. Alcohol is included in the ticket price.

10. Rovos Rail: Southern and eastern Africa

  Each of Rovos Rail's 16 square meter Royal Suites take up half a carriage. Not surprising given they all come with a private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower.

11. The Transcantabrico Gran Lujo: San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela

 The Transcantabrico Gran Lujo stays parked at the station every night to help passengers get a good night's sleep. Deluxe Suites come with a living room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom.