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Europe is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed destinations. Your dream may be to stroll the Champs-Elysees, make a wish in the Trevi Fountain, or relax along the Amalfi Coast—or visit any number of big cities, medieval villages and coastal towns in-between. Europe is also home to a vast rail network spanning virtually every European country. When you combine must-see destinations and travel aboard Europe’s sleek trains, the result is an exceptional European vacation. As you make your way between destinations aboard local, regional, high-speed trains like the Eurostar or TGV, or scenic specialty trains like Switzerland’s Glacier Express, relax in your comfortable onboard accommodations and drink in the local scenery, which ranges from coastal passages and lush vineyards to majestic mountains and quaint villages. Choose from a selection of European tours to Western Europe’s most popular sights, Eastern Europe’s Imperial Cities, or embark on an opulent rail journey aboard Europe’s luxury trains like the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, Royal Scotsman or Golden Eagle Trans Siberian Express.

Bavarian Bullet, (ICE) Want to go fast? This high-speed wonder zooms you between two historic Bavarian cities at speeds up to 199 miles an hour. “It’s amazing to watch the landscape change so quickly,” says Gillian Seely, a Boston resident who traveled widely by rail while living in Europe for 22 years. “The train is completely quiet inside,” she says. “Vibrations are barely enough to cause ripples in your strong German coffee.” In December, visit various German cities via the ICE rail network to take in traditional C	PALACE ON WHEELS INDIA The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train service was refurbished and relaunched in August 2009 with a new decor, itinerary and cuisine.	Bernina Express,Tunnels Galore The railway is unique, blending ideally with the alpine landscapes around the Albula and Bernina Passes. The train negotiates the 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and inclines of up to 70 per mille with ease. At the highest point on the RhB, 2,253 metres above sea level, you will find the Ospizio Bernina. Here, visitors can delight in the cultural and natural surroundings and enjoy the Alps at their most impressive. The railway line from Thusis - Valposchiavo - Tirano has UNESCO World Heritage status.
El Transcantabrico Clasico Explore northern Spain in utmost luxury with a five-star journey through historic towns and evolving scenery. Combining original 1923 Pullman coaches with 21st-century modern comforts, this vintage train features spacious suites complete with a separate living room and en suite bathroom. After touring destinations like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the beaches of Ribadeo throughout the day, enjoy live entertainment in the evening while the train parks at a station until morning.	The Epic Journey, Trans-Siberian Railway A journey on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad is one of the greatest travel adventures of our age. Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the Tsar's Gold private train. Experience Russia, Mongolia and China in the safest, most comfortable and most fascinating way.This fabled route, an icon of Russian culture, crosses eight time zones to connect the Russian capital with a port on the Pacific Ocean. On board, poor mingle with rich, young with old, foreigners with locals...	SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS Travelling comfortably and securely during the night, Shongololo Express trains save guests precious holiday time, arriving each dawn at a new destination. day's programme. From a warm welcome and transfer to the train at the start of the journey, to an exciting and varied programme of touring, superb breakfasts and dinners with fine South African wines on board - all these combine to create an unforgettable holiday.
Royal Canadian Pacific The Royal Canadian Pacific is a luxury excursion passenger train operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway, inaugurated on June 7, 2000, after the CPR received the royal designation for the service from Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.	Belmond Grand Hibernian Belmond Grand Hibernian is the name of a luxury train service in Ireland. The service is operated by Belmond, the operator of several other luxury trains including the Venice-Simplon Orient Express. It was officially launched on 30 August 2016	Belmond British Pullman Belmond British Pullman is a private luxury train that operates day and weekend journeys around Britain and also conveys passengers of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express between London and Folkestone, as part of their journey to Venice and other European cities.
A Hotel on Wheels, Trenhotel Leave Lisbon in the evening, enjoy a sumptuous meal and the increasingly rural scenery, slumber to the soothing rhythm of the rails, and wake the next day as you arrive in Madrid, rested and ready to tour the sixth-most-populous city in the European Union. Gran Clase includes a wake up call, club lounge access, parking, and en-suite facilities.	Luxury on Wheels, The Balkan Odyssey At the top of the food chain among European trains is the Danube Express, a private train with classical elegance, modern conveniences, and fine dining. On this route, which begins in the infamous waterways of Venice, you penetrate the heart of the Balkans and enjoy a walking tour of the medieval town that is rumored to be the birthplace of Dracula. Eventually you approach Budapest along the Danube, where the Hungarian Parliament Building marks the skyline.	Luxury on Wheels, The Balkan Odyssey Explore Eastern Europe’s Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express‘ Balkan Odyssey luxury rail journey. This is a region synonymous with history and legend, stunning architecture and colorful people, yet also with war and tragedy. In one glorious sweep, you’ll travel from Budapest, where you’ll spend two nights at the famed Four Seasons Gresham Palace, then through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, and on into Venice’s Santa Lucia Station. And...
Waterworld, The Flam Railway A must-do on any tour of fjord country, the Flam Railway, rising from a village on the shores of Aurlandsfjord, mounts a steeper climb than any other non-cog, normal-gauge railroad in the world. In just 12 miles, the train climbs over 2,838 feet to reach the mountain plateau of Myrdal in under an hour. See the Rjoandefossen waterfall with a free drop of 459 feet, and the Kjosfossen waterfall, plunging 305 feet, where the train makes a photo stop during the summer.	Venice Simplon-Orient-Express The Venice Simplon-Orient Express train is a work of art in itself - a true Art Deco icon that is famous the world over. Delightful air-conditioned vintage cabins, delicious afternoon teas and exquisite dining with lively on-board entertainment make a journey aboard this icon, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, one of the world's finest travel experiences.	El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo Explore northern Spain in utmost luxury with a five-star journey through historic towns and evolving scenery. Combining original 1923 Pullman coaches with 21st-century modern comforts, this vintage train features spacious suites complete with a separate living room and en suite bathroom. After touring destinations like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the beaches of Ribadeo throughout the day, enjoy live entertainment in the evening while the train parks at a station until morning.
Sweet Switzerland: The Chocolate Tra This charming train running in summer and fall climbs from Montreux overlooking Lake Geneva to the medieval town of Gruyères, population 1,600, home to the cheese of the same name. Tour the cheese factory and the local castle, have lunch, then reboard the train and continue on to Broc. There you’ll bus to the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory, tucked between Lake Gruyères and mountain peaks, for free samples, before making the return trip.	Balkan Flexipass Explore the heart of the former Yugoslavia via a Balkan Flexipass (which offers unlimited travel for five, ten, or 15 days through Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey). Start in Belgrade, with its glitzy all-night club scene, hop off at any of various stops to shop or overnight, then board a later train to continue on to sleepy Bar, an ancient town influenced by various conquering cultures on the sun-swathed Adriatic.	TSARS GOLD TRANS-SIBERIAN nique chance to be part of a high quality trip by private train along the Trans-Mongolian Route. Highlights include traveling the normally closed original route of the Trans-Siberian along the shore of Lake Baikal, safe, clean and comfortable private train, Moscow, Russia’s iconic capital, glorious architecture of palaces & Cathedrals, pristine wilderness & traditional Siberian villages, the nomadic culture of Mongolia and Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Great Wall.