10 luxury tourist trains to travel around the world
The magic and the charm of traveling by train, seeing the landscape happen before our eyes, can be overcome when the wagons in which we slide on the tracks are real jewels, exquisitely decorated and with all the services and comforts of the best 5 star hotels of the world.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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With 17 restored cars from the 1920s and 1930s, in the Art Deco style, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has three restaurants decorated in a completely different way in which to enjoy the most exquisite meals, as well as a bar wagon with a pianist and its spectacular suites. Its most classic route departs from London or Venice with Paris as the final destination.
Majestic Train De Luxe
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Inspired by the imperial train of Emperor François I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi), the Majestic Train de Luxe offers a dream trip to travel the historical route from Vienna to Opatija (Croatia). In the train stand out the ambassador wagon, in which part of the original curtain of the balcony of the Emperor in the State Opera of Vienna is located; and the Excelsior wagon, replica of a wagon of the imperial train, with a dance floor, and that shines the original mirror of the Sissi Wagon.
Al-Andalus
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With an unmistakable Belle Epoque style, in Spain there is the Al Andalus train, a luxurious historical jewel with which to get to know all of Andalusia, whose wagons were built between 1928 and 1930, in which it is possible to travel with all the comforts in your rooms and Enjoy your four rooms.
Maharajás Expreso
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The Maharajas' Express or Maharajas Express is one of the most luxurious trains to get to know India. With a capacity for 88 travelers, its suites are fully equipped with Wi-Fi, electronic locks and satellite TV, among other details. In addition, it has two restaurants, a lounge bar, a themed bar equipped with board games and a gift shop.
Transcantábrico Gran Lux
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If there is a famous and luxurious train in the north of the Peninsula, it is the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo, in which, in addition to touring the beautiful coastal landscape from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián, you travel back in time to the 1920s. XX century, when getting into their Pullman cars, original 1923. The suites are decorated in fine woods, and have living room, bedroom and private bathroom. In addition, the train stops at the stations during the night, so that travelers can rest comfortably.
Seven Stars
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In 2013, one of the most spectacular luxury trains in Japan was put into operation. The Seven Stars, on the island of Kyushu, which has twelve suites, is decorated and designed with such exclusivity that even the toilets are limited edition.
Andino explorer
The Belmond Andean Explorer or Andean Explorer train is the first luxury train in South America where you can spend the night at night while crossing the Andes. On its way it crosses cities like Cusco until arriving at Arequipa, in trips of one or two nights. And one of its wagons is a spa.
Belmond Royal Scotsman
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To explore the Scottish Highlands, it is also possible to get on a spectacular luxury train: the Belmond Royal Scotsman, which departs from the Waverley station in Edinburgh. It only has 40 seats, so the exclusivity of the trip is assured. And to make sure the rest of the travelers, the train always stops at night in some station or calm halt. In addition to the suites, equipped with every detail, it has two restaurant wagons and an observatory car.
The Pride of Africa
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With a maximum of 72 passengers, spread over its 36 suites, the train The Pride of Africa (Rovos Rail) crosses five African countries from South Africa to Tanzania. A spectacular journey in which you can reach the Victoria Falls in an unbeatable way.
Eastern & Oriental Express
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The Eastern & Oriental Express covers Asian places such as Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Laos. Each compartment has its own waiter during the trip 24 hours a day. Among its 17 carriages stands the observatory, located at the train's tail and decorated in colonial style.
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