Venice or Verona to Paris
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Take a step back in time on this overnight trip aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The Venice or Verona to Paris route is the “Classic” journey on the VSOE, and its most frequently-run itinerary.…
Copper Trail: Lobito to Victoria Falls
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Join Rovos Rail on this brand-new for 2022 15-day Lobito to Victoria Falls: Copper Trail epic trek from the Atlantic Ocean to the African heartland. Journey through Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia,…
New Luxury Train Reflects Peru’s Beauty, Culture, Spirit
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“I wanted to connect the interior with the location and make it a holistic journey of discovery.” So says Inge Moore, interior designer of South America’s first overnight luxury train, the Belmond Andean…
A Magical Tour of a Magical City: Vienna!
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The closest I got to a train during our recent family trip to Vienna was a streetcar. But it wasn’t just any streetcar. It was the famous tram #71. The #71’s tracks lead…
Paris to Verona or Venice
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Take a step back in time on this overnight trip aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The Paris-Verona-Venice route is the “Classic” journey on the VSOE, and its most frequently-run itinerary. See Dates & Prices…
IRT Awards High Marks to Golden Eagle Danube Express
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Serbian dancers greet the Golden Eagle Danube Express in Belgrade. IRT Photo by Angela Walker. It was the photo op of a lifetime. As the “new” luxury train Golden Eagle Danube Express departed…
Royal Canadian Pacific
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Pretend to be royalty and come aboard Royal Canadian Pacific (RCP) to sample the train’s five-star dining, open-platform observation areas, several small salons, and large compartments with private, ensuite shower, toilet and sink. The train and its superb staff combine...
2-Train Luxury Tour Revels in Peru’s Culture, Beauty, Spirit
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IRT passengers enjoying the outdoor viewing area on the Belmond Hiram Bingham. IRT photo by Eleanor Hardy. Is Peru on your top 10 bucket list? You’re not alone. It’s one of the world’s…
Last Frontier: The Silk Road
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(Editor’s note: Author Chris Card Fuller’s story about her 2007 Silk Road trip originally appeared in The International Railway Traveler® magazine, republished here with permission. Please note that although the itinerary is essentially…
The Canadian
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The Canadian is VIA Rail Canada’s flagship train. It runs between Toronto and Vancouver three times a week, traveling 2,775 miles....