Panoramic Vistas

From the Andes to the Alps, from the mountains of Canada to those of New Zealand, from lakes to Lapland and from vineyards to valleys, much of the world’s awe-inspiring landscapes are best seen from the windows of your train. The speciality of travelling by train is the unrestricted view of country and city - a picture postcard vista that a road journey will never be able to offer you. Relive the romance of rail travel, the way it was meant to be.

The Ghan

  • Region : Australia
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

Originally the Afghan Express, the name The Ghan was inspired by the pioneering Afghan cameleers who blazed a permanent trail into the Red Centre of Australia over 150 years ago.The Ghan’s emblem is an Afghan on a camel in recognition of their efforts in opening up the inhospitable interior to th...

The Overland

  • Region : Australia
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The Overland provides the ideal way to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide. With a daylight service running between Adelaide and Melbourne in both directions, you’ll enjoy a relaxing, comfortable journey between these two great cities, taking in a diverse range of landscapes from rugged mall...

Indian Pacific

  • Region : Australia
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

Named after the two great oceans it joins and symbolised by the magnificent wedge-tailed eagle that so often soars above it, the mighty Indian Pacific traverses 4,352km (2,698 miles) between Perth and Sydney, twice a week. Almost 300 miles of it is across the longest straight track in the wor...

Great Southern

  • Region : Australia
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

JOURNEYS OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, forested peaks, and exhilarating capital cities, the stunning journey between Brisbane and Adelaide feels like nowhere else in Australia. Relax with everything taken care of on board including fine dining, premi...

Venice Simplon Orient Express

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train offers a journey you will remember forever. For more than a century, travel on the Orient Express has been the symbol of European grace and continental elegance. Romance, adventure and a little tast...

British Pullman

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

Step aboard the British Pullman and revisit the age of luxury, comfort and glamour, when service was always flawless and life was enjoyed to the fullest at a less hurried pace; the ideal Orient-Express experience. Plush upholstery waits, surrounded by intricate marquetry, mosaic floors, solid bra...

El Transcantábrico

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The 52-passenger El Transcantábrico luxury train has been delighting passengers since 1983, travelling through Cantabria, Castile, Asturia and the extraordinary Picos de Europa. Whether going from Santiago de Compostela to León, or reverse, the magic of northern Spain awaits the traveller from th...

The Royal Scotsman

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Luxury Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The Royal Scotsman is one of the world's finest luxury train experiences. A journey on the Royal Scotsman takes you straight to the heart of the Highlands, through landscapes of towering, pine-clad mountains reflected in mirror-still lochs. With just 36 passengers on board, it is a wonderful trai...

Caledonian Sleeper

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Deluxe Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

Taking the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland is the most romantic and environmentally friendly way of travelling from London to Fort William. This service links London Euston, North West England and over 40 locations in Scotland. You leave London in the evening and wake up in the middle of the...

Northern Belle

  • Region : Europe
  • Type : Deluxe Trains
  • Traveller Interest : Panoramic Vistas

The Northern Belle is a day train offering an exceptional experience with its immaculate carriages, exquisite food, and breathtaking scenery. Onboard, you’ll find superb service and a comfortable environment designed to captivate and delight. The train accommodates up to 252 passengers, with e...