A train is a series of connected vehicles that run along a railway track and transport people or freight. Trains are typically pulled.
Belmond British Pullman
Itineraries: All Belmond British Pullman train routes start from London Victoria Station and head to different parts of the UK. These are mainly day trips to cities rich in history such as Bath, Canterbury and Cambridge. Weekend trips to Devon or Cornwall are also planned each year, with hotel accommodation included. One of the signature trips is The Golden Age of Travel. Guests are invited to a 1920s-style holiday, with a superb five-course dinner and champagne against the picturesque scenery outside the window.
Train: 11 carriages. This is the twin train of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Vintage carriages that were once part of the legendary Brighton Belle and Golden Arrow trains in the 1920s.
Belmond Grand Gibernian
Itineraries: Two-, four-, and six-day journeys, always departing from Dublin. Departing from Dublin, the train takes guests on three stunning itineraries that showcase both the heritage and modern life of Ireland. The two-day trip includes north Belfast and the history of the Titanic, the Old Bushmills distillery and the magnificent ‘Giant's Causeway’.’ Over four days the train travels west to Cork, Blarney Castle, Killarney Lakes, Connemara National Park and Galway. The full six-day journey combines the two itineraries into an unparalleled insight into the mysteries of the Emerald Isle.
Train: Five themed sleeping carriages, accommodating up to forty guests.
Restaurants: Two fine dining cars and a sightseeing car with a bar
Entertainment: Excursions to colorful towns, ancient castles and famous distilleries, golf.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Itineraries: Classic overnight journeys from London to Venice take in the beautiful scenery of France and Switzerland. You can also take a shorter journey from London or Venice to Paris. Other journeys are organized throughout the year to Europe's most intriguing cities: Budapest, Istanbul, Prague, Vienna and Stockholm.
Train: 17 beautifully restored Art Deco carriages with exquisite inlays. The carriages were built in the 1920s and 1930s and have been restored to their original condition to recreate one of the most luxurious experiences the world has ever seen. By day, the double coupes become a saloon with a daybed, footstool, small table and a compartment with a sink. At night they become a cosy bedroom with upper and lower bedding.
The train has three restored 1920s restaurant cars. The Côte d'Azur coach finished in Lalique glass paneling, the Etoile du Nord coach with inlaid paneling, and the L' Oriental coach decorated in black lacquer. Bar with grand piano.
Maharajas' Express
Itineraries: Themed ‘Heritage of India’, ‘Treasures of India’, ‘Jewels of India’, ‘Indian Panorama’, ‘Grandeur of India’. Trips can be four or eight days Train: 23 coaches, including the presidential coach. The newest and most expensive train of the whole collection. The train is equipped with the latest technology: tinted panoramic windows, individual air conditioners, especially soft springs, which is important for India.
Restaurants: two gourmet restaurants and two lounge bars.
Entertainment: visits to Ranthambhore tiger reserve, Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Ajanta cave temples. Special excursions elephant rides, private visits to forts and fortresses, large-scale fireworks, elephant polo, torchlight barbecues on the dunes of the Thar Desert accompanied by Indian music and dance.
Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express
Routes: Routes linking Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos
Train: The elegantly restored train décor features intricate inlays and teak wood paneling. You can choose from three comfortable, wood-trimmed compartments: Pullman, State and Presidential. Each air-conditioned compartment has its own shower and toilet, as well as huge windows. A conductor serves you throughout your journey 24 hours a day. The colonial-style observation car, located at the tail of the train, is designed for admiring the scenery during the day and enjoying cocktails after dark. Part of the carriage is open, so you have the opportunity to take photos to commemorate your journey.
Restaurants: Lunch and dinner are served in the dining carriages, while breakfast is served in the compartments.
Entertainment: Exploring the spectacular wild jungle and tea plantations, local festivals, trekking in remote villages.
Ghan
Itineraries: 3 days and 2 nights between the cities of Adelaide and Darwin
Restaurants: Australian and international cuisine, bars and lounges
Activities: helicopter flight over the most spectacular sites, sunsets and sunrises in the desert, hikes to old mines, and farms, ancient Serbian church.
