World's 50 Best Luxury Trains
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Embark on a journey back in time with the World's 50 Best Luxury Trains, curated by the World Travel Awards to highlight the most opulent and unforgettable rail journeys on the planet. These moving hotels traverse stunning landscapes, offering guests the chance to explore the world's beauty in unparalleled comfort. From the historic allure of the Orient Express to the scenic splendors of the Rocky Mountaineer, each train offers a unique window into the soul of its destinations, wrapped in the lap of luxury. Discover the romance of rail travel, where elegance, adventure, and tradition blend to create timeless experiences.
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Maharajas' Express
The Maharajas’ Express is a world-renowned luxury train that offers an unparalleled travel experience through India’s most iconic destinations, capturing the grandeur and romance of a bygone era. Known as one of the world’s leading luxury trains, it provides a journey fit for royalty with opulent interiors, exquisite dining, and personalized service that rivals the finest hotels. The train’s meticulously curated itineraries take passengers through India’s rich cultural heritage, visiting historic palaces, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Each cabin blends traditional Indian décor with modern luxury, while the train’s elegant restaurants, plush bar car, and attentive staff ensure a five-star experience throughout the journey. Whether exploring Rajasthan’s royal heritage, the sacred city of Varanasi, or the temples of Khajuraho, the Maharajas’ Express promises a luxurious and unforgettable adventure through India.
Maharajas’ Express was voted as Asia's Leading Luxury Train 2023 by World Travel Awards
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50 Best Luxury Trains
Maharajas' Express
Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer
Mahaparinirvan Express
Aurora Winter Train
Golden Pass Panoramic Express
British Pullman @ Belmond
The Jacobite Steam Train
The Ghan
JR Kyushu 36+3
Verde Canyon Rail
Al Andalus Train
Golden Eagle Luxury Train
Rocky Mountaineer
La Dolce Vita @ Orient Express
Coast Starlight
Majestic Imperator
Train Suite Shiki-Shima
Golden Eagle Danube Express
The Canadian
The Presidential Train
The Sweet Train
Hiram Bingham @ Belmond
Venice Simplon Orient Express @ Belmond
Indian Pacific
Northern Belle
The Blue Train
California Zephyr
The Deccan Odyssey
Shangri La Express
Grand Canyon National
Palace on Wheels
The Luxury Transcantabrico Train
Flam Railway
Andean Explorer @ Belmond
Eastern and Oriental Express @ Belmond
Prestige Continental Express
Pacific Surfliner
The Vietage @ Anantara Vietnam
SPACIAX
Glacier Pullman Express
The Journey Through Java by Train @Aman
The Private Machu Picchu Train
Golden Chariot
Oriental Silk Road Express
Seven Stars in Kyushu
The Royal Canadian Pacific
Rovos Rail
Tsars Gold
Twilight Express Mizukaze
Royal Scotsman @ Belmond
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