There is something wonderfully romantic about travelling by train. Rather than simply being a way to reach your destination, a luxury train journey can become part of the holiday itself, combining elegant surroundings, exceptional dining and attentive service with ever-changing views beyond the carriage windows. With Elegant Resorts, tailor made rail holidays offer the opportunity to discover some of the world's most spectacular landscapes in extraordinary style, with itineraries carefully designed around the experiences and destinations you want to enjoy.
Our collection of luxury rail journeys includes some of the world's most iconic trains, from the historic elegance of the British Pullman and the legendary Royal Scotsman to the sophisticated La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Italy and the breathtaking Rocky Mountaineer in Canada. Each offers a completely different way to explore, allowing you to experience remarkable scenery and fascinating destinations while enjoying the comfort and glamour of a truly luxurious rail journey.
For a quintessentially British experience, the British Pullman provides an opportunity to step aboard a beautifully restored train inspired by the golden age of rail travel. Lavishly appointed carriages, elegant interiors and impeccable customer service create a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere as you travel through the British countryside. Depending on your chosen itinerary, journeys can include exceptional dining, with beautifully prepared meals served at your seat, while the changing scenery outside provides a constantly evolving backdrop. From historic cities and stately homes to picturesque countryside, a British Pullman rail experience can be incorporated into a wider UK holiday itinerary, making it possible to combine your rail journey with luxury hotels and sightseeing opportunities.
For a more immersive Scottish adventure, the Royal Scotsman offers an exceptional way to discover the Highlands. This intimate luxury train travels through some of Scotland's most spectacular landscapes, from rugged mountains and tranquil lochs to remote glens and historic estates. Days aboard the train are characterised by fine dining, attentive personalised service and beautifully appointed surroundings, while evenings can be spent enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the observation car. Selected itineraries also incorporate excursions that allow you to step off the train and experience more of Scotland, whether exploring a historic castle, visiting a whisky distillery or discovering the natural beauty of the Highlands. The result is one of the most memorable and sought after luxury train holidays in the UK.
Italy provides a completely different interpretation of luxury rail travel with the La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Inspired by the glamour, creativity and sophistication of 1960s Italy, this extraordinary train combines stylish design with exceptional Italian hospitality and cuisine. As you travel through the Italian landscape, you can watch vineyards, countryside, mountains and historic towns unfold beyond your window while enjoying beautifully prepared regional cuisine and elegant surroundings. The journey itself becomes a celebration of Italian culture and style, offering an unforgettable addition to a wider Italian holiday.
For travellers seeking dramatic scenery on a grand scale, few luxury rail journeys can compare with the Rocky Mountaineer. Travelling through the spectacular landscapes of Western Canada, its panoramic glass-domed carriages provide superb views of towering mountains, pristine forests, rushing rivers and dramatic valleys. The journey is designed around the scenery, allowing you to relax in comfort while enjoying attentive hospitality and meals inspired by the regions through which you travel. Depending on your itinerary, your rail journey can be combined with stays in luxury hotels and time exploring destinations such as Vancouver, Banff or Lake Louise, creating a truly unforgettable Canadian holiday adventure.
One of the greatest advantages of choosing bespoke rail holidays with Elegant Resorts is that your train journey does not have to exist in isolation. Our Luxury Travel Specialists can create a complete holiday around your chosen experience, arranging accommodation, flights, transfers, excursions and additional stays so that your itinerary flows seamlessly from one memorable experience to the next. You might combine the Royal Scotsman with a longer Scottish escape, extend a British Pullman journey with a luxury stay in London or build a Canadian adventure around the Rocky Mountaineer. The possibilities are endless, allowing your tailor made rail journeys to be as leisurely, adventurous or culturally enriching as you desire.
From the romance of historic rail travel to the thrill of discovering spectacular landscapes from the comfort of a panoramic carriage, luxury rail holidays offer an extraordinary way to see the world. Every journey has its own distinct character, combining beautiful scenery with exceptional hospitality, fine food and the simple pleasure of watching the ever changing world unfold outside your window.
To begin planning your own tailor made rail holiday, speak to the Luxury Travel Specialists at Elegant Resorts. Drawing on their expertise and knowledge, they can help you select the perfect train journey and build a personalised itinerary around it, ensuring every detail reflects the experience you want to have. Get in touch and start creating a tailor made rail journey that will provide memories to treasure long after the train has reached its final station.