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LUXURY RAIL Travel Advisor Reference Guide

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WORLDWIDE WORLD LUXU Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer

JASPER

JASPER

VANCOUVER BANFF

Britannic Explorer

VANCOUVER BANFF

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Canyon Spirit

MOAB

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Atlantic Ocean Canyon Spirit

Belmond Hiram Bingham

Pacific MACHU Ocean PICCHU

CUSCO

EDINBURGH

BritannicAMSTER Explor

LONDON

PARIS

Glacier Express

DENVER

DENVER MOAB

Royal Scotsm

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Atlantic Ocean

El La Tra Ori Gran

El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo

Al Andalus Belmond Hiram Bingham

Pacific The Andean MACHU Ocean PICCHU Explorer AREQUIPA

Glacier

ZERMATT VE R MADRID DE GRANADA P

CUSCO

The Andean Rovos Rail Explorer AREQUIPA

VIC

CAPE TOW

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OUTES URY RAIL ROUTES

PRIVATE TRANSFERS AVAILABLE

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Venice SimplonOrient-Express Golden Eagle BUDAPEST Danube Express ENICE

RDAM

ROME

Golden Eagle Danube Express

ISTANBUL

PALERMO

ajas' asDolce Vita DELHI

Maharajas' Express

ient Express

MUMBAI

DELHI

Eastern & Oriental MUMBAI Express

Indian Ocean DAR ES SALAAM

Eastern & Oriental Express Pacific

Ocean

SINGAPORE

DARWIN

CTORIA FALLS

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Pacific Ocean

SINGAPORE

Indian Ocean

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for all packages

The Ghan

DARWIN

The Ghan

PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG PERTH

Indian Pacific

PERTH

Pacific ADELAIDEIndian SYDNEY

ADDITIONAL NATIONAL RAIL PARTNERS

ADELAIDE

SYDNEY


VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE AND THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

English Channel Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Venice to Paris

PARIS 1 Disembark the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and spend your final night in Paris

2 VENICE

FRANCE

ITALY

Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea

KEY

AdriaticAUSTRIA Sea

SWITZ.

1 Nights stay

2 FLORENCE Adriatic Sea 2 ROME

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Rome

KEY

1 Nights stay 1 Overnight

onboard VSOE

North Sea

Baltic Sea

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Paris

GERMANY 2

PARIS FRANCE

1

MUNICH

AUST.

1 BUDAPEST

HUNG.

ROMANIA BUCHAREST 1

Black Sea

1

1

BULG. Mediterranean Sea

•Seven nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast •One night aboard the VSOE in a Historic Cabin •Dedicated steward service, welcome glass of sparkling wine, three-course lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and continental breakfast on board •All rail as indicated •Excursions as listed •Shared transfer from your hotel to the train station in Venice •Private transfer between stations in Paris

VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM PARIS TO ISTANBUL 11-DAY ITINERARY Paris > Budapest > Bucharest > Istanbul

Travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Istanbul

VIENNA

9-DAY ITINERARY Rome > Florence > Venice > Paris

ISTANBUL 3

TURKEY Your journey ends with 3 nights in Istanbul

•Seven nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast •Guided Eiffel Tower summit tour, Louvre Museum tickets, and River Seine cruise •Three nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in a private Historic Cabin •Sumptuous four-course dinner each night aboard the train •Continental breakfast served in your cabin each morning •Budapest city tour plus Danube cruise and lunch at a local restaurant •Bucharest city tour and private dinner


TRAIN FEATURES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

THE ROUTES

Travel between iconic European destinations including Paris, Venice, Vienna, Prague, Florence, and Istanbul (on select departures), with a variety of oneand multi-night journeys available.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Grand Suites feature an en suite bathroom with shower and lounge. Suites include a private bathroom and convert from a lounge to a bedroom. Historic Cabins offer daytime seating, upper and lower berths, and a washbasin with shared facilities.

LIFE ON BOARD

Guests enjoy 24-hour steward service, elegant lounge and bar cars with live piano music, and a smart dress code for dinner, creating the train's signature atmosphere.

DINING

All table d'hôte meals are included and prepared by onboard chefs using seasonal ingredients inspired by the regions along the route. Breakfast is served in the cabin, while lunch and dinner are enjoyed in one of the train's historic dining cars.


GLACIER EXPRESS EXCELLENCE CLASS

GRAND GLACIER EXPRESSEXCELLENCE CLASS Your journey begins with 1 night in Zurich

6-DAY ITINERARY Zurich > Zermatt > St. Moritz

1 ZURICH

CHUR

SWITZERLAND

ST. MORITZ 2 VISP Your journey ends with 2 nights in St. Moritz

ZERMATT 2 GORNERGRAT KEY

1 Nights stay

Day trip to Gornergrat

Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Excellence Class

THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM PARIS TO VENICE, AND THE FAMOUS TRAINS OF SWITZERLAND

Your journey begins with your first 2 nights in Paris

PARIS 3

Travel overnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express through stunning Alpine scenery from Paris to Venice

FRANCE

GoldenPass in Prestige class to Montreux

Glacier Express Excellence Class to Zermatt

SWITZ. INTERLAKEN 2 GENEVA MONTREUX

AUSTRIA

CHUR

2 ZERMATT

1 ST. MORITZ

TIRANO

VENICE

MILAN

KEY

1 Nights stay

•Rail travel per the itinerary in first class •Five nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast •Four-day Swiss Travel Pass in first class •Day trip to Gornergrat •Seat reservations in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz

Spend 2 nights in Montreux before returning to Paris for your final night

3 Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz

ITALY

13-DAY ITINERARY Paris > Venice > St. Moritz > Zermatt > Montreux > Paris •First-class (where possible) rail travel per the itinerary •Historic Cabin on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Bernina Express reservations, Excellence Class on board the Glacier Express, and Prestige Class on the GoldenPass •Eleven nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast; one night on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express •Private gondola ride in Venice and day trip on the Gornergrat Railway •Transfers between the hotel and train station


THE GLACIER EXPRESS EXPERIENCE

THE ROUTE

Travel between Zermatt and St. Moritz on one of the world's most scenic rail journeys, crossing 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Oberalp Pass.

EXCELLENCE CLASS

Upgrade to Excellence Class for guaranteed panoramic window seating, a dedicated concierge, exclusive lounge access, priority boarding, and a multicourse gourmet lunch with wine pairing.

PANORAMIC EXPERIENCE

Designed exclusively for daytime travel, the Glacier Express features oversized panoramic windows, at-seat service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and onboard commentary showcasing Switzerland's spectacular Alpine scenery.

DINING

Freshly prepared regional cuisine is served at your seat throughout the journey. Guests in first and standard class can prebook multicourse meals, while Excellence Class includes an elevated gourmet dining experience with premium beverages.


EUROPE BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN

EL TRANSCANTÁBRICO GRAN LUJO

Belmond Royal Scotsman Taste of the Highlands with Edinburgh and the Jacobite Steam Train

El Transcantábrico – Gran Lujo from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela

7-DAY ITINERARY

13-DAY ITINERARY

• Rail travel per the itinerary • Twin Cabin on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman Taste of the Highlands journey • A return journey on board the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig • Four nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh and skip-the-line entrance to Edinburgh Castle

• Rail travel per the itinerary • Seven nights' accommodations in a Deluxe Suite on board the El Transcantábrico • Five nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • One-day Madrid sightseeing pass, including the Prado Museum, and a hop-on, hop-off tour • Private all-inclusive pintxos tour in San Sebastián • Private airport transfers in Madrid

GOLDEN EAGLE DANUBE EXPRESS

LA DOLCE VITA ORIENT EXPRESS

Golden Eagle Danube Express Istanbul to Paris and London

La Dolce Vita Orient Express - Venice and Portofino

Edinburgh > Fort William > Glencoe > Fort William

Madrid > San Sebastián > Santiago de Compostela > Madrid

12-ITINERARY

6-DAY ITINERARY

• Rail travel per itinerary • Six nights' accommodations at five-star hotels with breakfast • Five nights' all-inclusive accommodations on board the Golden Eagle Danube Express in Deluxe Class • Moulin Rouge tickets in Paris with Champagne • Private London city tour including the London Eye • Transfers per itinerary

• Rail travel per itinerary • Three nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • Two nights' all-inclusive accommodations on board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express in a Deluxe Cabin • Small-group walking tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum • Culinary food tour in Rome at night

Istanbul > Paris > London

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Rome > Venice > Portofino > Rome

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AROUND THE WORLD ROVOS RAIL

EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS

Luxury Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria and Kruger National Park

Eastern & Oriental Express — Essence of Malaysia

14-DAY ITINERARY

7-DAY ITINERARY

• Seven nights' accommodations at luxury hotels with breakfast • Three nights' all-inclusive accommodations at a luxury game lodge • Three nights in a Pullman Suite on board Rovos Rail • Private tours of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula including Kirstenbosch, and Johannesburg • Private full-day Franschhoek Wine Tram and Babylonstoren farm experience • Flights to and from Kruger National Park • Private airport/hotel/station transfers throughout

• Three nights' accommodations at a five-star hotel with breakfast in Singapore • Three nights in a Pullman Cabin on the Eastern & Oriental Express — Essence of Malaysia • Private transfers between the airport and hotel

Cape Town > Pretoria > Kruger National Park > Johannesburg

Singapore

PALACE ON WHEELS

GOLDEN EAGLE SILK ROAD EXPRESS

The Palace on Wheels

Golden Eagle Silk Road Express - The Grand Silk Road

11-DAY ITINERARY

22-DAY ITINERARY

• Rail travel per itinerary • Three nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast in Delhi • Seven nights on board the Palace on Wheels • Private full-day tour of Delhi • All meals and drinks on board the Palace on Wheels • All included excursions and sightseeing as part of the Palace on Wheels journey • Transfers per the itinerary

• Six nights on board the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express with all meals and excursions • Twelve nights on board the Golden Eagle in Gold Class with all meals and excursions • Three nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • Private flight from Kashgar to Almaty • Guided sightseeing tours in each destination, including entrance fees • Airport transfers in Beijing and Tashkent

Delhi > Jaipur > Ranthambore > Udaipur > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Agra > Delhi

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Beijing > Xi'an > Dunhuang > Golmud > Hotan > Kashgar > Almaty > Bishkek > Tashkent > Bukhara > Merv > Ashgabat > Darvaza > Khiva > Shahrisabz > Dushanbe > Samarkand > Margilan > Kokand > Tashkent

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NORTH AMERICA ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Trans-Canada and Rockies Adventure with Rocky Mountaineer

Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise Explorer with Rocky Mountaineer

13-DAY ITINERARY

8-DAY ITINERARY

• One-way VIA Rail® in economy accommodations from Toronto and Jasper on The Canadian® • Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf Class • Nine nights' hotel accommodations; three nights on board VIA Rail • Transfer from Jasper to Lake Louise and Lake Louise to Banff

• Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Lake Louise in SilverLeaf Class • Seven nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • Tour transfer from Lake Louise to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in Vancouver • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Sightseeing gondola ride in Lake Louise; mountains, lakes, and waterfalls tour; and a gondola ride and lake cruise in Banff

Toronto > Jasper > Lake Louise > Banff > Kamloops > Vancouver

Vancouver > Kamloops > Lake Louise > Banff

CANYON SPIRIT Arches and Canyonlands to the Rocky Mountains with Canyon Spirit

6-DAY ITINERARY

Moab > Glenwood Springs > Denver • Canyon Spirit from Moab to Denver in Signature class • Five nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast • Sightseeing tours of Arches and Canyonlands national parks • Sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

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National Parks of the West with Canyon Spirit

13-DAY ITINERARY

Denver > Glenwood Springs > Moab > Arches National Park > Canyonlands National Park > Moab > Salt Lake City > Yellowstone National Park > San Francisco > Yosemite National Park • Canyon Spirit from Denver to Moab in Signature class • One-way Amtrak in coach accommodations on the California Zephyr • One-way transfer from Moab to Green River • Round-trip transfers from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone • Eleven nights' hotel accommodations; one night on board Amtrak

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ON BOARD ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

THE ROUTES

Travel through Western Canada's most spectacular landscapes on routes connecting Vancouver with Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Calgary, featuring daylight-only travel.

CLASSES OF SERVICE

Choose from SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service. GoldLeaf features bi-level dome coaches, an exclusive dining room, elevated cuisine, and outdoor viewing platforms.

THE EXPERIENCE

Designed exclusively for daylight travel, Rocky Mountaineer showcases breathtaking scenery with panoramic views, storytelling hosts, locally inspired cuisine, and attentive onboard service.

DINING

Freshly prepared regional cuisine is included in both service levels, with GoldLeaf guests enjoying gourmet meals in an exclusive lower-level dining room paired with local wines and beverages.


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