Journeys by Private Train
To travel by private train is to experience traditional train travel from a bygone era but with modern comforts for the everyday traveller and distances that our forefathers could only dream of. The tours we feature by private train offer access to some of the most remote places in the world and itineraries are designed to take in some of the most exotic and culturally diverse destinations the world has to offer. After an informative and enjoyable day exploring you will return to the sanctuary of your hotel on wheels to be greeted by your cabin attendants with refreshments. Join us onboard and travel the Trans-Siberian route, the Silk Road, across India, through South Africa or beautiful landscapes of Namibia.
Angola to Mozambique by Private Train
A journey from West to South East Africa aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail
Itinerary at a glance
From Paris to Istanbul
An iconic rail journey across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
Ancient China by Private Train
A journey between Beijing & Urumqi aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
Balkan Explorer
From Venice to Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Trieste / Postojna / Pula / Rijeka / Sarajevo / Mostar / Belgrade / Sofia / Plovdiv / Istanbul
Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train
From Almaty to Tashkent aboard the Orient Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
Heritage of India by Private Train
A spectacular journey through the heart of Rajasthan aboard the Deccan Odyssey
Itinerary at a glance
- Delhi / Agra / Sawai Madhopur / Ranthambore National Park / Udaipur / Jaisalmer / Jaipur / Delhi
Journey to Victoria Falls
An escorted journey between Pretoria and Victoria Falls aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail
Itinerary at a glance
- Pretoria / Kruger National Park / Maputo / Kingdom of eSwatini / Kapama Game Reserve / Limpopo / Great Zimbabwe Monument / Antelope park / Matopos National Park / Hwange Game Reserve / Victoria Falls
Heritage of India by Private Train
A spectacular journey through the heart of Rajasthan aboard the Deccan Odyssey
Itinerary at a glance
- Delhi / Agra / Sawai Madhopur / Ranthambore National Park / Udaipur / Jaisalmer / Jaipur / Delhi
Secrets of Wild India
An escorted tour of the wildlife & wonders of Western India including seven nights aboard the Deccan Odyssey
Itinerary at a glance
- Mumbai / Gir National Park / Ellora Caves / Aurangabad / Pench National Park / Tadoba Tiger Reserve / Ajanta Caves / Nashik / Godavari Ghats
Ancient China by Private Train
A journey between Beijing & Urumqi aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train
From Almaty to Tashkent aboard the Orient Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
Voyage to the Roof of the World
An epic journey from Beijing to Lhasa aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Angola to Mozambique by Private Train | 1919 JulyJul 2026 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
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| From Paris to Istanbul | 1212 SeptemberSep 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 2020 SeptemberSep 2026 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Balkan Explorer | 202 OctoberOct 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Trieste / Postojna / Pula / Rijeka / Sarajevo / Mostar / Belgrade / Sofia / Plovdiv / Istanbul
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| Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train | 1313 OctoberOct 2026 | Orient Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
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| Heritage of India by Private Train | 1818 NovemberNov 2026 | Deccan Odyssey | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Delhi / Agra / Sawai Madhopur / Ranthambore National Park / Udaipur / Jaisalmer / Jaipur / Delhi
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| Journey to Victoria Falls | 1212 JanuaryJan 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Pretoria / Kruger National Park / Maputo / Kingdom of eSwatini / Kapama Game Reserve / Limpopo / Great Zimbabwe Monument / Antelope park / Matopos National Park / Hwange Game Reserve / Victoria Falls
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| Heritage of India by Private Train | 2424 FebruaryFeb 2027 | Deccan Odyssey | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Delhi / Agra / Sawai Madhopur / Ranthambore National Park / Udaipur / Jaisalmer / Jaipur / Delhi
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| Secrets of Wild India | 2020 MarchMar 2027 | Secrets Wild India | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Mumbai / Gir National Park / Ellora Caves / Aurangabad / Pench National Park / Tadoba Tiger Reserve / Ajanta Caves / Nashik / Godavari Ghats
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 101 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train | 606 AprilApr 2027 | Orient Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
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| Voyage to the Roof of the World | 909 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
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