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.
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
Grand Alpine Express
From Budapest to Venice aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Budapest / Vienna / Semmering Pass / Lake Achen / Innsbruck / Zurich / St Gotthard Pass / Lake Como / Verona / Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Postojna / Venice
South Africa & Namibia by Private Train
A journey from Pretoria to Swakopmund aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail Private Train
Itinerary at a glance
- Johannesburg / Pretoria / Kimberley / Upington / Fish River Canyon / Kolmanskop / Luderitz / Keetmanshoop / Quiver Tree Forest / Sossusvlei / Windhoek / Otjiwarongo / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund
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
Eastern European Discovery
A journey from Budapest to Vienna aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Budapest / Krakow / Warsaw / Malbork / Gdansk / Berlin / Dresden / Prague / Salzburg / Vienna
The Copper Trail
A journey from Zimbabwe to Angola including Zambia & the Democratic Republic of Congo aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail
Itinerary at a glance
- Victoria Falls / Kafue River / Lusaka / South Luangwa National Park / Ndola / Lubumbashi / Kolwezi / Luau / Kuito / Huambo / Lobita / Luanda
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
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
The Call of Africa
A journey between Cape Town & Dar es Salaam aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail
Itinerary at a glance
- Cape Town / Matjiesfontein / Kimberley / Pretoria / Madikwe Game Reserve / Gaborone / Victoria Falls / Chisimba Falls / Makambako / Dar es Salaam
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
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 101 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
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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| Grand Alpine Express | 3030 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Budapest / Vienna / Semmering Pass / Lake Achen / Innsbruck / Zurich / St Gotthard Pass / Lake Como / Verona / Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Postojna / Venice
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| South Africa & Namibia by Private Train | 202 MayMay 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Johannesburg / Pretoria / Kimberley / Upington / Fish River Canyon / Kolmanskop / Luderitz / Keetmanshoop / Quiver Tree Forest / Sossusvlei / Windhoek / Otjiwarongo / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund
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| Balkan Explorer | 707 MayMay 2027 | 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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| Eastern European Discovery | 707 JuneJun 2027 | Golden Eagle Danube Express |
Itinerary at a glance
Budapest / Krakow / Warsaw / Malbork / Gdansk / Berlin / Dresden / Prague / Salzburg / Vienna
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| The Copper Trail | 303 JulyJul 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Victoria Falls / Kafue River / Lusaka / South Luangwa National Park / Ndola / Lubumbashi / Kolwezi / Luau / Kuito / Huambo / Lobita / Luanda
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 1010 SeptemberSep 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Voyage to the Roof of the World | 1717 SeptemberSep 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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| The Call of Africa | 606 OctoberOct 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Cape Town / Matjiesfontein / Kimberley / Pretoria / Madikwe Game Reserve / Gaborone / Victoria Falls / Chisimba Falls / Makambako / Dar es Salaam
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| Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train | 1212 OctoberOct 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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