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.
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 / Kuqa / Golmud / Xining / 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 by Private Train
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
Castles of Transylvania
A journey from Istanbul to Budapepst aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Veliko Tarnovo / Sinaia / Brasov / Sighisoara / Sibiu / Kecskemet / Lajosmizse / Budapest
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
The Call of Africa by Private Train
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
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
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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| 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 | Journeys by Private Train |
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 | Journeys by 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 | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Kuqa / Golmud / Xining / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Voyage to the Roof of the World | 1818 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 by Private Train | 606 OctoberOct 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Journeys by 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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| Castles of Transylvania | 1212 OctoberOct 2027 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Journeys by Private Train |
Itinerary at a glance
Istanbul / Veliko Tarnovo / Sinaia / Brasov / Sighisoara / Sibiu / Kecskemet / Lajosmizse / Budapest
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| Balkan Explorer | 1919 OctoberOct 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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| The Call of Africa by Private Train | 2525 FebruaryFeb 2028 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Journeys by 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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| Secrets of Wild India | 1818 MarchMar 2028 | 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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| Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train | 1111 AprilApr 2028 | 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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