After a long wait, travel enthusiasts can now explore the world on luxury trains. Travel company Railbookers has officially announced the return of the round-the-world train journey, with the first departure on September 3, 2025.
Accordingly, tourists will use the services of 7 of the world's most prestigious trains, including Belmond Royal Scotsman in Scotland, La Dolce Vita Orient Express in Italy and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in England. In Canada, tourists will board the Rocky Mountaineer train, while in South Africa, they will experience the Rovos Rail train. Maharajas' Express is the train chosen for the route in India, while the Eastern & Oriental Express will take tourists through Southeast Asia.
2025 promises to be a memorable year for travel enthusiasts when the 5-star luxury train officially departs.
A journey across 4 continents, 12 countries and over 20 cities in 59 days on a luxury train will take you to the most magical places in the world. From majestic natural landscapes to vibrant cities, the trip promises to bring you unforgettable experiences.
The 59-day journey is an opportunity to explore the world
The €116,000 price tag makes it a worthy investment for those looking to enjoy a luxurious and classy holiday. Passengers depart from Vancouver, travel through the Canadian Rockies and then fly to Europe to enjoy the picturesque scenery of Scotland before continuing to Rome, Verona and Venice in Italy and then to Paris, France. Leaving France, passengers will travel to Budapest, Bucharest, Istanbul and finish the journey around Europe.
Worth the price is the classy, luxurious service quality of this ship.
After that, guests will continue to board a 6-hour flight to Delhi, India. Flight tickets for the Canada - Scotland and Türkiye - India routes are not included in the tour package, passengers must pay for them separately. After that, guests will board a 14-hour flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Flight tickets for this route must also be paid for by the guest.
Modern facilities and amenities create a comfortable feeling for visitors.
In South Africa, travelers will take the Rovos Rail to Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Then, passengers continue to buy plane tickets to fly to Cape Town, South Africa to visit Table Mountain, taste local wines and fly on to Singapore. This 13.5-hour journey can cost more than 1,000 euros per ticket. The Eastern & Oriental Express will take travelers from Singapore through Malaysia and back to Singapore. Then, passengers will have to fly home on their own.
Railbookers trips are considered “unique experiences” that offer travelers unique and unforgettable experiences that no other means of transport can match. In addition to visiting famous places, travelers also have the opportunity to experience special activities such as participating in traditional cooking classes, exploring famous art museums, or simply enjoying leisurely strolls.
A "one-of-a-kind" experience for explorers
However, many people think that this price is quite high and not everyone can afford it. However, the appeal of this journey cannot be denied to those who love to travel and explore and want to enjoy unique experiences.
Passengers do not have to join the entire trip, they can customize the itinerary to suit their own preferences and choose individual rail segments and destinations. The luxury train tour provider said it has received hundreds of calls from passengers.
