Wednesday 24 September 2008

Orient Express Train Holidays

Orient Express Trains are a by-word for classic, luxury travel. This famous travel group operate five luxury tourist trains and a river cruiser in amazing destinations across Europe, Asia and South America. The most famous is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express which travels to a variety of locations across Europe. If you want to experience the golden age of luxury rail travel and discover exotic new locations then a holiday on the Orient Express will provide you with the holiday of your lifetime.

The routes covered by Orient Express trains include:

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
A travel experience like no other, in the style of a bygone era. The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will transport you to the most exciting cities in Europe including Venice, Paris, London, Budapest, Prague, Istanbul, Vienna and Rome.

British Pullman, United Kingdom
Experience a day excursion or short break from London and other cities to some of the UK's most spectacular destinations. The vintage carriages of the British Pullman echo the golden age of rail travel. Superbly comfortable carriages make this the perfect way to travel.

Northern Belle, United Kingdom
The Northern Belle harks back to the days of the original Pullman "Belle" trains of the 1930s. Trips offered include day, weekend and Grand Tours in immaculate carriages, with ornate interiors and superb food. Departures are available from towns and cities throughout the UK.

The Royal Scotsman, Scotland
The Royal Scotsman runs on a selection of one to seven night journeys. The routes allow you to experience the majesty of the Scottish Highlands, ever-changing landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks and mirror-calm lochs of Scotland from the comfort of your luxury train.

Eastern & Oriental Express, South East Asia
The Eastern & Oriental Express carries passengers in luxury between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Your journey will see you travel through dense rainforests and towering mountains past golden temples, rubber plantations and remote towns and villages.

PeruRail, Peru
This South American railway is widely recognised as not only one of the highest rail journeys on the planet, but also as one of the world's most scenic railway service. If you want the ultimate way to travel to the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then you simply have to travel aboard the Hiram Bingham luxury train.

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