Top 10 Great Rail Journeys by Voyages Jules Verne
Travelling by train invariably invokes a sense of occasion and many routes permit exploration of less accessible destinations.
Our long tradition of great rail journeys began in 1979 when our first group of intrepid travellers embarked from London’s Victoria station on a 42-day, 7,000 mile expedition by rail to Hong Kong. We continue to offer a variety of innovative international rail journeys, many traversing multiple countries and increasingly in the comfort of deluxe train accommodation.
The following are, what we consider, to be our top 10 great rail journeys that encapsulates the magic of travelling by train, all of which offer itineraries tailored to cultural discovery from the comfort of a classic carriage.
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classic italy by train
A great train journey from Rome to Venice including a stay in Florence, with a full-day excursion exploring the historic centre and walking tours in all three cities.
7 nights from £571
FROM THE CAPE TO VICTORIA FALLS
Travelling on the world's finest private train from Cape Town to Victoria Falls combined with stays at classic hotels. Visits include Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, Kimberley...
13 nights from £3055
RAJASTHANI RAILWAY ADVENTURE
Visiting most of the major monuments of Rajasthan, utilising its impressive rail newtork between the capitals of its former princely states. Travel to Delhi, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra, Jodphur...
16 nights from £1425
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS
A special opportunity to experience the elegance of this great train journey, travelling past the Alps and the Dolomites, through Switzerland and France, combined with a stay in Venice.
5 nights from £1795
PASSAGE TO CAPE TOWN
A magnificent 5-star journey by train deluxe across Southern Africa including Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the Cape Peninsula, with stays in luxurious Orient Express hotels.
10 nights from £2355
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS
A luxurious journey by the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express company, from Bangkok to Singapore crossing the Malay Peninsula, combined in 5-star hotels. Includes a cruise on the River Kwai
10 nights from £1895
THE PALACE ON WHEELS
One of India's most famous railway experiences, recreating the ambience once enjoyed by India's Maharajas. Visiting Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodphur, Udaipur, Agra
10 nights from £2595
THE CENTRAL KINGDOM EXPRESS
An adaptation of our original 1979 itinerary, a journey by private train including sightseeing on the Trans-Siberian railway between Moscow and Beijing. Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk...
14 nights from £3895
NAMIBIA & THE DESERT EXPRESS
A great rail journey from Windhoek to the Atlantic coast and Etosha National Park, commissioned exclusively by Voyages Jules Verne. Explore Sossusvlei by 4x4
14 nights from £2385
PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
Visiting the Habsburg capitals with special sightseeing and arrangements. Many of the sightseeing tours are travelled to by rail, with the majority being in First Class.
9 nights from £997
