Ride comfort: the most luxurious train in the world

"Glacier Express" - a panoramic high-speed train, carrying passengers on the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2 033 meters.



Express passes through two of the most famous ski resorts in Switzerland - St. Moritz and Zermatt. For seven and a half hours, it crosses the bridge and 291 calls in the 91 tunnel.



Trans-Siberian Railway - the longest railway in the world. Trans-Siberian Express crosses eight time zones. In line passengers can get from Moscow to Vladivostok and Beijing.



The entire route without taking into account the train stops overcomes this week. Private train follow the same route at a slower pace.



South African train «Pride of Africa» («Pride of Africa"), many called the most luxurious train in the world. A ticket for a cost from $ 5,000 - $ 10,000 per person. The train follows the route of Cape Town (South Africa) - Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). In the photograph the train made a stop near Victoria Falls.



Along the way, «Pride of Africa» makes a stop in various game reserves in which can only be reached by train or by small plane.



The famous train class "luxury» «Venice Simplon-Orient» or "Orient Express" runs between London, Venice, Istanbul and many other cities. Depending on the destination of the ticket price ranges from $ 2500 - $ 9 000.



Luxury train consists of wagons, decorated in the style of the 1920s and 1930s. Passengers can enjoy fine French cuisine and experience nor the incomparable atmosphere of the "Orient Express", described in the novel by Agatha Christie.



The younger brother of the legendary "Orient Express" Express «The Eastern & Oriental» carries passengers across Southeast Asia. The fare ranges from $ 2000 - $ 9 000.



This luxurious train has several dining cars, a library, a boutique with souvenirs and bars, one of which has a large open terrace review.



Train «Belmond Royal Scotsman» («The Royal Scotsman") invites you to make a trip to Scotland and the Highlands, visit the ruined castles, golf courses and factories for the production of whiskey. The cheapest trip will cost $ 1,350 per person, the most expensive - from $ 5000 - $ 13 000.



Passengers spend the night here in a double compartment. All dishes are prepared directly in the train.



Alaska Railroad - the main summer attraction on which from Anchorage to Fairbanks train tracks «Denali Star» («Star Denali"), making a stop at the Denali National Park. All the journey lasts twelve o'clock.



This train is famous for its cars with a glass dome through which passengers behold successive magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.



Way Express «Blue Train» («Blue Train"), which is called the "five-star hotel on wheels", runs from Cape Town to Pretoria.



Luxury cars Class "luxury" of a living room during the day turned into the bedroom at night. The chef prepares specialties of oysters, ostrich and lamb.



The train "Hiram Bingham" follows through Peru to the Incas - Machu Picchu.



Menu restaurant car of the train boasts regional cuisine, and the bar has live Peruvian music. Round trip will cost $ 750.



«Palace on Wheels» («The palace on wheels"), travels on the forts and palaces of the largest state in India - Rajasthan. The train departs from New Delhi, and the whole trip lasts seven days.



Initially carriages «Palace on Wheels» intended for the personal use of the rulers of the various states of India.



"Danube Express" - a private train running between Prague, Budapest, Krakow and Istanbul. Previously, the train belonged to the Prime Minister of Hungary Janos Kadar.



The cars are equipped with shiny wood paneling and comfortable beds. The sleeping car conductor tea or coffee, and in the evenings - wine.



In Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway runs the so-called «Toy Train» («Toy Train") from New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling at an altitude of 2 200 meters.



Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The train itself is an old steam locomotive.



«Napa Valley Wine» or "Wine Train" - is a special excursion train that wheeling tourists to numerous vineyards and wineries of the Napa Valley, California.



Evening tour with dinner will cost $ 189 gourmet person.



Advanced, high-speed train «Harmony» travels to many major cities in China. The fastest train develops a speed of 431 km / h.



The Flåm Railway takes place among the Norwegian mountains and is a popular tourist attraction Aurlandsforda. She descends from a height of 865 meters above sea level in a picturesque valley Flom.



The railway line is one of the steepest in the world. Tourists expect beautiful landscapes of Norway, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain farm valley.



"Gang" - an Australian train crossing the continent from north to south - from Adelaide to Darwin. The launch took place in the legendary line of 1929.



Passengers make a three-day trip to the Australian outback. The fare one way is between $ 900 - $ 3 500.



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