By Jessica Sulima
Condé Nast Traveler October 13, 2025
Railbookers' new 2026 itineraries connect luxury trains like the Rocky Mountaineer, Rovos Rail, and the Royal Scotsman on epic, multi-week trips.
The luxury train travel trend is chugging full speed ahead into 2026, as travelers continue chasing nostalgia-evoking adventures aboard glamorous sleeper trains like India’s Palace on Wheels or Belmond’s Royal Scotsman.
In response to the growing demand for premium train journeys like these, Railbookers, a travel agency specializing in independent rail trips, is launching four new multi-train itineraries next year. Ranging from 29 to 48 days, the lengthy trips link luxury train routes in Asia, Europe, and Africa with unique hotel stays and off-train adventures arranged for passengers along the way.
The new Railbooker itineraries for 2026 include a 35-day trip from Singapore to Venice, with excursions including a safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and a tour through the Cornish countryside; a 48-day trip from Vietnam to Scotland with visits to Chinese imperial cities and South Africa’s Kruger Shalati “train on the bridge” hotel; a 32-day trip from London to Istanbul crossing through Rome, Champagne, and Vienna; and a 29-day trip from Venice to Victoria Falls via the Balkans.
The itineraries feature luxury sleeper trains like Belmond's Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, pictured above.
These journeys will operate on luxury train lines such as Rovos Rail, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Royal Scotsman, and Golden Eagle Danube Express, to name a few. Prices start at $33,239 per person; in addition to train reservations, the price also includes meals, hotel accommodations, and experiences like safari drives, culinary tours, museum visits, and sunset cruises.
For the ultimate train travel experience, Railbookers will also continue to offer its flagship “Around the World by Luxury Train” itinerary in 2026, which visits 9 countries in 60 days. With all-inclusive packages starting at $125,000, the two-month journey whisks guests on 8 luxury train routes across the globe.
The epic circumnavigation kicks off in Vancouver on September 2, 2026, when passengers will hop aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff, before flying to the UK for journeys along the Royal Scotsman and the new Britannic Explorer. Then it’s off to Italy for a ride on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Istanbul via Paris. After jetting off to Delhi for a six-night adventure on the Maharajas’ Express (making stops at Ranthambore National Park and Fatehpur Sikri), guests will then fly to South Africa, making their way to Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park aboard the illustrious Rovos Rail, before ending the trip in Singapore on the Eastern & Oriental Express.
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| The Royal Scotsman train is just one leg of Railbookers' epic around-the-world itinerary. The Royal Scotsman suite |
Packages include meals, drinks, hotel accommodations, and off-train experiences.
“Luxury train travel continues to be one of the biggest trends and desires we see among our guests, and we’re delighted to bring back our signature trip along with a newly-expanded lineup of journeys that showcase everything travelers desire on a five-star, luxury jaunt across the globe,” said president and CEO of Railbookers, Frank Marini, in a press release announcing the new routes. “Whether it’s new luxury trains, iconic and unique hotel accommodations and much more, our team has improved upon this already remarkable experience.”
Railbookers’ 2026 itineraries—11 in total—are available to book online, with the option to schedule a private consultation before your purchase. The expanded offerings coincide with the unveiling of Canyon Spirit, the rebranded Rocky Mountaineer rail journey that’s heading to Salt Lake City next year, as well as Spain’s Al Andalus train making a new journey between Seville and Madrid.
Book 'Around the World by Luxury Train' with Railbookers.
Jessica Sulima is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers hotel and booking content, as well as travel deals.
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