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La Dolce Vita
This luxurious Orient Express train takes passengers to some of Italy’s most glamorous
corners in 1960s style, with a colour palette of
copper, ochre and burgundy, plus dining designed by Michelin-acclaimed chef Heinz Beck. “This new Orient Express train has a
range of journeys throughout Italy, showcasing the best that the country has to
offer. The train itself has been beautifully recreated and oozes luxury,” says Great Rail Journeys’ Julian Appleyard.
Deccan Odyssey
Relaunched in late 2023, the Deccan Odyssey is a decadent journey through the core of India; think lush paddy fields, wildlife-filled national parks and heritage landmarks. Six routes take passengers through places such as rural Maharashtra, buzzing Mumbai, gorgeous Jaipur and more.
Norient Express Set to mark its first
departure in autumn 2025, the Norient Express name isn’t just a nod to its legendary counterpart, it’s also a distinctly Norwegian take on luxury rail travel. Setting off from Bergen, passengers will spend six days weaving between pristine lakes, fjords and mountains before reaching the cobbled streets of Trondheim.
with beautiful views along the route,” says Hannah Green, senior product executive at Inghams. Panoramic windows will make passengers feel as if they’ve bagged a front-row seat to Switzerland’s Alpine scenery as the train meanders among wildflower
meadows, chocolate-box villages and glassy lakes. Book it: Inghams’ seven-night bespoke GoldenPass Express itinerary starts from £2,128 per person, based on two sharing, with return train travel from London, four nights in Montreux, three in Interlaken and tickets for the GoldenPass Express.
inghams.co.uk
UNDER THE AURORA IN ALASKA Mother Nature outdid herself with the larger-than-life landscapes of Alaska and a new Trafalgar tour knits together its natural jewels, from the icy vistas of Denali National Park to aurora spotting by night. This trip puts the four-hour Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train – one of the best ways to appreciate Alaska’s scenery – front and centre, and dips into its Indigenous heritage with cultural museum visits. Kelly Jackson, managing director at TTC Tour Brands,
says: “Cosmic activity is at an all-time high, so it’s a wonderful time to book a trip to see the northern lights. We even have a professional night photographer to
ensure everyone walks away with a high-quality photo.” Book it: Trafalgar’s seven-day Alaska Northern Lights
48 20 FEBRUARY 2025
itinerary starts from £3,325 based on two sharing. Includes accommodation, excursions, six breakfasts, wo lunches and three dinners, but not flights.
trafalgar.com
SEE GB IN STYLE Belmond needs no introduction as a curator of indulgent rail journeys, but Britannic Explorer takes things up a notch. Fred Holidays, which released a new-look rail brochure in December, makes the most of the new route, whisking clients from London to Wales for a gentle glide through the craggy Pembrokeshire coast and the rugged scenery of Snowdonia. Sally Barlow, rail product manager at Fred Holidays,
says: “England and Wales’ first luxury sleeper train – from the makers of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
– is a work of art in motion.” Book it: Fred Holidays’ Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train: Wales & London Stay itinerary starts from £5,999, including one night in London with breakfast and a three-night all-inclusive rail journey.
fredholidays.co.uk
EXPLORE PERU LIKE INCA ROYALTY Walking the Inca Trail might be the most famous way to reach Machu Picchu, but the Vistadome train is a lot more comfortable. This year, its carriages have been upgraded with panoramic windows for
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