WHY IT RATES: Great Rail Journeys has raised the bar on luxury travel with its new landmark collection, which in addition to featuring all the bells and whistles affluent travelers require, also includes intriguing experiences such as a talk at Kensington Palace led by Princess Diana’s former butler. — Claudette Covey, Executive Retail Editor
Great Rail Journeys (formerly Vacations By Rail), a globally trusted leader in rail travel, has introduced its new Landmark Collection, a portfolio of premium escorted vacations featuring iconic rail journeys, luxury accommodations, exclusive experiences and small-group touring. Now booking through 2027, the collection spans Europe, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, with itineraries ranging from 7 to 17 days.
Drawing on more than 50 years of expertise, Great Rail Journeys created the Landmark Collection around the extraordinary moments that define unforgettable rail travel, from raising a glass of Champagne while crossing the Swiss Alps to stepping aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or watching the African sunrise from one of the world’s most luxurious trains.
“The most memorable journeys change the way we see a destination,” said Dave Riley, CEO of Great Rail Journeys. “With Landmark, we’ve brought together the experiences travelers often dream about, from iconic trains and remarkable hotels to meaningful moments that connect them more deeply with the places they visit. These are the kinds of journeys that stay with you long after you’ve returned home.”
Highlights of the Landmark Collection include:
Premium Glacier Express: Switzerland’s Alpine Icons - 8 days
Guests travel in a privately chartered Excellence Class train car with guaranteed window seating, welcome Champagne and a five-course menu paired with wines.
Premium Canada Coast to Coast Tour – 17 days
Alongside the luxury of Goldleaf Class aboard The Rocky Mountaineer, guests also stay at iconic Fairmont properties in Québec City, Toronto, Jasper, Banff and Vancouver while experiencing Canada’s legendary transcontinental rail routes.
Orient Express & Luxury Rhône Cruise – 10 days
Guests journey from Venice to Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, enjoying fine dining in restored 1920s carriages, followed by an intimate Rhône River cruise for just 12 guests. A Great Rail Journeys exclusive, this is the only vacation combining the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with a luxury Belmond River cruise.
Grand Tour of South Africa Tour – 17 days
Travelers enjoy five-star dining, dramatic landscapes and luxurious air-conditioned suites aboard one of the world’s most celebrated luxury trains.
Premium London & Scotland – 7 days
Exclusive experiences include private access to historic palaces and castles, a visit to Kensington Palace and an immersive talk led by Princess Diana’s former butler.
Each Landmark journey combines iconic rail travel, distinctive accommodations, exclusive excursions and small-group touring for a more personal and immersive way to explore. Guests are accompanied by an expert Tour Manager, with every detail thoughtfully arranged throughout the trip.
SOURCE: Great Rail Journeys press release
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