Itineraries for Europe Great railway journeys

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – the very name conjures up images of 19th-century splendour, of silent film stars and Agatha Christie. All of the glamour and mystique still lingers, the white-gloved service as faultless as one could hope for from the world's most famous train ride.

Explore the very best of Italy on this 12-day luxury rail journey from the waterways of Venice to Pompeii’s ash-laden streets and Bologna’s culinary delights. Then, cross the water by rail ferry to Sicily's hilltop towns, idyllic coastlines and crumbling Roman ruins.

Travelling aboard one of Spain’s most luxurious trains, you’ll enjoy gourmet dining and cocktail evenings as you travel the coastal route between San Sebastián’s golden beaches and Santiago’s medieval wonders.

This weeklong rail journey will see you travel in royal luxury between the Andalucia great Moorish cities, returning each evening to the fine dining, piano lounge and opulent cabins of the Al Andalus train.

From Porto’s charm both historic and daringly contemporary, dip into the Douro Valley’s world-class vineyards aboard The Presidential – Portugal’s most luxurious train. It’s all paired with Michelin-standard dining throughout.

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Take in the highlights of the Emerald Isle with one of the world's great rail journeys. Throughout, you'll enjoy open-bar indulgences, multi-course gourmet dining and expert-led tours, including a black-cab tour of Belfast and afternoon tea in a grand country manor.