Railbookers unveils “Around the World by Luxury Train” collection for 2026

Railbookers has unveiled a new and expanded collection of itineraries that celebrate traveling Around the World by Luxury Train.

Returning for 2026 is the flagship “Around the World by Luxury Train” trip, which will feature new trains, hotels and activities over two months, alongside four departures throughout the year which highlight the company’s industry-leading collection of luxury trains in itineraries ranging from 29 to 48 days.

In total, 11 different iconic luxury train routes are highlighted in the 2026 collection, along with new hotels, sightseeing activities, and additional touches which create the ultimate bucket-list experience.

“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 travellers desire on a five-star, luxury jaunt across the globe,” said Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers Group, in a statetement. “Whether it’s new luxury trains, iconic and unique hotel accommodations and much more, our team has improved upon this already remarkable experience.”

The Around the World by Luxury Train trip, which features eight iconic luxury train routes across the globe, will commence in Vancouver on September 2, 2026.

On this 60-day trip, guests will embark on the Rocky Mountaineer before enjoying scenic Banff, then fly to the United Kingdom.

There, in between stays in Edinburgh and London, they will enjoy the Grand Suite onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman as well as the newly-debuted Britannic Explorer.

A flight to Italy for the classic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris, along with the cross-continental journey on the vaunted train to Istanbul. 

A flight takes guests to Delhi, where they will spend six nights enjoying the culture and cuisine of India onboard the Maharajas’ Express, before flying to South Africa. There, they’ll enjoy epic experiences onboard Rovos Rail as well as a three-night stay at the Kruger Shalati “train on the bridge” hotel.

They then fly to Singapore to complete their once-in-a-lifetime trip with a three-night journey on the Eastern & Oriental Express.

In addition to its flagship 60-day Around the World by Luxury Train odyssey, Railbookers is expanding its collection of extended journeys with four new itineraries debuting in 2026.

Designed for travellers seeking a month-long immersive adventure without committing to two full months away, these 29- to 48-day journeys span continents and showcase the world’s most iconic trains:    

• Grand Rail and Safari Journey: Singapore to Venice by Train
  • 35-day trip featuring the Eastern & Oriental Express, Rovos Rail, Britannic Explorer and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express trains
• Luxury Rails and Wonders from Vietnam to Scotland by Train
  • 48-day trip featuring the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, Rovos Rail, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and Belmond Royal Scotsman trains
• Grand London to Istanbul: Royal Scotsman, VSOE & Golden Eagle
  • 32-day trip featuring the Britannic Explorer, Belmond Royal Scotsman, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and Golden Eagle Danube Express trains
• Venice to Victoria Falls and South Africa by Luxury Train
  • 29-day trip featuring the Golden Eagle Danube Express and Rovos Rail trains

With limited availability on each trip, pricing on each of the Around the World by Luxury Train Collection journeys, along with information on how to book, can be found here.

To view the complete selection of Railbookers’ luxury train vacation offerings, click here. 

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