Belmond Trains: The Art of Enjoyment
The history of luxury train travel began in 1883 with the Orient Express from Paris to Vienna. Today, train travel is available anywhere in the world. For example, Belmond’s routes cover continental Europe and the UK, Southeast Asia and Peru.
The beauty of such travel is that it combines the comfort of a hotel with a constantly changing landscape outside the window, exquisite regional cuisine with freshly prepared dishes from local products, a luxurious spa, entertainment along the way and visits to attractions. All this turns the trip into a full-fledged journey, where you can take a break from all your worries and enjoy every minute.
Scotland on the Royal Scotsman
Stay in Edwardian-style compartments for one or two passengers, with private showers, dressing rooms and work areas, or in the new Grand Suites, equipped with an en-suite bathroom.
Savour hot Scottish cuisine in the Raven and Swift dining cars, accompanied by wines, liqueurs and over 50 malt whiskies. Book now for a culinary journey with Tom Kitchin, Scotland’s youngest Michelin star: this 2-night Highland tour departs on 5 July 2025.
Admire the scenery in the fresh air from the terrace of the Observation Car. The bar will also serve your favourite drinks. And enjoy beauty rituals and signature massages at the Dior Spa Royal Scotsman.
Trips last from 2 to 7 nights.
The excursion program includes highland safaris, walks in national parks, fishing and golf on legendary golf courses, visits to famous distilleries, ancient castles and estates of Scotland. The starting and ending point is Edinburgh, where you will be captivated by its magnificent architecture.
England on the British Pullman
Experience the roaring twenties on a carefully restored vintage train that carried heads of state, politicians and film stars a century ago. The collection of carriages includes the Wes Anderson-designed Cygnus, whose exclusivity is underscored by an exquisite menu, free flowing champagne and personalised service.
Enjoy dishes made from selected seasonal produce, served by liveried stewards, as well as champagnes and wines selected by a sommelier. There are also tea ceremonies and a 1930s-style cabaret, where you will be transported into the mysterious world of Agatha Christie's detectives.
Discover the grandeur of England on excursions to Elizabethan Burghley House (16th century), the Georgian city of Bath, the 500-year-old Portsmouth Dockyard, Oxford and wineries.
The Art Deco interiors of the Grand Suites are inspired by Paris, Venice, Istanbul, Vienna, Budapest and Prague. Each suite has a double or twin beds, a sitting room where breakfast and tea are served, and a bathroom. Suites and historic compartments are also available.
The kitchen on the train is run by Jean Imbert, whose restaurant on Avenue Montaigne has a Michelin star: with him, every meal turns into a feast. You can also enjoy cocktail tastings and midnight brunches in the bar car to the sounds of the piano, private and corporate celebrations. And the excursion program includes a cruise on the Danube, walks around Budapest, a visit to the Hungarian Parliament building and Peles Castle in Sinaia, an aperitif in Varna and a tasting of culinary delights in each of the countries.
Pleasure does not tolerate fuss. Allow yourself the luxury of traveling slowly and tastefully on Belmond trains.
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