Who can forget the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in Eighty Days? The book was published in 1872 and saw Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout trying to win a bet by circumnavigating the globe. Fast forward to now and you can literally travel around the world in 80 days by luxury train. Nothing is left to chance on this journey, which will explore four continents and 13 countries with a collection of iconic trains and hotels along the way.

Railbookers offers 80-day ‘Around The World by Luxury Train’ itinerary

With increased interest in train travel to offset travelers’ carbon footprint, mixed with the popularity of luxury travel this couldn’t come at a better time. Railbookers has announced its new itinerary for the 80-day Around the World by Luxury Train itinerary.

To get an idea of the journey, this itinerary explores four continents, 13 countries and 20+ cities. Meanwhile, you won’t just sit on one train as you travel for almost three months, as along the way you switch trains as well as luxury hotels. Basically, this journey is sheer comfort all the way. Meanwhile, shorter versions of the itinerary will be available next year for those with less time on their hands.

About the itinerary

“The trip begins in Vancouver and continues in European capitals and charming cities like Budapest, Edinburgh, Florence, London, Paris, Rome, and Venice,” Railbookers said.

“Air connections will allow travelers to see Delhi, Mumbai and Istanbul in Asia, as well as Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa.”

“In between train journeys, Railbookers’ guests will be treated to luxurious hotel accommodations in many of the world’s finest cities,” the company said.

Which luxury trains are on the journey?

To get an idea of the luxurious trains involved in the itinerary, it will feature:

• The iconic Rovos Rail in South Africa
• The Eastern & Oriental Express in Singapore
• The Maharajas Express in India
• The Rocky Mountaineer in Canada
• The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
• The Golden Eagle Danube Express
• The Belmond Royal Scotsman

In a press statement, Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers said:

As we’ve seen a trend to combine itineraries to include multiple luxury trains, we’ve tailor-made this itinerary along with smaller, customizable itineraries featuring these iconic trains as a highlight of our industry-leading luxury rail collection.

“Best of all, once the train ride is through, Railbookers takes care of hotel, sightseeing, transfers and more at the destination for a complete one-call solution,” Marini added.

When does the 80-Day Around The World By Luxury Train itinerary launch?

The Around the World by Luxury Train itinerary departs on August 28, 2024, traveling on the following route:

Vancouver → Kamloops → Jasper → Lake Louise → Banff → Edinburgh → London → Paris → Venice → Florence → Rome → Delhi → Mumbai → Istanbul → Cappadocia → Istanbul → Veliko Tarnovo → Sinaia → Budapest → Johannesburg → Kruger National Park → Pretoria → Cape Town → Singapore

Learn more about this amazing itinerary on Railbookers’ website here.