These luxury trains in Europe will take your breath away - TIMESOFINDIA

Posted: 29 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT

Imagine traversing across Europe in luxurious trains, complete with huge glass windows, 5 star meals, decked bars and more, just as they show in Bollywood romances. While a trip to Europe is a delight in its own right, the joy of watching hills, meadows, castles and artsy cities roll by, as you sit tucked in delightfully comfortable cabins is the experience of a lifetime. If you are aiming for a blend of comfort, luxury and a whole lot of sightseeing in Europe, we have the guide to Europe's five most popular, luxurious trains.

Come aboard.

1. Venice Simplon Orient Express
venice train A train with a history, and of course it oozes luxury. The train that introduced travellers to the world of luxury in 1982, it is still going strong and smooth. A luxurious escape, its most famous journey is between London to Venice though you can will be craving to chug off to Istanbul and Berlin as well; Berlin being the last launched stop for the train. Imagine looking out of your train's window and soaking in amazing scenery on the way. Single and shared suites are what you will get on this, along with some of the world's best chefs working on your meals. The train has a well-stocked bar area along with a lounge and a restaurant car as well. This train is the stuff that dreams are made of, the luxury dreams.

A ticket from Venice to London aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express will cost you £2,700 and takes some 16 hours.

2. Belmond Royal Scotsman

As its name says, this is a train lives up to royal traditions. It has themed routes, including themes as exclusive as Western Scenic Wonders, Scotch Malt Whiskey Trail, Taste Of The Highlands, Scotland's Classic Splendours, Dales Lakes & Gardens and many more. The train runs from April to October, and the most popular tour is the 4-day Highland Classic. It covers the utterly scenic landscape including the Isle of Skye. You can sit by the huge glass windows all day, sipping on some of the best wines and spirits from around the world and pore over the beauty that is Scotland.

Ticket prices start from £2,350 per person and vary as per the routes and number of days spend on board. All the ticket prices include accommodation, food and beverages. This train also boasts of spa services, the cost to it is in addition to ticket prices.

3. Golden Eagle Danube Express

If a luxurious rail cruise in Europe feels like a fantastic idea to you, come aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. They boast of housing the best bar lounge and restaurant on wheels, and has surprisingly luxurious suites, deluxe and heritage cabins. This train offers 5 to 12 days' journeys and covers varied destinations including Budapest, Zurich, Prague, Vienna, Innsbruck, Venice, Istanbul, Sofia and many more. Our pick for a ride aboard this train would be the Grand Alpine Express; this runs between Budapest and Venice and will take you on a whirlwind tour of Hungary, Zurich, Milan, Verona, Lake Bled and more. Perfect for those with a craving for Gothic palaces and natural wonders.

Tickets for this one start from £22,260 for Superior Deluxe Class; these journeys also include off-train tours and experiences.

4. Bernina Express
This luxury train runs between Switzerland and Italy, and is much loved for its panorama cars that lets the passenger enjoy uninterrupted views of region's astonishing natural wonders. This train journey is the perfect dream for anyone in a Wordsworth frame of mind, deeply in love with nature. Expect a mindblowing ride amidst deep gorges, hanging bridges, loop tunnels and stunning glaciers. The train runs from Chur in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy, taking around 4 hours. Quite plush, it has First and Second Class carriages and has all the 'good life' amenities. The only thing lacking aboard the Bernina Express is a world-class restaurant, owing to the short duration route that it follows.

At just £30 per ticket, this luxurious train journey is for those keen for a taste of luxury and Europe's classical train experiences without busting their wallets.

5. Elipsos Trenhotel
Vernona express While this one also has three classes to choose from - Tourist, Business and Grand - to suit all budgets, the lure of cosy yet plush cabins and 5 star meals aboard cannot be resisted. Plus, the best wines from France and This train chugs on three popular routes, connecting Paris to Madrid, Paris to Barcelona and Barcelona to Zurich. Both the journeys will get you a chance for an overnight stay with their night trains; think of waking up in a new city for breakfast.