Trafalgar has added new itineraries to its Rail Journeys collection.
- Japan by Bullet Train from Tokyo to Osaka: The 10-day journey links four cities by bullet train. After a Taiko drumming lesson in Tokyo, travellers board the bullet train to Kyoto. The journey continues by rail to Hiroshima, with a ferry crossing to Miyajima Island, before a final bullet train to Osaka.
- A journey in Switzerland on the Glacier Express: The eight-day journey begins with a train to the resort of St Moritz. Travellers will board the Glacier Express and arrive at the foot of the Matterhorn. The journey continues by train to Geneva, Interlaken and Lucerne. Highlights include a walking tour of Zürich’s Old Town and a home-cooked dinner on a farm.
- Italy’s High-Speed Trains through the Renaissance: The 10-day journey links Rome, Florence and Venice by high-speed train. In Rome, guests will visit the Colosseum and St Peter’s Basilica, before travelling by rail to Florence. A visit to Pisa’s Square of Miracles is followed by a lunch at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia. The journey concludes in Venice, where travellers can witness Venetian glassblowing.
- Discover New Zealand by TranzAlpine: The 10-day South Island journey on the TranzAlpine crosses the Southern Alps from Greymouth to Christchurch. Before boarding, guests will cruise Milford Sound and enjoy an afternoon tea with former farmers on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
Orient Express launches French Riviera service
From May 10, 2027, the Venice-Simplon Orient Express will operate annual journeys from Paris to the French Riviera.
The journey will begin in Paris before travelling overnight and reaching the Mediterranean by morning. It will travel through Côte d’Azur, Massif de l’Estérel, and pass Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Nice before reaching Monaco-Monte Carlo station.
On board, passengers will enjoy the full Belmond experience. Accommodations come in the form of classic ‘Historic’ cabins, suites, Grand suites, or the L’Observatoire suite.
