Mark Megahan
Around the world in one hundred days by rail. Well, almost all the way. The trip covers fourteen individual countries spread across three continents. There are two legs of the journey involving sea travel by luxury liner. One of them is aboard the Queen Mary 2. Not all wealthy travelers are members of the jet-set. There’s something to be said for taking time to view the scenery.
Luxury rail journey
You still have plenty of time to get your tickets and pack for the luxury rail journey of a lifetime. The train pulls out of St. Pancras Station in London on March 17, 2026.
There are only a dozen tickets up for grabs but they won’t be flying out the door. The price for singles is a little over $151,000. Couples traveling together get a better rate. $250,000 for the pair.
The rail portion of the trip will span the continents of Europe, Asia, and North America. Travelers will find “unmatched elegance and immersive cultural experiences.”
From Britain, the train heads East across Europe, taking in France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.
This “once-in-a-lifetime adventure” the organizer assures, “blends iconic rail routes, five-star accommodations, and transoceanic voyages into one seamless itinerary, redefining the future of luxury travel for those seeking a truly global escape.”
Also on the itinerary are Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Japan, Canada, and the US.
Upscale travel offerings
Adventures By Train is “known for its upscale travel offerings” but this one “sets a new benchmark” in luxury rail accommodations.
The “seasoned travelers the company typically caters to” are impressed with the unparalleled “scale and exclusivity of this experience.”
Along the way will be stops at “visits to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites.”
Guests “will ride in first-class luxury, passing through breathtaking landscapes and iconic rail routes, such as the European sleeper trains through the Alps and the California Zephyr Amtrak line winding through the Rocky Mountains.”
For those parts of the journey which can’t be completed by train, there’s a “23-day ocean voyage from Tokyo to Vancouver.” There’s also “an Atlantic crossing aboard the renowned Queen Mary 2.”
Along with the finest of everything a rail excursion can offer, accommodations “feature only the finest five-star hotels, such as The Langham in New York and Pera Palace in Istanbul, ensuring passengers experience exceptional comfort and luxury.“
