Romania has been included by the foreign press among the most beautiful and expensive railways in the world, according to Adevarul. Danube Express newly opened passes through Transylvania, offering tourists the opportunity to visit castles and medieval fortresses.
Danube Express passes through Sighisoara and reaches the end of their journey to Istanbul. Huffington Post includes the route on the list of the most beautiful and luxurious train journey. The Danube Express, made its first European train tour in 2008. Ever since, the Danube Express has provided unforgettable train holidays to Europe. It goes through Germany, Slovakia, Poland, Serbia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Travelers can enjoy special conditions; Danube Express is the only private international train in Europe that has individual air conditioning in every room and suites with private bathroom. The price for a trip on this train is $9,337 per person. Among the objectives visited by tourists who choose this route one can see Sighisoara and Bran Castle, where Dracula, the vampire Count, keeps the legend alive.
The Danube Express only carries 50 passengers, serving freshly prepared meals using traditional menus and served at a single sitting in the elegant Restaurant car.
On the list of the most luxurious train trips Glacier Express route is also included which goes from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Switzerland. The journey takes only 9 hours and the train passes through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges offering tourists many beautiful sceneries.
Hiram Bingham Orient Express, named after the explorer who discovered in 1911 Machu Picchu archaeological site, is another unique travel which takes you to through a round trip from Machu Picchu to Cusco crossing the idyllic scenery of the Urubamba River valley.
The Express trip through the Rocky Mountains takes 4 hours and starts with the ski resort Banff in Alberta and ends in the Canadian city of Vancouver. In addition to the outstanding comfort and unique landscapes you will also enjoy the food and drink at the buffet.
The Grand Canyon Express consists of cars of various classes, dating from different periods. For example, passengers who buy couch tickets will travel in cars from 1923; the coffee will be served in cars from 1952 and passengers who will choose first class will enjoy the comfort of carriages dating from 1950. A round trip takes 4 hours and 30 minutes and runs through the Arizona desert from Williams to Grand Canyon, South Rim.
Maharajas Express is one of the most exclusive trains in the world. It was released in 2010 and can accommodate only 88 passengers. The train goes from Delhi to Mumbai, and the journey takes between 3 and 7 nights. The most expensive couchette is 43 square meters and is composed of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a hall, a living room and a double bedroom. A ticket for Maharajas Express costs $ 22,000.