Titan has launched its new Iconic Rail Journeys brochure for 2019, featuring beautiful and breath-taking rail routes in all corners of the globe. Introducing two new journeys on board one of the most famous trains in the world – the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – this new brochure also showcases itineraries that offer the chance to travel on Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains, Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, and Peru’s Titicaca Train.
Titan prides itself on responding to customer feedback, and as a result has reintroduced a night on the Titicaca Train to its popular ‘Footsteps of the Incas’ escorted tour. In Europe, Titan travellers have an opportunity to book one of three incredible new Grand Suites on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, for the ultimate in sumptuous luxury travel, and of course every itinerary comes with Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service, to make the start and end of each trip just as relaxing as the holiday itself.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
It’s often said that the age of budget airlines has put an end to elegant, unhurried travel – but a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express proves that to be wrong. The art deco interior is like a film set, while the service is exceptional. And Titan travellers have the option of booking one of the train’s three spacious new Grand Suites, offering elegant décor and en suite showers. Featured in this brochure, for travel in 2019, are two brand new itineraries that combine the thrill of a journey on the VSOE with a stay in one of Europe’s finest cities. The 5-day ‘The City of Canals’ itinerary offers a classic London–Venice train journey with the chance to spend three days exploring Venice (from £3,099 pp in Sept/ Oct 2019), while the 5-day ‘Berlin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’ itinerary takes a less-travelled rail route to Berlin for history and sightseeing, from £2,899pp in June 2019.
Titicaca Train, Peru
For a journey with a difference, a trip on Peru’s Titicaca Train is hard to beat. Travelling from the Altiplano to the Andean peaks, it’s one of the highest railway routes in the world, reaching altitudes of more than 4,300 metres. The stylish décor inside is inspired by the Pullman carriages of the 1920s, and there’s an open deck allowing passengers to breathe in the crisp mountain air as the La Raya range slips past. By popular demand, for 2019 Titan has reintroduced the chance to experience a night on board the Titicaca Train as part of the 14-day ‘Footsteps of the Incas’ tour, which also features a visit to Machu Picchu. It costs from £3,399pp in April, May 2019.
Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa, South Africa
Imagine taking a leisurely soak in a roll top bath as majestic African landscapes slide past or sipping a morning coffee in a beautiful Victorian dining car. There are just two reasons why Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa is the so-called ‘most luxurious train in the world.’ Two nights on board the Pride of Africa is part of Titan’s epic 17-day ‘Tracks of Africa’ tour. Taking in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana, this itinerary showcases highlights such as the beautiful Garden Route, Cape Town and Table Mountain, as well as including an exhilarating African safari and the spectacular Victoria Falls. Costs from £4,599pp departing 24 March 2019.
Rocky Mountaineer, Canada
The iconic Rocky Mountaineer offers a unique way to see some of North America’s most epic landscapes by day, with stays in some of its finest hotels by night. This fully glass-domed train is one giant viewing platform that snakes its way through Western Canada, taking in everything from the vibrancy of Pacific Coast Vancouver to the unspoilt beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Titan offers nine different tours that include journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer, leading in at £3,549 pp departing 30 August 2019, for an 11-day Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Goldrush which includes three exhilarating journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer.
Shinkansen bullet trains, Japan
In complete contrast to the leisurely pace and nostalgic luxury of some other great train journeys, Japan’s bullet trains offer slickness, speed and modern efficiency. Reaching a speeds of up to 320km per hour, the Shinkansen connects most of the country’s main cities and is one of the highlights of Titan’s 14-day ‘Essence of Japan’ tour include Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Hiroshima and Kyoto, along with three exciting trips on bullet trains, from Kanazawa to Hiroshima, Hiroshima to Osaka, and Kyoto to Mishima. Costs from £4,049pp in October 2018.
Titan (0800 988 5873, www.titantravel.co.uk)
