Few things speak glamour more than a long-distance rail tour in a luxury train with your comforts catered to on board and a rolling banquet of scenery to contemplate from the window. Treat yourself to one of these fabulous luxury train trips for UK over 50s.

With 5-star US rail tours for seniors, you can enjoy a multi-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer, surely the best way to appreciate the picturesque magnificence of the canyon landscapes of Colorado and Utah. Another great American rail experience is the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a tribute to the “Golden Age” of US railways which traverses the San Juan National Forest and affords stunning mountain vistas.

Some of the best African premium rail trips are on Rovos Rail luxury train hotels with top-class meals and beverages included. Itineraries encompass natural splendours like Victoria Falls, the Great Rift Valley and the Karoo and historical landmarks such as the battlefields of Isandlwana and the diamond town of Kimberley, home to the ‘Big Hole’. Guests can also experience exciting game drives in a variety of wildlife parks and sample wines in the exquisite surroundings of the Cape Winelands.

For journeys that give you the finer things in life, check out all our luxury trips for over 50s.

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