Luxury rail travel is having a moment.
Whether you're looking to devour a five-course meal while enjoying panoramic views or fancy something a little more splashy, there are plenty of options for the opulent train enthusiast.
This method of travel will continue to gain popularity in 2024, according to luxury travel expert Jan Luescher, who told Business Insider that luxury travelers have had a "shift in attitude" regarding the environmental impact of their trips.
"The obvious answer is extravagant train vacations. This mode of traveling promises all the luxuries associated with first-class plane travel, such as excellent food, service, and amenities, all the while taking along some of the most scenic and underexplored regions of the world in a way that is kinder to the environment," Luescher, Chief Executive Officer of luxury travel-focused social network A Small World, told Business Insider.
Read on for the best luxury train rides across the world in 2024.