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Luxury rail vacations

Bespoke, exceptional and expertly crafted slow travel trips.

Whether you’re looking for a high-end experience on your vacation, or travelling for a super special occasion, our sustainable travel experts will work with you to design a perfect, personal slow travel trip by hand.

Your curated journey

A curation of what really matters to you, not a bucket list of overdone travel hypes.

Handpicked hotels with outstanding comfort, local-first in spirit. Every single detail is sorted, so you can immerse yourself in the moments that matter, expertise you can't find from a simple search.

A deeper experience

Traveling by rail gives you the chance to explore places you might not normally go, and gain a rich depth of experiences in multiple destinations.

Our trips are built from local and expert regional knowledge, taking into account real, premium experiences and off-the-beaten-path recommendations.

Trip Design recommends

  • Switzerland in style: the Glacier Express

    Switzerland at its most spectacular. Travel in Excellence Class aboard the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, where panoramic windows reveal glaciers, viaducts, and deep Alpine valleys, all enjoyed with fine dining at your seat.

  • World-class gastronomy and timeless coastal charm

    Travel seamlessly from France’s premier wine capital, Bordeaux, to the golden beaches of San Sebastián, enjoying unhurried market visits, regional delicacies, and extraordinary dining at every stop, paired with iconic five-star stays throughout.

  • Scottish Baronial luxury by sleeper

    Snooze your way north to Pitlochry aboard the Caledonian Sleeper, and wake to the rolling landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Stay at the five-star Fonab Castle Hotel, in the penthouse Castle Suite, overlooking Loch Faskally.

  • Europe's Imperial Cities

    Experience the romance of Europe's original Grand Tour, reimagined for modern luxury. Journey by first-class rail through Antwerp, Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, and Zurich, where centuries of history, grand architecture and rich cultural heritage unfold.

  • Rail and riads in Morocco

    An adventurous journey with luxury at its core. Travel by rail through Europe before crossing into Morocco, where the pace shifts and colours intensify. In Marrakech, stay at Riad Palais Sebban, a tranquil retreat hidden behind historic walls.

  • Ischia by private boat

    The romance of first-class Italian rail travel meets sun-drenched southern shores. Travel from palatial Turin to energetic Naples before slowing the pace on Ischia and Sorrento. Drift between the islands by private boat, Aperol spritz in hand, as the Tyrrhenian Sea sparkles.

How it works

  1. Fill out the Trip Design form and one of our Trip Design experts will get in touch to arrange an initial consultation

  2. Tell us what you’re looking for in the consultation, your Trip Design expert will get to know you and your travel preferences and needs.

  3. Your Trip Design expert lead will work with you to build the perfect trip, crafting everything down to the tiniest details.

  4. Book and get excited - a beautiful slow travel adventure awaits you

  5. Travel with peace of mind knowing you have on-demand support throughout the entire trip.

Meet the Trip Design team

  • Bartek

    Talk to me about any vacation, but I’m especially good at:

    • Scandinavia

    • Baltic region

    • Poland

  • James

    Talk to me about any vacation, but I’m especially good at:

    • Central/Eastern Europe including Turkey

    • Sleeper trains

    • Complex train travel

  • Justin

    Talk to me about any vacation, but I’m especially good at:

    • Active trips including skiing, cycling, hiking, and trail running

    • France

    • Switzerland

    • Mountain trips

  • Beau

  • Adam

    Contact Concierge
  • Kat

Our vision, goals, and values

Our vision

A world in which flight-free vacations are the norm, and a vibrant sustainable travel ecosystem flourishes off the beaten path.

Our goals

1. Reduce the climate impact of travel by making flight-free trips mainstream

2. Boost local economies and facilitate environmental recovery by drawing tourists away from hubs suffering from overtourism to the wonderful places in between

3. Increase the proportion of tourist spending on sustainable products and services by prioritizing partnerships with sustainable businesses

Our values

1. Love the journey: Making slow travel mainstream is a journey we approach with the optimism and openness needed to learn and grow.

2. Trust and be trusted: Trust in each other is the foundation of our team. We share insights widely and are grounded in openness.

3. Mainstream means everyone: We listen to, respect, amplify, and support all stakeholders.

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