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Love train travel? We offer well-crafted rail themed trips with a focus on culture, food, and adventures. With Magnificent Rail, you’ll see the world and make new friends while watching the countryside roll by.
Inspired by the railway documentaries of British journalist, Michael Portillo, our trips follow in his footsteps as we travel India, Spain to Morocco, The Baltics, Budapest to Istanbul and Japan by train, visiting places featured in the original Bradshaw Guides – and beyond.
Small-Group Travel
Unique Custom Itineraries
Decades of Travel Industry Experience
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Magnificent Rail is the passion project of some of Australia’s most renowned travel experts. Our team has drawn upon their decades of travel industry experience and deep networks of connections to put together these wonderful new trips. Learn more about the team that makes up Magnificent Rail on our About Us page.
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Hi, it’s Lea from the MagRail team!
Imagine you’re on a MagRail trip and suddenly a team member shows up to say hi. ✨
That’s the magic of having teammates spread all over the Balkans - we actually get to meet our travellers along the way!
So, the past few weeks looked a bit like this:
Some lucky MagRailers got a warm welcome from Nevena in Belgrade, hung out with Ana in Split and I joined them for a walking tour in Zagreb.
And you know what? MagRailers are just the best. Fun, full of great energy, always inspiring.
Wish we could do this on every single trip!
Yep, these are all real, found them on Reddit! 😄
Now your turn… Seen any odd-but-genius things packed for a trip?
Or maybe you’ve got one of your own? We’re all friends here, feel free to share.
MagRailers, how do we feel about sleeper trains? 💤
Apparently, they’re making a big comeback in Europe.
They kind of disappeared for a while (thanks to airlines and high-speed trains), but now people are changing their minds.
Part of it’s definitely people trying to travel a bit greener these days.
But also… there’s just something cool about going zzz in one country and opening your eyes in another.
Whatever it is… we’re curious:
**Sleeper trains: yay or nay in your books?**👇
See how it almost looks like a lounge setup?
It was made for socialising, sharing stories and just being together.
These days… it kinda feels like we’re all doing the opposite, doesn’t it?
Anyway, this beauty is actually LMS (London, Midland and Scottish Railway) Six-Wheeler from the early 1900s.
No recline, no Wi-Fi, no AC… (okay, maybe just a breeze through the window 😄)
But you’ve gotta admit, these old trains had serious charm.
Would you swap today’s kind of comfort for a ride in something like this?
Okay, let’s make this clear...
Can you actually be too old for a MagRail trip?
Well, as one of our team always says: Some 70-year-olds can run circles around 50-year-olds! 😄
We don’t care how many candles are on your cake - as long as you’re fit and up for an adventure, you’re good to go. 🚂
What’s it like on our Northern India rail adventure?
Well, let’s just say there are plenty of spices, tuk-tuks honking and our MagRailers loving every second of it. 😀