22-DAY BUDAPEST TO ISTANBUL RAIL ADVENTURE

22 days/21 nights

Max group 12

Lifetime Deposit

5 Good Reasons To Do This Trip!

ONE OF OUR HIGHEST-EVER RATED TRIPS:
In 2024, our debut Budapest to Istanbul trip pulled in near-perfect reviews from our MagRailers. With almost zero changes needed, we’re excited to run it for 2025.

HISTORY COMING OUT OF YOUR EARS:
Empire after empire has come through here – from the Romans to the Soviets – and you can still feel the influence today. Our MagRailers particularly loved this part of the trip in 2024.

AN AGATHA CHRISTIE FAVE:
Visit Sirkeci Station in Istanbul, the final stop of the famous Orient Express, and sit down for a meal with your fellow MagRailers in this historical atmosphere.

A TWO-CONTINENT JOURNEY:
This epic train adventure takes you from Budapest to Istanbul, crossing borders, cultures and continents – all on rails.

FEEL THE SHIFT FROM WEST TO EAST:
Little by little, you will feel the gradual shift from traditional Western influences give way to those of the Middle East. It’s fascinating, fun and from a food perspective – delicious.

Trip Breakdown

Dates Price AUD
(per person twin share)
  • 9 June 2025
  • Ends: 30 June 2025
  • $9,899
  • Private supplement: $2,155 ⓘEven if you come solo, we will match you with a roomie. This Private Supplement is for those who would like to pay extra for their own private room.
  • LAST 2 SPOTS
  • 12 Sept 2025
  • Ends: 3 Oct 2025
  • $9,899
  • Private supplement: $2,155 ⓘEven if you come solo, we will match you with a roomie. This Private Supplement is for those who would like to pay extra for their own private room.
  • BOOKED OUT

Pricing details

  • $1,900 AUD deposit, per person
  • 2-week cooling-off period applies
  • Lifetime deposit. If you need to cancel, your deposit is transferable to other trips
  • Twin Share: we’ll match you with a roomie if you’re travelling solo

Please refer to our payment terms in the FAQs.


Trip length

22 days, 21 nights


Meeting point

Eurostars Danube Budapest Hotel, Budapest, Hungary


Ending point

The Haze Karakoy, Istanbul, Turkey


Group size

Maximum 12 people


Participation Requirements

Please see our “Is this trip right for you?” section under the Participation Tab.


Inclusions

  • Meals: 21 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners
  • Private arrival and departure transfers
  • All trains and private road transfers as listed
  • Porterage/luggage transfer
  • Transfers between hotels and train stations
  • 21 nights boutique accommodation
  • A top-rated and English-speaking Tour Leader
  • All listed activities and more!

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Visa (See FAQs for more information)
  • Additional hotel nights & late checkouts
  • Drinks and other personal expenses
  • Tip kitty (See FAQs for more information)
  • Personal expenditure

Have a group?

Contact us and we can arrange a private departure.

Overview

Train Journeys Included

Day 2: Budapest to Tokaj

Day 5: Mocanita: The Last Steam Forestry Train in Europe

Day 7Train to Sighisoara

Day 11: Brasov to Bucharest

Day 14: Gorna Oriahovica to Sofia

Day 18: Rhodope Railway

Day 18: Septemvri to Plovdiv

Day 21: Tunel Funicular Railway, Istanbul

Accommodation Preview

EUROSTARS DANUBE BUDAPEST HOTEL, BUDAPEST

EUROPA ROYALE HOTEL, BUCHAREST

THE HAZE KARAKOY, ISTANBUL


Trip Summary

Trip Map

Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to Budapest!

Szia! Welcome to Budapest! A member of our team is already waiting to greet you at the airport and you’ll transfer directly to the hotel. Then it’s time to see why Budapest is nicknamed the “Paris of the East”. 

There’s no better way to get the trip underway than a dinner cruise on the Danube. The river winds its way through the heart of the city, cutting past most of Budapest’s best architecture. Witnessing it aglow at night though? Chef’s kiss – your first taste of traditional Hungarian dishes like spicy goulash is on the menu tonight. Tomorrow you’re off to wine country. 

Accommodation: Eurostars Danube Budapest Hotel (or similar), Budapest – Hungary
Included: Dinner


Day 2 – Tokaj, Hungary

You’re off on your first train journey of many this morning! Head to the Keleti Station, a grand introduction to your upcoming rail adventures with its soaring ceilings. Settle in for the three-hour ride east. 

Hungary has been producing wine since the Romans settled on the shores of Lake Balaton – almost a thousand years ago. Tokaj (pronounced as t-okay) is the country’s most famous wine-growing region and you’ll get to sip the good stuff over lunch today. Almost like hobbit holes – except dedicated to wine – the cellars below these vineyards are cut straight from volcanic rock, the same sediment that gives Tokaji wine its distinctive taste. You’ll be asking yourself, “Burgundy who?” after learning about the local history. 

Accommodation: Mercure Tokaj Center (or similar), Tokaj – Hungary
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 3 – Maramureș, Romania

Today’s trip needs to be by road, but you’ll do a little happy dance halfway through the five-hour drive because you’re already crossing into your second country. Say bună ziua to Romania! Your first stop is the rural Maramureș region, where wooden spires and half-timbered homes will begin to appear.  When you start sharing the road with horse-drawn carts, you’ll know you’ve arrived! Sheltered from the rest of the world in the Carpathian Mountains, this area has hardly changed since Mediaeval times.

A visit to the Merry Cemetery, one of Romania’s Seven Wonders, is no doubt the pinnacle of today. One look at the headstones and you’ll realise that this isn’t your ordinary graveyard. Each tombstone is decorated in brilliant blue paint, known as sapanta blue, as well as their likeness and poems about their life. These were painstakingly created by a local artisan and his apprentice. Dig a little deeper into the culture tonight through your taste buds at dinner in Sighetu Marmatiei. 

Accommodation: Hotel Gradina Morii or similar, Marmatiei – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 4 – Romanian Culture

Maramures is special. That’s why we’ve devoted two days here. Today is dedicated to uncovering more of this region’s customs and traditions because who knows how much longer they’ll be preserved. From heritage-listed wooden churches to colourful hats and dress, each town has its own style and you’ll witness it all first-hand. Cosy up in one of the local villages for lunch where you might have the chance to try a steaming pot of balmos, a hearty mixture of sheep’s cheese and polenta, or gomboti – sweet plum dumplings. Can you believe you still have nine days left in this country, and you’ve only scratched the surface?

Accommodation: Hotel Gradina Morii or similar, Marmatiei – Romania
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner


Day 5 – Cluj Napoca, Romania

Rail lovers are in for a special treat! 

You’ll step back in time today, chugging along the remote Vasser River Valley aboard a narrow gauge steam locomotive leaving behind a trail of clouds. The Mocanita Train snakes its way through conifer forests and canopy tunnels, transporting you to remote countryside scenery that you just can’t see otherwise. This is the last forestry train left in all of Europe – and you’ll be riding it! Lunch will be served at the end of the line before you head back the way you came to the town of Viseu de Sus. It’s a two-hour drive to your home for the night in Cluj Napoca – the capital of Transylvania. 

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Napoca (or similar), Cluj-Napoca – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 6 – Turda Salt Mine

Exploring a subterranean world of salt might not have been what you pictured for a trip to Romania, but this is the largest salt museum in the world – trust us when we say it can’t be missed! You’ll head underground this morning, walking down a series of tunnels and riding an elevator before emerging into the mine. The difference a few hundred metres makes in temperature and atmosphere is surprising – you might want to take a jacket with you. 

Anyone up for riding a Ferris wheel 119 metres underground? A mini amusement park, complete with ping pong tables, a lake you can row across – and even a spa – are all hidden down here and you can’t miss the opportunity to tell your friends back home that you rode a Ferris wheel underground

You’ll have the evening to get out and about in Cluj Napoca, discovering its cathedral core and the Piața Muzeului, also known as Museum Square.

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Napoca (or similar), Cluj-Napoca – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 7 – Sighișoara, Romania

It’s Day 7 which means one thing: another train, so get ready to hop aboard the 3.5-hour ride to the city of Sighisoara. 

The steam engine outside the Cluj Napoca train station is a testament to how vital locomotives have been in Romania – and still are. But you’ll be travelling on something a bit more modern as you chug into the Transylvanian countryside.

If there’s one town in Romania to inspire myths and legends – this is it. Sighisoara is the birthplace of Vlad Dracula himself. After you arrive in town and grab some lunch, you’ll get a grand tour of the Old Town with your local guide. This is one of the most romantic cities in all of Romania with cobblestone streets and brightly-coloured houses – all once featured in your childhood fairytales.

Accommodation: Central Park Hotel Hotel (or similar), Sighisoara – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 8 – Villages of Transylvania

Transylvanian villages are calling out – it’s time to go exploring! Drive out of Sighisoara today to discover the fortified church of Biertan and its biblical frescoes. Here’s a hint, climb the wooden staircase to see panoramic views of the whole town from the church’s bell tower! As you’re walking the cobblestoned lanes of the Saxon village of Malancrav you might catch a whiff of freshly baked bread  – this is a clue to your next stop. Lunch is a special treat. You’ll be baking alongside a master, learning their secret recipe that has no doubt been passed down for generations. 

You’ll have time to yourself this evening to rest and relax back at the hotel – or maybe you’d like to track down a local distiller for a nip. After all, Sighisoara is known for its fruit brandy. 

Accommodation: Central Park Hotel (or similar), Sighisoara – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 9 – Brasov, Romania

You might be scratching your head as to why you’re not taking the train to Brasov today. Trust us when we say that the comfortable train doesn’t arrive until 2:00 pm and the earlier ones… well… they’re an experience! Instead, you’ll travel by road and make quick work of getting to Brasov – so you can make a pit stop at the Rupea Fortress. Built in the 1300s by the Transylvanian Saxons, you’ll have time to explore and learn about this Mediaeval citadel perched on a basalt cliff. 

You’ll be happily strolling around Brasov for the rest of the afternoon. Your trusty guide will give you a grand tour including the Black Church, burned by the devastating Great Fire. Gather together tonight for a local dinner to swap stories of your trip so far. The best part? You’re not even halfway through! 

Accommodation: Hotel Atria (or similar), Brasov – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 10 – Castles of Romania

You can’t visit Romania without seeking out Dracula’s residence and today you’re off to visit the castle that inspired it all. Aptly built on a rocky hill, Bran Castle is a Gothic masterpiece and the seemingly perfect lair for a bloodthirsty warlord turned vampire. 

We don’t mean to burst your bubble but, while the novel Dracula is based on this castle, Vlad actually never lived here. Still, it’s impressive enough that it’s not difficult to imagine why Stoker was inspired to use it as Vlad’s home base. Walking the timbered halls and grand fireplaces, you’ll certainly feel like a vampire could be lurking around the next corner.

Lunch is at the Azuga Winery, famous for their sparkling rosé. Don’t mind if you do! It’s a free evening to sleep off your afternoon indulgences or wander around Brasov. If you do decide to go exploring, take a spin around the Piața Sfatului and its clock tower.

Accommodation: Hotel Atria (or similar), Brasov – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Dracula in Transylvania

Inspired by the legendary warlord, Vlad the Impaler, it’s not difficult to imagine why the famous author Bram Stoker based his book Dracula on this fearsome ruler. In fact, Vlad was actually born in Sighisoara, and never even stepped foot in Bran Castle. Similarly, Bram Stoker himself never actually visited Romania, basing his book on eyewitness accounts of the country – and the man – that entranced him through written word. Still, Transylvania is a country chock full of folklore and mythology. Its misty mountains, pine forests and Medieval and Gothic castles set the scene for a fairytale or two and you’ll leave feeling just as inspired as Stoker himself.


Day 11 – Bucharest, Romania

You’re full steam ahead today to Romania’s capital – Bucharest. Look to your right –  the first hour is beautiful views of the Carpathian Mountains, carpeted in pines. This area is also heavy on the bears, so keep your eyes peeled just in case they venture close to the railway. No doubt the 3-hour ride will fly by with so much to see!

Get the lay of the land in Bucharest with your local guide who knows it like the back of their hand. Try to map out the city in your mind as you go – you may want to go explore later – solo. There’s only one place to go for traditional Romanian food, Caru’ Cu Bere, and you’re headed here for dinner. Open for over 130 years, you’ll nosh on Romanian cheeses and slow-roasted pork knuckle. Seal the deal with a local beer – this was originally a brewery after all!

Accommodation: Europa Royale Bucharest Hotel (or similar), Bucharest – Romania
Included: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 12 – Romanian Parliament

A maze of 1,100 rooms is waiting for you at the Parliament Palace this morning. Walking beneath the chandeliers, you would never know that this was once the seat of Communist rule in Romania. Take the afternoon off to chill – you’ve earned it!

Can you believe you’re already halfway through the trip? If you’re itching to get out, Bucharest is a big city and there’s so much to see. Savour these last moments in Romania by nibbling a covrigi, fresh-baked pretzels, while you meander around town – tomorrow is a new country!

Accommodation: Europa Royale Bucharest Hotel (or similar), Bucharest – Romania
Included: Breakfast


Day 13 – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Dobar den! You’ll step foot in your third country of the trip today, Bulgaria. Veliko Tarnovo is waiting at the end of a three-hour road trip. Once a Neolithic stronghold turned Byzantine capital, and later a city to rival that of Constantinople, this is Bulgaria’s cultural beating heart. Sometimes called the “City of Tsars”, Veliko Tarnovo used to be the seat of the Bulgarian parliament where 22 different tsars ruled. You’ll get glimpses of this exciting history in the patchwork of architectural styles around town and while treading the cobblestone paths of the Tsaravets Fortress with your specialist local guide.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Raya Garden (or similar), Veliko Tarnovo – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 14 – Sofia, Bulgaria

Travelling by express train is something you can’t miss out on in Bulgaria and you’ll get your chance today. Make your way from Veliko Tarnovo to Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. The thrills won’t just come from your high-speed journey but also from exploring the city on your own this afternoon. Visit one of the many museums and galleries, like the Socialist Art Museum, or dive nose first into the Central Market Hall and its fresh baked pastries, like banitsa, alongside cheeses and cured meats. Meet back up tonight to share your adventures over more local specialties like shopska salata and kyufte, Bulgarian meatballs.

Accommodation: Rosslyn Central Park Hotel (or similar), Sofia – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 15 – History of Sofia

Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Your guide will untangle the two-thousand-year web of history today, including bits and pieces from Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupation. The city’s strategic location was an important crossroads and dozens of civilizations have certainly left their mark, each adding a different ingredient to the ultimate recipe of what makes Sofia the exciting capital it is today. 

The tour ends poignantly at the sombre Red Flat Museum where you’ll see Communist Bulgaria through the lens of everyday life in a Soviet-era apartment. Take a much-needed load off tonight, resting your feet and reflecting on your journey so far. There’s a week left of the trip and you’ll need your energy for exploring mountain monasteries and the colourful streets of Istanbul ahead.

Accommodation: Rosslyn Central Park Hotel (or similar), Sofia – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 16 – Bansko, Bulgaria

Bansko is your goal for day 16 and the three-hour drive through the Pirin Mountains is paved with beautiful monasteries. The Rila Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an artwork in itself. Take in the rainbow frescoes and Orthodox architecture, surrounded by peaks and misty forests. Disciples of Saint Ivan of Rila, a hermit who it’s said also happened to be a regular Dr Doolittle, are thought to have built it.

Soon you’ll arrive in Bansko, a ski-lovers paradise in winter, and while you won’t be hitting the slopes, this mountain village is still a wonderful retreat. Take a deep breath of fresh crisp air – you’ll be calling this little alpine town home for the next two nights.

Accommodation: St. George Ski and Holiday Resort, Bansko – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17 – Okoto Lake

Rise and shine, it’s time to stretch your legs and get a little more cosy with those peaks in the distance! It’s a short drive into the Pirin Mountains for a two-kilometre hike to Okoto Lake. Not so keen on the one-hour trek? You’re more than welcome to get your beauty sleep back at the hotel or lounge at the Vihren Chalet with a warm cup of herbal tea to keep you company. Plop yourself down in Bansko’s Thermal Baths later today. What a great way to unwind after a long walk or to simply rejuvenate after the last two weeks of travel.

Accommodation: St. George Ski and Holiday Resort, Bansko – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 18 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The rail-obsessed will be drooling over today’s plans. A narrow gauge train ride through the mountains and a high-speed train to Plovdiv – all on the same day- – what a treat! Begin it all by chugging through pine forests, rural outposts and storybook villages on board the Rhodrope Railway. Once you arrive in Septemvri you’ll switch to a train that’s a little more modern. 

Known as the “City of Seven Hills”, Plovdiv has had many names over its lifetime, a reflection of a near-constant change in occupation. Remnants of the Romans are all over town and you’ll have the chance to explore the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis with your guide. Climb to the top of its stone stairs for 360-degree views. Did someone say BBQ? Skewered meats are something of a speciality here in Bulgaria and you’ll get to try the lot tonight. There’s something about the smells of open-flame cooking that just brings everyone together.

Accommodation: Hotel Imperial (or similar), Plovdiv – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 19 – Valley of Roses

Did you know that Bulgaria is the largest producer of rose oil in the world? Sitting in the heart of the countryside, the village of Skobelevo is where it all started. You’ll get to see how this liquid gold is made and while the flowers won’t be in bloom, the sweet scent still lingers in the air. A brief pit stop in Kazanluk for lunch will have you scratching your head as to why this isn’t as popular as Provence’s lavender fields! Take a chill pill back in Plovdiv tonight. The minaret in the centre of town is a little preview of where you’re headed next. 

Accommodation: Hotel Imperial (or similar), Plovdiv – Bulgaria
Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 20 – Istanbul, Turkey

You’ll make the journey over 8 hours by road to Istanbul today. Let’s just say you might want to pack both your patience and a good book – the border crossing can be slow going. Why no train, you ask? It’s overnight… with a 2am border crossing. Not exactly our cup of tea or probably yours!

Istanbul is the perfect place to end the adventure, and it will soon come into view. A new city, a new country and a new continent in sight. Look at you! It’s the last new hello for this trip so brush up on your Turkish and greet the locals with merhaba while you’re walking the streets tonight. Or enjoy some pampering in the hotel’s in-house Hamam.  

Accommodation: Antusa Palace Hotel or similar, Istanbul – Turkey
Included: Breakfast

Day 21 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 21 – Can you believe your adventure is almost over? Not yet, though – today Istanbul is knocking at your hotel door and begging you to explore.  Head out with your guide to visit the best bits of The Fatih District. The Blue Mosque’s call to prayer will render you silent and enthralled. 

After hunting down some delicious lunch we’ve snuck in some chill time for your afternoon. You might like to take a ride through the Marmaray Tunnel and pop up on the other side of The Bosporus Strait – Goodbye Europe, hello Asia!

Tonight’s farewell dinner is a perfect fit for your tight-knit group. It’s time to channel the famed and fabulous of The Orient Express while you dine at its terminus – the former Sirkeci Station! 

Accommodation: The Haze Karakoy Hotel or similar, Istanbul – Turkey
Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 22 – Farewell Friends

There’s no better way to spend your last hours in Istanbul than with a Turkish breakfast amongst friends. The bonds that tie from weeks spent travelling by rail will last a lifetime, so exchange contacts and savour both the food and the last moments with your fellow Mag Railers. You’ll soon be wishing you were back on a steam train instead of flying off into the clouds… but it’s so long for now!

Included: Breakfast

Frequently Asked Questions


Prior to the payment of your full balance, the final price may change if there is significant variation in the AUD:EUR exchange rate. Our trip pricing is determined by what the exchange rates are at the time of publishing the trip.

The pricing on this trip is based on an exchange rate of 1 AUD:0.60 EUR.

A deposit of $1,900 is required to hold your spot. Payment can be made by credit card (fees apply) or bank deposit.

There is a cooling-off period of 2 weeks. (Applicable to all bookings made 110 days in advance.)

We have implemented a ‘lifetime deposit’ guarantee. Deposits are not refundable, but they are transferable at any time, right up until the first day of the trip.

The final balance of the trip is required 95 days in advance of the departure date. Our suppliers require upfront payment well in advance to guarantee availability.

 

Your trip has been designed by Mat & Lisa, the two cultural adventure experts behind Magnificent Rail.

Magnificent Rail is brought to you by the same team who built Patch Adventures, a boutique women-only adventure company.

Lisa is a travel guidebook author and photographer. Mat’s first rail journey was an epic adventure through Europe at the age of 13 (accompanied by parents of course.) He has since organised highly successful tours to far-flung destinations around the world. Between them, they have put together this well-balanced adventure for you.

The preparation of this trip has taken months and months of work.

Your trip will be led by local experts that have been selected by our team for their knowledge and experience.

Level 2
So long as you have a general level of health and fitness, you’ll be OK, however, to enjoy this trip, you’ll need to be able to spend time on your feet and regularly walk for 2-3 hours and manage your own luggage for small periods of time. Daily activities can include:
  • Walking on uneven and hilly ground, getting on and off various forms of transportation and occasionally climbing some stairs.
  • You may also encounter over-the-bath showers in some of the accommodations.
  • From time to time, you must be ok with using a squat toilet – we do our best to accommodate what you’re used to (all hotel rooms have sit-down toilets) but when you’re on the road, sometimes it’s the only choice available.
  • Your ability to manage your own luggage for short periods of time is not only a priority, but a non-negotiable part of this trip (Please see the About your Luggage FAQ for more information.)
Some activities are optional, meaning that if you don’t feel like it, you can skip it, but it will be impossible to enjoy your trip if you’re not able to do a walking tour for a full afternoon. Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate people requiring walking aids.

Both Budapest and Istanbul are popular destinations for travel and there are several airlines offering 1 and 2-stop flights to/from Australia and New Zealand.

Pack light!

We know how hard it is to pack light when you’re on a big holiday and so far away from home, but for this trip, you must be capable of managing your own luggage for short periods of time. That includes going through border controls, as well as loading and unloading your luggage to and from the trains.

We recommend bringing nothing more than a single backpack that’s manageable for you to carry, plus maybe a small overnight bag. 15-18kgs is a sensible size for most people to manage and anything heavier should be seriously reconsidered unless you have the capacity to manage it with certainty.

Being tour operators (not travel agents), we are not licensed to sell flights. We recommend contacting your trusted local travel agent to book flights if you’re in need of assistance.

The only country on this trip that requires Australians to have a visa is Turkey. New Zealanders are currently exempt from requiring a visa to travel to Turkey. We’ll be supplying more details of how to apply for your visa, closer to the trip.

Most of our trips have a tip kitty because many cultures have interesting and diverse rules when it comes to tips. We’ve found it to be the easiest way to combat over-tipping, under-tipping, or having the tip fall into the wrong hands. Our goal is for guests to relax and know that the complexities of tipping are taken care of, on their behalf.
On this trip, you will have two Trip Leaders. Your Romanian Leader will lead you from Budapest to Bucharest. Your Bulgarian Leader will take over at your Bucharest departure.
For your Budapest to Istanbul Rail adventure, we ask your contribution to be: €100 Euro on Day 1. The kitty will be managed by your leaders and distributed along the way for included meals, hotel staff and other services.
What is not covered is a customary tip for each of your leaders. If they’ve ensured that your trip is memorable, we recommend the following guidelines:
  • Romanian Leader: €55 to €75 per person in Bucharest.
  • Bulgarian Leader: €55 to €75 per person in Istanbul.

Whether you are a couple, or a couple of friends, or travelling solo, our Magnificent Rail journeys will appeal to anyone who is inspired by the charm of scenic rail travel and wants to see the best of a country.

Our adventures are designed to appeal to those in their 50s, and 60s and early 70s (but of course, everyone is welcome!) Our clients are curious and active, and want to find the magic of travel again, but with some modern comforts in unique and interesting places along the way. They’ve often avoided tours in the past because they’re not attracted to being herded around in large groups.

They prefer insider perspectives and lingering longer in the right places for a deeper experience.

Send us an email at contact@magnificentrail.com.au or give us a call at +61 482 095 648; A deposit is required to reserve your spot.

Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!

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