1/ The Orient Express, one of the most famous trains in the world. After its heyday during the Roaring Twenties, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express was somewhat forgotten. It emerged from its dock in 1980 since he resumed his journey except through Europe like Paris-Venice overnight Paris-Istanbul in 5 nights, via Bucharest and Budapest. This unforgettable experience at a price: between 1,800 and 7,500 euros.
2/ A short distance, but in a mountain atmosphere Russians, rails used by the Flam and connect the city from Myrdal to Flam that you can admire a high landscape in color. Streaming waterfalls, sparkling forests, lakes and mountains across a Norwegian purity.
3/ El Chepe Chihuahua connects Los Mochis, Mexico. Spend the desert "el norte" to the Pacific coast via El Divisadero, Creel and Batopilas. During the almost 20 hours that made the trip, you can see many views "made in Mexico" Canyon Barranca del Cobre, desert cactus, 39 bridges and 86 tunnels. Scenery guaranteed.
4/ The Indian Pacific is the last transcontinental train still in service. It offers an extraordinary journey, along with a 4,352 km journey across Australia's east coast to west coast between the Pacific and Indian oceans. There are not dismantled route in the world through many different landscapes as the internal of a country. Visit the towns of the Outback Broken Hill, Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. The more exotic, a stop in an isolated Nullarbor Plain on the town.
5/ The Trans-Siberian Railway. Browsing the 9,288 km that separate Moscow from Vladivostok. Meanwhile, you will stop in Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk will approach the shores of the magnificent Lake Baikal. Unless you prefer the Silk Road that runs from Moscow to Amaty. This legendary being currently remains the world's most expensive. It takes 10,000 euros per person on one of 10 trips.
6/ The luxurious Rovos Rail connects South Africa Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls outstanding. It operates with 20-car trains them and a third of 13 cars. Depending on the planned route, trains are pulled by either a steam locomotive, a diesel locomotive or electric locomotive. All cars have a history, starting with their constructions that took place for many in Europe before being shipped by sea. Benefits are luxurious and refined cuisine, prices start above € 1,000.
7/ This luxurious train brings to life the beauty of western Canada and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Many travel opportunities are offered by the company between 2 and up to 25 days for the beauty and secrets of the country would be more for you.
8/ Hiram Bingham through almost all of Peru, Cusco to Machu Picchu. The journey of about three hours includes admission and guided tour of the ancient Inca city. Along the bed of the Urubamba river, you will remain the nose on the window in the splendor of the incredible scenery of the Andes.
9/ The Victoria Express Train is one of the world's most romantic trains. It runs through the lush landscapes of North Vietnam, linking Hanoi to Lao Cai. The Victoria Express is a magical journey of 10 hours, it can only accommodate 48 passengers on comfortable seats. Woodwork, baggage storage, car beds, large windows and two restaurants to satisfy the most demanding customers.
10/ The Bernina Express from the oldest city in Switzerland, Chur, in an arid mountain scenery along the Morteratsch Glacier before returning to the South, the heart of the Italian charm of Valtellina to complete his journey to Turin. No less than 55 tunnels and 196 bridges along the route that lasts nearly four hours. Unesco has recognized the path of the Bernina Express by placing it on the World Heritage List. This is one of the rail routes among the most impressive in Europe.
By Hicham Bichr
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