8 Beautiful Train Journeys You’ll Never Forget (4 of 5)

6. The Royal Scotsman

Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands and Back

The Royal Scotsman train sets out to recapture the glamor of older, slower modes of transportation. Its flagship route, known as “Scotland’s Classic Splendours,” takes 5 days (4 nights) and the roundtrip journey covers 720 miles. Highlights include crossing the Forth Railway Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a private tour of Eilean Donan Castle, fly-fishing at the Rothiemurchus Estate, and VIP whiskey tasting tours. What makes the experience especially unique is that the train comes to a complete stop during the night so passengers can get the most restful sleep possible.

7 The Rocky Mountaineer

Toronto to Vancouver, Canada

If you reside in Toronto and need a break from all that hustle and bustle, the Rocky Mountaineer provides a perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and enjoy all of the natural beauty that Canada has to offer! Along the 16-day journey, this luxury train, which provides all of the comforts of a 5-star hotel, makes stops at Niagara Falls, Jasper National Park, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff before reaching its final destination of Vancouver.