Golden Eagle Luxury Trains: A Journey Through the Heart of the Silk Road
By Tully Luxury Travel | 10-30-2025 |
Step aboard a Golden Eagle Luxury Train and enter a world where the romance of the golden age of rail is reborn in modern splendor. From the sweeping steppes of Central Asia to India's opulent palaces, from Europe’s grand capitals to the verdant coasts of Vietnam, each voyage is an invitation to travel deeper, linger longer, and savor the journey as much as the destination.
Each train is a traveling hotel, a cultural salon, and a stage for some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes. Days unfold while witnessing a sunrise over desert minarets, a mid-morning lecture on Silk Road history, lunch as mountains slide past your table, and evenings lit by candlelight and the notes of a piano.
Whether you follow the storied Silk Road aboard the Golden Eagle, trace the railways of Europe in style on the Danube Express, cross India in royal splendor on the Deccan Odyssey, explore China and Tibet on the forthcoming Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, or glide along Vietnam’s shimmering coastline on the Vietnam Express, every itinerary is a finely crafted work of art that offers the comfort of a moving five-star hotel.
Golden Eagle – Central Asia, By Rail
The Golden Eagle is the only fully en-suite private train of its kind operating in Central Asia, a region where history stretches across deserts, mountains, and millennia. Here, journeys become odysseys, where you travel from the turquoise domes of Samarkand to the fortress cities of Khiva and Merv, from the Caspian Sea to the high passes of Kazakhstan.
Caspian Odyssey
Sixteen days of transcontinental elegance
From Armenia’s cliff-top monasteries to Azerbaijan’s Caspian shores, from the marble avenues of Ashgabat to Uzbekistan’s fabled cities, this journey reveals the full sweep of Central Asia’s cultural and geographical riches.
Republics of the Silk Road
Fourteen days of ancient cities and timeless landscapes
Almaty to Tashkent via Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan—wander UNESCO-listed old towns, marvel at Islamic artistry, and enjoy private performances and traditional feasts.
Jewels of the Silk Road
Eight days of distilled wonder
From Ashgabat to Almaty, discover Turkmenistan’s desert marvels and Uzbekistan’s historic jewels in a compact yet richly immersive journey.
Treasures of Uzbekistan
Eleven days of pure Silk Road heritage
A focused exploration of Uzbekistan’s crown jewels—Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara—where history lives in every arch, spice market, and song.
All Aboard
Imperial Suite – The largest cabins on the rails: a king-size bed dressed in fine linens, a private lounge, a bathroom with underfloor heating, and a Dom Pérignon welcome. In select cities, your own car and guide await.
Gold Class – Generous cabins with double or twin beds, a private bathroom with separate shower, and panoramic windows.
Silver Class – Compact yet refined, with lower and upper berths, a private wet-room bathroom, and all the Golden Eagle’s signature comforts.
The Golden Eagle Portfolio
Life aboard a Golden Eagle train is an experience in its own right. Days may begin with sunrise views from your cabin and a leisurely breakfast in the dining car, followed by a morning lecture from a Silk Road historian or a hands-on language lesson to prepare you for the next stop. Afternoons invite tea and conversation in the Bar Lounge Car—perhaps a card game with fellow travelers or a tasting of regional wines led by the sommelier. Evenings unfold in a warm glow, cocktails at the bar, piano music drifting through the carriage.
Golden Eagle Danube Express – Europe’s grand capitals and hidden countryside, with Superior Deluxe and Deluxe Class cabins, sweeping views, and a distinctly old-world elegance.
Deccan Odyssey – A regal passage through India, with spa, gym, and two restaurant cars serving both Indian and international cuisine; Presidential Suites include private guides and chauffeurs.
Golden Eagle Silk Road Express – Launching in 2026, this immersive journey will trace China’s ancient trade routes through Tibet, Kashgar, Xi’an, and beyond.
Vietnam Express – Vietnam’s first luxury train, inspired by 1920s Indochine glamor, skimming the coastline between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with gourmet dining in the Bistro Car.
Off the Rails
Every Golden Eagle itinerary can be paired with custom stays in iconic cities—perhaps an evening in Yerevan to sample Armenian wines, a detour to Baku’s seafront boulevards, or a sunrise over Samarkand’s Registan. Tully Luxury Travel curates seamless arrangements before and after your rail journey—the adventure doesn’t have to end when the rails do.