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Lernidee provides its guests with experiences of a lifetime on exclusive train and cruise journeys. Join us on the adventure!
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We offer private train journeys and exclusive river cruises for exceptionnel travel experiences. Our bestsellers are Transsiberian, Silk Road (Uzbekistan), Namibia, Iran and Mekong River Cruises in Laos and Thailand. For almost 30 years we are specialized in train journeys all over the world.
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If you ask us about our most popular journeys of 2023, we have some very definitive answers:
🌊 On rivers, our boutique ship cruises on the Upper Mekong and our jungle cruises on the Amazon River were particularly popular. That doesn't come as a surprise for us since our ships offer the unique chance to explore pristine landscapes without much infrastructure in comfort and style.
🚂 Among our railroad journeys, the royal Al Ándalus came in first. There's no better way to discover the cultural and natural wonders of Spain than the nostalgic train with its excellent service.
🍁 Among our journeys across the ocean (from our European point of view), our transcontinental train journey through Canada has gained more and more popularity, so much so that we're planning to design a private train journey in the land of the Golden Maple.
Contact us to find out more: https://www.trains-and-cruises.com/contact
📷 Dennis Schmelz, VIA Rail Canada & Marlene Kadikowski
What are your plans for the holidays? If you feel like celebrating the festive season in an extraordinary way, come aboard the Mekong Pearl or Mekong Sun and experience one of the most beautiful river cruises in the world. 🤩🌊
www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/mekong-river
📸 Adri Berger, Ross Hillier, Klaus Hansen & torjrtrx - stock.adobe.com
Travel in style on one of Europe's most luxurious trains, the Al Andalús!
What makes this journey unique?
💙 Unique route on 1,250 kilometers of rail through Spain from North to South
💙 4 Spanish regions in just one trip: Andalusia, Castile–La Mancha, Castile–León, and Galicia
💙 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Aranjuez, Ávila, Córdoba, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, and Seville
💙 Culinary specialties and fine wines
💙 Wine tasting in a bodega in the wine region Ribeira Sacra
💙 Boat ride through the Spanish fjord coast in national park Islas Atlánticas and in the Sil Canyon
💙Flamenco museum in Seville
Current dates:
18 August 24 - 26 August 24 (9 days)
22 August 24 - 30 August 24 (9 days)
Visit our website to find out more:
www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/our-trains/al-andalus
📸 Isabela Pacini – MERIAN, Marlene Kadikowski
Did you know that lovers of New Year’s Eve parties are particularly fortunate in Laos? Why? Well, in Laos, they get the chance to celebrate the turn of the year three consecutive times within just a few days. ✨✨✨ Here's why:
🤩 Let’s raise our glasses and toast to the new year, which starts on January 1, 2024, right? Or does it? Well, the members of the Hmong minority in Laos beg to differ. They celebrate the turn of the year around December 12. And why wouldn’t we want to celebrate with them?
🌟 The ethnic group of the Khmu people celebrate on December 20. And sure, you may have guessed it, we’re glad to join their party.
⭐️ December 26 and 27 are especially festive in Luang Prabang. The former residence of the king on the shores of the Mekong River provides the stage for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration where locals wear their traditional costumes. An enchanting highlight of our travellers’ journeys each year.
Guests looking for a spontaneous getaway around the holidays still have the chance to book their cabin on one of our boutique ships on the Mekong this year:
➡️ From December 18 – 28, the Mekong Pearl is cruising from Laos’s capital of Vientiane to the Golden Triangle. https://cruisemekong.com/check-availability/reservation.html?trip=443
➡️ From December 26 – 31, the Mekong Sun is cruising from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. https://cruisemekong.com/check-availability/reservation.html?trip=415
We are looking forward to your RSVP 🥰
📸 Dennis Schmelz, Ross Hillier
Content is king 👑 We recognised early on that moving images are important for travel decisions. And our investment in the production of mood and documentary videos has paid off in the long term: our Lernidee YouTube channel has now reached over 100,000 subscriptions - significantly more than any other German tour operator according to the fvw Tour Operator Ranking 2022! We are of course very proud of this 🎊
Celebrate with us and take a look at our channel 💙:
www.youtube.com/
By the way: True to the motto " sharing is caring", we like to share our content with others: Whether it's to accompany the consultation at the counter, to provide inspiration to interested parties, to support travel agencies in the implementation of their marketing measures or to provide media content for accompanying reporting.
Contact us for more info: www.trains-and-cruises.com/contact
📷 Managing Director Felix Willeke with the silver play button, the YouTube award for 100,000 subscriptions 🏆
A railroad safari across some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Deep canyons, wide-open plains, wild animals and the highest sand dunes in the world.
The voyage of a lifetime. Set out on an unparalleled adventure across South Africa and Namibia: www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/journey/jewel-of-the-desert-2226/
🚂📸 Liane Ehlers, BlueOrange Studio & George - stock.adobe.com
🌿🐦 Into the Amazon 🐦🌿
Discover Brazil’s most beautiful regions on this exciting journey! During your 6-day exclusive charter on the MS Jangada you pe*****te the inner reaches of the Amazon rain forest.
Contact us for charter options at [email protected]!
📸 Dennis Schmelz
A stunning compartment on board the legendary luxury train Deccan Odyssey! 🧡Wouldn't you like to spend a night (or seven)?!
Find out more about our amazing journey from Kolkata - Mumbai:
www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/trains/india/
📸 Kedar M Dioxidephotography
Dreaming of a train ride through Canada 💙🍁
ℹ️ www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/trains/canada/
📸 Rocky Mountaineer
We’re expecting! 💙🥰
Our two well-known and internationally popular boutique ships, Mekong Sun and Mekong Pearl, are about to get a new sibling! We can’t reveal what it’s going to be in all detail yet, but one thing is for sure: a third Mekong boutique ship will see the light of day in 2025 and family likeness will be a given.
Our new ship’s roomier cabins offer more modern conveniences for our guests; apart from that, we’re sticking to our proven recipe: extraordinary service, relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, barbecues on sandbars, and always plenty of BeerLao on board.
The cruising region on the Northern Mekong also stays the same intentionally: Very few cruise ships travel through this destination with its pristine landscapes and hidden cultural treasures, certainly not as many as there are to be found on the southern part of the Mekong River. Plus, Laos is one of our guests’ favourites, so we want them to have more choices.
If you want to see the quaint local life along the Mekong and get an impression of how our guests can travel on the Northern Mekong onboard our boutique ships right now, we recommend this fascinating DW documentary movie: A journey of discovery on the Mekong through Laos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL1HIra0NlU
What's more:
We’re at the WTM World Travel Market in London from November 6 – 8 - including lots of news! Don’t wait to make your appointment with Carolin, Verena, or Marco—click the link below and send us a message now: [email protected]
📸 Vang Vieng via worldwide_stock - stock.adobe.com
A Belle Époque-style nostalgic train, cities steeped in history with melodious names like Santiago de Compostela, León, Ávila, Toledo, Córdoba, and Seville: Our 9-day private train tour with the Al Ándalus is one of the most fascinating ways to explore Spain. Even the ancient Moors knew that this region is beyond gorgeous — the impressive buildings they left behind can be marvelled at to this day.
We also mixed in a touch of adventure: Visiting Islas Atlanticas National Park adds a spectacular natural wonder to the itinerary. A catamaran ride along the Galician coastline to the Cíes Islands offers an abundance of sun, a cool breeze, and a jump into crystal clear water — pure Spanish joie de vivre. ❤️
Secure the best compartments for your guests on our 2025 departures now!
www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/journey/spanish-symphony-2204/
📸 Isabela Pacini – MERIAN
Wednesdays are ideal for dreaming your way around the globe on our latest ship addition, the MS Serenissima. 💙🌎
The routes for the winter season 2024/25 will take a total of 112 days to 19 different countries along the Adriatic Sea, around the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent via the Maldives and Seychelles to Madagascar and along the Mozambican and Tanzanian coasts in the east of the African continent. Our different sea voyages are between 10 and 18 days long plus available extensions of 5-6 days. We are sure you and your clients will find a dream voyage to suit you!
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us via www.trains-and-cruises.com/contact to find out more!
📸 Patrick Ohligschläger, Malediven Resort Cinnamon Dhonveli and via stock.adobe.com: mojolo, Oleksandr, Robert Hoetink, Feel good studio, AlexAnton
Even though the 2023/2024 Mekong travel season is only at its start, we’re already thinking of 2024/2025. And we’re taking partners like you with us, of course. 💙
On our boutique ships, we have perfected the art of relaxation for all kinds of guests: in the comfy cabins with panoramic windows or on the sundeck, in a dress shirt or t-shirt, with a cocktail or a bottle of the legendary Beerlao in hand, mesmerized by the ever-changing landscapes slowly gliding by. Our attentive crew takes care of the - at most - 29 guests on board, making sure that nobody lacks anything, especially not the delicious local food! 🥘🥗
A bunch of fun facts about our ships: On 23 departures in the last year, 50 bottles of LaoLao, a whisky famous in all of Asia, were emptied, 1,984 pounds of rice were cooked, and about 500 sausages were put on the grill at our much-loved beach barbecues. Click here for a taste of our yummy Mekong River barbecue. 🌭🍗
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8h_6ihgD7c
The 2024/2025 season is on sale now—for FITs, groups, and charters. All dates and rates are definitive and can be found and booked here: https://cruisemekong.com/
Oh and: Happy World Tourism Day! 💙
📸 Adri Berger, Holger Leue, Ross Hillier, Klaus Hansen, Worakit Sirijinda - stock.adobe.com
You probably know about our special recipe for unique cruises: small ships, rare routes, perplexing panoramas, relaxing atmosphere on board, first-rate culinary discoveries, paired with authentic encounters with locals and their culture on exciting excursions. 💙And we’re always on the lookout for fresh ingredients.
This year we found the ship of our dreams. We’re welcoming the MS Serenissima to the Lernidee family of small cruise ships. The MS Serenissima, a veteran Hurtigruten ship, restored and renewed to a mixture of nostalgia and fresh charm, offers space for 98 passengers in exclusively outside cabins.
Due to its equipment and size, the ship is made for extraordinary sea voyages - and is one of the smallest cruise ships in the industry. The spacious sundeck and two lounges are the perfect places to kick back between excursions and listen to entertaining lectures about the regions travelled.
Our exclusive itineraries for the winter season 24/25 lead to 19 different countries on a total of 112 days along the Adriatic Sea, around the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent via the Maldives and Seychelles to Madagascar and along the Mozambican and Tanzanian coasts in the east of the African continent.
The most significant advantage of the MS Serenissima: It gives us the independence to create our own cruises in quite a few regions of the globe — and we want you to become a part of this success! Dates and routes for journeys from 2025 are already available. Contact us for details: www.trains-and-cruises.com/contact
📸: Lernidee Erlebnisreisen, Patrick Ohligschlager
After the summer break, our first Orient Silk Road Express journey along the Silk Road departed from Almaty on Sunday - with 81 happy guests from 14 countries heading towards Kyrgyzstan. During this journey, which we will conduct four more times in the upcoming six weeks, there are two premieres:
1. For the first time, we have a group from Malaysia joining us.
2. A panoramic coach is used on the route between Bishkek and Issyk-Kul Lake 🤩
You can get a glimpse of it in today's video, and see the panoramic coach in the comments 😊
Find more details here: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road
Happy Friday!
An Indian fairy-tale on wheels: that’s the best way to describe our 14-day private train journey onboard the Deccan Odyssey from Calcutta to Mumbai. And we’re happy to offer this journey with an exclusively chartered and exclusive train on the international market now — for individual travellers and groups. No need to say that everything is included in our offer: an English-speaking guide, all the scrumptious meals, and all excursions.
Our unique itinerary includes a ride on India’s most famous toy train to Darjeeling on a historic train track close to the gigantic Himalayan mountains. Collectors of UNESCO World Heritage Sites will also rejoice: A whopping 7 of them are part of the tour, among them one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal.
Marvelling, discovering, relaxing, enjoying: All of the above are possible onboard the blue Deccan Odyssey train, our guests’ home for 8 days of this journey.
Find out more at www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/trains/india/
🚂📸 Kedar M Dioxidephotography, refresh(PIX) & ondrejprosicky - stock.adobe.com
One of our absolute customer favourites? A houseboat safari on the Zambezi.
"Listen to the grunting of the hippos and watch the colourful African sunsets from the comfort of the armchairs on the upper deck," teases our Africa travel expert Susanne Willeke.
Find out more via www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/zambezi-river
📸 Nicole Olwagen & Sean Peter on Unsplash, Houseboat Umbozha by Paul Karnstedt
The upper Mekong is considered one of the world’s most spectacular rivers to discover as part of a boutique cruise. At the same time, it's also one of the most difficult rivers to navigate, with fluctuating water levels.
But don't worry: When you travel with us, your comfortable cruise vessel will master tight gorges, negotiate labyrinths of sandbanks and clear churning rapids. 😎
Discover tranquil stretches of the river combined with striking shore scenery of lush green mountains, impressive rock formations and secluded villages while you relax aboard your exclusive river vessel.
Find out more about our 6-Day Mekong River Cruise "Laos Revealed": cruisemekong.com/routes-destinations/laosrevealed.html
📸 Mekong Sun ship by Dennis Schmelz, Luang Prabang by Ross Hillier, Kuang Si waterfalls by Em7 - stock.adobe.com & Wat Xieng Thong at Luang Prabang by Look Aod 27 - stock.adobe.com
Who needs a carpet when you can experience a magical train ride instead? 🤩🚂💙
📸 Anton Lecock (Unsplash) in Ella, Sri Lanka
“The Train now departing Platform 1 is a timeless classic”. I’m not sure that this the exact station announcement whenever the Al Andalus Train leaves one of its iconic cities on its seven-day journey, but if not, it should be!
Beautiful article by Giles Brown 💙
Find out more about the Al Andalús Luxury Train and how to book it via our website 😃
The Al Andalus Train combines seven days of luxurious travel and cultural discovery with superb gastronomy.
Ready for an adventure full of contrasts?
With us, you will experience the diverse nature of Latin America up close. Hike through the impressive landscapes of Patagonia, explore the Amazon rainforest and observe the majestic condors in the Andes. Immerse yourself in a world full of colours, sounds and fascinating encounters and collect unforgettable memories.
For our English-speaking guests, we offer a boutique river cruise on the Amazon, among other tours. Get in touch with us via [email protected] for more information or visit www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/amazon-river 💙
📷 Lama in Machu Picchu via alexpermyakov - stock.adobe.com, Amazo River Cruise via Dennis Schmelz, Aras in the Amazon jungle via snaptitude - stock.adobe.com, Torres del Paine National Park via RodrigoVA - stock.adobe.com,
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Torres del Paine via sunsinger - stock.adobe.com, MS Skorpios II in the lagoon of San Rafael (UNESCO World Heritage), Titicaca-Lake (Andes) via studioloco - stock.adobe.com, View over Rio de Janeiro via Microgen - stock.adobe.com
For those of you who don't know it yet or need a little refresher, our YouTube channel is filled with travel inspiration and information about our Lernidee Trains & Cruises portfolio - in German AND in English.
Explore the world with us via https://www.youtube.com/
Ever thought about a trip to Southern Africa? With us, you can discover the highlights of this beautiful and diverse region.
From breathtaking safaris in Zimbabwe to desert adventures in Namibia and wine tastings in South Africa - our trips offer unforgettable experiences amidst wild nature and vibrant cities. By train, boat or e-bike (with our e-bike trips brand Belvelo).
Embark on an authentic and enriching journey that will inspire your senses. All available trips with dates and prices at www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/explore-africa 💙
📸 Peter Hogel, Michi Lehr, Dennis Schmelz & via adoble.stock.com: nachosuko, lhboucault , BlueOrange Studio and Daniele Romagnoli
New ship, upscale standard: Let’s cheers to that!
As the developer of the very first river cruises on the Northern Mekong between Laos and Thailand and the market leader for this region since 2005, we are excited to announce that we’re about to add another highlight to our fleet of boutique ships. Construction work on our new vessel starts in late 2023, just in time for the 20th anniversary of our Mekong portfolio, providing the Mekong Sun and the Mekong Pearl with a sister vessel.
Our new boutique ship features 12 spacious cabins, in fact, the roomiest you'll find on any ship travelling the Northern Mekong, some equipped with French balconies and panoramic windows, some with private balconies. The vessel revisits the style and charm of her authentic sister ships but provides an even more exclusive standard with more generously equipped cabins, further conveniences, and more elegant public areas. In addition, the ship offers a stylish lounge, a spacious sun deck, a cosy library with literature about its destinations, and a spa with a massage service. The onboard fusion restaurant serves Lao-European cuisine with contemporary vegetarian and vegan options and a focus on sustainable, local ingredients.
Curious? We'll keep you posted.
📷 pictured The Mekong Sun & Mekong Pearl by Christopher Schmid/Dennis Schmelz & Mekong River by Dennis Schmelz
Though both ships for our 2023 Mekong cruises are filling quickly, there’s good news for everyone thinking of travelling the river of adventures in the coming months: there are some cabins left for departures in October and December and now's the best time to secure one or more of them.
October is our local office manager Lukas van Schagen’s favourite month for cruises on the Mekong, and he should know it best, having chosen Laos as his home many years ago. But let’s hear it from himself:
“October is when nature awakens in Laos, transforming the entire country into a paradise of emerald hues. It's a time when this country’s beauty reaches its zenith, creating a spectacle captivating all senses. As the rain showers delicately drizzle over the land, they breathe life into the surroundings, painting a canvas of vibrant colours and blooming flora. The rivers and waterfalls gush with newfound vigour, creating a symphony of cascading water soothing travellers’ spirits. It’s the month when nature's palette comes alive, transforming the country into an awe-inspiring wonderland. Experience Laos in all its October glory: immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Laos during the green season.” 💙
Now you've heard it. There are plenty of reasons to book your October cruise here:
https://cruisemekong.com/
📸 Klaus Hansen (Mekong Pearl), Dennis Schmelz (Mekong Sun &Kuang Si-Wasserfälle), Ross Hillier (Spa), Natalia Schuchardt / davidionut & Andrushko via stock.adobe.com
Our river journeys are designed to enable guests to explore regions of the world that have little or no infrastructure - by transporting it to the world’s most remote places.
One of our absolute favorites accomplishing this feat is our Zambezi River Cruise. Our cute little houseboat Umbozha cruises across Lake Kariba in Africa, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes, making wildlife-watching possible on safaris in a region without roads or hotels.
It is the perfect home for the avid traveller. Take a look:
www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/zambezi-river
📸 Michi Lehr & Paul Karnstedt
Clipping through the Alps or coasting along the French countryside, there's no better way to move throughout Europe than via its incredible and comprehensive train system. But with more than 222,924km (138,518 miles) of track to explore, it's hard to know where to step aboard and where to alight.
Fortunately, Lonely Planet has compiled a list of some of the most scenic routes in Europe – best enjoyed from a window seat.
Take a look: www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-train-journeys-europe
📷 Tuscany, Claudio Colombo - stock.adobe.com
Our bucket list item of the day? The Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River 💙😍
ℹ️ www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/journey/zambezi-river-safari-and-houseboat-cruise-2321/
📸 Amazing Aerial Agency - stock.adobe.com
Have you heard about the amazing Deccan Odyssey? It's an incredible luxury train in India, taking inspiration from the famous Palace on Wheels. Its main mission is to boost tourism along the beautiful Maharashtra route of the Indian Railways. Picture yourself embarking on a delightful multi-day journey across Maharashtra, exploring its wonders and creating unforgettable memories. It's a truly special experience that combines relaxation, luxury, and adventure. 🚂💙 Stunning!
📸 Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Kedar M Dioxidephotography, Martin Kirchner, Sourabh / olenatur / mitrarudra (stock.adoble.com)
A journey and river cruise deep into the heart of Africa without foregoing certain amenities? This is possible on our exclusive houseboat safari on the Zambezi. An unforgettable adventure to the undiscovered treasures between Zambia and Zimbabwe awaits you. Learn more at www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/zambezi-river
Paul Karnstedt, Michi Lehr, Dana Allen, Natureimmortal - stock.adobe.com
The African Explorer is our hotel on wheels at the very southern end of the globe—far away from almost everything. Our private train currently rolls across southern Africa on two very different routes. 🤩
Two pieces of good news for you: we’ve just published dates and rates for FIT customers as far in advance as the second half of 2024 for our railroad safaris, and some departures are still available in 2023.
💙 Jewel of the Desert: A railroad safari across some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes with deep canyons, wide-open plains, wild animals, and the highest sand dunes in the world. This journey between Cape Town and Windhoek is an unparalleled adventurous tour across South Africa and Namibia. Open for English- and French-speaking FIT customers. Ask us about groups, more language options, and the possibility of a charter.
🐘 Our second journey onboard the African Explorer crosses four countries: South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The railroad safari between the Indian Ocean and Victoria Falls takes guests to such highlights as the legendary Kruger National Park and the Victoria Falls, but also some pretty unusual sights, including Maputo, Matobo National Park, and the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. It’s the best itinerary for wildlife watching, with departure dates during the off-season to beat the crowds. Now open for groups and charters in 2024.
Find out more via: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/explore-africa
📸 Rovos Rail Tours
A wholly new Silk Road private train journey is online and ready to be booked. 🤩
Starting in fall 2024, our Silk Road Adventure in Central Asia will be even more legendary than before, adding a new Stan country to the itinerary. Our 15-day private train journey from Almaty to Tashkent now takes travelers to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. And they can visit Turkmenistan on a pre-tour, adding a fifth Stan to their journey.
The Orient Silk Road Express is the only option to explore Central Asia without having to relinquish quite a few of the amenities and conveniences of modern life. In this part of the world, our private train gives travelers a rare chance to be the heroes of their very own fairy-tale out of 1001 Nights.
For more information, visit: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road
📸 Registan Square in Samarkand by monticellllo - stock.adobe.com
We’re just back from Dushanbe, and we’re enchanted. 💙
The baffling contrast between the surrounding desert-scapes and the verdant oasis that is Tajikistan’s capital had us captivated. The rarely visited city amid an unexplored country surprises with airy parks and pretty fountains. Its architectural treasures alone are worth more than just one visit, like the Kohi Nawruz Palace, where every room is meticulously hand-crafted with inlays of gemstones and surfaces made of pure gold.
Dushanbe is a capital people don’t know much about yet—but we’ll ensure that everybody understands that it’s a city to be seen.
Oh, and we’re so proud we’ve finally mastered the pronunciation of the place. It should sound like a question, like: Do sham bah? Well, we can say we definitely do!
📸: Orient Silk Road Express, Detlev Rösler
ℹ️: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road
Time for a Silk Road adventure? 🚂
ℹ www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road
📸 Samarkand, Dudarev Mikhail - stock.adobe.com
Into the Amazon 💙
ℹ️ www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/journey/into-the-amazon/
📸 Dennis Schmelz
Incoming service post via Condé Nast Traveler:
How to Pack for Overnight Train Trips - Everything First-Timers Should Know 💙🚂😴
www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-pack-for-overnight-train-travel
📸 Rocky Mountaineer & Hudson Bay Express
Views, that make us happy 💙⚓️
📷 George Bek via Pexels
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Catch glimpses of our trip along the legendary Silk Road: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road 🚂💙
The Legendary Silk Road in Central Asia – our 2024/2025 dates are here, and reservations are now available: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road We hope you enjoy these authentic impressions from life on the train! 💙🚂
After the summer break, our first Orient Silk Road Express journey along the Silk Road departed from Almaty on Sunday - with 81 happy guests from 14 countries heading towards Kyrgyzstan. During this journey, which we will conduct four more times in the upcoming six weeks, there are two premieres: 1. For the first time, we have a group from Malaysia joining us. 2. A panoramic coach is used on the route between Bishkek and Issyk-Kul Lake 🤩 You can get a glimpse of it in today's video, and see the panoramic coach in the comments 😊 Find more details here: www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road Happy Friday!
For those of you who don't know it yet or need a little refresher, our YouTube channel is filled with travel inspiration and information about our Lernidee Trains & Cruises portfolio - in German AND in English. Explore the world with us via https://www.youtube.com/@lernidee
Impressions from Vientiane, the Laotian capital 💙 Taken during one of our recent river cruises on the Mekong. Unforgettable! ℹ️ www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/mekong-river
A few memories from Bangkok - taken during our latest press trip on and along the Mekong river 💙 HAPPY NEW YEAR ✨🎊
Mekong - River of Adventures. A little insight into our time aboard the ships Mekong Pearl & Mekong Sun.
Our clients often ask: "What can I expect on a cruise on the Mekong river?" You can find out in today's video! Enjoy watching and allow yourself to be inspired! 💙⚓ 📷: Dennis Schmelz
Excursions and activities when travelling with the African Explorer train - a special kind of magic 🪄
For World Maritime Day 2022, we let some of our guests tell you about their cruise experience on the Mekong river. Doesn't that immediately whet your appetite for the next trip? 💙⚓️
Discover 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites on board the Orient Silk Road Express! 💙
The African Explorer is and remains one of our favourite trains when travelling! 😍 Delicious African and European specialities are served in the two air-conditioned restaurant cars. Always a special highlight: the dinners, which are served as 3-course menus in one sitting. In the bar car you can enjoy a cool Windhoek Lager or one of the famous South African red wines, listen to on-board lectures by your tour guide, devote yourself to your on-board reading and have stimulating conversations with your fellow passengers. A dream! 🍸💙
Did you know that you can experience the Silk Road in Uzbekistan by regular trains? On our Uzbekistan round trip you can reach and explore the most important cities of the Central Asian Silk Road in a relaxed and comfortable way 💙😍 Highlights of this tour: - Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva - Uzbekistan's most spectacular trains between Fergana Valley and Khiva - Kokand - the capital of the former Khanate and gateway to the Fergana Valley - Encounters with locals, e.g. through a master class of a calligraphy school Bookable dates are still available in September and October this year! And if you or your guests prefer a more comprehensive and private train journey, we recommend our trips with the popular Orient Silk Road Express (see video): www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road 📹: Dennis Schmelz
A river cruise on the Mekong - discover our beautiful ship, the Mekong Pearl 💙🌊 ℹ️ www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys
The African Explorer Private Train - a hotel on wheels and the best way to experience Africa 💙
This is how delicious and relaxed a trip on the Mekong can be when travelling with us! 😋💙 Find out more via www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/mekong-river 📍Mekong River Cruise on the Mekong Pearl 🎥 Dennis Schmelz
The MS La Jangada makes it possible to explore regions in the jungle formerly only accessible to adventurers willing to forsake every kind of comfort civilization offers. Discover the hidden reaches of the world’s largest rainforest with our boutique ship on several cruises of different lengths. Enjoy the rich flora and fauna of virtually undiscovered pockets of jungle. Encounter the wondrous everyday life of the locals and experience their long-standing traditions firsthand. There is no better way to explore these remote junglescapes—a Caipirinha in hand, relaxing on the sun deck, breathing in the culture, history, and lush nature of an incomparable region known as the Lungs of the World. Let the people and places of this green paradise enchant you on our unforgettable boutique adventure cruises on the Amazon River. ℹ www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/amazon-river
What is it like, a journey with the Orient Silk Road Express? In this video, we let our guests tell you 💙 For more information, visit www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/silk-road
Welcome on board the African Explorer! 💙🚂 Would you like to marvel at Africa's wildlife at close quarters, relax on the rolling viewing platform with a Windhoek Lager or red wine and listen to the exciting on-board lectures of your expert tour guide? Perfect! There are currently still compartments available for the African Explorer in autumn 2022 and Jan/Feb/March 2023. Find out more via www.trains-and-cruises.com/en/journey/jewel-of-the-desert/ 🎥: Dennis Schmelz
For a spontaneous minute of relaxation, including travel inspiration: the short film about life on board the boutique ship Mekong Sun in Asia. Simply wonderful, don't you think? 🎥: Copyright: Dennis Schmelz https://www.trains-and-cruises.com/cruise-journeys/mekong-river
Would you have known? Our evergreen Zarengold is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In the last two decades, 40,000 guests from 78 countries have travelled 312 million passenger kilometres and drunk 40 bathtubs full of vodka! Were you one of them? https://www.trains-and-cruises.com/train-journeys/trans-siberian 🎥 Copyright: Dennis Schmelz
A river cruise on the Mekong is a travel adventure unlike any other. The passing mountains covered in tropical rainforest, impressive rock formations, rice fields and banana plantations among stands of teak enchant the heart. Cultural highlights such as a visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, inspire the mind and local culinary specialities delight every gourmet's palate. But see for yourself ⚓️☀️ 🎥: Dennis Schmelz
We offer private train journeys and exclusive river cruises, each providing an exceptional travel experience.
Our most famous and popular journey is the Zarengold private train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. We also guide travelers along the Legendary Silk Road in Central Asia on the Orient Silk Road Express private train. In Southern Africa, our Jewel of the Desert and Southern Cross journeys aboard the African Explorer private train are the most comfortable way to discover the region.
Our boutique cruises in Laos and Thailand show a side of the Mekong River that many travelers do not get to see. For almost 30 years, we have specialized in offering unforgettable journeys all over the world—and creating memories of a lifetime. Make our story a part of yours.
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