The Golden Eagle is our fully en-suite private touring train that delivers unprecedented luxury on rail journeys through Central Asia, along the iconic Silk Road.
EXPLORE YOUR TRAIN
LIFE ABOARD OUR LUXURY TRAIN ACCOMMODATION
Aboard the Golden Eagle private train you can expect well-appointed en-suite cabins, fine dining and elegant surroundings – no matter where you choose to explore.
First-class service is included as standard, with a personal cabin attendant service, available at all times, to look after all of your needs.
IMPERIAL SUITE
Imperial Suites are the most spacious cabins available onboard the Golden Eagle measuring 120 sq ft (11.1 sq metres) and benefiting from a large and luxurious King Size bed (UK dimensions) as well as a lounge area with dressing table.
Imperial Suite facilities include a private en-suite bathroom with power shower and the luxury of underfloor heating; individual air-conditioning; wardrobe; DVD/CD player with LCD screen; complimentary fully stocked minibar; safe; small library and two large picture windows to watch the world go by.
Exemplary service starts with a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon champagne when you board the train to toast the start of your wonderful adventure.
A note for Imperial Suite guests:
A private guide and chauffeured car service is included in many of the destinations we visit on your journey, however, in locations where there are a limited number of experienced and qualified tour guides available, we may offer a shared car service among Imperial Suite guests. Imperial Suite guests will also benefit from laundry service and room upgrades to the next available category at the hotels which are featured in the itinerary.
- Sleeps 2 in a King Size bed (6ft 2in x 5ft – UK dimensions )
- Sitting area
- Remote controlled air-conditioning and heating
- Recessed lighting and wardrobe
- Dressing table
- Personal safe
- Private en-suite bathroom with full power shower and underfloor heating
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and toiletries provided
- Complimentary minibar
- DVD/CD player with LCD screens
- Towels and linens changed every second day or daily on request
- Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water available at all times
- In-cabin dining available on request
- Complimentary drinks from the Bar Lounge Car included (excluding Premium Wine List)
- Private car and guide options in selected cities for off-train excursion programme
- Laundry service included
Imperial Suite Cabin Day View
Imperial Suite Cabin Night View
Gold CLASS CABIN
At 77 sq ft (7 sq metres) Gold Class cabins are extremely well-proportioned and have everything from a private bathroom with separate power shower cubicle and underfloor heating to a DVD/CD player, LCD screen, safe, individual air-conditioning, wardrobe, large picture window as well as featuring a double lower bed (6ft 2in x 4ft 5in) and a single upper bed (6ft 2in x 2ft 9in).
Guests in Gold Class benefit from complimentary drinks off the Standard Bar List in the Bar Lounge Car.
The fifth compartment in a Gold Class carriage (Cabin 5) is of a different layout with an area measurement of 68 sq ft but with all the Gold Class cabin facilities as described above. This cabin is reserved for singles or available at a reduced rate for twin share passengers. Late bookings may be allocated this cabin and will be advised at the time of booking and any applicable reduction applied for twin share guests.
- Sleeps 1 or 2 with lower standard double bed (4ft 5in – UK dimensions) and additional upper berth for 1 (2ft 9in)
- Remote controlled air-conditioning and heating
- Recessed lighting and wardrobe
- Personal safe
- Private en-suite bathroom with full power shower and underfloor heating
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and toiletries provided
- DVD/CD player with LCD screens
- Towels and linens changed every second day or daily on request
- Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water in cabin available at all times
- Complimentary drinks from the Bar Lounge Car included (excluding Premium Wine List)
- Laundry service available at an additional charge
Gold Cabin Day View
Gold Cabin Night View
SILVER CLASS CABIN
Silver Class cabins, which are more compact at 60 sq ft (5.5 sq metres), feature a lower bed (6ft 2in x 3ft 6in) and an upper bed (6ft 2in x 2ft 9in) as well as DVD/CD player, LCD screen, safe, individual air-conditioning, wardrobe and large picture window.
The Silver Class cabins have private en-suite wet room with a washbasin, toilet and shower.
- Sleeps 1 or 2 in cabin – with a lower berth for 1 (3ft 6in) and upper berth for 1 (2ft 9in)
- Remote controlled air-conditioning and heating
- Recessed lighting and wardrobe
- Personal safe
- Private en-suite bathroom with ‘wet-room’ style shower and toilet
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and toiletries provided
- DVD/CD player with LCD screens
- Towels and linens changed every second day or daily on request
- Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water available at all times
- Complimentary drinks from the Bar Lounge Car included (excluding Premium Wine List)
- Laundry service available at an additional charge
Silver Cabin Day View
Silver Cabin Night View
TRAIN GALLERY
Find out what life on board the Golden Eagle is all about.
THE BAR LOUNGE CAR
Unwind in comfortable surroundings and watch the world go by as you get to know fellow passengers in the social heart of the Golden Eagle, the Bar Lounge Car.
UNWIND
The perfect location to relax and unwind as you watch the ever changing scenery pass by. Reminisce the day’s adventures with fellow passengers over afternoon tea or perhaps challenge your friends to a game of cards before dinner.
Excursions
It is also here that our Tour Manager will organise a programme of activities for the journey ahead.
Daily itineraries detailing train arrival and departure timings and information on the following day’s excursions and activities will be provided, plus useful weather forecast and time zone information.
Entertaining
Throughout your journey the Bar Lounge Car and Restaurant Cars will host a variety of entertaining and enriching activities such as engaging lectures on local history and culture from expert guest speakers. As evening falls, enjoy the sounds of the resident pianist playing on the baby grand piano in the Bar Lounge Car. Each night the bar stays open until the last person leaves.
THE RESTAURANT CAR
Our beautifully designed restaurant cars provide a wonderful venue to enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared by our Executive Chef and his highly skilled onboard restaurant team.
Dining On Board
Each morning, enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet in our beautifully appointed restaurant car, offering a fresh selection of fruit, cereals, cold plates and freshly squeezed orange juice. For something more substantial enjoy a breakfast cooked to order by our onboard Chef, all accompanied by steaming hot tea and coffee.
At lunch and dinner you will be welcomed by our resident Guest Relations Manager to enjoy a delightful culinary experience inspired by the countries we venture through.
Wine & Drinks
Indulge in world-class cuisine aboard the Golden Eagle, where every meal is a testament to culinary excellence. Our skilled Executive Chef and his dedicated onboard team meticulously prepare each dish using the finest ingredients, locally sourced from the regions we traverse. From sumptuous breakfasts to exquisite dinners, every bite is crafted with care and precision. Relish a diverse menu that reflects the rich culinary traditions of our destinations, ensuring a gastronomic journey as memorable as the landscapes outside your window. Dining on the Golden Eagle is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavour, quality, and sophistication.
A Relaxed Affair
Attentive service and an excellent choice of wines, personally selected by our Company Founder, Tim Littler, accompany all our meals at lunch and dinner, in addition to bottled mineral water, draught beer and soft drinks.
Expect a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at meal times with the freedom to dine wherever, and with whomever, you please in a single sitting. An informal dress code is applied throughout the journey.
