Six-Day Rail Trips Worldwide: The 6 Best to Book

1.6-day All Ireland & Northern Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,662Our pick

Six days by rail and coach through Ireland and Northern Ireland, with Blarney, Kerry, Galway, the Aran Islands, and Belfast included.

“My mother and I did a trip to Ireland together and chose rail tours to experience outside of Dublin. So glad we did! It was a wonderful experience, all of the guides were extremely knowledgeable and personable. It felt like being with informed friends. All our accommodations were great and all guess work was taken out of it for us. They took care of everything and the one glitch they worked quickly to help us resolve. Could not be happier with out experience.”

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2.6-Day All of Ireland Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 6 days · from $2,353

Explore Ireland by rail in six busy days, with Killarney, Galway, Dublin, Belfast, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands.

“Great value and wonderful way to explore a new country. If you're a seasoned solo traveler backpack this isn't your trip. With minimal train experience we appreciated the level of service and travel guides. Well worth the time and expense.”

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3.6-Day Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour, From Vancouver to Rockies

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $3,947

Ride the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver through Banff and Jasper, with glacier views, mountain lakes, guided stops, and five hotel nights.

“Definitely 11/10. The most amazing trip, 5*. Service all the way, food, drink and nibbles galore! Scenery is absolutely stunning too!”

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4.Kings of Ancient Egypt : 6 Days Cairo and Luxor Guided Tours & Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $399Best value

Explore Cairo and Luxor in six days with guides, hotels, pyramids, temples, and overnight trains for $399 per person.

“Awesome experience. Great tour guide. All the temples were a sight to see. True world wonders. The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable.”

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5.Marvel 6 Days Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor & Sightseeing by Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $850

Review of a six-day Egypt tour with sleeper trains, a three-night Nile cruise, Aswan, Luxor, major temples, and practical value advice.

“Talaat Abdo was the BEST guide and made our first experience in Egypt memorable and fun! We learned so much and made memories that will last a lifetime!!!”

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6.6 Days Cruise Aswan to Luxor, Abu Simbel&Sleeper Train Round-trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $950

Review of a 6-day Egypt tour from Cairo to Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Nile cruise, temples, and sleeper train details.

“Heba Haggag, who we booked this tour with, was very professional from beginning to end. She was very careful that everything went for the best, communicative and attentive.”

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