Return to the romantic days of deluxe rail holiday travel aboard America's only private luxury train cruise -- the American Orient Express. Travel in style over legendary rail tour routes and witness spectacular scenic attractions that can be seen only by train. View grand and glorious vistas from the large picture windows in your cabin or from the spacious and elegant observation and dome cars.

There are few rail vacations on this earth where the miracles of man and nature are so apparent. During each rail journey, you will be immersed in the culture, history, wildlife and geography of each region with guest lecturers and expert guides.

Our ten unique train trips feature the very best that North America has to offer. During your American Orient Express rail cruise you will experience the fascinating history and spectacular scenery of five National Parks on our National Parks of The West tour; the beautiful Spanish colonial settlements and seaside villages on the most beautiful rail route - The Copper Canyon and Colonial Mexico; the tapestry of fall colors on the Autumn in New England & Quebec tour; visit Western Canada's most stunning mountain territory on Best of the Canadian Rockies; parallel the United States greatest exploration of Lewis & Clark … a bicentennial celebration; the endless variety of natural wonders on our Great Transcontinental Rail Journey through 12 different states; the immense expanse of Canada on the Grand Trans-Canada Rail Journey through six Provinces; the four National Parks we visit on our Great Northwest and Rockies journey; the magnificent coastline and wine country of California on the Pacific Coast Explorer; or re-live the history of Dixie as you travel on the through eight states on the Antebellum South train holiday.