Lernidee Trains & Cruises specializes in extraordinary train journeys. Our rail tours in more than 40 countries allow our gue ... sts to discover foreign lands, incredible geographical features and the world‘s most famous railway lines from their comfortable train carriages. Our river and shoreline cruises lead down legendary rivers and across exotic seas and lakes to spectacular wonders of the world. Our guests enjoy first-class service and breathtaking views from the comfort of their cabins, heading for scenic and cultural attractions. The Lernidee success story began in 1986, with a much-talked about Russian language course carried out by company founder Hans Engberding on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Lernidee philosophy was developed with the idea of encouraging learning through participation and enriching travel with new and exciting experiences. Nowadays, we are Europe’s most creative organiser of train journeys and charter cruises. With 30 years of experience to call upon, we book unusual travel itineraries around the entire globe. Discovering unknown corners of paradise or rediscovering classic destinations with a high level of comfort, authenticity, individualization and uniqueness is our philosophy. Our cruises on trains and small ships are the most comfortable way to travel through distant lands. Our bestsellers are - Transsiberian through Russia, Mongolia and China - Silk Road in Central Asia - train safaris through Southern Africa - Persian Explorer through Iran - Eastern Europe with Classic Pullman Cars - Mekong River Cruises in Laos and Thailand - Amazon River Crusies in Brazil - Siberian River Cruise on the Lena River read more