If you like the Orient Express, consider the Deccan Odyssey

Seeking an old-world train adventure? Forgo the pricier Istanbul-to-Venice route ($12,030 per couple!) for a luxurious trek across India's Maharashtra province. At $4,130 for two, the Deccan Odyssey takes guests on a weeklong journey to historic forts, palaces and museums (maharashtratourism.gov.in). With its romantic dining cars, the Odyssey possesses the charm of a bygone era but has all the modern extras.
When to Go: October through March.