Rail Holidays in Europe

F rom Finland to the Rock of Gibraltar, we can offer tailor made holidays across Europe, based around your plans and wish list of places to visit. If it has a train station, we can get you there! Have a look at some of our suggested itineraries by European country to kickstart your planning or simply get in touch and let us help you create your perfect trip.

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Itineraries in Europe

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Amsterdam and Delft
Benelux
5 Days
Amsterdam and Delft
  • Amsterdam
  • Delft
Combine the delights of Amsterdam with the lovely, quintessentially Dutch town of Delft on this 4 night holiday by rail, including a journey on the direct Eurostar into the Netherlands from London.
From £349
Berlin City Break by Rail
Germany
4 Days
Berlin City Break by Rail
  • Berlin
Take comfortable and modern daytime trains all the way from London to Berlin and enjoy all that Germany's fascinating reunified capital has to offer.
From £499
Northumberland Walking Holiday
United Kingdom
7 Days
Northumberland Walking Holiday
  • Alnmouth
  • Berwick upon Tweed
Take the train to two stunning locations along the Northumberland Coast and explore from your base in the lovely village of Alnmouth and beautiful Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
From £549
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Benelux
5 Days
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
  • Amsterdam
  • Rotterdam
Catch the new direct services to AND from the Netherlands on this exciting break combining the country's first and second cities - unmissable Amsterdam and the vibrant port of Rotterdam.
From £569
San Sebastian and Lisbon
Portugal, Spain
7 Days
San Sebastian and Lisbon
  • San Sebastian
  • Lisbon
Travel to Portugal by train from the UK, stopping off at the city of San Sebastian with its sweeping urban beaches and Michelin-starred restaurants before catching a sleeper train to Portugal and enjoying three days in historic Lisbon.
From £599
Cologne and Berlin
Germany
6 Days
Cologne and Berlin
  • Cologne
  • Berlin
Enjoy a German holiday by rail with 2 nights in Cologne on the River Rhine and 3 nights in buzzing capital Berlin.
From £649
Norway in a Nutshell
Scandinavia
5 Days
Norway in a Nutshell
  • Bergen
  • Oslo
Fly to Norway to take in one of Europe's greatest rail journeys aboard the Flåm Railway, along with a fjord cruise and visits to the vibrant cities of Bergen and Oslo.
From £649
Prague Without Flying
Offer
Czech Republic
6 Days
Prague Without Flying
  • Erfurt
  • Prague
  • Nuremberg
Travel to Prague via the beautiful city of Erfurt and spend two full days taking in the Czech capital with its UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, countless museums and hilltop castle, before returning to the UK via Bohemia and Bavaria.
From £679
The French Riviera: Nice and Cannes
France
7 Days
The French Riviera: Nice and Cannes
  • Nice
  • Cannes
Speed through France and enjoy a week soaking up the sunshine and scenery on the Côte d'Azur. With 3 nights in Nice and Cannes, there's plenty of time to explore this glamorous stretch of coastline.
From £699
Transylvania to the Black Sea: A Continental Railway Journey
Romania
12 Days
Transylvania to the Black Sea: A Continental Railway Journey
  • Cluj Napoca
  • Sibiu
  • Brasov
  • Sinaia
  • Constanta
  • Bucharest
Follow in the footsteps of Michael Portillo as you travel from the castles of Transylvania, through Romanian capital Bucharest and onwards to the Black Sea resort of Constanta on this Romanian rail adventure.
From £699
Venice via the Gotthard Pass
Offer
Italy
5 Days
Venice via the Gotthard Pass
  • Zurich
  • Venice
  • Turin
Take the train from London to Switzerland and stay overnight in Zurich before travelling through the Gotthard Pass to Venice. Return with a stop in the historic city of Turin and then an onward journey via Paris to the UK.
From £699
Romantic Rhine & Moselle Valleys by Rail
Germany
8 Days
Romantic Rhine & Moselle Valleys by Rail
  • Trier
  • Boppard
  • Rudesheim
Enjoy a relaxing rail holiday taking in the stunning landscapes of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Your journey takes you to Trier, the 'Rome of the North', then onto the banks of the Rhine, with stays in beautiful Boppard and Rudesheim.
From £729
Budapest Without Flying
Offer
Hungary
6 Days
Budapest Without Flying
  • Budapest
  • Munich
Travel to and from the Hungarian capital on comfortable and civilised trains, combining a superb Austrian overnight train on the way out, with a straightforward daytime journey on the way back.
From £749
Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels
Benelux
7 Days
Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels
  • Amsterdam
  • Luxembourg City
  • Brussels
Explore the fascinating, multi-lingual European capitals just on our doorstep with this perfectly formed rail itinerary. Take a direct Eurostar service to Amsterdam and then continue by train to hilltop Luxembourg and Belgian capital Brussels.
From £749
Riga to Tampere: Continental Railway Journey
Finland
12 Days
Riga to Tampere: Continental Railway Journey
  • Riga
  • Tartu
  • Tallinn
  • Helsinki
  • Tampere
Travel from the Latvian capital through Estonia to Helsinki and finally to Tampere in Finland on this exciting journey inspired by Michael Portillo's BBC2 series.
From £749
Cinque Terre Discovery
Offer
Italy
7 Days
Cinque Terre Discovery
  • Freiburg
  • Rapallo
  • Cannes
Travel to Italy via the spectacular Rhine Gorge and Gotthard Pass routes then spend three full days exploring the Ligurian coastline and Cinque Terre region.
From £749
Provence Rail-Drive Holiday
France
8 Days
Provence Rail-Drive Holiday
  • Avignon
Speed through France by high-speed TGV and then pick up a hire car and head into the beautiful region of Provence, staying for 7 nights in the stunning surroundings of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles. Enjoy time at leisure to explore nearby Arles, Avignon, Aix and the unique landscapes of the Camargue.
From £799
London to Malta by Rail and Sea
Malta, Italy
7 Days
London to Malta by Rail and Sea
  • Turin
  • Naples
  • Taormina
  • Valletta
Travel by train from the UK through France and Italy to the island of Sicily, then hop on a boat and travel across the Mediterranean to Malta on this great island-hopping itinerary. Your holiday includes nights in Turin, Naples and Taormina on Sicily along with 3 nights in historic Maltese capital Valletta.
From £799
London to Istanbul: Epic Journey
Offer
Turkey
9 Days
London to Istanbul: Epic Journey
  • Munich
  • Budapest
  • Bucharest
  • Istanbul
Travel across the European continent via Munich, Budapest and Bucharest before taking in the sights, smells and sounds of Istanbul, the city where east meets west.
From £799
Barcelona via the Pyrenees
Offer
Spain, France
7 Days
Barcelona via the Pyrenees
  • Bordeaux
  • Barcelona
  • Avignon
Take the train to vibrant Catalan capital Barcelona via Bordeaux and Pyrenees. With 4 nights in Barcelona, there's time for a day trip to the Roman city of Tarragona too before you return to the UK with a stop in Avignon to break your journey home.
From £799
Montenegro Explorer
Montenegro
9 Days
Montenegro Explorer
  • Kotor
  • Kolašin
  • Belgrade
Discover the Adriatic coastline of one of Europe's most up and coming destinations, before heading inland to Biogradska Gora National Park, and onwards on a scenic rail journey into Serbia.
From £799
Lake Como via the Gotthard Pass
Offer
Italy
6 Days
Lake Como via the Gotthard Pass
  • Zurich
  • Como
  • Chambéry
Take the scenic route to lovely Lake Como with a journey through the Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps. After some time to explore this perenially popular region of Italy, return via Milan and Chambery in the South-Eastern corner of France.
From £799
Venice via the Brenner Pass
Offer
Italy
6 Days
Venice via the Brenner Pass
  • Munich
  • Venice
  • Turin
Make your journey to Venice part of the holiday, with a scenic train ride through the fantastic scenery of the Austrian Tyrol, via the Brenner Pass. Spend 3 nights in the unforgettable city of Venice before returning via historic Turin.
From £799
Highlights of Devon and Cornwall
United Kingdom
10 Days
Highlights of Devon and Cornwall
  • Dartmouth
  • Looe
  • Falmouth
  • Penzance
Beat the traffic on the A303 or M5 with a smooth rail journey to the south west of England. Take the train to Devon and experience a bygone era on the South Devon Steam Railway, and then take in three of Cornwall’s most charming coastal towns - Looe, Falmouth and Penzance.
From £799
Wales by Rail
United Kingdom
9 Days
Wales by Rail
  • Swansea
  • Aberystwyth
  • Caernarfon
  • Conwy
Take to the rails of Wales on this 9-day itinerary taking you through some of the country's most scenic rail lines and heritage railways. Enjoy the Heart of Wales line, Welsh Highland Line, Snowdon Mountain Railway and the wonderful Ffestiniog Railway.
From £829
Lake Bled by Rail
Offer
Slovenia
8 Days
Lake Bled by Rail
  • Munich
  • Bled
  • Heidelberg
Discover the beautiful Slovenian resort of Lake Bled, surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Julien Alps, with scenic rail travel to and from your destination. Spend a night en route in Munich and, on the way back, stop in the beautiful city of Heidelberg.
From £849
Vienna via Lake Constance
Offer
Austria
6 Days
Vienna via Lake Constance
  • Cologne
  • Lindau
  • Vienna
Take the train to Cologne and then down the Rhine Valley to Lindau at beautiful Lake Constance. Continue through the stunning Arlberg Pass high in the Alps and across the length of Austria all the way to Vienna. At the end of your rail adventure, catch a sleeper back to Cologne.
From £849
Paris, Lyon & Marseille
France
8 Days
Paris, Lyon & Marseille
  • Paris
  • Lyon
  • Marseille
Hop across the Channel by Eurostar and visit the wonderful city of Paris on this fabulous French itinerary, before speeding south to gastronomic capital Lyon and Mediterranean Marseille.
From £879
Venice and Vienna by Rail
Offer
Austria, Italy
7 Days
Venice and Vienna by Rail
  • Turin
  • Venice
  • Vienna
  • Cologne
Combine two fabulous destinations with the stunning Semmering Pass rail route across the Alps on this 6 night holiday to Venice and Vienna. Our suggested itinerary includes a night en route in Turin and an exciting overnight sleeper journey from Vienna back to Cologne.
From £899
Lake Orta by Rail
Offer
Italy
8 Days
Lake Orta by Rail
  • Frankfurt
  • Lake Orta
  • Paris
Discover one of Italy's hidden gems before the word gets out! Travel by rail via Frankfurt and the Swiss Alps and spend 5 nights on lovely Lake Orta before returning with a night in Paris to break your journey home.
From £899
Black Forest Rail-Drive Holiday
Germany
8 Days
Black Forest Rail-Drive Holiday
  • Lossburg
Spend a week in the peaceful surroundings of the Black Forest in Germany on this holiday by rail and road. Enjoy a spa treatment in Baden-Baden, take a boat out on Lake Titisee, hike in the Black Forest foothills and settle back with a drink in a local beer garden.
From £899
Lake Garda via the Swiss Alps
Offer
Italy
8 Days
Lake Garda via the Swiss Alps
  • Lausanne
  • Sirmione
  • Munich
Italy's largest lake is waiting to be explored. Travel south via the stunning Simplon Route high in the Alps and spend 5 nights at beautiful Sirmione on the lake shore, before returning via the Brenner Pass and Munich.
From £899
Florence via Lake Lucerne
Offer
Italy
6 Days
Florence via Lake Lucerne
  • Lucerne
  • Florence
  • Turin
Take the scenic route to Florence by rail, with an overnight stop in Lucerne, Switzerland and then the Gotthard Pass through the Alps and into Italy. After two full days to explore, return to the UK via a night in historic Turin en route.
From £899
Lake Lucerne Walking Holiday
Switzerland
8 Days
Lake Lucerne Walking Holiday
  • Lucerne
  • Alpnachstad
  • Emmetten
  • Brunnen
  • Rigi Kaltbad
  • Küssnacht am Rigi
  • Basel
Take the train to lovely Lucerne and then walk around the lake front and into the mountains on this stunning hiking holiday. Your route will take you via famous peaks, lush gorges and sweeping Alpine vistas with some breathtaking cable car rides along the way.
From £899
Glacier and Bernina Expresses
Offer
Switzerland
4 Days
Glacier and Bernina Expresses
  • Brig
  • Chur
Take a whistlestop tour of Switzerland and experience two of its most famous rail journeys - the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express.
From £899
London to the Top of Europe
Offer
Switzerland
4 Days
London to the Top of Europe
  • Basel
  • Interlaken
Travel by train to Interlaken with a night en route in Basel, then take an unforgettable day trip up to the highest station in Europe near the peak of the Jungfrau Mountain.
From £899
Lake Geneva by Rail
Switzerland
6 Days
Lake Geneva by Rail
  • Vevey
Speed down to the Swiss Riviera and enjoy 5 nights in the pretty town of Vevey on the shores of Lake Geneva, including a regional rail pass so that you can make the most of your stay.
From £899
Graubunden Walking Holiday
Switzerland
7 Days
Graubunden Walking Holiday
  • Frankfurt
  • Klosters
  • Arosa
  • Lenzerheide
  • Zurich
Take a hike through the stunning Graubunden region of Switzerland, with stops in the famous resorts of Klosters and Arosa on this relaxing holiday by rail. Travel out via Frankfurt and back via Zurich with half-board at your hotels in Switzerland and luggage transfers while you're walking.
From £899
Lake Como via the Bernina Express
Offer
Switzerland, Italy
8 Days
Lake Como via the Bernina Express
  • Chur
  • Como
  • Freiburg
Travel out to one of Italy's most sought-after holiday regions, majestic Lake Como. Take the train via Paris to Chur in Switzerland, then make your entrance in style via the Bernina Express and boat.
From £899
Harz Mountains and Fairytale Germany
Germany
8 Days
Harz Mountains and Fairytale Germany
  • Cologne
  • Wernigerode
  • Hannover
Head into the popular region of the Harz Mountains in Germany on this picturesque rail holiday, taking in Cologne, the Harz Mountains Railway and historic Hannover. You'll also have a day rail pass from Hannover to explore lovely Lower Saxony.
From £899
Rome via Switzerland
Offer
Italy
7 Days
Rome via Switzerland
  • Bern
  • Rome
  • Nice
Take the train to the historic capital of Italy, via the historic capital of Switzerland on this exciting rail adventure, including 3 full days in Rome before you return via the Côte d'Azur in France.
From £899
Provence in Detail
Offer
France
8 Days
Provence in Detail
  • Avignon
  • Aix en Provence
Travel down to Avignon on high-speed Eurostar and TGV trains. Spend time here with a choice of tours before moving onto Aix-en-Provence and visiting the beautiful natural landscapes of the Camargue.
From £929
Champagne, Burgundy and Alsace by Rail
France
9 Days
Champagne, Burgundy and Alsace by Rail
  • Reims
  • Dijon
  • Strasbourg
Enjoy a lovely tour by rail around some of France's best loved wine regions. Start in Champagne capital Reims and then take a short train journey to Dijon, at the heart of Burgundy. Then, continue to Strasbourg, where you'll find half-timbered houses and cosy Alsatian wine taverns.
From £949
Grand Tour of Scotland
United Kingdom
10 Days
Grand Tour of Scotland
  • Glasgow
  • Fort William
  • Inverness
  • Edinburgh
Enjoy a breathtaking rail journey through Scotland including the famous West Highland Line and Highland Railway. You'll also visit the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness with stays in Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William and Glasgow.
From £949
Venice via the Glacier Express
Offer
Switzerland, Italy
6 Days
Venice via the Glacier Express
  • Chur
  • Brig
  • Venice
  • Nice
Make the journey part of the holiday with train travel from London to Switzerland, a night in Chur and then a spectacular ride aboard the Glacier Express en route to the stunning city of Venice.
From £949
Heidelberg and Lake Constance
Germany
8 Days
Heidelberg and Lake Constance
  • Heidelberg
  • Lindau
  • Augsburg
Combine two of Germany's hidden gems with a holiday to historic Heidelberg and the pretty resort town of Lindau on the shores of Lake Constance. Your return rail journey will also take you to Augsburg in Bavaria, one of Germany's oldest cities.
From £999
Budapest, Vienna and Prague
Offer
Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
11 Days
Budapest, Vienna and Prague
  • Munich
  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Prague
  • Regensburg
Combine the imperial cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest on this central European adventure by rail. Stop along the way in historic Munich and return home via the wooded hills of Bavaria, with a night in Regensburg.
From £999
Ukrainian Explorer
Ukraine
14 Days
Ukrainian Explorer
  • Hannover
  • Warsaw
  • Kiev
  • Odessa
  • Lviv
Head East on this fascinating holiday, crossing Germany and Poland en route to the fascinating Ukrainian cities of Kiev, Lviv and Odessa on the Black Sea.
From £999
Wine & Gastronomy: France & Spain
Spain, France
9 Days
Wine & Gastronomy: France & Spain
  • Paris
  • Bordeaux
  • San Sebastian
Take a culinary journey by train, starting in French capital Paris before heading south-west to Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world. From here, cross the border into Spain and visit San Sebastian, home to some of Europe's most renowned restaurants.
From £999
Venice, Rome and Florence
Offer
Italy
9 Days
Venice, Rome and Florence
  • Nuremberg
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Nice
Italy’s three most popular cities in one itinerary. Travel to Italy via Nuremberg and the Brenner Pass, before experiencing the canals of Venice, the rich history of Rome and the culture of Florence.
From £999
Lake Maggiore by Rail
Offer
Italy
7 Days
Lake Maggiore by Rail
  • Dijon
  • Stresa
  • Strasbourg
Take a stunning rail journey through the Jura Mountains and the Simplon Pass to Stresa on Lake Maggiore and then return via the beautiful French city of Strasbourg.
From £999
Amsterdam, Hamburg and Oslo
Germany, Benelux, Scandinavia
11 Days
Amsterdam, Hamburg and Oslo
  • Amsterdam
  • Hamburg
  • Aarhus
  • Kristiansand
  • Oslo
Embark on a journey through maritime history as you discover the port cities of Amsterdam, Hamburg and Oslo on this fascinating 10-night holiday. You'll also stop in lovely Aarhus, Denmark's second largest metropolis and then take a ferry across the Skagerrak strait to Norway.
From £999
Sorrento, Sicily and Malta
Malta, Italy
12 Days
Sorrento, Sicily and Malta
  • Bologna
  • Sorrento
  • Taormina
  • Valletta
Make tracks for sea and sunshine on a fantastic holiday combining Sorrento, a boat train across to Taormina in Sicily and a ferry to Maltese capital Valletta.
From £999
Copenhagen and Stockholm by Rail
Offer
Scandinavia
9 Days
Copenhagen and Stockholm by Rail
  • Hamburg
  • Stockholm
  • Copenhagen
  • Cologne
Take the train north to Scandinavia and enjoy traditional Danish and Swedish hospitality in their vibrant capital cities. Zoom in between destinations on ultra-modern high-speed trains.
From £999
Valencia and Mallorca
Spain
9 Days
Valencia and Mallorca
  • Montpellier
  • Valencia
  • Palma
Take the train through France and Spain, breaking your journey in Montpellier en route to sunny Valencia. Enjoy a 3-night stay in this port city with its beaches and futuristic architecture before taking an overnight ferry across the Mediterranean to Palma on the island of Mallorca. Here you'll have two full days to explore, including a full day tour of the island by coach, boat and vintage train.
From £999
St Petersburg and Helsinki
Finland, Russia, Scandinavia
10 Days
St Petersburg and Helsinki
  • St Petersburg
  • Helsinki
  • Stockholm
  • Copenhagen
  • Cologne
Enjoy a 3 night stay in Russia's imperial capital, St Petersburg before making your way back to London by rail and sea, via Finnish capital Helsinki, Danish capital Copenhagen and Cologne.
From £999
Moscow and St Petersburg
Russia
10 Days
Moscow and St Petersburg
  • Berlin
  • Warsaw
  • Moscow
  • St Petersburg
Travel across Europe to Russian capital Moscow on this epic adventure. You'll have 3 nights here and 3 nights in stunning St Petersburg before returning by air to the UK. Or why not continue the adventure and travel back by rail through Scandinavia?
From £1,049
Finnish Explorer
Finland
12 Days
Finnish Explorer
  • Helsinki
  • Turku
  • Rovaniemi
  • Oulu
Combine the welcoming southern cities of Helsinki and Turku with the wilderness in the capital of Finnish Lapland and home of Santa, Rovaniemi
From £1,049
London to Athens via the Balkans
Offer
Greece
11 Days
London to Athens via the Balkans
  • Wurzburg
  • Villach
  • Zagreb
  • Belgrade
  • Sofia
  • Thessaloniki
  • Athens
Take an epic overland journey from London under the English Channel and across Continental Europe to Greek capital Athens. Along the way, you'll travel through Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Serbia, stopping in fascinating cities en route.
From £1,099
Discover Slovenia
Slovenia
11 Days
Discover Slovenia
  • Turin
  • Piran
  • Ljubljana
  • Bled
  • Munich
Take in the scenery and culture of Slovenia on this 10-night holiday. Your suggested itinerary takes you from the coastal resort of Piran to Lake Bled in the Julian Alps, via majestic capital Ljubljana.
From £1,099
Bavaria in Detail
Offer
Germany
10 Days
Bavaria in Detail
  • Würzburg
  • Rothenburg
  • Nuremberg
  • Munich
Experience true Bavarian hospitality in this most quintessentially German of regions. Explore its architecture, countryside, castles and cities, and sip local brew in a Brauhaus with stays in Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Munich.
From £1,099
Barcelona and Madrid by High-Speed Train
Offer
Spain
7 Days
Barcelona and Madrid by High-Speed Train
  • Barcelona
  • Madrid
  • Perpignan
Zoom down to the coast and across France to Barcelona and Madrid on this high-speed rail adventure to Spain. Your return journey takes you via Perpignan with an overnight stop before you head for home.
From £1,099
Black Forest to Saxony: A Continental Railway Journey
Germany
9 Days
Black Forest to Saxony: A Continental Railway Journey
  • Freiburg
  • Heidelberg
  • Frankfurt
  • Gottingen
Follow in the footsteps of Michael Portillo as you travel from southern Germany’s enchanting Black Forest, via the romantic city of Heidelberg, the financial powerhouse of Frankfurt, through to the university city of Göttingen, in the northern region of Saxony.
From £1,099
London to the Arctic Circle
Offer
Scandinavia
10 Days
London to the Arctic Circle
  • Cologne
  • Odense
  • Gothenburg
  • Trondheim
  • Bodø
Head north on this epic rail adventure, taking you overland from London, through Germany, Denmark and Sweden to the Norwegian town of Bodø, across the Arctic Circle.
From £1,099
Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
Offer
Czech Republic, Poland
12 Days
Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
  • Berlin
  • Warsaw
  • Krakow
  • Prague
  • Nuremberg
Discover Poland's two most important cities, Warsaw and Krakow, then head into the Czech Republic to visit its iconic capital, Prague. Travel by rail with stops in Berlin and Nuremberg en route.
From £1,099
Spas of Bohemia in First Class
Czech Republic
8 Days
Spas of Bohemia in First Class
  • Frankfurt
  • Karlovy Vary
  • Marianske Lazne
  • Cologne
Take a relaxing journey in the comfort of First Class, stay in the thermal spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne in the heart of Bohemia before returning via Cologne.
From £1,099
Tuscany Rail-Drive Holiday
Offer
Italy
10 Days
Tuscany Rail-Drive Holiday
  • Nice
  • Castelvecchio Pascoli
  • Turin
Head for the Tuscan Hills on this 9-night adventure including rail travel to Pisa, 7 days' car hire and hotel accommodation in a stunning rural setting. There's plenty of time to explore this beautiful region of Italy, with Lucca and the Tuscan coast both only an hour away. Return to the UK with a night in Turin en route.
From £1,099
Jungfrau Region Walking Holiday
Switzerland
10 Days
Jungfrau Region Walking Holiday
  • Basel
  • Wengen
  • Grindelwald
  • Meiringen
  • Koblenz
Enjoy some fresh mountain air and breathtaking surroundings on a walking holiday in the Bernese Oberland. Your holiday includes nights in Wengen, Grindelwald and Meiringen with luggage transfers between walking locations and detailed directions to guide your route.
From £1,149
Florence to Rome via Umbria
Italy
12 Days
Florence to Rome via Umbria
  • Zurich
  • Florence
  • Perugia
  • Spoleto
  • Rome
  • Nice
Travel down to Florence via Zurich and the Gotthard Pass route through the Alps. Then enjoy a leisurely journey south through the stunning scenery of Umbria to Rome, with stops in Perugia and Spoleto as well as a day trip to Assisi.
From £1,199
Venice and Lake Garda
Italy
8 Days
Venice and Lake Garda
  • Turin
  • Desenzano
  • Venice
  • Zurich
Combine the unique city of Venice on the Adriatic, with a stay on the shores of Italy's largest and most popular lake on this essential Italian holiday by rail.
From £1,199
Andalucia in Detail
Offer
Spain
11 Days
Andalucia in Detail
  • Perpignan
  • Cordoba
  • Granada
  • Ronda
  • Seville
  • Nimes
With its Moorish feel and Spanish zest for life, Andalucia is an enchanting region that seduces visitors through every sense. The Alhambra Palace, the Mezquita of Cordoba and Seville Cathedral are just some of the highlights of this holiday.
From £1,199
Vienna to Trieste: A Continental Railway Journey
Austria, Slovenia
11 Days
Vienna to Trieste: A Continental Railway Journey
  • Vienna
  • Graz
  • Ljubljana
  • Trieste
  • Munich
Follow in the footsteps of Michael Portillo as you travel from Vienna, through the Semmering Pass to Graz and onwards to Ljubljana, ending on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in Trieste.
From £1,199
The Pilgrim Route to Santiago
Spain
9 Days
The Pilgrim Route to Santiago
  • Bordeaux
  • San Sebastian
  • Burgos
  • Leon
  • Santiago de Compostela
Travel by rail via Bordeaux and the Pyrenees to San Sebastian and then follow the famous route of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, with fascinating stops en route in Burgos and Leon.
From £1,199
Tuscany in Detail
Offer
Italy
10 Days
Tuscany in Detail
  • Munich
  • Florence
  • Siena
  • Lucca
  • Turin
Travel across the Alps to Florence with a stop in Munich on the way. Then, enjoy wine-tasting in Chianti and spend time exploring the narrow lanes of Siena and Lucca on this Tuscan adventure by rail.
From £1,199
Portuguese Explorer
Portugal
14 Days
Portuguese Explorer
  • Bordeaux
  • Lisbon
  • Porto
  • Coimbra
  • Faro
Take in the best of Portugal on this sun-drenched holiday, starting out from London and travelling via Bordeaux to vibrant capital Lisbon, pretty Porto, historic Coimbra and Faro, the gateway to the Algarve.
From £1,199
Bosnian Explorer
Bosnia
13 Days
Bosnian Explorer
  • Stuttgart
  • Villach
  • Zagreb
  • Banja Luka
  • Sarajevo
  • Mostar
Take to the rails through Europe to one of the the continent's less-visited destinations, the heart-shaped country of Bosnia-Herzegovina and its three main cities - Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar.
From £1,199
Stockholm & the Northern Lights
Scandinavia
9 Days
Stockholm & the Northern Lights
  • Münster
  • Copenhagen
  • Stockholm
  • Abisko
Travel by train from London to Stockholm and the Arctic Circle on this fantastic adventure. Your journey north takes you via Münster and Copenhagen to the Swedish capital. From here, an overnight sleeper service takes you to the remote mountain resort of Abisko.
From £1,249
Magical Journeys of Switzerland
Offer
Switzerland
6 Days
Magical Journeys of Switzerland
  • Frankfurt
  • Chur
  • Interlaken
Experience three of Europe’s most thrilling and impressive train journeys as you take the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Jungfrau Mountain Railway in stunning Switzerland.
From £1,249
Wonders of Winter in First Class
Offer
Switzerland, Germany, Austria
8 Days
Wonders of Winter in First Class
  • Cologne
  • Salzburg
  • Chur
  • Zermatt
  • Strasbourg
Make the most of your winter holiday with a scenic journey through the Alps. Travel from Cologne, through the Rhine Gorge to Salzburg, by panorama coach to Chur, across Switzerland to Zermatt with the Glacier Express and then back to London via Strasbourg.
From £1,299
Budapest to the Dalmatian Coast
Croatia, Hungary
12 Days
Budapest to the Dalmatian Coast
  • Budapest
  • Lake Balaton
  • Zagreb
  • Split
  • Dubrovnik
Fly to Budapest and then catch the train through the fantastic scenery of rural Hungary and Croatia, en route to the historic city of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Coast. Along the way, you'll stop at lovely Lake Balaton, Zagreb and Split.
From £1,299
Sicily and the Amalfi Coast by Rail
Offer
Italy
14 Days
Sicily and the Amalfi Coast by Rail
  • Nice
  • Vietri sul Mare
  • Catania
  • Palermo
  • Turin
Combine two sizzling hot regions in the south of Italy - the stunning Amalfi Coast and the fascinating and historical island of Sicily. Then return via overnight train and beautiful Alpine scenery.
From £1,299
Croatian Coastline by Rail: Split and Hvar
Offer
Croatia
11 Days
Croatian Coastline by Rail: Split and Hvar
  • Turin
  • Ljubljana
  • Split
  • Hvar Island
  • Zagreb
  • Munich
One of Europe's most popular holiday regions, the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, is easily accessible by rail from London - enjoy beautiful scenery and combine Split with the island of Hvar.
From £1,299
Tyrolean Explorer
Germany, Austria, Italy
12 Days
Tyrolean Explorer
  • Baden Baden
  • Innsbruck
  • Merano
  • Bressanone
  • Lienz
  • Munich
Enjoy a rail journey into the beautiful and fascinating region of Tyrol, straddling Austria, Germany and Italy, on this relaxing holiday. You'll have stops in Tyrolean capital Innsbruck, the pretty towns of Merano and Bressanone as well as East Tyrolean capital Lienz before heading home via Munich.
From £1,299
Discover Ticino: Italian Switzerland
Offer
Switzerland
11 Days
Discover Ticino: Italian Switzerland
  • Strasbourg
  • Bellinzona
  • Lugano
  • Locarno
  • Lausanne
Visit Ticino, the beautiful Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland. Take in the best of the region with a complimentary Ticino Ticket - a travel pass to use throughout your stay.
From £1,299
Austrian Explorer
Austria
12 Days
Austrian Explorer
  • Cologne
  • Innsbruck
  • Zell Am See
  • Salzburg
  • Graz
  • Vienna
Combine stunning rail journeys with fabulous Alpine destinations on this essential tour of Austria, taking in Innsbruck, Zell am See, Salzburg, Graz and capital city Vienna.
From £1,349
Discover Corsica
France
13 Days
Discover Corsica
  • Nice
  • Bastia
  • Calvi
  • Ajaccio
  • Marseille
Soak up the sunshine on a holiday by rail and sea to the beautiful French island of Corsica. Your journey takes you south to Nice for an overnight stop before you make a ferry crossing to Bastia. From here, continue to Calvi and Ajaccio before returning to the mainline and travelling up through France back to the UK.
From £1,399
Grand Tour of Sweden
Scandinavia
15 Days
Grand Tour of Sweden
  • Malmo
  • Gothenburg
  • Stockholm
  • Are
  • Abisko
Enjoy an in-depth rail holiday to Sweden, exploring everything from ultra-cool urban centres and stunning island-strewn archipelagos, to a popular ski resort and the elusive Northern Lights north of the Arctic Circle. This suggested itinerary includes stops in Malmo, Gothenburg, capital Stockholm, Are and Abisko in Swedish Lapland.
From £1,399
Italian Lakes & the Amalfi Coast
Offer
Italy
10 Days
Italian Lakes & the Amalfi Coast
  • Dijon
  • Stresa
  • Positano
  • Innsbruck
Combine two of Italy's most popular and picturesque holiday regions. Travel via Dijon to Lake Maggiore and then continue by train down the spine of Italy en route to the magnificent Amalfi Coast.
From £1,399
Discover Puglia
Offer
Italy
12 Days
Discover Puglia
  • Freiburg
  • Parma
  • Bari
  • Alberobello
  • Lecce
  • Milan
Travel by rail down through Italy to discover the sun-kissed region of Puglia with its white-washed villages, olive groves and Mediterranean vistas. Your journey takes you via Freiburg in the Black Forest to Parma, Bari and Alberobello.
From £1,399
Fall of the Iron Curtain
Slovakia, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania
15 Days
Fall of the Iron Curtain
  • Warsaw
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Bucharest
Travel through Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest and Bucharest on a rail journey through history, mapping the fall of the Iron Curtain that divided eastern and western Europe until 1989.
From £1,449
Track the Bernina Express Walking Holiday
Switzerland
10 Days
Track the Bernina Express Walking Holiday
  • Thusis
  • Tiefencastel
  • Bergün
  • St Moritz
  • Alp Grüm
  • Poschiavo
  • Tirano
Take the hiking trail along the UNESCO World Heritage section of the Rhaetian Railway, which regularly offers panoramic views of an over a century-old feat of engineering with a backdrop of stunning Alpine scenery. Combine with rail travel to and from the UK and luggage transfers between hotels for a stress-free walking holiday.
From £1,499
Bernese Oberland Rail-Drive Holiday
Switzerland
9 Days
Bernese Oberland Rail-Drive Holiday
  • Bern
  • Hilterfingen
Take the train to Swiss capital Bern and then head out into the stunning surroundings of the Bernese Oberland with your hire car. Spending a week near lovely Lake Thun, you'll have plenty of time to visit nearby Interlaken and Brienz, the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Gantrisch Naturepark and the quintessentially Swiss region of Emmental.
From £1,499
Scenic Kaleidoscope by Rail
Offer
Switzerland, Austria, Benelux
10 Days
Scenic Kaleidoscope by Rail
  • Luxembourg
  • Nuremberg
  • Innsbruck
  • Chur
  • Zermatt
Take the train through the Ardennes to Luxembourg, then experience the Moselle and Rhine Valleys in Germany before taking in the best Alpine scenery imaginable.
From £1,499
Matterhorn and the Glacier Express
Offer
Switzerland
9 Days
Matterhorn and the Glacier Express
  • Strasbourg
  • Zermatt
  • St Moritz
  • Cologne
Journey to the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, then take the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express, on its full run through to St Moritz. Return home via the Rhine Valley and a night in Cologne.
From £1,499
Galicia and the Douro Valley
Portugal, Spain
12 Days
Galicia and the Douro Valley
  • San Sebastian
  • Santiago de Compostela
  • Vigo
  • Porto
  • Pinhao
  • Salamanca
  • Girona
Enjoy a stunning holiday taking in the beautiful Spanish region of Galicia and the verdant landscapes of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This suggested itinerary includes stops in San Sebastian, the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, lovely Porto, Pinhão in the Douro Valley and historic Salamanca.
From £1,549
Luxury Venice and Florence by Rail
Italy
7 Days
Luxury Venice and Florence by Rail
  • Zurich
  • Venice
  • Florence
  • Munich
Visit two of Italy's most popular cities in style with first class rail travel, transfers and stunning 5* hotels on this indulgent holiday, perfect for a special occasion.
From £1,599
Across the Spine of the Alps
Offer
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia
13 Days
Across the Spine of the Alps
  • Zermatt
  • Chur
  • Innsbruck
  • Lake Bled
  • Graz
  • Stuttgart
Travel from Zermatt, in the shadow of the Matterhorn, through the best of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, to picture-perfect Lake Bled in Slovenia's Julian Alps.
From £1,599
Amalfi Coast in First Class
Italy
9 Days
Amalfi Coast in First Class
  • Cannes
  • Sestri Levante
  • Amalfi
Travel by train in comfort to the stunning Amalfi Coast via Cannes and Sestri Levante on the Ligurian Coast. After a full four days to relax and unwind, transfer to Naples and return home via Munich and the Brenner Pass.
From £1,599
Moroccan Discovery
Offer
Spain, Morocco
14 Days
Moroccan Discovery
  • Barcelona
  • Tangier
  • Rabat
  • Marrakech
  • Fez
  • Cordoba
  • Perpignan
Take an unforgettable trip to another continent without flying. Let the sights and sounds of Morocco seduce you on this incredible adventure.
From £1,749
Glacier Express Excellence Class
Offer
Switzerland
5 Days
Glacier Express Excellence Class
  • Zermatt
  • St Moritz
Enjoy a journey on one of the most famous scenic trains, travelling in style with the new Excellence Class on the Glacier Express. Your holiday also includes first class travel on your rail journeys in and out of Switzerland along with luxury hotels.
From £1,899
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Offer
Switzerland
13 Days
Grand Tour of Switzerland
  • Cologne
  • Interlaken
  • Montreux
  • Zermatt
  • St Moritz
  • Lugano
  • Lucerne
  • Strasbourg
From east to west and top to bottom, take an epic tour of Switzerland by rail, including stunning mountain vistas, lakefront resorts and some of the country's most famous scenic rail journeys.
From £1,999
Luxury Prague, Vienna & Budapest by Rail
Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
12 Days
Luxury Prague, Vienna & Budapest by Rail
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Vienna
  • Budapest
  • Salzburg
  • Frankfurt
Indulge in a luxurious First Class rail holiday, taking in Europe's majestic Imperial capital cities on this 11-night itinerary with stops in fascinating Berlin and stunning Salzburg en route.
From £2,099
Grand Tour of Italy
Offer
Italy
21 Days
Grand Tour of Italy
  • Munich
  • Venice
  • Rome
  • Vietri sul Mare
  • Catania
  • Naples
  • Florence
  • Como
  • Zurich
This epic exploration of Italy's finest cities and most beautiful countryside takes you from Venice down to Sicily and back. En route, visit the elegant cities of Rome and Florence, relax on the Amalfi Coast and cruise on Lake Como.
From £2,149
Classic Orient-Express: Venice to London
Italy
5 Days
Classic Orient-Express: Venice to London
  • Zurich
  • Venice
Take a scenic journey through the Alps to Venice, with a night in the pretty Old Town of Zurich en route. Enjoy time at leisure in the City of Canals before joining the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an unforgettable journey back to London.
From £2,949
Prague and the Orient Express
Czech Republic
6 Days
Prague and the Orient Express
  • Berlin
  • Prague
Travel by first class rail via Berlin to the enchanting city of Prague for a 3 nights before boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an opulent overnight journey back to London.
From £2,999
Budapest and the Orient-Express
Hungary
6 Days
Budapest and the Orient-Express
  • Budapest
Travel overnight to stunning Hungarian capital Budapest for a 3-night stay before boarding the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an unforgettable overnight journey back to London.
From £3,099
Classic Orient Express: London to Venice
Italy
5 Days
Classic Orient Express: London to Venice
  • Venice
  • Lausanne
Take the trip of a lifetime on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express en route to the City of Canals. After time at leisure here, return through the Swiss Alps with a night in the lakeside city of Lausanne.
From £3,199
Verona Opera and the Orient-Express
Italy
5 Days
Verona Opera and the Orient-Express
  • Verona
  • Munich
On this unforgettable holiday, combine a journey on the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with a performance at the Arena di Verona's annual opera festival.
From £3,469
Monte Carlo & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
France
6 Days
Monte Carlo & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Monte Carlo
  • Venice
Enjoy the glitz and glamour of Monaco then take the ornate Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Italy, through Austria, Switzerland and France to London Victoria.
From £3,499
Alpine Lakes & Mountains and the Orient Express
Austria
9 Days
Alpine Lakes & Mountains and the Orient Express
  • Heidelberg
  • Salzburg
  • Zell Am See
  • Innsbruck
  • Heidelberg
Experience the beauty of the Austrian Alps via Heidelberg, Salzburg and Zell am See, before indulging in the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Innsbruck to London.
From £3,499
Orient Express and the Amalfi Coast
Italy
9 Days
Orient Express and the Amalfi Coast
  • Venice
  • Amalfi
  • Turin
Take the classic journey from London to Venice on the unforgettable Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and then head for the Amalfi Coast to soak up some Italian sunshine before returning to the UK via historic Turin.
From £4,299
Belmond Royal Scotsman Western Scenic Wonders
United Kingdom
5 Days
Belmond Royal Scotsman Western Scenic Wonders
Enjoy a stunning introduction to the wild western half of Scotland aboard one of the world's most luxurious trains. Your journey takes you via Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis, the Morar Sands, the Glenfinnan Monument and the Isle of Bute, with exclusive off-train experiences, gourmet dining and traditional entertainment.
From £4,399
Jewels of Italy and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express
Italy
14 Days
Jewels of Italy and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express
  • Lausanne
  • Stresa
  • Positano
  • Siena
  • Venice
Take in the highlights of Italy including Lake Maggiore, Tuscany and Amalfi Coast before rounding off your holiday in style with a homeward journey aboard the Orient-Express.
From £4,999
Luxury Trans-Siberian: London to Vladivostok
Russia
18 Days
Luxury Trans-Siberian: London to Vladivostok
  • Berlin
  • Warsaw
  • Moscow
  • Vladivostok
Travel all the way from London to the Sea of Japan on this epic adventure. Take the train via Berlin and Warsaw to Moscow and then catch the Golden Eagle private train for a luxurious Trans Siberian journey on the classic route to Vladivostok. 
From £13,999
Luxury Trans Siberian: Vladivostok to Moscow
Russia
20 Days
Luxury Trans Siberian: Vladivostok to Moscow
  • Seoul
  • Vladivostok
  • Moscow
  • Berlin
Start out from Russia's Easternmost port and take a luxurious journey across Asia to Moscow aboard the Golden Eagle private train. From here, continue your epic rail journey in First Class from Moscow back to London, via Warsaw and Berlin.
From £14,299
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