Rail Holidays in Europe

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a German holiday by rail with 2 nights in Cologne on the River Rhine and 3 nights in buzzing capital Berlin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a short break in Poland, following in the footsteps of social media rail enthusiast Andy Brabin @andybtravels and stay in two of Poland's most popular cities. Combine Warsaw and Krakow on this quickfire Polish adventure taking in excursions to Bialystok and the Tatra Mountains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the unforgettable city of Venice during Carnival time, when the city shakes off its winter slumber and comes alive in a whirlwind of masked balls, pageants, music and food. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel to Portugal by train from the UK, stopping off at the gastronomic city of San Sebastian before enjoying three days in the City of the Seven Hills, Lisbon.

Take a whistlestop tour of Switzerland and experience two of its most famous rail journeys - the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express.

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.

Spend 5 nights at the enchanting Lake Bled in Slovenia, travelling by train through the beautiful Austrian Alps and along the Rhine Gorge.

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.

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.

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.

Fly into Pisa and travel on to Florence, the stunning capital of Tuscany, then head south for some Italian sunshine on the Sorrentine Peninsula, including a day trip to the glamorous island of Capri.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take in the scenery and culture of Slovenia on this 9-night holiday. Your suggested itinerary takes you from the coastal resort of Piran to Lake Bled in the Julian Alps, via majestic capital Ljubljana.

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.

Fly into stunning Slovenia for a relaxing 9 night holiday combining coast, mountains, lakes and a cultural capital city. You'll also have a private transfer from Piran to Ljubljana with a stop en route at the spectacular Postojna Caves or nearby Predjama, the largest cave castle in the world.

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.

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.

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.

Take the train to vibrant Catalan capital Barcelona via Bordeaux and Pyrenees. With 4 nights in Barcelona, there's time for a daytrip to the Roman city of Tarragona too before you return to the UK with a stop in Avignon to break your journey home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Combine sun and sea, culture and history on a Greek adventure. Fly into Thessaloniki and stay for a couple of nights before heading south to ancient capital Athens. From here, a fast ferry will take you across the Aegean Sea to the legendary island of Santorini, where you have three full days to soak up the sunshine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fly into St Petersburg, Russia's imperial capital and enjoy a 3 night stay before making your way back to London by rail and sea, via Finnish capital Helsinki, Danish capital Copenhagen and Cologne.

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.

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.

Combine the welcoming southern cities of Helsinki and Turku with the wilderness in the capital of Finnish Lapland and home of Santa, Rovaniemi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 airport for a flight home.

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 Spanish capital Madrid, the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, lovely Porto, Pinhão in the Douro Valley and historic Salamanca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Take an unforgettable trip to another continent without flying. Let the sights and sounds of Morocco seduce you on this incredible adventure.

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 other rail journeys, luxury hotels and return flights from the UK to maximise your time in Switzerland.

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.

Visit the enchanting city of Prague for a 3 nights before boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an opulent overnight journey back to London.

Travel 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 at the end of your holiday.

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.

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.

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. 

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.