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Travelling through Europe by rail is a wonderful way to see the continent’s greatest cities. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery of Europe’s beautiful countryside pass by your window. With many high speed routes, travelling by rail as part of your holiday is both quick and affordable, arriving in the heart of each destination with no flights or airport queues in sight. Explore Switzerland’s stunning mountains on the iconic Glacier Express, nip over to France, Bruges or Amsterdam for the weekend on the Eurostar or indulge in the luxurious and iconic Venice Simplon-Orient Express.
<b>Guided Group Rail Journeys in Europe</b>

Guided Group Rail Journeys in Europe

Europe has an incredibly extensive rail network, making it the perfect destination for a rail holiday. Travel through the stunning countryside in comfort, aboard high-speed trains, accompanied by like minded guests and your expert tour director. Visit iconic cities and admire the beautiful vistas that roll past your window as you relax in comfort.

<b>Eurostar & Self Guided Rail Holidays</b>

Eurostar & Self Guided Rail Holidays

Since the advent of large scale rail transport in the middle of the 19th Century, travelling by train has been the quintessential method of exploring this diverse continent and little has changed. Enjoy hassle free, high-speed trains between some of Europe's iconic cities, travelling from city centre to city centre to maximise your holiday time and taking in relaxing countryside views en route. Closer to home, the Eurostar affords the opportunity to travel to some of our closest European neighbours without the need to fly, with direct services to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
<b>Venice Simplon-Orient-Express</b>

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is perhaps the most famous train in the world, combining the romance of rail travel with luxurious comfort and style. Indulge in the delightful vintage cabins and gastronomic cuisine. Why not extend your holiday by exploring more of Italy? Relax along the picturesque Italian Lakes or uncover the history and romance of Florence and Rome.

Recommended Rail Holidays

Austria
Austria's Grand Imperial Cities by Rail
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Style:Rail
  • Location:Austria
Guide Price £495 pp
Highlights:
  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
Austria
Grand Imperial Cities
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
  • Style:Rail
  • Location:Austria
Guide Price £1,995 pp
Highlights:
  • Ride the quirky Children’s Railway in Budapest
  • Guided city tours in Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Berlin
  • Enjoy a coffee and a cake in a traditional Viennese coffee house
  • Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Czech Republic
Central Europe's Iconic Cities by Rail
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Style:Self Guided Rail
  • Location:Czech Republic
Guide Price £585 pp
Highlights:
  • Prague
  • Vienna
  • Budapest
Italy
Classic Italy by Rail
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Style:Self Guided Rail
  • Location:Italy
Guide Price £559 pp
Highlights:
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Venice
Russia
Russia's Imperial Cities
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Style:Self Guided Rail
  • Location:Russia
Guide Price £1,044 pp
Highlights:
  • Moscow
  • St Petersburg
  • St Basil’s Cathedral
  • Sapan Express Train
Spain
Spanish Cities of Art and Culture
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Style:Fly Drive Holiday
  • Location:Spain
Guide Price £629 pp
Highlights:
  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • Girona
Switzerland
Classic Glacier & Bernina Express
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Style:Self Guided Rail
  • Location:Switzerland
Guide Price £1,300 pp
Highlights:
  • Zermatt
  • St Moritz
  • Bernina Express
Switzerland
Traditional Glacier Express
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Style:Rail
  • Location:Switzerland
Guide Price £1,495 pp
Highlights:
  • Take the amazing Bernina Express and the world-famous Glacier Express trains
  • Explore colourful Poschiavo n See Zermatt, one of the Alps’ finest resort towns
  • Enjoy the steep ascent up the railroad to Zermatt
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