Rail Holidays
Unforgettable rail journeys across the world
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From the Petit Train Jaune through the sun-soaked French Pyrenees to Japan's iconic bullet trains and the "toy train" that winds through the Himalayan foothills from Kandaghat to Shimla, the world is criss-crossed by unique, unforgettable rail journeys.
Travel with us and explore the world, from historic cities and towns to scenic mountains and valleys, on our wonderful rail holidays. Watch the winding river canyons and pristine forests of Canada's most scenic train ride roll by from the comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer, or admire Austrian mountain pastures from the carriages of the Zillertal Steam Railway. Take a vintage UK rail holiday through the rolling hills and pastures of the Isle of Man, or across the glens and moors of the Scottish Highlands.
Take in the extraordinary wonders and sights of Europe on an escorted rail holiday. Explore the glorious scenery of the Dolomites on board the Renon railway, or soak up the astonishing Alpine views as you ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz. If breath-taking scenery is top of your holiday wish-list, you can also soak up the forested valleys of Norway's remarkable western fjords as the acclaimed Flåmsbana railway carries you from Myrdal to Flåm.
Whether your carriages are steam-hauled along lovingly restored lines or diesel-hauled on scheduled routes, and whether your rail holiday takes you to Europe, Canada or even further afield, you'll be free to let the train take the strain as you travel to fascinating destinations, and explore exhilarating heights often inaccessible by road.
Our featured rail holidays
- Take a trip on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
- Explore historic Laxey, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel
- Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway
- Flights included
5 days from £870 pp
was £915 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
5 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
8 included
- Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll see its most famous landmarks, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, and India Gate
- Travel by ‘toy train’ to Shimla and experience a tour, covering the Viceregal Lodge, Scandal Point and the Mall
- Board the iconic Deccan Odyssey train for a scenic seven-night journey along its tracks, stopping at different cities along the way
- Flights included
14 days from £7,560 pp
was £8,399 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - March 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
31 included
- Journey on the historic Douro Historical steam train through the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley
- Visit Viana do Castelo, a picturesque coastal town and ride the Santa Luzia Elevator, Portugal’s longest funicular
- Set off on a scenic journey aboard the MiraDouro train from Porto to Régua, an authentic vintage railway experience
- Flights included
8 days from £1,592 pp
was £1,989 pp
Dates Available
July 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
14 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
- Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
- Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
- Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
- Flights included
5 days from £842 pp
was £935 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
5 days
Depart From
9 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
8 included
- Spend time in Agra and watch the sunrise behind the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum of love
- Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris
- Witness the major academic and religious centres of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital
- Flights included
16 days from £3,220 pp
was £3,389 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
31 included
- Spend seven nights on the beautiful Costa Brava
- Ride the Little Yellow Train to the French Pyrenees
- Travel on the Nuria Rack Railway, which offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort
- Flights included
8 days from £1,331 pp
was £1,565 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - September 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
17 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
14 included
- Visit to Bolzano and enjoy a cable-car ride
- Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro
- Choose to travel to delightful Trento on an optional excursion
- Flights included
8 days from £1,139 pp
was £1,339 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
- Stroll around the beautiful Victorian village of Ballater, located near Cairngorms National Park
- Visit Inverness, a cultural capital, and the moving Culloden Battlefield
- Make the most of a guided Edinburgh tour, ticking off the city’s historical highlights
- Rail travel included
7 days from £1,422 pp
was £1,579 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
7 days
Depart From
1 station
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
9 included
- Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz
- Discover Bellagio, "Italy's most beautiful town"
- Enjoy a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake
- Flights included
8 days from £1,641 pp
was £1,930 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
14 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
7 included
- Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient and spiritual practice
- Journey to the sacred eight natural springs and traditional thatched houses of Oshino and Lake Kawaguchi
- Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital, Tokyo, on a guided tour
- Flights included
16 days from £5,544 pp
was £6,159 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
16 included
- Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital with excursions to Tokyo Skytree and Shibuya
- Ride a bullet train to Kyoto and uncover its medieval landmarks and Geisha district
- Explore Kyushu’s historic craft industries with guided tours of Fukuoka, Dazaifu and an Imari pottery factory
- Flights included
16 days from £6,099 pp
was £6,419 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
15 included
- Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
- Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
- Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
- Flights included
14 days from £3,382 pp
was £3,559 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
22 included
- Enjoy a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Discover Vancouver, frequently voted one of the world's best cities to live in
- A journey along the Icefields Parkway, via sparkling Lake Louise, to Jasper
- Flights included
11 days from £5,852 pp
was £6,159 pp
Dates Available
May 2027 - September 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
4 included
- Soak up luxury on the open ocean with a seven-night stay onboard an award-winning Holland America Line ship
- Sail through the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay, with an array of wildlife from bears and moose to whales and sea birds
- Soak up panoramic views of the Rockies with a memorable rail journey onboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Flights included
17 days from £7,667 pp
was £8,070 pp
Dates Available
08 June 2027
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
24 included
- Enjoy a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Explore Banff, the stunning capital of the Rockies
- Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls
- Flights included
14 days from £5,576 pp
was £5,869 pp
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
5 included
- Cruise through Alleppey’s verdant backwaters on a traditional thatched houseboat
- Marvel at the Chinese fishing nets along Kochi’s harbour
- Take in the garden city of Bangalore and explore the elegant Summer Palace, a former residence of Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan
- Flights included
18 days from £2,627 pp
was £2,765 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
Duration
18 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
32 included
- Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by rickshaw and discover landmarks on the city’s culinary map
- Survey the City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple, and the beautiful gardens of Saheliyon-ki of Udaipur
- Drift across Lake Pichola on a cruise, viewing Udaipur’s shoreside palaces and temples from a different angle
- Flights included
14 days from £2,660 pp
was £2,799 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
26 included
- Discover Mumbai on a guided tour with visits to Mani Bhavan, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Dhobi Ghat
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a famed monument of eternal love and architectural achievement at sunset
- Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
- Flights included
14 days from £3,610 pp
was £3,799 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
29 included
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The 15% discount applies to new short-haul and long-haul booking made between 24 April and 5 May 2026 and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing.
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