Goldenpass Belle Epoque Near Montreux

Rail Holidays

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. Travel to St Petersburg from Moscow's Leningrad Station, or see the forest-filled valleys of Norway's fjordlands as the world-famous Flamsbana railway carries you from Myrdal to Flam.

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

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
  • 5 days from £709pp

    was £809pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

 Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
  • 5 days from £770pp

    was £855pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    7 included

View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront
  • 7 days from £1,309pp

    was £1,409pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    9 included

The Bernina Express going across a bridge, with grassy mountains in the background
  • 8 days from £1,185pp

    was £1,285pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    7 included

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5 great European rail journeys

5 great European rail journeys

We’ve picked some of the finest, most scenic railway journeys in Europe, including short journeys that can easily be made in a day.

All aboard: 5 amazing rail journeys around the world

All aboard: 5 amazing rail journeys around the world

From the Bernina Express across the Roof of Europe to the Petit Train Jaune through the French Pyrenees, here's our guide to unforgettable rail travel.

Kalyan Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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Experience the destination which was once part of the world’s most epic trading route: the Silk Road.

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