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

Red and black steam train heading towards the camera on a grassy hill on the coast of the Isle of Man, with a blue sky behind it
Historic Railways of The Isle of Man
United Kingdom
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  • 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
  • Ride the Manx Electric Railway to historic Derby Castle Station
  • 5 days from £829 pp

    was £929 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Highland Railways
Scotland
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  • 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
  • View the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle
  • 5 days from £709 pp

    was £809 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

The Yellow Train, Sejourne Bridge
Little Trains of the Pyrenees 7 Nights
Spain, France
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  • 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
  • Stroll on the paths that cross the alpine meadows of the Catalan Pyrenees
  • 8 days from £1,205 pp

    was £1,305 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - September 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    1 included

Shot of Molveno Lake in Italy, with buildings in the forefront and mountains
The Italian Dolomites
Italy
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  • 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
  • Have the option to travel around Lake Garda
  • 8 days from £945 pp

    was £1,045 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront
The Royal Caledonian
Scotland
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  • 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
  • Cruise across the mysterious waters of Loch Ness and call at the local whisky distillery
  • 7 days from £1,309 pp

    was £1,409 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - 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
Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express
Italy
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  • 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
  • Entry to the gardens of a lakeside villa
  • 8 days from £1,185 pp

    was £1,285 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Bamboo Forest in Japan
Japan Unveiled
Japan
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  • Partake 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
  • Gaze at the sacred and protected deer of Nara and the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world
  • 16 days from £4,590 pp

    was £5,099 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    15 included

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