Trade airport queues for window-seat views. Our
rail holidays pair scenic train journeys with handpicked stays and smart routing—so you can relax, watch the landscape unfold, and arrive right in the heart of the action.
Why travel by rail?
Scenery on tap Mountains, lakes, coastlines and city skylines—no clouds in the way.
City-centre to city-centre Step off the train and you’re already there.
Smoother pace Fewer early starts, more time to enjoy cafés, galleries and evenings out.
Tailor-made Mix iconic trains with boutique hotels and the right number of nights.
Ways to do it
Iconic Scenic Trains Switzerland’s Glacier Express & Bernina Express, Scotland’s Jacobite, Norway’s Flåm Railway.
Luxury Rail Journeys Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Rocky Mountaineer (Canada), South Africa’s Blue Train or Rovos Rail.
High-Speed Adventures: Eurostar to Paris/Brussels/Amsterdam, then onwards by TGV/ICE—fast, comfy, effortless.
Rail-Pass Freedom: Interrail Eurail planning and reservations, mapped by our team.
Escorted Rail Tours Small-group itineraries with guides, luggage handling and curated sightseeing.
Popular rail holiday ideas
Swiss Peaks & Lakes (7–9 nights) Fly or Eurostar to Geneva/Zurich • GoldenPass to Interlaken • Jungfrau region hikes • Glacier Express to St. Moritz • Bernina Express to Tirano (Italy).
Paris & Italy by Train (9–12 nights) Eurostar to Paris • TGV to Milan • Florence & Rome by high-speed Frecciarossa • Optional Venice add-on.
Scottish Highlands & Islands (6–8 nights) Caledonian Sleeper to Inverness • Jacobite steam train to Mallaig • Isle of Skye day trip • whisky distilleries.
Norway Fjords & Rail (7–9 nights) Oslo • Bergen Railway • Flåm Railway & fjord cruise • Bergen old town.
Rockies in Style (6–10 nights) Rocky Mountaineer (Vancouver–Banff/Jasper) • glass-domed coaches • wildlife & glacier walks • optional Lake Louise.
Japan Highlights by Shinkansen (9–12 nights) Tokyo • bullet train to Kyoto • Nara/Osaka day trips • optional Hakone hot-spring stay.
What we include (typical)
Reserved rail seats (panoramic, first-class or standard—your choice) Handpicked, well-located hotels (breakfasts available) Key transfers or luggage services where helpful Selected tours (e.g., mountain excursions, museum passes, food walks) Clear day-by-day itinerary and on-trip support through trusted, bonded partners
Payment options Secure with a low deposit (from £99pp) and spread the cost with instalments on many packages.
Good to know
Seat reservations Essential on scenic and high-speed routes—we handle them.
Luggage Many journeys have generous space; we’ll add porterage or bag transfer where it helps.
Seasons Alpine panoramas shine spring–autumn; Christmas markets and snow scenes are magical in winter.
Accessibility We’ll advise ramp access, lift availability and suitable cabins/hotels.
