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Europe Rail Holidays

Recapture the adventure, excitement and romance of travelling through Europe by train. When it comes to exploring Europe, the journey can be as much a part of the experience as the destination itself. With its extensive and efficient rail network, travelling by train offers an exciting escape for travellers looking to explore a little differently.

Perfect for tailor-made travel, you can discover off-the-beaten-track gems without having to hop on a plane to get there. Travel to and from the UK. With the added allure of ever-changing views outside your window, there is something truly magical about watching the world go by as you travel deep into the heart of a country.

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Rail Holidays in Continental Europe

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Italy

Classic Cities of Italy

from £2765 excluding flights

14 nights | Year round

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This is the ultimate Italian city break, but instead of snatching a whirlwind weekend away in Rome or Venice, you have two…

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Italy

Treasures of Southern Italy

from £4970 excluding flights

16 nights | Year round

Rail

This in-depth, yet relaxed, journey by rail from London to Southern Italy offers dramatic landscapes, glittering coastlines, Mediterranean cuisine and compelling architecture.

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Italy

South to Sicily

from £4759 excluding flights

15 nights | Year round

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From London to the tip of Italy, this captivating rail journey to Sicily is all about slow travel, immersing yourself in ever-changing…

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Switzerland

Grand Tour of Switzerland

from £3176 excluding flights

14 nights | Apr-Oct

Rail | Classic Experiences

This two-week itinerary is one of the best rail holidays in the world linking four iconic train journeys with plenty of time…

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Rail Holidays in Nordic Europe

Norway

Magnificent Norwegian Fjords by Rail

from £2098 excluding flights

12 nights | Apr-Oct

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This special 12-night itinerary takes you on a series of scenic rail journeys from London to the heart of Norway’s magnificent fjord-riven…

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Nordic Europe

Scandinavian Capitals by Rail

from £1859 excluding flights

10 nights | Year round

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Enjoy slow travel through Scandinavia on a rail journey through a calming landscape of pristine lakes and forests, peppered with villages en…

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Nordic Europe

Arctic Rail Odyssey

from £4120 excluding flights

21 nights | Mar-Oct

Rail

This incredible three-week odyssey takes you beyond the Arctic Circle – and because it’s available March to October, you can choose summer…

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Nordic Europe

Wonders of the Baltic

from £2546 excluding flights

16 nights | Year round

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Combine Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic States on this fascinating journey through northern Europe by rail and ferry starting in the UK.

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From the Swiss Alps to Sicily, the Adriatic to Scandinavia, discover the heart of Europe on one of our train odysseys. ‘Slow travel’ by train not only gets you closer to the countries you visit, but it also offers a more rewarding, less stressful alternative to flying – not to mention reducing your carbon footprint. Your adventure begins the moment you leave the station, mesmerised by ever-changing scenery as you plot a course between Europe’s fascinating cities, scenic wonders and archaeological treasures.