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
- 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
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Flights included
5 days
from £765 ppwas £899 pp -
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
5 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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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
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Flights included
14 days
from £7,560 ppwas £8,399 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - March 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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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
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,584 ppwas £1,979 pp -
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
14 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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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
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Flights included
5 days
from £795 ppwas £935 pp -
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
5 days
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Depart From
9 airports
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Excursions & Visits
12 included
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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
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Flights included
16 days
from £2,881 ppwas £3,389 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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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
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,196 ppwas £1,495 pp -
Dates Available
May 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
16 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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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
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,040 ppwas £1,299 pp -
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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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
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Rail travel included
7 days
from £1,248 ppwas £1,559 pp -
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
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Duration
7 days
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Depart From
1 station
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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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
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,622 ppwas £1,908 pp -
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
14 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
7 included
- 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
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Flights included
16 days
from £4,944 ppwas £6,179 pp -
Dates Available
May 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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Meals
15 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
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Flights included
16 days
from £5,372 ppwas £6,319 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
16 included
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Meals
17 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
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Flights included
11 days
from £5,176 ppwas £6,089 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
4 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
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Flights included
14 days
from £4,926 ppwas £5,795 pp -
Dates Available
May 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
5 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
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Flights included
14 days
from £2,932 ppwas £3,449 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
7 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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Meals
22 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
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Flights included
18 days
from £2,193 ppwas £2,579 pp -
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
18 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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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
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Flights included
14 days
from £2,480 ppwas £2,755 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
15 included
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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
- Fly to Nagpur, the ‘Tiger Capital of India’, listen to a ‘tiger talk’ and embark on an evening nature walk through Pench National Park
- Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
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Flights included
14 days
from £3,230 ppwas £3,799 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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Meals
29 included
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