Escape from the stresses of the festive season on one of our spectacular Christmas rail tours
Powdery snow that crunches underfoot, candles at Midnight Mass and the jingle of bells as your horse-drawn sleigh slides through the forest combine with festive meals and traditional celebrations on our Christmas rail tours. Somehow the true spirit of Christmas is easier to find in the right setting. Whether we are gathering to turn on the Christmas tree lights in a quaint medieval village or speeding across snow-covered plains on festively decorated trains, this will be a Christmas to remember on one of our festive Christmas rail tours.
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New Year by rail in the heart of Yorkshire
Enjoy all the Christmas cheer that Yorkshire has to offer based in the Spa town of Harrogate. Festive rail journeys, historic Ripley Castle, picturesque Fountains Abbey and the medieval city of York adorned with seasonal decorations.

Departures from December to December
from £675
10-day Christmas rail holiday from £1,175
Our base in the Tyrol, Jenbach, is ideal for yuletide trips to Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Achensee. The narrow-gauge steam railway, the Zillertalbahn, is a real highlight, as it winds its way up the valley to the winter resort of Mayrhofen.

Departures from December to December
from £1,175
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Explore the beautiful Black Forest from our base in the popular lakeside resort of Titisee | |
| More details >>> Prices from £955 |
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Explore Italy's most magnificent cities including visits to Rome, Florence and Venice | |
| More details >>> Prices from £2375 |
All of our Christmas rail tours are escorted by a Tour Manager who meets you in London and stays on hand throughout the holiday, ready to deal with any small problems that may arise. Our Tour Managers also have a good knowledge of the destinations that our guests visit, which means that if you are unsure how to spend your free days they will be able to advise you on the best sights and excursions in the region.
Our Christmas rail tours are extremely popular, so we advise booking as soon as possible to ensure that you do not miss out.
Yorkshire at Christmas 2012
A Scottish Christmas 2012
Christmas in the Tyrol 2012

