Classic rail journeys of the modern world
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Classic rail journeys are quintessential adventures. From the beaches of Cape Town to the snowbound peak of Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps our flagship tours combine the luxury of a great rail hoiday with the excitement of global travel and have proven themselves favourites with our customers year after year. Our classic rail journeys section covers a broad section of our favourite holidays but for longer epic adventures see our Grand Tour section.
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Put some romance in your soul - seductive Paris, vibrant Milan and that most romantic of all cities, Venice, topped off by the flamboyant glamour of one of the most famous trains of them all, the Venice Simplon Orient Express.
Departures from August to October
from £2,625
Swiss Alps holiday travelling on the Jungfrau and Bernese Oberland Railways
The quintessentially Swiss town of Meiringen was a favourite of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and is an ideal base for our visits by rail and steamer, not to mention the breathtaking Jungfrau.
Departures from August to September
from £1,598
Rail tour on Switzerland’s famous Glacier Express train
This wonderful holiday combines stunning rail trips to the roof of the Alps with visits to scenic Zermatt and Interlaken, plus free time to follow your own interests with our Swiss Travel Card.
Departures from August to October
from £1,477
Classic rail holiday on the Glacier Express train
The Glacier Express is famous the world over - not for its speed - but for the spectacular views. We travel on the Glacier Express on the Bernina Line in its 100th birthday year; what better time to experience this magical journey?
Departures from August to October
from £1,477
A tour that captures the true essence of Spain, from Gaudi's ritzy Barcelona on the Mediterranean, to the elegant Atlantic seafront of San Sebastián, via the majestic streets of Madrid, handsome Toledo and the golden city of Salamanca.
Departures from August to September
from £2,295
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Classic Rail Journeys
The rail networks of Europe have been fundamental for much of the development in the industrial age. Cheaper to build than a canal and offering a quick and convenient way to travel over long distances, railway was a both a practical necessity for the industrial age and an iconic luxury. With the rise of the internal combustion engine it seemed that the train would be retired but as more and more people take to the road making a simple journey from A to B has turned into a stressful queue of traffic jams, congestion and angry motorists. Taking the train remains a fast and efficient means of transport that offers the traveller time and space to relax. This has inspired us to offer the finest classic rail journeys