October Holiday Ideas

With October comes Halloween, so what better place to visit this month than Whitby, a place which inspired one of the most iconic Gothic novels of all time, Dracula? Bram Stoker was a regular visitor to the town, and it was during a visit in the late 1800's that he was inspired to pen his iconic vampire horror novel. Take a stroll around the atmospheric ancient streets that inspired him, crowned by the haunting ruins of a 7th-century clifftop abbey, on our remarkable rail tour of Yorkshire. Or, if you're seeking some mid-Autumn sun, embark on an extraordinary adventure with a visit to magnificent Australia.

Yorkshire & Northumberland
Scenic rail journeys bring to life the history and wild, natural beauty of Yorkshire and Northumbria on this wonderful eight day tour. Travel on the nostalgic North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby, where you can while away the time exploring the town's fascinating Gothic connections. Climb the 199 steps to explore the brooding clifftop abbey, wander around the historic cobbled streets, and perhaps celebrate the month of Halloween with a dramatic ghost walk. On this excellent tour of Yorkshire, we also follow in Viking and Roman footsteps, visiting historic York, Chester's Roman Fort, Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne and the glorious Alnwick Gardens.

Australia & the Ghan
This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of Australia's natural wonders, including the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and the Blue Mountains. A wonderful train journey on the legendary Ghan from Alice Springs to Adelaide is a real highlight, and time in Melbourne and Sydney to explore completes this holiday of a lifetime. October falls within Australia's springtime, so expect warm weather, bright skies and glorious spring flowers in bloom.