Discover a way of travelling that puts nature centre stage, as you discover Europe’s spectacular lake and mountain scenery in the best possible way - by rail.

There’s something deeply romantic about train journeys. In a fast-paced world where the skies are dotted with aeroplanes and air traffic has become the norm, the nostalgic appeal of trains can hardly be denied.

Ever considered having a romantic meal in an altogether different setting? Set aside the notion of a slap-up dinner in a chain-pub, or an over-expensive boutique restaurant in the city centre, why not do it by rail?

It was with quite a lot of pleasure I recently spent five days in Switzerland as a guest of Swiss Tourism and was able to travel on three of the great iconic train journeys...

The Glacier express has long been one of Switzerland’s most popular rail journeys, it traverses spectacular Alpine scenery and continues to astound at every turn. Spanning 181 miles from Zermatt to St Moritz with a travel time of around 8 hours.

Glacier Express holidays are a wonderful way to see the breathtaking sights of the Swiss Alps. Sit back and enjoy the view on the Glacier Express.

The Alps and beautiful lakes form the backdrop to a Swiss holiday. Experience Switzerland's railways on an escorted tour.

Read what Nick Dalton had to say about our tour and his experiences on the Great Rail Journeys' Classic Glacier Express tour.