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Escorted Winter Rail Holidays

Embark on a winter escape and step into a world of snow-globe seasonal beauty, discovering a new side to a place you thought you knew. Visit chocolate-box towns set against wintry mountain backdrops, or explore culture-rich cities where enticing cafés offer respite from the winter air. No matter where you go, there's no denying the magic of this time of year.

Travel in comfort through pretty winter wonderlands, seeing the scenery in a whole new light and reaching places that wouldn't be possible on any other form of transport. There's nothing quite like enjoying the cosy warmth of a train carriage as you speed past icy scenery outside, the train's windows serving as the perfect picture frame. Then, once you're in the heart of your destination, soak up culture without the bustling summer crowds. Sample delicious local flavours, experience spectacular seasonal excursions, and enjoy time to explore off-the-beaten-path - we've perfected the recipe for the dream winter getaway.

Whether you're winding through snow-dusted landscapes on a classic train or wrapped up warm seeing the sights on a city tour, let us show you the world in a whole new light this winter.

Browse our winter collection to discover snowy landscapes and cosy getaways. Start planning your perfect winter escape today.

Holiday Ideas for Winter

Bavarian Christmas Markets
2024Dec
5 days from
£1,095 pp
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First Class Glacier Express in Winter (Brig-Chur) 2016
4.7 stars(110 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
9 days from
£2,595 pp
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Lofoten Islands, Norway
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2025JanFeb
12 days from
£2,995 pp £2,795 pp
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The Harz Mountains
4.6 stars(67 reviews)
2025JanFeb
7 days from
£1,395 pp
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
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4.4 stars(202 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
10 days from
£2,895 pp £2,695 pp
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Highlights of Canada in Winter
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4.0 stars(20 reviews)
2025Feb
11 days from
£2,695 pp £2,495 pp
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Christmas Markets of the Rhine
Rail & Cruise
4.5 stars(86 reviews)
2024NovDec
5 days from
£1,295 pp
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
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4.4 stars(202 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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First Class Glacier Express in Winter (Brig-Chur) 2016
4.7 stars(110 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
9 days from
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Bavarian Christmas Markets
4.1 stars(9 reviews)
2024Dec
5 days from
£1,095 pp
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5 days from
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
4.3 stars(29 reviews)
2024Dec
6 days from
£1,195 pp
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6 days from
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express in Winter
4.5 stars(39 reviews)
2025JanFebMar
7 days from
£1,795 pp
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7 days from
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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The Harz Mountains
4.6 stars(67 reviews)
2025JanFeb
7 days from
£1,395 pp
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7 days from
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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A Scottish Christmas
4.4 stars(20 reviews)
2024Dec
7 days from
£1,695 pp
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7 days from
£1,695
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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7 days from
£1,395
per person
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11 days from
£3,395
£3,195
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  • DestinationCanada
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail
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Highlights of Canada in Winter
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4.0 stars(20 reviews)
2025Feb
11 days from
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  • DestinationCanada
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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6 days from
£1,995
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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7 days from
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  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
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Our customers love our Winter Rail Holidays tours
Classic Glacier Express in Winter
26/Mar
Kay Margiotta
5 stars
“The glacier express was an amazing journey through the alps. The scenery is stunning can't put it in to words. While on the train it started snowing heavily it looked like a winter wonderland. The train is very comfortable and we had dinner on the train which was lovely and the service was good. A great experience I won't forget
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Traditional Glacier Express in Winter
23/Mar
John Tinston
5 stars
“A full week with fabulous views!
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Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
14/Mar
Michael Reynard
5 stars
“Very well organised holiday. Loved the cruise up to the northern parts of Norway and seeing the Northern Lights for the first time was an added bonus.
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Highlights of Canada and the Rocky Mountains in Winter
6/Mar
Becky Lipkin
5 stars
“Well organized tour and all went smoothly.
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Italian Christmas & Austrian New Year
18/Jan
Rowena Wolfe
5 stars
“Excellent food and hotels. Very well planned and, above all a great tour leader.
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Classic Glacier Express at New Year
16/Jan
Clifford Smy
5 stars
“Great scenery. Kay, our tour manager, was brilliant.
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
30 Dec 2023
Dale Buche
5 stars
“It was overall a wonderful trip. The trains were great. The accommodations were wonderful and most of all our tour guide was exceptionally great. The towns we visited were everything I hoped they would be.
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Bavarian Christmas Markets
23 Dec 2023
Susan Rose
5 stars
“A truly lovely trip. All places visited very interesting and full of Christmas atmosphere. Rothenburg is so very quaint and beautifully preserved. Highlight of the trip for us was visit to Thurn & Taxis Market in Regensburg, quite magical after dark. The local Germans flock to this market which speaks for itself. GRJ need to rethink train times to and from Regensburg to give the whole group a chance to see that market as it doesn't open until 3pm. We were lucky because we'd been on this tour in 2016 and knew this market wasn't to be missed so our outstanding TM, Graham, made sure we had our own tickets do we could travel back to Nüremburg separately later, along with another couple who trusted our recommendation and agreed the rest of the group had missed out. Graham was truly the best TM throughout the trip and it was proven again when one of our German trains home was cancelled and he rearranged the whole schedule so we arrived, as planned, at St. Pancras.
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The Northern Lights and Lapland
26/Mar
Ms B
4 stars
“Overall a fantastic holiday with a great variety of trips and activities. We enjoyed all the itinerary but highlights included the Ice Hotel- really an ice art gallery - and husky sled ride. The scenery was stunning from coach and trains - especially in the Lofoten Islands. Our great tour guide Charles was a lot of fun and our skilful driver Sergei kept an immaculate coach. The buffet breakfasts were super, however, there was no choice of meals and Camp Ripan served the same vegetarian main meal on both evenings that diner was included. The group was larger than expected at 41. We travelled from and to Manchester and there was less than an hour between connecting flights at Oslo and Stockholm. We missed our connecting flight to Trondheim and had to rush between gates at Stockholm in order to catch our flight to Manchester. To reduce the risk of missing connecting flights from and to Manchester, It’s worth considering booking a later onward flight from Oslo to Trondheim (we flew an hour later), an earlier flight from Kiruna to Stockholm or even staying overnight in Stockholm and getting a Manchester flight the following day.
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