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Iconic Rail Journeys & Escorted Rail Tours

As the leading rail holiday experts, we firmly believe there's no better way to explore the world than by rail. A rail journey introduces you to scenic delights you'd never uncover on any other form of travel; as you glide through the heart of your destination, steal glimpses at picture-perfect rural landscapes, glittering azure coastlines, or frosty mountain peaks.

One of the things that makes rail travel so unique, is the long history behind classic railways. Intriguing tales, both fictional and non-fictional, give certain trains and rail routes an almost legendary status; one that makes our classic rail holidays something to remember.

From the dizzying heights of Switzerland's Alpine railways to the scenic beauty of Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, classic rail journeys are found across the globe. Our classic rail holidays take these unforgettable journeys and elevate them, by including them in culture-rich itineraries, all packed with hand-picked excursions and authentic experiences.

Take a look at our classic rail journeys selection below which features rail experiences around the world, and enjoy discovering your next once-in-a-lifetime holiday.

 

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Jungfrau Express
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4.5 stars(106 reviews)
2024MayAugSepOct
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Grand Imperial Cities
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4.6 stars(106 reviews)
2024MarAprMayJunJul...
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£2,195 pp
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Discovering Japan
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4.5 stars(35 reviews)
2024MarAprMayAugSepOct
14 days from
£4,395 pp £4,195 pp
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Glacier Express
River Cruise
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4.5 stars(33 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
12 days from
£3,195 pp
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Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer train tour
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4.3 stars(46 reviews)
2024MayJunAugSep
14 days from
£5,495 pp £5,295 pp
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First Class Glacier Express in Winter (Brig-Chur) 2016
Small Group
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4.7 stars(75 reviews)
2024JanFebMar
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Classic Glacier Express
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4.6 stars(208 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAugSep
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
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4.4 stars(30 reviews)
2024MayJunAugSep
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£1,595 pp £1,545 pp
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsGlasgow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Glacier Express
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4.6 stars(218 reviews)
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail
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Jungfrau Express
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4.5 stars(106 reviews)
2024MayAugSepOct
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Glacier Express in Winter (Chur-Kandersteg) 2016
Small Group
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4.6 stars(59 reviews)
2024JanFebMar
8 days from
£1,895 pp £1,795 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Geirangerfjord
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4.7 stars(35 reviews)
2024MayJun
13 days from
£3,195 pp £3,095 pp
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  • DestinationNorway
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Cape Town, the Blue Train & Kruger
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4.3 stars(9 reviews)
2024FebMarOctNov
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£4,495 pp £4,295 pp
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  • DestinationSouth Africa
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Kerala & Exoctic Southern India
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4.5 stars(12 reviews)
2023Nov
2024JanFebOctNov
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  • DestinationIndia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail
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Glacier Express & St Moritz
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4.4 stars(66 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Glacier Express
River Cruise
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4.5 stars(33 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland
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Our customers love our Classic Rail Journeys tours
The Magic of Sicily
28/Sep
Paul Fitzpatrick
5 stars
“We had a wonderful time. The itinerary was extremely interesting with plenty of sightseeing and historic sites to visit. We highly recommend this tour
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
28/Sep
Kathleen Stanley
5 stars
“This trip was simply amazing. We could not have asked for a better tour manager!
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Classic Glacier Express
28/Sep
Mark Barry
5 stars
“Booked this trip as a treat immediately after retiring. Overall the trip exceeded expectations and despite a couple of days of poor weather got to enjoy the scenery amd the company on the whole trip. Slight word of warning though. This issue didn’t affect me or my travel companion but the trip did involve quite a bit of walking that wasn’t explained in the trip description. This was an issue for a few of the group who were not the most able. It was a particular problem when moving from train to accommodation and many on the group were trying to cope with luggage while only having a couple of minutes to get on or off trains, and when walking between station and hotel. We used the Sherpr service offered to move our main luggage about so we only had backpacks but apparently some in the group were let down. Nevertheless even without luggage there was more walking than anticipated. As you can imagine Switzerland is very hilly so if you have difficulty walking this isn’t for you. Personally, although I am terribly unfit, this wasn’t an issue for me and the extra exercise did me good.
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Traditional Glacier Express
28/Sep
Mrs Lynn Cole
5 stars
“The scenery was stunning with wonderful mountains, glaciers, valleys and lakes whether on the Glacier or Bernini Express or a local railway. Very well organised trip with an exceptional guide. Switzerland impressed, everywhere was so clean and well looked after.
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Machu Picchu and the Andes
28/Sep
Mrs K Baker
5 stars
“Holiday if a life time . Amazing !!!
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Harz Mountains and Rhine Gorge
27/Sep
Alex Beaujean
5 stars
“Very interesting, varied and colourful experience.
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Lakes and Mountains of Switzerland and Italy
25/Sep
alan gaskin
5 stars
“Excellent tour guide, 1st class rail travel, excellent hotels, very good choice of excursions
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Glacier Express & The Majestic Rhine
24/Sep
J Summers
5 stars
“Wonderful experiences on this trip. My only reservations were some very tight connections on the railway journeys, and the heat which you can do nothing about! I think the information about the trip should say what the demands on the traveller are. Our tour manager for the rail parts of the trip, Steve, was absolutely outstanding in his kindness and consideration as well as his efficiency in managing the trip and dealing with any contretemps.
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Jungfrau Express Five-Star All Inclusive
22/Sep
Rosemary
5 stars
“Already told you
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