Europe Lakes and Mountains

Experience epic mountain landscapes and shimmering alpine lakes on this fantastic holiday to Switzerland. Discover the Swiss Alps on the world-acclaimed Bernina Express and Glacier Express from our popular bases in Chur and Brig, traditional towns surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a private aperitif on the terrace of the 10th-century Spiez...

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Enjoy Switzerland's warm hospitality and astounding landscapes from traditional hotels in historic Chur and idyllic Täsch, soaking up dramatic scenes of soaring mountains and glaciers aboard two iconic trains. Cross the Alps on the Bernina Express, admiring glacier views enroute to Poschiavo. The show continues as you bask in the alpine valleys...

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A family-run hotel in the lakeside town of Desenzano is our charming base. With a panoramic terrace providing beautiful views of the lake, the hotel is perfectly positioned near to the characterful Old Town and train station. This holiday includes a cruise to enchanting Isola del Garda to explore the renowned Venetian Villa Borghese-Cavazza and...

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Explore the beautiful towns and landscapes of the Austrian Alps from your base in the charming town of St Johann, surrounded by rolling peaks and lush valleys. Marvel at views of Austria's tallest mountain on a journey across the Hochtor Pass on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, viewing glaciers and gold-mining towns, before discovering the...

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Embark on a captivating holiday, uncovering the highlights of Lake Garda and northern Italy, travelling by First Class rail and staying in the fortress town of Sirmione, where your welcoming, family-run hotel - owned by the same family since the 1970s - enjoys a prime lakeside setting on the water's edge. Glide along the canals of Venice on a...

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Staggering mountain peaks and serene alpine lakes provide the extraordinary setting for this holiday as we travel in First Class all the way, including on the iconic Bernina Express and Glacier Express. Staying in the Engadine Valley and the popular mountain resort of Zermatt provides idyllic bases from which to explore the Swiss Alps by rail. ...

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On this sensational holiday, travel from Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva to the mountainous surroundings of the Jungfrau Massif. Explore Château de Chillon, sail on Lake Geneva and cross the Alps to the French mountain town of Chamonix on the Mont Blanc Express. Boarding the GoldenPass Express, admire views of the Bernese Alps enroute to...

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Explore the serene beauty of Italy's lakes from a base in the attractive town of Stresa, a haven for artists and writers over the centuries nestled on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy a cruise to an island monastery on Lake Orta and explore the lakeside village of Orta San Giulio. Journey through the Alps to Switzerland on the Centovalli Railway...

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Embark on a voyage of discovery amid half-timbered towns, rolling mountains and gleaming rivers in some of Germany's most picturesque locations. Explore the medieval villages of Wernigerode, Quedlinburg and Goslar and journey to the peak of the Harz Mountains by historic narrow-gauge railway. Uncover the idyllic towns of Assmannshausen and St...

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Marvel at stunning natural wonders and idyllic towns enveloped in tradition on this 13-day holiday to the three former Yugoslavian countries of Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.     Begin in Slovenia, unwinding beside Lake Bled, uncovering the remarkable capital of Ljubljana and taking a charming rail trip into the otherworldly Postojna Caves.

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Experience the beauty of Switzerland, spending six nights in a beautiful Belle Époque hotel in Interlaken, an idyllic town renowned as the gateway to the Swiss Alps. From this refined base, explore the highlights of the beloved Bernese Oberland, including the Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden and Grindelwald First. Journey to the 'Top of...

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Step into a bygone era of glamorous travel, based in a Belle Époque hotel in the attractive town of Stresa, overlooking beautiful Lake Maggiore. This popular holiday includes a cruise to the Borromean Islands - with a guided tour of the Borromeo Palace and time to explore the picturesque fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori. Soak up the...

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