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Lakes & Mountains Rail Tours & Vacations

Vacation like a local and make your next getaway one to Europe's summer mountain resorts or charming lakeside villages. Recharge amongst the continent's sprawling mountain ranges or beside refreshing waters and soak up the charms of the region.

When many think about mountain vacations in Europe, Switzerland comes to mind-and for a good reason. It shares the Alps with seven other countries, including France, Italy, and Germany, and is home to some of the most famous mountain peaks: Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Rigi, and Titlis, to name a few. A rail vacation in the Swiss Alps promises stunning sites and exciting excursions, from hiking to scenic rail journeys on some of Europe's most famous trains, such as the Glacier Express. Switzerland has some famous lakes of its own, too, and a culinary cruise on Lake Lugano or a leisure cruise on Lake Lucerne are memorable moments on summer mountain vacations-and in winter, too.

For a relaxing vacation with a twist, consider a stunning holiday to the beautiful lakes in Europe. Italy's Lake Como may be the most famous, but Lake Garda is one of Italy's best-kept secrets, as is Lake Maggiore. Other popular destinations for Europe lakes and mountains holidays include Scotland, home to its iconic mountain, Ben Nevis-best seen from the Jacobite Steam Train's rail cars-and mysterious Loch Ness, and Slovenia' Lake Bled, nestled in the Julian Alps. With more than 500,000 lakes and numerous peaks and valleys, options abound for rail vacation to European mountain towns and lakeside hamlets.

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Edinburgh, the Highlands & Islands
4.4 stars(1299 reviews)
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Majestic lochs and glens await on this Scottish escape as we explore Edinburgh and cross the Highlands. Traveling on the scenic West Highland and Kyle rail lines, we discover historic castles, sail along glistening lochs, and stay in vibrant cities. Admire the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct on the world-famous Jacobite Steam train journey through the...

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Kleine Scheddeg to the JungraujochKleine Scheddeg to the JungraujochKleine Scheddeg to the JungraujochKleine Scheddeg to the JungraujochKleine Scheddeg to the Jungraujoch
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: An Escorted Experience
4.5 stars(119 reviews)
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Fall in love with Switzerland's endless splendors on this escorted tour from Zürich to Lake Lucerne. Marvel at the Swiss Alps from the charming mountain town of Grindelwald and an outstanding viewpoint at the "Top of Europe" after riding the Jungfrau Express. Journey on some of Switzerland's most iconic trains, including the Glacier Express...

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Best of Switzerland by Rail
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Experience the best of Switzerland on this unforgettable round-trip from Zürich, unveiling a new perspective on this small but stunning European country. Explore iconic cities such as Lucerne and Zürich, cruise across shimmering lakes and enjoy four spectacular journeys on Switzerland's famed trains, including the Glacier Express and Bernina...

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Grand Tour of Norway
4.7 stars(125 reviews)
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2027MayJunJulAug
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Embark on a captivating summertime journey across Norway. From Oslo in the south to the Lofoten Islands north of the Arctic Circle, enjoy four epic trips on the world-renowned Flåm, Bergen, Nordland and Rauma railways. On this top-rated tour, discover Norway's beautiful cities and cruise across the shimmering Geirangerfjord. Experience a taste of...

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Grand Tour of Norway & Sweden
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Explore Norway's iconic mountains, glaciers and azure fjords, and discover Swedish Lapland's untamed wilderness on this epic vacation. Experience all the great Scandinavian rail experiences, cross the Arctic Circle to the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' and visit an authentic Sámi village to gain an insight into the traditions of Lapland's indigenous...

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords & Cities
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Experience the beauty of Norway, from its natural wonders to charming cities, on this rail tour across stunning landscapes. Journey through the impressive wilderness of plateaus and waterfalls on two of the world's most famous train journeys: the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway. Marvel at towering cliff faces on a breathtaking fjordland...

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
4.5 stars(87 reviews)
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Discover the diverse regions of Switzerland on this 11-day vacation. This trip, which takes you on a variety of Swiss rail lines, is a train lover's dream. Filled with twists and turns along rivers and mountainsides, you can relax and enjoy stunning views only available via rail. You'll view stunning landscapes such as the Bernese Oberland,...

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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express
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Uncover otherworldly mountain scenes from charming resort towns and some of the world's most scenic railways on this unforgettable vacation in Switzerland. After arriving in Zürich, stay in two scenic bases in the Alps: the car-free village of Zermatt and the lakeside gem of St. Moritz. Enjoy an unforgettable perspective on the Matterhorn from...

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Essential Switzerland: Glacier Express & Zermatt
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Spend a week enveloped in the delights of Switzerland on this roundtrip journey, bookended by time in the lakeside city of Zürich. From well-located bases in Zürich, Zermatt and the Engadine Valley, the nation's most incredible adventures are within reach. Find yourself immersed in history while touring St. Gallen, and discover the timeless...

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First-Class Grand Alpine Explorer
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Bask in boundless displays of jaw-dropping views on a spectacular First Class vacation through the Alps. Soak up the atmosphere of historic Munich on a beer tour, marvel at the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle and indulge in a Mozart concert dinner in Salzburg after a tour. Enjoy a cruise in the Austrian Lake District and explore charming...

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First-Class Swiss Mountains & Italian Lakes
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Experience the breathtaking wonders of two countries on one trip during this spectacular exploration of Switzerland and northern Italy. Discover sparkling Lake Lucerne from a lakefront hotel, including a trip to the summit of Mount Rigi on Europe's first mountain railway. Traveling through alpine scenery on the iconic Gotthard Panorama Express,...

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Classic First-Class Top of Europe
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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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Grand Tour of Norway
12/Sep
Customer
5 stars
“Great tour. Highly recommended. Very organized and well running tour.
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Edinburgh, the Highlands & Islands
11/Sep
William Cheek
5 stars
“Fine experience from start to finish!
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Classic First-Class Top of Europe
11/Sep
M Cope
5 stars
“We had a thoroughly wonderful time on our recent GRJ holiday to the Top of Europe. We liked the fact that we were based in one hotel which was very convenient for the training station. The hotel was very comfortable athough at times the menu could have been more inspiring...
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Best of Switzerland by Rail
10/Sep
Sally Gillooly
5 stars
“Magnificent views in this clean and friendly country! Good leadership, great trains and weather was perfect! Nice fellow travelers. We did not do 2 tours as the timing did not work out ie. Needed lunch and wanted to go shopping.
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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express
10/Sep
Kathleen Malerba
5 stars
“Excellent views and service
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: An Escorted Experience
9/Sep
Dee Markey
5 stars
“Our Grand Train Tour of Switzerland was everything we hoped it would be. Our tour manager, Alan was fantastic! We visited so many beautiful sights throughout the journey. We also had a good amount of free time to explore on our own, which was a big plus.
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
28/Aug
PAUL HENRY CURTIS
5 stars
“All the hotels were great and the trains amazing - exactly to the minute and super clean. The scenery is breathtaking and the trains are a wonderful way to see it. It was all we hoped for and more.
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First-Class Grand Alpine Explorer
20/Aug
Peter Zebrowski
5 stars
“My wife and I had a great time. We couldn't imagine going on this trip with another tour manager; Our tour manager Steve was great!, a caring professional, who help make our trip and the others in our group outstanding. The scheduled tours and the free time we had to...
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Essential Switzerland: Glacier Express & Zermatt
5/Sep
Pamela S
4 stars
“The trip, the trains, and the hotel accommodations were all excellent. Our tour guide did not live up to my expectations. He was basically a herder, herding us onto trains is about all he did. He gave no historical or area information. He didn’t have answers to questions we had....
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