Private Group Tours – Connoisseur Rail Tours

Whether you are looking to explore Europe’s railways in reserved comfort, charter a private heritage train for a special excursion, or visit a world-famous railway event, we will tailor an itinerary to match your group’s interests, expectations and budget.

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Rails, Trails & Tracks of the Mid Pennines Private Group Tour

Spend a few transport-themed days in Brontë Country including behind the scenes access on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, travel by vintage bus and learn more about the industrial history of the area.

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Dresden Steam Festival

The Dresden Steam Festival is an ideal event for a family or private group who are rail and steam enthusiasts. If you are a member of a railway society or group, consider taking the train to Dresden to enjoy its annual Steam Festival. We run an escorted tour to the festival each year for individuals, but we can also arrange a dedicated private tour for your family or group. Below is an itinerary of our escorted tour which can be adapted to suit your needs. If you wish to attend the festival only we can arrange all travel and accommodation for the duration of the event.

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Mallorca Narrow Gauge

We have been escorting travellers to Mallorca for the past 10 years and have created a popular tour that allows visitors to explore this beautiful Mediterranean island using its wonderful narrow gauge railway network. It provides the basis for a fabulous family or private group tour enabling travellers to discover the stunning scenery, culture and hospitality that this Balearic island has to offer.

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Behind the Scenes of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

This specialist tour will appeal to rail enthusiast families and groups as it offers an amazing opportunity to enjoy sights not normally seen by the average passenger. A chance to “access all areas” of the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway. Ride on footplates and learn about the history of this fascinating railway.

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Germany’s Harz Mountains by Steam Railway

Ffestiniog Travel has been escorting groups to Germany’s stunning Harz Mountain region for nearly 20 years – it provides an interesting peak behind the former ‘Iron Curtain’ where a picturesque landscape, enchanting medieval towns and a fantastic steam railway provides a wonderful nostalgic journey into Germany’s past. An ideal destination for families and private groups from rail enthusiasts to history lovers.

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