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The sound of music resonates through the streets of Leipzig, Vienna and Munich - all of which are leading European locations for classical music concerts. Indulge yourself by taking the train and exploring the music and culture of these three cities. Plan your tour around concerts you wish to attend. This itinerary illustrates what is possible and can be adapted. Sightseeing tours, visits and concert tickets can be arranged in advance.

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A family of three were visiting the UK from overseas and wanted a specific tour created that enabled them to see the sights of London and take a journey, via Oxford, through the Cotswolds to Bath. They wanted to capture a sense of Britain’s history so we even managed to include an overnight stay at magnificent Warwick Castle!

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Series 1, Episode 5 Great Continental Railway Journeys. A Great Continental Railway Journey that pays homage to the First World War by visiting some of the key locations and the railways that played an important role during WW1. There is time to explore Amsterdam, Den Haag, Brussels, Mons, Albert and Amiens and get a feel for the legacy left by events on the Western Front.

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Series 3, Episode 6, Great Continental Railway Journeys. In this final episode Michael Portillo travels to France and begins his rail journey in Lyon, the capital of cuisine, and travels south to the vast Mediterranean port at Marseille.

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Series 2, Episode 1 Great Continental Railway Journeys. The second series of BBC's Great Continental Rail Journeys programmes began with Michael Portillo embracing the beauty of Spain by travelling by from Madrid to Gibraltar train with stops in Cordoba, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera and Ronda en route. You have the option of travelling to Madrid by plane or train!

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A little shopping in Milan followed by some art appreciation in Florence and finishing with three relaxing days in beautiful Venice – travelling by rail makes this an ideal way to see Italy. Sightseeing tours and visits can be arranged in advance.

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Series 1, Episode 1 Great Continental Railway Journeys . BBC2's Great Continental Rail Journeys series began with a railway voyage through France as far as the Mediterranean Sea where a wonderful few days can be spent exploring the very stylish Cote d'Azur coastline by train.

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Ffestiniog Travel’s expertise in providing rail tickets across Europe and advising on best routes were employed when a group of 4 wanted a relaxing short break to the French city of Nîmes in the Occitanie region of southern France. They wanted to avoid the often time-consuming airport route and go by train. France’s speedy TGV service enabled the Ffestiniog travellers to reach their destination within hours from London, relaxed after a leisurely journey and with plenty of energy to explore the historic Roman city of Nîmes.

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Series 2, Episode 2 Great Continental Railway Journeys. In this Great Continental Railway Journey you get a real taste of Northern Italy as you follow Portillo's rail journey from Turin to Venice enjoying a real flavour of Italy's culture, history and food. Sample the delights of Milan, Como and Verona en route to Venice.

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This Tailored Rail tour to Norway was created for a Scottish couple who wanted to experience the country’s top sightseeing highlights. We arranged convenient flights from their nearest airport, Aberdeen to Trondheim, to keep road travel to a minimum. This tour combines travel through Norway’s stunning landscapes by train with city sightseeing to capture a taste of the interesting history and culture of the Scandinavian country.