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Snow on the Alps

9 February to 18 February 2026

Travel through snow-capped mountains, white Alpine scenery and ride the UNESCO Rhaetian Railway on this popular winter holiday. This rail tour is a fantastic way to see the Swiss Alps in their full winter glory, from the comfort of the train!

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Indian Hill Railways

15 February to 5 March 2026

Join our successful annual tour to India which includes the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations. Engineering excellence, fierce gradients and stunning scenery make for a memorable tour. Includes privately chartered steam trains on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

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The Very Best of New Zealand Revisited

4 March to 30 March 2026

A fabulous 27-day tour that covers highlights of both North and South Islands of New Zealand including spectacular rail journeys and scenic sailings. Truly a trip of a lifetime, enhanced by stopovers in Singapore to break up the travel.

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Mexican Rail Adventure

5 March to 20 March 2026

We return after many years to ride the iconic Copper Canyon Railway along with the Tren InterOceanico and Tren Maya, Mexico’s recently inaugurated passenger trains. Scenic rail journeys combined with cultural sightseeing showcases Mexico at its best.

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Dresden Steam Festival

9 April to 16 April 2026

Our tour to Dresden for the Steam Festival has become an annual favourite. Enjoy lots of steam content over the 18th Festival weekend before experiencing return trips on both the Weisseritztalbahn and Loessnitzgrundbahn. We also include a day trip up the Elbe on a historic paddle steamer.

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Uzbekistan and the Silk Road

10 April to 21 April 2026

Silks, spices and the story of Tamerlane’s conquests combine with some of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia. This unique tour affords an in-depth look into the history and culture of one of the smallest of the former USSR republics and is accompanied by both a Ffestiniog Travel tour leader and an experienced local guide.

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Baie de Somme Steam Festival

24 April to 28 April 2026

Join us on this short break to enjoy this spectacular steam festival in northern France, staying in Abbeville, an important town in the Somme area and well known for the Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran.

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Tramways of Germany

7 May to 20 May 2026

Another selection of Germany’s tram networks not previously visited by our tramways series of holidays. This year we head to Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, Stuttgart and Essen to visit the tramways throughout the Ruhr Valley.

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Danube delta

Romania’s Danube Delta & the Carpathians – a Wildlife Paradise

15 May to 24 May 2026

Discover some of the last true wilderness areas in Europe, teeming with wildlife. We search for rare wading birds in the Delta, visit a bear sanctuary in the mountains in the company of experts and encounter a rural life that makes Romania so appealing.

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Shetland & Orkney – Wildlife & History

19 May to 2 June 2026

A comprehensive tour of these beautiful islands, alive with wildlife and steeped in history, starting in Glasgow and ending in Edinburgh. Enjoy stays in Aberdeen and Inverness with journeys on the Keith & Dufftown and Strathspey Railways.

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Harz Explorer

30 May to 5 June 2026

Our escorted tours to the world famous Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) never fail to attract plenty of attention. With daily steam trains and over 140km of narrow gauge line to explore the HSB is a delight and one not to be missed. We include three full days travelling on the railway.

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Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne

30 May to 6 June 2026

Lucerne boasts glorious Alpine scenery and is an ideal destination for a rail holiday. This tour has a variety of escorted excursions to enjoy from our base on the glistening shores of Lake Lucerne.

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