Friday 13 September to Tuesday 24 September
Friday 11 October to Tuesday 22 October 2024

Relive a bygone age when rural life meant working fields with horses, stacking hay in haystacks and preparing meals from home grown produce. Visit remote Saxon villages with their fortified churches in Transylvania, enjoy village life in Maramureș and the painted monasteries of Bucovina. Stay in family run “homestay” accommodation and ride two steam narrow gauge railways.

Saturday 19 October to Tuesday 12 November 2024

An incredible rail holiday that showcases the best of Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Spectacular scenery, amazing train journeys including the Tren a las Nubes, Tren de las Sierras, Expresso del Sur and Titicaca Train and the famed train to the wondrous Inca site of Machu Picchu. Time to explore Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Salta, Uyuni, La Paz and Cusco.

Thursday 24 October to Wednesday 6 November 2024

Fly direct to Marrakesh and travel northwards by rail with stays in Rabat, Fes and Tangier. Enjoy a mixture of guided medina sightseeing, leisure time and optional rail trips. Experience the modern high-speed service on the return journey to Marrakesh before a direct flight back to the UK.

Monday 4 November to Wednesday 13 November 2024

Often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, Jordan welcomes travellers from around the world to explore its long history and ancient cities and landmarks. Enjoy charters on the remaining sections of the Hejaz Railway and see the wonders of Petra, Jerash and Madaba.

Thursday 28 November to Thursday 5 December 2024

Our regular Christmas Market tour this year ventures east to the state capital of Bavaria. The Christmas Markets in Munich have been held in the Marienplatz since the 14th Century and visitors can expect unique Bavarian gifts in addition to the Lebkuchen (Gingerbread) and Gluhwein (Mulled wine). This festive tour also includes optional excursions to Salzburg and the Zugspitz plus railway extras.

Sunday 22 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025

This popular, annual visit to Switzerland over the festive season is a firm favourite and guarantees a sociable Christmas with fellow travellers. A rail tour through awe inspiring snow-capped mountains and Alpine scenery. Includes journeys on the routes of the world famous Bernina and Glacier Express trains.

Tuesday 11 February to Thursday 20 February 2025

Majestic mountains, breathtaking Alpine scenery and world famous UNESCO Rhaetian Railways journeys make this escorted winter tour unforgettable and truly special. Enjoy organised excursions or explore independently with a First Class Swiss Travel Pass.

Sunday 16 February to Wednesday 26 February 2025

Canada in winter is every bit as beautiful as summer but very, very different. Memories of a frozen Niagara Falls, an early morning sunrise reflecting off the snow covered Prairies at 20 degrees below and the Rockies with their winter mantle will stay with you for ever. Travel in style on VIA Rail’s famous Canadian and stay at top quality hotels.

Sunday 16 February to Thursday 6 March 2025

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.

Thursday 20 February to Friday 28 February 2025

A captivating tour of an ancient and enigmatic land where the wonders of nature and breathtaking scenery compliment centuries of culture and tradition. Travel through stunning scenery by train, including crossing the Arctic Circle.