The Best of Colorado: Mountains, Trains and a Touch of the Old West
Thursday 17 June to Sunday 27 June 2021
This rail holiday includes the definitive selection of the very best and most famous railroads of Colorado. Many were pioneering lines of the Old West, now preserved as a living legend. All run through magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery.
Steaming through Holland
Wednesday 23 June to Monday 28 June 2021
A chance to explore Holland and enjoy two memorable steam journeys on the Hoorn-Medemblik Railway and the South Limburg Railway. A guided tour of Utrecht Railway Museum is also included, together with a Benelux InterRail pass so you can explore further afield if you wish.
Ukraine, Moldova and Eastern Romania
Wednesday 23 June to Saturday 3 July 2021
From Odessa (Ukraine) we travel into Moldova to explore its capital, Chişinau, and rural villages, then cross into Romania to Iaşi, Bucovina and the Painted Monasteries. We ride three different rail gauges from the USSR broad gauge to the small Romanian former forestry steam line at Moldovita and enjoy wonderful scenery.
The Far West of Ireland
Thursday 24 June to Saturday 3 July 2021
Thursday 23 June to Saturday 2 July 2022
Explore the 'Emerald Isle' and its sparkling scenery, on board Iarnród Éireann's modern fleet. Ride the Lartigue Monorail and indulge in a spot of nostalgia at the West Clare Railway and Foynes Flying Boat Museum.
The Magic of Norway
Wednesday 30 June to Sunday 11 July 2021
Wednesday 1 June to Sunday 12 June 2022
Steep sided fjords, mountains and wide open country are all part of the varied stunning scenery on offer as we travel through Norway by train, including crossing the Arctic Circle.
Northern Ireland
Wednesday 29 June to Monday 4 July 2022
Meet in Belfast to spend 6 days exploring the railways of Northern Ireland. There will be railways large and small to enjoy as well as visits to the Giants Causeway, the Whitehead and Foyle Railway Museums and a distillery tour. Plus free time to explore Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
Baie de Somme Steam Festival
Friday 2 July to Monday 5 July 2021
We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (CFBS) association with a visit to the railway’s special 2-day steam festival. Based in the attractive maritime town of Abbeville, enjoy free access to the Baie de Somme railway where some of Europe’s finest steam locos will be in action.
Kyrgyzstan – Mountains, Lakes & Nomads
Tuesday 20 July to Friday 30 July 2021
Tuesday 19 July to Friday 29 July 2022
Kyrgyzstan is a remote mountainous country bordering China and forms part of the Old Silk Road. Much of its rural population is still nomadic and this tour gives us the chance to understand their history and way of life whilst marvelling at the magnificent scenery in which they live.
Lake District Steam Extravaganza
Friday 23 July to Friday 30 July 2021
Experience steam in all its forms on this tour! Ride the miniature Ravenglass and Eskdale, Lakeside and Haverthwaite and Keighley and Worth Valley Railways. Sail on the National Trust Steam Gondola and visit steam gatherings to sample the best that the Lake District has to offer steam enthusiasts.
Poland: Trains, Trams & History
Wednesday 1 September to Friday 10 September 2021
We take the train across Europe, via Cologne, to explore Poland. Ride on Warsaw's trams, visit Chabowka Heritage Park, spend time at Auschwitz and see the incredible Wieliczka Salt Mines. Our return journey is via Berlin where we visit the Technology Museum.
