Ghent and Flanders Fields
Saturday 14 September to Wednesday 18 September 2019
A relaxed 5-day escorted tour to Ghent, Belgium’s best kept secret. Includes a steam railway excursion and a trip to Ypres to visit In Flanders Fields Museum and Menin Gate. Free time also to explore independently with your InterRail pass.
Boppard & the Rhine in Flames
Thursday 19 September to Monday 23 September 2019
Stay in the Rhine Gorge town of Boppard and enjoy daily excursions including a paddle boat river cruise to Rüdesheim and a scenic rail trip through the Lahn Valley to Limburg. We also spend an evening in St Goar at the spectacular Rhine in Flames festival.
Moldova and Eastern Romania
Friday 20 September to Monday 30 September 2019
For such a small country, Moldova offers an amazing diversity both in terms of culture and political outlook. This is where the ideologies of Lenin and the democracies of Western Europe still face each other across the Dniester River and where the standard gauge trains of the west meet the broad gauge of the east.
Ffestiniog Railway & Portmeirion Luxury Break
Tuesday 1 October to Friday 4 October 2019
Relax and enjoy a quality stay at the famous Italianate Portmeirion Village, nestled alongside the beautiful North Wales coastline. Steam journeys on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways will deliver wonderful views of the Welsh countryside and an expert guide will join you to provide some interesting background information.
Rural Romania – Where Time Stands Still
Sunday 23 June to Thursday 4 July 2019
Sunday 13 October to Thursday 24 October 2019
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 three steam narrow gauge railways.
The Golden Triangle and Ranthambore
Monday 28 October to Friday 15 November 2019
A new tour to India that includes rail journeys on the spectacular Kangra Valley Railway and the ever popular Kalka Shimla Railway. We visit some of the country’s well known landmarks and go on safari at the famous Ranthambore National Park before spending time in the historic city of Jaipur.
Christmas Market - Munich
Thursday 28 November to Thursday 5 December 2019
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 traditional favourites Lebkuchen (Gingerbread) and Gluhwein (Mulled wine).
Christmas & New Year in Switzerland
Friday 20 December 2019 to Friday 3 January 2020
Our annual 2-centre visit over the festive season is one of our firm favourites. Experience a guaranteed ‘White Christmas’ in the snow-drenched Swiss Alps and celebrate with fellow travellers. Journey on the Glacier and Bernina Express Trains through a winter wonderland!
Indian Hill Railways
Tour Dates:
Sunday 16 February to Friday 6 March 2020
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.
Snow on the Alps
Wednesday 5 February to Friday 14 February 2020
Join us for a tour of mountains, Alpine scenery and the World Famous UNESCO 'Rhaetian Railway' on this popular winter holiday. What better way to see the wonderful snow-capped Swiss scenery than from the train!
