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Market

Christmas Market – Dresden

26 November to 3 December 2026

Enjoy some festive shopping and all the trimmings with the added opportunity of exploring several surviving steam railways in the Dresden area. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the city’s Christmas Markets and daily excursions to ride nostalgic steam trains.

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Bodensee Christmas Markets

2 December to 9 December 2026

Experience the festive traditions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland during this varied winter holiday, centred around sparkling Lake Constance - Bodensee. Enjoy travelling by rail and boat, surrounded by spectacular scenery, and visiting some of the prettiest areas this region has to offer.

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Christmas & New Year in Switzerland

21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027

A firm festive favourite! This year we stay in Switzerland’s most scenic city, Lucerne, Thun in the glorious Bernese Oberland and the alpine city of Chur, the capital of the Graubünden Canton. All promise amazing scenic and festive landscapes. The fantastic Swiss Transport System operates a full service every day of the year so you are free to travel around even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights

9 February to 18 February 2027

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.

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Snow on the Alps

9 February to 18 February 2027

An opportunity to enjoy the beautiful snow-capped Swiss Alps up close – no skis required! Journey on the world famous UNESCO Rhaetian Railway, Bernina and Glacier Express trains and experience breathtaking views of wintry mountain and alpine scenery.

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Indian Hill Railways

14 February to 4 March 2027

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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Dresden Steam Festival

8 April to 15 April 2027

Our tour to Dresden for the Steam Festival has become an annual favourite. Enjoy lots of steam content over the 19th 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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Cave town

Springtime in Georgia and Armenia

15 April to 26 April 2027

Stunning snow-clad mountains, meadows teeming with wildflowers and a rich and interesting history are brought to you in our tour to Georgia and Armenia, fascinating and friendly countries at the extremities of Eastern Europe.

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Steam locos

Poland & the Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade

29 April to 12 May 2027

A new tour combining the historic cities of Poznan, Warsaw and Krakow with a stopover in Berlin. Spend a day at the world-famous Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, visit impressive railway museums, exhibitions and historical sites.

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Swiss Rail Adventure

6 May to 19 May 2027

This is a tour in which the pleasures of steam train travel are enhanced by their location. Lovers of rail travel, culture and nature will delight in the diversity of the locations and stunning scenery that Switzerland has in abundance.

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Town

Southern Italy & Sicily

11 May to 22 May 2027

Forested mountains, unspoilt countryside and sparkling beaches abound. We combine pretty narrow gauge lines, great coastal train rides and stunning sightseeing. Highlights include the Roman ruins of Pompeii, some of the finest Medieval churches in the world and the mighty volcanoes of Vesuvius and Etna.

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Highlights of Bosnia Herzegovina

12 May to 19 May 2027

Surrounded by its more famous neighbours, Croatia and Serbia, this former Yugoslavian mountainous state has its own share of hidden gems and a wealth of history, both ancient and relatively modern. We go far beyond the iconic highlights of Sarajevo and Mostar - while, of course, ensuring they remain an essential part of the tour.

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