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1 September to 18 September 2027

A combination of railways, both new and old and wonderful sightseeing. Travel on the famous Shinkansen Bullet trains, ordinary express and suburban trains and some remote branch lines. Once a prominent feature throughout Japan, the steam locomotive is a sight rarely seen today and we are pleased to include the famous Banetsu Monogatari steam train and a return to the popular Mooka Steam Railway.

1 September to 9 September 2027

Lindau, a delightful German town situated at the north-eastern corner of Lake Constance, is also close to both Switzerland and Austria, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.

1 September to 9 September 2027

The North West is a diverse and vibrant region, known for its rich industrial heritage and stunning natural landscapes. This tour includes a Rover rail pass to explore and with excursions included, yet optional, you have total flexibility.

1 September to 12 September 2027

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.

7 September to 20 September 2027

No flights required as you travel by train and ferry to this geographically diverse, Mediterranean paradise. Enjoy unlimited travel on the island’s narrow gauge system with the travel card provided. Soak up Corsican culture with free time in the coastal towns of Bastia, Calvi and Ajaccio.

8 September to 22 September 2027

This popular tour combines high speed rail with local and narrow-gauge lines that have survived the Cold War and are still operational. We stay in Dresden and Stralsund to ride nearby heritage railways, and of course charming Wernigerode to explore the scenic Harz Railway. We also include journeys on the Döllnitzbahn in Saxony.

16 September to 20 September 2027

This tour capitalises on France's annual Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) when the public gain free access to the country's buildings, landmarks and monuments. It is an ideal time to visit one of the country's famous railway networks, the Vivarais.

25 September to 5 October 2027

Romanian speaking Moldova shares much of its culture with its larger neighbour, but having been absorbed into the USSR during much of the last Century, despite aspiring to join the EU, its Soviet past is evident. In railway terms, it is where the standard gauge trains of the West meet the broad gauge of the East.

28 September to 12 October 2027

A classic rail tour through stunning scenery, including journeys on the famous Bernina and Glacier Express rail routes – you will not tire of staring out at the magnificent mountain landscapes of Switzerland.

6 October to 19 October 2027

Travel by rail and road through Canada’s great wilderness to Northern Québec and Ontario, see the Fall colours along the St. Lawrence River and enjoy the remoteness of James Bay. Combine visits to some of Canada’s most visited cities, with some of its most isolated ones.

22 October to 2 November 2027

Bulgaria has so much to offer the visitor. This tour combines wonderful cultural treasures with journeys that deliver amazing scenery and a chance to enjoy rides on board a vintage tram and a narrow gauge railway.

1 November to 10 November 2027

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.