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Eastern Europe

8 June to 21 June 2027

This new tour goes East by rail to explore Innsbruck, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Prague. Journeys on the impressive Zugspitze, Zillertalbahn and the scenic Semmering Line are combined with visits to cultural and historical sites making this a memorable trip.

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Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne

8 June to 15 June 2027

Lucerne boasts glorious Alpine scenery and is an ideal destination for a rail holiday. This tour has a variety of escorted excursions to enjoy from our base on the glistening shores of Lake Lucerne.

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Train

Rhätischebahn Explorer

17 June to 23 June 2027

A week’s holiday devoted entirely to exploring Switzerland’s famous Rhätischebahn in the mountainous canton of Graubünden.

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Castle

Slovakia’s Hidden Gems

21 June to 30 June 2027

Mountains, forests, majestic castles, traditional crafts, a steam forestry railway and lovely historic boutique hotels all await you on this in-depth tour of one of Europe’s lesser-known destinations.

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Coast

Scottish Islands & Highlands

22 June to 6 July 2027

A small group tour that travels through the Inner and Outer Hebrides – home to rugged landscapes and rich history. Meet local islanders and learn more about life on the isles. Transport is provided by local companies on the islands and local guides are used where possible to add depth and value.

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Steam train

Southern Sweden – Steam, Trams & Trains

30 June to 14 July 2027

Memorable rail journeys through stunning scenery, unique museum visits and free time to explore combine to create a tour that offers a varied itinerary with something for everyone. Includes journeys on steam railways, trams and a steamboat cruise.

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South West Germany

3 July to 12 July 2027

A new tour visiting the popular Rheinland and Baden-Württemberg regions. Enjoy overnight stays in Karlsruhe, Koblenz and Freiburg, visiting several heritage railways enroute and other sights of rail interest. Rail journeys along the picturesque Rhine and Moselle valleys provide the perfect backdrop to this exciting new tour.

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Valley

Kyrgyzstan – Mountains, Lakes & Nomads

8 July to 19 July 2027

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.

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Les Petit Trains de France

9 July to 23 July 2027

Journey through the Somme and Burgundy, sampling the railway delights en route. Our destination is southern France, known for its spectacular mountain scenery and famous little railways. We ride on the Little Yellow Train, the Train of Marvels and the Vivarais system.

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Fortress

Finland & the Baltic Capitals

1 September to 15 September 2027

This new tour links the Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, all boasting characterful UNESCO listed Old Towns, before continuing to Finland – known as the land of a thousand lakes and consistently ranked as one of the world’s happiest nations.

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Japan – North to Hokkaido

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.

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Lighthouse

Lindau & Lake Constance

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.

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