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European Grand Escorted Tours 2022
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Our European Grand escorted rail tours are designed to appeal to the traveller who wants to explore destinations by rail and wishes to combine culture,
leisure, convivial company and comfortable accommodation with memorable rail journeys. The destinations are the main appeal, but the journey itself is
an integral part of the holiday.
Bridge across River Rhine in Schaffhausen Neuschwanstein Castle Fussen, Germany Rigi © Alan Heywood
Rhine Sea to Source Bavaria & Austrian Tyrol Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne
21 April & 6 October 2022 - 4 days June 2022 – 15 days 11 June & 3 September 2022 - 8 days
Taking the direct Eurostar to Rotterdam, this tour Travel the route of the “Romantic Road” which runs Lucerne boasts glorious mountain and lake scenery
begins at the North Sea and follows the river Rhine from Wurzburg in the north to Fussen in the south and is an ideal destination to get to by rail. This holiday
through impressive scenery by rail to its source in of Bavaria. We continue into Austria to visit the best includes a variety of escorted daily excursions allowing
the Swiss Alps. Along our journey we travel on and known castles and Palaces of King Ludwig. Excursions you to explore this beautiful region by train, paddle
alongside the river and visit sites that wouldn’t exist also include a rack railway and cable car to the summit steamers and postbuses.
without this waterway. of Germany’s highest mountain Zugspitz. BOOK NOW - Price from £2,125pp
BOOK NOW – Price from £3,420pp
Black Forest Discovery
June & September 2022 – 8 days
Bonn & the Rhine in Flames Titisee is an excellent centre for exploring the Black
5 May 2022 – 5 days Forest. A lovely resort and an ideal place to enjoy
We return to the historic city of Bonn on the river walking along a network of well-marked footpaths.
Rhine during its spectacular Rhine in Flames event. Includes escorted excursions on the Wutachtal
Joining Europe’s largest boat parade, we enjoy a NSB The Bergen Railway Rhune Fossum and Kandertal steam railways, plus advice on other
magical display of lights and fireworks that illuminate optional trips by rail.
the river. Daily escorted excursions will also ensure
you see the best of the surrounding area.
The Magic of Norway
1 June 2022 - 12 days
Norway is a glorious mix of mountains, forests and
fjords - what better way to see it than by train. Cross
Bernina-Express: Poschiavo the Iron ore route from Narvik to Kiruna. Cobh Harbour, Co Cork, Andrei Nekrassov
the Arctic Circle, visit the Lofoten Islands and travel
BOOK NOW – Price from £2,920pp
Swiss Alpine Far West of Ireland
June 2022 – 14 days 23 June 2022 – 10 days
A mix of wonderful lake and mountain scenery Experience the culture and heritage of the Emerald
enjoyed from the comfort of the renowned Swiss Bastia Harbour © Richard Stedman-Jones Isle. From Dublin we head west to Galway and
transport system. With ample free time, there will be Limerick, visiting the West Clare Railway and Foynes
an optional daily escorted excursion on offer or you Flying Boat Museum. Return to Dublin via Cork and
can explore independently with your Swiss Travel Pass. Waterford.
BOOK NOW – Price from £2,140pp
Florence, Lake Garda & Swiss Alps The Splendour of Corsica
June & September 2022 - 15 days June & September 2022 - 14 days Swiss Rail Adventure
A wonderful tour offering a mix of classic Italian Travel by train and ferry to this geographically diverse, September 2022 - 15 days
scenery and culture followed by the stunning sights Mediterranean paradise. Enjoy unlimited travel on This tour combines the usual stunning scenery, culture
of the Swiss Alps. Relax and travel by train on some the island's narrow gauge system with the travel card and diversity of Switzerland with the added bonus of
memorable journeys as well as having ample time for provided. Soak up Corsican culture with free time in steam train travel. Every day will delight as we sample
leisurely sightseeing. the coastal towns of Bastia, Calvi and Ajaccio. the various modes of transport on offer.
Over 45 Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys