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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
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