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Mallorca is a busy destination in summer, so avoid the crowds and explore the full beauty of this Mediterranean isle in October – by train! Away from the beaches Mallorca is equally stunning in its interior as its coastline. This six-day tour by Ffestiniog Travel, visits areas that may be unfamiliar to most as you journey inland on narrow gauge rail lines that date back over 100 years. Based in Palma, where you will have time to discover its rich history, enjoy escorted daily excursions that include a day out on the century old Soller rail network on a 20-mile journey up into the Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains before taking a tram to the fascinating port of Soller. Plus visits to Manacor, Inca and Pollença. Departing 6 October 2024, costs from £1,675pp (two sharing), includes flights, B&B hotel, excursions and tour leader.

This 14-day rail holiday is dedicated to ascending Switzerland's impressive peaks – by train! Ideal for mature travellers who want to experience the stunning views and limitless alpine vistas. Ffestiniog Travel will escort travellers by train from London to Switzerland from where all rail touring will be in First Class! Experience engineering excellence and gravity defying railways as you reach the dizzying heights of Brienzer Rothorn, Harder Kulm, Schynige Platte, Mürren, Allmendhubel, Appenzell, Muottas Muragi and Corviglia plus a birds eye view of the Matterhorn via the Gornergrat Ridge. Highlights continue with a journey in the best seats on the famous Glacier Express train and two steam train excursions! Departing 11 September 2024, the price from £3,475pp (two sharing) includes rail travel, First Class Swiss Pass, excursions, B&B hotel accommodation and services of a knowledgeable tour leader.

An incredible rail holiday showcasing the best of Argentina, Bolivia and Peru from rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel. The company has produced an escorted itinerary that retraces an exceptional rail route that once continuously passed through all three countries. This 25-day South American Rail Adventure, departing 19 October 2024, laces together almost all the segments where passenger trains still run, and a few more besides, to recreate this most interesting of rail journeys. Travellers will ride the Tren a las Nubes, Tren de las Sierras, the Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco and the Expreso del Sur train deep into Bolivia. Combine this with culturally rich sightseeing excursions including Saler de Uyuni Salt Flats, Lake Titicaca & Cruise to Sun Island and Machu Picchu plus guided tours of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Uyuni, La Paz and Cusco for a holiday of a lifetime.

As 'slow travel' among 50+ travellers grows in popularity, rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel has created the ultimate escorted rail tour to the stunning island of Corsica! Avoid the airport and simply sit back as you travel by train from London to Nice in the South of France before setting sail to Corsica on this 14-day holiday. Train travel continues as you tour the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean by rail, soaking up the stunning scenery and enjoying coastal city culture with stays in Bastia, Calvi and Ajaccio. Departing 3 September 2024, the price from £2,975pp includes all travel, B&B hotel accommodation, a 7-day travel card for unlimited travel on the island's railways, a full day guided excursion to Cap Corse and the services of a tour leader throughout the holiday. See more by taking the train!