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Beyond Seoul: Discover South Korea by Rail

Created: 25 August 2026

Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel launches a brand-new 13-day South Korea Rail Adventure, departing 17 May 2027, offering an immersive journey beyond Seoul into the country’s cities, countryside and cultural treasures. Priced from £5,340pp, the escorted holiday combines modern rail travel with traditional Korea, including KTX bullet trains, ITX and Mugungwha services. Highlights include Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard ceremony, the KORAIL National Railroad Museum and a visit to the DMZ. Travellers continue to historic Gyeongju, visiting Yangdong Folk Village, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, before discovering Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Market, Sky Capsule and Beach Train. The journey continues by road and rail to Gokseong’s Seomjingang Train Village and Mokpo, including its Marine Cable Car, before a final bullet train to Seoul. Price includes flights, B&B hotels, rail travel, excursions, transfers, luggage transfers, taxes, gratuities, selected meals, UK tour leader and local guides.

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Chase the Northern Lights by Rail, Road and Sea

Created: 18 August 2026

Experience an unforgettable winter adventure through Norway and Sweden with Ffestiniog Travel in February 2027, when the Sun will be in its highly active Solar Cycle making conditions favourable to catch sight of the spectacular Northern Lights. Fly to Oslo and travel north by scenic railway through the Gudbrandsdal Valley and Dovrefjell National Park, crossing the Arctic Circle before continuing to the breathtaking Lofoten Islands. Discover Viking history, picturesque Henningsvær and Tromsø, then travel by road to Narvik and onwards by the spectacular Ofoten Railway across the mountains to Kiruna in Sweden. A visit to the extraordinary Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel completes this magical winter journey. Priced from £3,790pp, the 10-day Northern Lights escorted holiday, departing 9 February 2027 includes flights, rail travel, ferries, road transfers, B&B hotels, excursions, selected meals, transfers, taxes and tour leader.

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Slovakia's Hidden Gems: A New Small & Traditional Rail Adventure

Created: 11 August 2026

Discover a lesser-known European gem on Ffestiniog Travel's new 10-day tour of Slovakia, part of its Small & Traditional range and limited to just 15 travellers. Departing 21 June 2027, priced from £3,990pp, this immersive journey combines mountain scenery, historic towns, castles, crafts, wine tasting and memorable railway experiences. Ride two heritage forestry railways, including a 90-minute steam-hauled journey on the Cierny Balog Railway which celebrates its 100 anniversary of passenger trains in 2027, alongside High Tatras mountain railways, a cable car to Skalnaté Pleso and scenic train journey through the Carpathian mountain landscapes. Explore Bratislava, Trenčín, UNESCO-listed Levoča, Spiš Castle and Banská Štiavnica, while meeting local artisans and discovering Slovakian culture. Price includes flights, rail travel, private mini-coach, B&B hotels and ensuite guesthouses, lunches, excursions and services of a UK tour leader and professional local guide. Book early as limited places!

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Festive Magic Around Lake Constance

Created: 03 August 2026

Ffestiniog Travel has unveiled a brand-new escorted holiday for Christmas 2026, combining enchanting festive markets with spectacular rail journeys, sparkling lake cruises and the opportunity to explore Germany, Austria and Switzerland in one magical break. The Bodensee Christmas Markets tour (2–9 December 2026), from £1,815pp, is based on the shores of beautiful Lake Constance, where travellers will enjoy traditional Christmas markets in Lindau, Constance, Bregenz and Innsbruck, alongside breathtaking winter scenery. Highlights include a festive cruise aboard the famous Christmas Ship across Lake Constance, scenic rail journeys over the Arlberg Pass and excursions into the Bavarian Alps. This delightful 8-day escorted holiday is the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit before Christmas while experiencing some of Europe's most picturesque winter landscapes. Price includes return flights, InterRail Pass, B&B hotel, welcome dinner, excursions, local taxes/fees and tour leader.

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Burnham's North West Takes Centre Stage with Specialist Rail Tour

Created: 20 July 2026

As Andy Burnham takes up residence in 10 Downing Street, the North West is firmly in the national spotlight. Travellers can celebrate the region's remarkable heritage on Ffestiniog Travel's new escorted North West England rail tour, an unforgettable 9-day journey through landscapes that shaped Britain's transport revolution and Burnham's home region. Travelling with a North West Rover Rail Pass, enjoy journeys over the scenic Settle & Carlisle Line, steam rides on the Keighley & Worth Valley, Ravenglass & Eskdale and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railways, plus an in-depth visit to the Stainmore Railway Company with charter train and behind-the-scenes tour. Explore Manchester's Science & Industry Museum, ride Blackpool's famous tram network, cruise Lake Windermere and visit UNESCO-listed Saltaire. Departing 1 September 2027, the price from £1,395pp includes all rail travel, B&B hotels, excursions, one dinner, two lunches, local taxes and knowledgeable tour leader throughout.

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