Whether travelling during winter or on carefully chosen departures either side of the hottest months, escorted rail holidays allow visitors to enjoy Europe's most beautiful scenery in comfort while discovering fascinating destinations at ground level.
Here are a few refreshing rail holiday options to choose from!
Christmas & New Year in Switzerland - Departs 21 December 2026 | 14 days | From £3,880pp
Celebrate the festive season surrounded by snow-capped Alpine scenery and some of the world's greatest rail journeys. Highlights include First Class travel throughout Switzerland using an unlimited Swiss Travel Pass, journeys on the legendary Glacier and Bernina Express trains (subject to availability), festive stays in Lucerne, Thun and Chur, together with optional daily escorted excursions. The price includes return rail travel, B&B hotels, First Class Swiss Travel Pass, excursions, two festive meals, local taxes and services of a tour leader throughout.
Snow on the Alps - Departs 9 February 2027 | 10 days | From £2,955pp
Experience the magic of winter in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking mountain railways, spectacular snowy scenery and charming alpine towns. This relaxing escorted holiday combines world-famous rail journeys including the Bernina and Glacier Express routes with optional escorted excursions to enjoy Switzerland at its most picturesque. The price includes return rail travel, B&B hotel, excursions, First Class Swiss Travel Pass, an evening meal in a dining car, local taxes and services of a tour leader throughout.
Northern Lights - Departs 9 February 2027 | 10 days | From £3,790pp
Head north in search of one of nature's greatest spectacles. Combining scenic rail journeys with unforgettable Arctic landscapes, this escorted holiday offers the opportunity to witness the mesmerising Aurora Borealis while discovering the culture and beauty of northern Scandinavia on a route that includes stays in Oslo, Trondheim, Bodø, Lofoten, Tromsø, Narvik and Kiruna in Sweden . Included are flights, B&B hotels, rail travel, selected meals, excursions, local taxes and the services of an experienced tour leader throughout.
Switzerland's Lake Lucerne - Departs 8 June 2027 | 8 days | From £2,495pp
Enjoy the tranquillity of central Switzerland in late spring from a lakeside base, exploring using panoramic railways, mountain railways and historic lake steamers. Excursions reveal spectacular Alpine scenery together with picturesque towns and villages, all linked by Switzerland's outstanding public transport system including the incredible Rigi and Pilatus rack railways. The holiday includes rail travel, B&B hotels, excursions, Lucerne Travel Pass, a welcome dinner, local taxes and services of a tour leader throughout.
Finland & the Baltic Capitals - Departs 1 September 2027 |15 days | From £2,585pp
Explore the cooler climates of Northern Europe on this fascinating rail and ferry adventure through Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Combining vibrant capitals, beautiful coastlines and scenic rail journeys, this new escorted holiday showcases four distinctive countries rich in history and culture. Visit four UNESCO Heritage Sites, city tours, a riverboat cruise and museum trips. The price includes flights, rail and ferry travel, B&B hotels, sightseeing, many excursions, local taxes and the services of a tour leader throughout.
Whether you dream of snow-covered mountains, crisp alpine air, tranquil lakes or the magical Northern Lights, Ffestiniog Travel has been creating expertly escorted rail holidays for more than 50 years. As travellers increasingly seek cooler, more comfortable touring destinations, there has never been a better time to discover Europe at ground level with Ffestiniog Travel.
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