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Series 5, Episode 1, Great Continental Rail Journeys. With Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo ventures east through Romania. He encounters a bloodsucking vampire in Transylvania and brown bears in the Carpathian forest before visiting a fairy tale castle with modern conveniences in Sinaia, striking oil in Ploeşti, tapping into the nation's musical soul in Bucharest and loading cargo from a 100-foot crane in Constanta.

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A great way to visit America’s Eastern Seaboard cities of Boston, New York and Washington, DC in one quick trip. After crossing the Atlantic no further flights will be required for you to enjoy the culture, history and buzz of these very different cities. Simply catch the train, sit back and enjoy the view as you are transported to each railway station conveniently situated in the heart of the cities.

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Journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London for a luxurious overnight trip to Venice, where you arrive late afternoon the next day. The classic itinerary, your time on board will be wrapped in timeless romance. From the vintage carriages and liveried stewards to the refined cuisine and fine wines, each moment is sure to become a treasured memory.

Any Thursday from mid-December 2021

Following the introduction of the new Nightjet rail service from Paris to Vienna why not treat yourself to a long weekend enjoying the French and the Austrian capitals? No flights required, simply pop onto Eurostar, enjoy an overnight stay in Paris before crossing Europe overnight to reach Vienna. Re-visit the nostalgic days of sleeper train travel across the Continent.

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Series 4, Episode 2, Great Continental Rail Journeys. In this episode Michael Portillo travels the route of the Trans Alpine railway which was constructed for the Austro Hungarian Empire to link the capital Vienna with a sea port at Trieste.

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Series 3, Episode 3 Great Continental Railway Journeys. We follow Portillo deep into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. A 6-day rail journey that allows plenty of time to sample the elegant and artistic atmosphere of Warsaw, Lodz, Poznan and Krakow.

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New Zealand is consistently deemed one of the most beautiful, dramatic and varied places in the world when it comes to landscapes and scenery, and it is best seen - wherever possible - by rail. This Tailored Rail tour includes some stunning, scenic rail journeys and takes in some of New Zealand’s amazing natural wonders and even includes a stay on the unique island of Niue. This tour can be adapted to include other areas of New Zealand you may wish to visit.