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Barcelona and Madrid

Park Güell - Gaudi's Garden, Barcelona - © Manon DaviesMultiple dates

This week-long unescorted rail holiday to Spain's wonderful cities of Barcelona and Madrid is all about letting the train take the strain and making the journey an enjoyable experience. Instead of hanging around at the airport keep on the move on this great European rail trip. Spend a relaxed afternoon on Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris before boarding a sleeper train to Barcelona where you can unwind further in a 2-berth sleeper compartment and wake-up the next morning in Barcelona fresh as a daisy for two-days of independent sightseeing. Spain's high-speed AVE trains mean on day four it's a quick transfer to Madrid for a three-night stay and plenty of time to explore this grand capital city.

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Barcelona to Mallorca

Soller RailwayMultiple dates

Series 4, Episode 6, Great Continental Rail Journeys. In this final episode in this series Michael Portillo continues to be steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide and returns to Spain to trace the early 20th Century roots of the Spanish Civil War, which divided his own Spanish family and sent his father into exile. A special dispensation to fly to the Balearic island of Mallorca allows Michael to experience spectacular scenic rides aboard a sublime 1912 vintage railway and a 1913 tram.

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Barcelona, Seville & Madrid

Passion Facade showing Pontius Pilate, Segrada Familia, Barcelona - © Manon DaviesMultiple dates

Travel by plane and train to enjoy the cosmopolitan culture of three of Spain's popular cities whilst sitting back and delighting in the Spanish landscape in between. Sightseeing tours and visits can be arranged in advance.

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Belmond British Pullman

The British Pullman travelling to Bath at Great Wishford - © R.L. SewellThroughout the year from February to December

Whether you’re looking for a special Steam Hauled Rail Trip, a Festive Rail Journey or a Murder Mystery Lunch, reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, then consider booking a seat on the opulent Belmond British Pullman train.

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Belmond Hiram Bingham

Machu Picchu - © John Serrao via FlickrDaily throughout the year

If you are planning a trip to South America and in particular Peru , top of your ‘must see’ landmarks is likely to be Machu Picchu. One of the best ways to see the Lost City of the Incas is on a day return journey on the Belmond Hiram Bingham. A trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience and to travel there on the luxury Belmond Hiram Bingham will make it an extra special, magical journey never to be forgotten. Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the train has two dining cars, an observation/bar car and a kitchen car and can carry up to 84 passengers.

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Bilbao to Lisbon

Santiago de Compostela - © Bob CableMultiple dates

Series 3, Episode 4 Great Continental Railway Journeys. Another rail journey mirroring Michael Portillo's travels as he heads to the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula from Galicia in the north to the Portuguese capital Lisbon in the south.

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Black Forest Discovery

Black Forest near TitiseeMultiple dates

Titisee is an excellent centre for exploring the Black Forest. It is also a lovely resort in its own right and ideal for a walking holiday with a network of well-marked footpaths. In addition to the normal public transport services, the Wutachtal and Kandertal steam railways are easily reached by regular rail service.

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Bordeaux & Limoges

Cathedral Saint-Etienne, Limoges - © Limoges TourismeMultiple dates

Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as being famous for its wine-making and is well-matched by the elegant city of Limoges known for producing France's finest china. Visit both by rail and see how the French enjoy the finer things in life. Sightseeing tours and visits can be arranged in advance.

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Bordeaux to Bilbao

Biarritz, France - © Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH/Shutterstock.comMultiple dates

Series 2, Episode 6 Great Continental Railway Journeys. In the final episode of BBC2's GCRJs Series 2 we follow Portillo's route to experience four very cultural and cosmopolitan cities in France and Northern Spain. A 9-day rail journey that allows plenty of time to sample the elegant and artistic atmosphere of Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastián and Bilbao.

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California Adventure + California Zephyr to Chicago

California State Railroad Museum  - © Tony WillmoreMultiple dates

We put together this Tailored Rail tour for a couple who wanted to see as much of California and Western USA as possible during an 18-day trip. They understood that travelling by train would give them an excellent view of the Pacific Coastline and the changing landscapes through the western US states to Chicago. We organised all travel and accommodation and arranged excursions specific to their requests.

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