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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Family Activity Break

Ffestiniog RailwayMultiple dates

If you've never visited North Wales with the family then this is an ideal introduction to this great part of Britain. Sit back and enjoy stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and the dramatic UNESCO slate quarry landscape onboard the world-famous heritage Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.

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Florence and Lake Garda

Lake GardaMultiple dates

There is so much beauty in Italy and this tour combines Italy's art capital of Florence with the stunning natural splendour of Lake Garda. Sightseeing tours and visits can be arranged in advance.

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Follow Tom Hanks’ Inferno Journey through Italy

Grotta del BuontalentiMultiple dates

Famous symbologist Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, is back on cinema screens in Inferno – the third novel in Dan Brown’s trilogy. The plot follows a trail of clues tied to the great medieval poet Dante and sees Langdon team up with Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones), a doctor, in a race across Europe and against the clock to foil a deadly global plot. You too can follow their journey as they visit many famous landmarks in Florence and Venice and travel by train through Italy. Your trip will be less dramatic, but at a pace that allows you to soak up the beauty and history of Florence and Venice.

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From Western Australia to the Great Barrier Reef

Hong Kong Aberdeen Harbour - © Ramona CazacuMultiple dates

This Tailored Rail tour was created for a couple who wanted to make the most of their chosen flight route to Australia and were specific about what they wanted to see Down Under. A combination of rail and plane allowed them to enjoy Perth, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef with stop overs in Dubai and Hong Kong outbound and return.

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Genoa to Brenner Pass

Cinque Terre, ItalyMultiple dates

Series 5, Episode 4 Great Continental Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels across Europe to explore the Italian Riviera and the Austrian Alps. The train is a wonderful way to explore the Italian coastline south of Genoa and visit the pretty Cinque Terre. In contrast you then travel through Italy towards the Alps to encounter contrasting scenery before making your way back into Switzerland.

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Germany

Wernigerode in the Harz MountainsMultiple dates

Series 1, Episode 3 Great Continental Railway Journeys. This Great Continental Rail journey includes 3 nights in Berlin and a travel pass for you to explore the modern-day German capital which contrasts perfectly with a stay in the Harz Mountains and enchanting Wernigerode where you can ride steam trains on the Harz Mountain Railway (HSB) to fully appreciate this attractive region of Germany.

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Grand Rail Tour of England and Wales

Settle and Carlisle Railway - © Northern RailMultiple dates

This tour showcases some of Britain’s amazing heritage and steam railways. It is a wonderful way of seeing some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes including the North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District and Snowdonia National Park.

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Great Canadian Rail Journey

Light Train between Quebec City and La MalbaieMultiple dates

January 2019 saw the launch of Michael Portillo’s new BBC ‘Great Railways’ series which saw him explore Alaska and Canada by train. This 16-day tour captures elements of the journey he takes in the Great Canadian Railway Journeys series. It takes you from the Atlantic port of Halifax, Nova Scotia to vibrant Vancouver in British Columbia.

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Harz Explorer

Harz RailwayMultiple dates

Our tours to the world famous Harzer Schmalspurbahnen are very popular. Spend three days travelling on steam trains over 140km of narrow gauge lines through delightful countryside and discover the charming medieval towns of Wernigerode and Quedlinburg.

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Hungary to Austria

Roofscape view of SalzburgMultiple dates

Series 1, Episode 2 Great Continental Railway Journeys. The romance of travelling across Europe by rail which includes an overnight sleeper train is an inviting prospect and this 11-day Great Continental Rail Journey offers this and much more as you enjoy the jewels of Austria and Hungary's cities, rivers and scenery.

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Why Choose Ffestiniog Travel?

  • UK's first rail tour operator to run an overseas escorted rail holiday in 1974
  • Created for people who love rail holidays and exploring the world’s heritage railways
  • Dedicated rail holiday specialist - great destinations, sightseeing and unparalled railway content
  • Train ticket supplier for worldwide rail operators - we can plan and arrange your rail journey to anywhere
  • Knowledge of the world’s rail routes makes us leading specialists in escorted and Tailor Made rail holidays
  • Over 60% of our existing rail tour travellers return to holiday with us year after year
  • Committed to supporting rail travel and heritage railways around the world
  • Our profits support the continued preservation of the famous Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
  • Small, dedicated rail holiday travel team offering an award winning personal service

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