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A family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 40 years.

Big on Quality, Small Enough to Care

01538 382323
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

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European Tours

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Through our rail tours of Austria, you’ll be able to admire the scenic Rhine Valley route, experience the Railjet service through the Arlberg, and stay in the picturesque town of Steyr. Visit the monastery town of Melk, cruise along the beautiful Danube, ride behind steam trains through romantic villages, and journey high into the mountains on the narrow-gauge Mariazellerbahn.

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Gorgeous cities, poignant wartime history and a surprising abundance of railway heritage, Belgium has many attractions for such a small country - and is heaven for beer connoisseurs!

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A rich landscape bestowed with UNESCO heritage marvels and magnificent rivers flowing to three seas, and with magical Prague at its heart - the city of a hundred spires.

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Explore France with guided rail tours. Our adventures range from 1-15 days and blend scenic rail journeys with iconic cities and charming towns. From Paris’s landmarks to touring the Trans Pyrenean. Experience history, culture, and relaxation on this rail holiday. Glide through stunning landscapes, savour regional cuisine, and immerse yourself in the best of French heritage. Experience the magic of France like never before!

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Exploring one of the most historic countries by rail sound like fun? Then come aboard with Railtrail for an unforgettable rail holiday in Germany. Enjoy the wine regions of the Rhine & Moselle, take in the stunning Harz Mountains by steam train, and bask in the historic renaissance and waterfront vista at Dresden. With a range of journey options, and incredibly popular festive tours, see what our award-winning rail holidays are all about.

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History and heritage abound with beautiful cities, glorious palaces, and scenic rail journeys through a land of great lakes and gentle rolling countryside.

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Exploring one of the world’s most popular destinations by rail sounds exciting, how does it not? Then, come aboard with Railtrail for an unforgettable Italian train holiday. Travel in First Class comfort aboard high-speed trains whisking you from London to Italy in just one day, with no unsocial hours travelling, Goodbye London… Hello Tuscany. Our award-winning rail holidays to Italy could be the highlight of your year. From the romantic canals of Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany, explore

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Holland is famous for being the world's largest flower garden and a trip to the colourful Keukenhof in spring time is an experience that is not to be missed! The Netherlands offers so much more than tulips and the country's unique landscape is ideal to discover by steam train. There are so many sites to see including classic windmills, fascinating museums including Anne Frank's House and Utrecht Railway Museum, traditional cheese markets and many historic towns with stunning architecture. Why no

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Our award winning Spain rail holidays will let you explore this unique European country by train for an adventure you won’t forget. Catalonia, located in north eastern Spain boasts a beautiful coastline dotted with seaside resorts and picturesque seaside villages. The area is a great base to experience the Vall de Nuria Rack Railway which climbs more than 1000 metres and visit the magnificent city of Barcelona famous for its tapas bars & tree-lined promenade 'Las Ramblas'.

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Sweden offers a diverse landscapes that is perfect to discover by rail and cruise. The capital city of Stockholm beautifully combines modern architecture with the historic charm of the Old Town and picturesque bridges that span the city's canals. The city boasts many great attractions to visit including the 19th-century Skansen, the world's first open-air museum and the perfect place to learn about Swedish history.

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The best way to see Switzerland is on an award-winning Swiss rail holiday with Railtrail. By far the best rail Holidays to delight in all seasons of the year. View our TOUR FILM; see "Swiss Mountain Steam" to see how you could enjoy yourself on our Swiss railway holidays.

UK, Euro & Worldwide 2025

Award Winning rail holidays in the UK, Europe & Worldwide, departing in 2025

Amsterdam, Tulips, Cheese & Steam
From Price: £1,645.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
Bristol, Cider & Gorge-ous Cheddar
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn
From Price: £2,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Bygone Times of Bletchley & Beyond
From Price: £679.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Canadian Rail Explorer (Flight Inclusive)
From Price: £7,999.00
Duration: 13 Days
Departure Date: 22/03/2025
Canadian Rail Explorer (Ground Only)
From Price: £6,999.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 22/03/2025
Classic Cornwall Coast & Country
From Price: £899.00
Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £735.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
Exclusive Secrets of the Highlands & Islands
From Price: £4,999.00
Duration: 11 Days
2 dates available
Enchanting Voyage Through the Heart of Scotland
From Price: £3,899.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 22/10/2025
Forest of Dean Steam & The Wye Valley
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Guernsey, Jersey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £2,059.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £3,690.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 04/09/2025
Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £2,479.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Highland Adventure
From Price: £619.00
Duration: 4 Days
3 dates available
Historic Kent Castles, Tracks & Vines
From Price: £1,350.00
Duration: 6 Days
2 dates available
Historical Wonders of Wessex & Portsmouth
From Price: £1,029.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland
From Price: £1,395.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £765.00
Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,745.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 18/05/2025
Nostalgic Lakes & Mountains Explorer
From Price: £1,459.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Peak District Panoramas
From Price: £1,115.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
Potteries Heritage Discovery
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
Picturesque Highland Seasons
From Price: £999.00
Duration: 5 Days
5 dates available
Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £1,059.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 20/10/2025
Revolutionary Cities & Lake District Treasures
From Price: £1,269.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
Seine & Normandy Luxury River Explorer
From Price: £2,409.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/05/2025
Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 6 Days
4 dates available
Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £939.00
Duration: 6 Days
5 dates available
Scotland's Far North, Shetland & Orkney
From Price: £1,659.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 28/05/2025
Serene Gardens of Cornwall
From Price: £830.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Spirit of the Ribble Valley
From Price: £665.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Steam & Sail in the English Riviera
From Price: £645.00
Duration: 5 Days
6 dates available
Dresden Steam Festival & More
From Price: £2,159.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/04/2025
Saxony & Harz Winter Steam Extravaganza
From Price: £2,399.00
Duration: 11 Days
Departure Date: 14/02/2025
New Zealand Steam Adventure (Ground Only)
From Price: £7,995.00
Duration: 22 Days
Departure Date: 10/02/2025
Roses Battle by Steam plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,299.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,889.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
Trails of Grindelwald: Hike & Explore
From Price: £2,499.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,130.00
Duration: 6 Days
5 dates available
Welsh Whisky, Mines, Mint & Steam
From Price: £890.00
Duration: 6 Days
2 dates available
Yorkshire Gold - Coast & Country
From Price: £1,690.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
Great German Rail Ale Trail
From Price: £2,129.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 04/05/2025
Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £2,250.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Trails of Saxony: Cycle & Explore
From Price: £2,399.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
Grand Swiss Panorama
From Price: £5,495.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 23/06/2025
Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
From Price: £979.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 15/12/2025
Beautiful Bavaria & Salzburg
From Price: £2,119.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 04/07/2025
Black Forest & Lake Constance
From Price: £3,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Black Forest Rail Roamer
From Price: £1,199.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 30/04/2025
Celtic Royal New Year Celebration
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2025
Deck the Halls in County Durham
From Price: £500.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
Emerald Isle Discovery
From Price: £2,845.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2025
Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
French Rail Roamer
From Price: £1,195.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 01/07/2025
Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £3,449.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025
Heart of Wales & The Brecon Beacons
From Price: £725.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Isles of Scilly Discovery
From Price: £2,275.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
Italy's Ancient Cities & The Campania Coast
From Price: £4,995.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 16/10/2025
Lapland Winter Wonderland by Rail
From Price: £3,979.00
Duration: 11 Days
Departure Date: 27/01/2025
Montreux Festive Magic
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
Pearls of Thuringia
From Price: £2,599.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/09/2025
Quays & Coastal Paths of Cornwall & Devon
From Price: £629.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 06/05/2025
Queen of Scots & Edinburgh
From Price: £2,290.00
Duration: 9 Days
3 dates available
Rhine Luxury Christmas Magic
From Price: £2,275.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 19/12/2025
Romantic Highlander
From Price: £1,309.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Festive Steam in Saxony
From Price: £2,269.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2025
Step into Christmas in Windsor & Oxford
From Price: £1,045.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
Austrian Steam Adventure
From Price: £2,325.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 30/09/2025
Czech Steam Festival
From Price: £3,199.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2025
Swiss Food & Wine Delights
From Price: £2,959.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2025
Stratford Festive Delights
From Price: £985.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
North East Steam
From Price: £879.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 22/05/2025
Northern Germany by Steam
From Price: £2,425.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 27/07/2025
Norfolk Steam
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 28/08/2025
South of France Steam
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 06/05/2025
West Country Steam
From Price: £925.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 25/06/2025
Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,419.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Treasures of Catalonia, Iberia & Andalucia
From Price: £3,995.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 09/11/2025
Timeless Isle of Man Adventurer
From Price: £1,229.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
Twixmas in Dumfries & Galloway
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2025
West Country Luxury Steam
From Price: £1,425.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 01/06/2025
Winchester Christmas Celebration
From Price: £1,190.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,875.00
Duration: 10 Days
2 dates available

Festive & Winter

A collection of Festive and Winter Tours in 2024 and 2025

Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
From Price: £929.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 16/12/2024
Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
From Price: £979.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 15/12/2025
Celtic Royal New Year Celebration
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2025
Deck the Halls in County Durham
From Price: £500.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
Spectacular Scotland at Christmas
From Price: £1,169.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2024
Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £819.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2024
Harrogate New Year Celebration
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2024
Step into Christmas in Windsor & Oxford
From Price: £1,045.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
Stratford Festive Delights
From Price: £985.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
Winchester Christmas Celebration
From Price: £1,190.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
Twixmas in Dumfries & Galloway
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2025
Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2025
Lapland Winter Wonderland by Rail
From Price: £3,979.00
Duration: 11 Days
Departure Date: 27/01/2025
Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,889.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland
From Price: £1,395.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
Saxony & Harz Winter Steam Extravaganza
From Price: £2,399.00
Duration: 11 Days
Departure Date: 14/02/2025
Festive Steam in Saxony
From Price: £2,269.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
Montreux Festive Magic
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 22/12/2024

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Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
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