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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.

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Europe

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From Only £1,345.00

Indulge in all things Christmas as we combine the delightful Christmas Markets of Switzerland, France, and Germany. Explore the beautiful city of Basel, discover the magic of Christmas at Colmar, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Freiburg. Cruise the Rhine River, journey on the marvellous Schlossberg Railway, and indulge in a delicious wine tasting on this fantastic festive experience.

Duration: 5 Days
03/12/2024
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From Only £929.00

Experience the magic of Christmas on this festive tour to Belgium. Discover the beautiful city of Bruges, cruise through Ghent, craft your own delicious Belgian chocolate, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of two fantastic Christmas Markets.

Duration: 4 Days
16/12/2024
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From Only £1,975.00

Enjoy Christmas with a difference amidst the lakes and mountains of Switzerland. Marvel at the stunning winter scenes offered by the Goldenpass Line, the route of the Glacier Express and the Rigi Mountain Railway. Soar up Mount Titlis and relax on Lake Lucerne's shore at the 4 star Seehotel Pilatus, whose leisure facilities open out onto a fantastic panorama of lake and mountain scenery.

Duration: 8 Days
22/12/2024
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From Only £3,979.00

Experience a unique and unforgettable adventure by rail to Sweden discovering the best of this beautiful country. Embark on a thrilling overnight rail journey into Lapland to explore local traditions, meet the majestic reindeer, marvel at stunning wintry landscapes, and hunt for the magical Northern Lights on a fantastic dogsledding tour plus much more! Join us on this once in a lifetime, memorable journey.

Duration: 11 Days
27/01/2025
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From Only £1,889.00

Marvel at Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference featuring a selection of excursions not found anywhere else. Journey on the scenic former GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Visit the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln, enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne, and relax on the shore of Lake Lucerne.

Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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From Only £1,395.00

An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.

Duration: 7 Days
10/02/2025 and
10/03/2025
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From Only £2,399.00

Experience the ultimate steam tour adventure in Germany with no less than ten steam lines to explore on this action-packed itinerary! Journey through beautiful landscapes on exhilarating steam hauled rides, travel on a unique suspended monorail, ride charming branch lines on the Zittau Railway, and visit the fascinating Altstadt roundhouse in Dresden.

Duration: 11 Days
14/02/2025
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From Only £3,829.00

Experience two of the world's great railway journeys on this fantastic tour to Switzerland - the Glacier Express and the Bernina! Journey across the magnificent Swiss Alps through breathtaking scenery, cruise aboard a beautifully restored paddle steamer, discover the dramatic Château Chillon, and ride the historic funicular to Muottas Muragl plus enjoy free time to explore Basel, Vevey, and Montreux.

Duration: 11 Days
4 dates available
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From Only £2,269.00

Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig offering unique festive treats and gifts.

Duration: 8 Days
02/12/2025
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From Only £2,189.00

Experience a charming combination of culinary delights and railway adventures on this festive tour to Switzerland. Indulge in tastings of two famous Swiss products, cheese and chocolate, and learn of their history and production. Journey on the panoramic GoldenPass Express, the fantastic Cogwheel Railway at Rochers-de-Naye, and visit the medieval Chillon Castle plus enjoy free time in Montreux to explore their famous Christmas Market.

Duration: 5 Days
08/12/2025
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From Only £979.00

Experience the magic of Christmas on this festive tour to Belgium. Discover the beautiful city of Bruges, cruise through Ghent, craft your own delicious Belgian chocolate, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of two fantastic Christmas Markets.

Duration: 4 Days
15/12/2025
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From Only £1,999.00

Experience a magical Christmas amidst Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference. Journey on the scenic GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne and indulge in Christmas Dinner at our beautiful lakeside hotel with fabulous panoramic views.

Duration: 8 Days
20/12/2025

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 (Flight Inclusive)
From Price: £9,995.00
Duration: 26 Days
Departure Date: 07/02/2025
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 Glacier Express & The Bernina
From Price: £3,829.00
Duration: 11 Days
4 dates available
Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,889.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
Swiss Mountain Treasures
From Price: £4,669.00
Duration: 11 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: £2,249.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
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
Jungfrau Region Experience
From Price: £2,589.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
Lapland Winter Wonderland by Rail
From Price: £3,979.00
Duration: 11 Days
Departure Date: 27/01/2025
Montreux Festive Magic
From Price: £2,189.00
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
Basel, Colmar & Black Forest Festivities
From Price: £1,345.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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
Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
Yuletide Yorkshire
From Price: £545.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/11/2024
Royal Berkshire, Oxford & Christmas Castles
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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: £2,189.00
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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