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Unique programme of Steam and Heritage tours in Europe, including ever popular steam and heritage destinations such as Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland

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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn
From Only £2,099.00

Discover magnificent mountain scenery and breathtaking views on this tour to Switzerland featuring six unique rail excursions. Journey on the Stanserhorn Railway, the Pilatus Railway, the Hammetschwand Lift, the Titlis Rotair, and the Rigi Railway plus a visit to the remarkable Stoosbahn! Experience the best of Switzerland rail from a beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

Duration: 8 Days
16/08/2025
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Czech Steam Festival
From Only £3,199.00

Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to the Czech Republic including the fantastic Steam Festival. Explore magnificent locomotives at the festival, discover nostalgic narrow-gauge railways, and ride behind steam on exclusive charters. Visit fascinating museums including the unique National Railway Museum and enjoy a vintage tram charter through Prague with free time to explore the city.

Duration: 9 Days
22/09/2025
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Austrian Steam Adventure
From Only £2,325.00

Explore some of the most scenic steam-hauled routes on this Austrian adventure. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters aboard historic trains and vintage trams including the bucolic Steyrtalbahn and the picturesque Pinzgaubahn. Journey into the mountains on the superb Mariazellerbahn, experience the fantastic Ampflwang Locomotive Park, and much more on this nostalgic tour.

Duration: 8 Days
30/09/2025
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Hungarian Narrow-Gauge Explorer
From Only £1,995.00

Enjoy a nostalgic, narrow-gauge adventure in Hungary staying in the beautiful city of Budapest. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters, experience unique forest railways, journey on scenic tram routes, and discover historic locomotives at the National Railway Museum plus enjoy free time to explore this historic city.

Duration: 9 Days
20/10/2025
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Festive Steam in Saxony
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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UK, Euro & Worldwide 2025

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

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Bristol, Cider & Gorge-ous Cheddar
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn
From Price: £2,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 16/08/2025
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Bygone Times of Bletchley & Beyond
From Price: £679.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/10/2025
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Classic Cornwall Coast & Country
From Price: £899.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £735.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Enchanting Voyage Through the Heart of Scotland
From Price: £3,899.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 22/10/2025
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Forest of Dean Steam & The Wye Valley
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2025
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Guernsey, Jersey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £2,039.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
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Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £3,690.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 04/09/2025
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Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £2,479.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 11/10/2025
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 4 Days
2 dates available
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Historic Kent Castles, Tracks & Vines
From Price: £1,350.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2025
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Historical Wonders of Wessex & Portsmouth
From Price: £1,029.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 23/06/2025
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £805.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Nostalgic Lakes & Mountains Explorer
From Price: £1,459.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2025
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Peak District Panoramas
From Price: £1,155.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 18/12/2025
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Potteries Heritage Discovery
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Picturesque Highland Seasons
From Price: £1,099.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £1,059.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 20/10/2025
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Revolutionary Cities & Lake District Treasures
From Price: £1,269.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 13/10/2025
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 6 Days
2 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £989.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
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Serene Gardens of Cornwall
From Price: £880.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 07/08/2025
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Spirit of the Ribble Valley
From Price: £665.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 07/10/2025
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Steam & Sail in the English Riviera
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Roses Battle by Steam plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,299.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2025
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,130.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
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Welsh Whisky, Mines, Mint & Steam
From Price: £890.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 11/08/2025
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Yorkshire Gold - Coast & Country
From Price: £1,690.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2025
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Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £2,390.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2025
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Trails of Saxony: Cycle & Explore
From Price: £2,399.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 07/09/2025
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Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
From Price: £979.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 15/12/2025
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Black Forest & Lake Constance
From Price: £3,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 10/10/2025
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Celtic Royal New Year Celebration
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2025
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Deck the Halls in County Durham
From Price: £500.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
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Emerald Isle Discovery
From Price: £2,845.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2025
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Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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French Rail Roamer
From Price: £1,195.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 01/07/2025
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £3,449.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025
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Heart of Wales & The Brecon Beacons
From Price: £725.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Isles of Scilly Discovery
From Price: £2,495.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 06/07/2025
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Italy's Ancient Cities & The Campania Coast
From Price: £4,995.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 16/10/2025
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Montreux Festive Magic
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
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Pearls of Thuringia
From Price: £2,599.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/09/2025
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Queen of Scots & Edinburgh
From Price: £2,550.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 28/08/2025
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Rhine Luxury Christmas Magic
From Price: £2,275.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 19/12/2025
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £1,309.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Festive Steam in Saxony
From Price: £2,269.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2025
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Step into Christmas in Windsor & Oxford
From Price: £1,045.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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Austrian Steam Adventure
From Price: £2,325.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 30/09/2025
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Czech Steam Festival
From Price: £3,199.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2025
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Swiss Food & Wine Delights
From Price: £2,959.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2025
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Stratford Festive Delights
From Price: £985.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
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Northern Germany by Steam
From Price: £2,425.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 27/07/2025
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Norfolk Steam
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 28/08/2025
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West Country Steam
From Price: £925.00
Duration: 6 Days
2 dates available
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Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,419.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Timeless Isle of Man Adventurer
From Price: £1,279.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 28/07/2025
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Twixmas in Dumfries & Galloway
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2025
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Winchester Christmas Celebration
From Price: £1,190.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
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Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,875.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025

Festive & Winter

A collection of Festive and Winter Tours in 2024 and 2025

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Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
From Price: £979.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 15/12/2025
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Celtic Royal New Year Celebration
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2025
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Deck the Halls in County Durham
From Price: £500.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025
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Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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Step into Christmas in Windsor & Oxford
From Price: £1,045.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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Stratford Festive Delights
From Price: £985.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
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Winchester Christmas Celebration
From Price: £1,190.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2025
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Twixmas in Dumfries & Galloway
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2025
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2025
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Festive Steam in Saxony
From Price: £2,269.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 02/12/2025
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Montreux Festive Magic
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/12/2025

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