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Switzerland

By far the best way to see Switzerland is by train. Holidays to delight in all seasons of the year including New Year & Valentine celebration tours. View our TOUR FILM; see "Swiss Mountain Steam".

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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Only £1,979.00

See stunning Switzerland in style on our great steam powered railway holiday, based on the lakeshore of lovely Lake Lucerne. Cruise across three Swiss lakes the nostalgic way by paddle-steamer and experience three exhilarating steam train excursions in the Swiss mountains, plus take a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!

Duration: 8 Days
03/09/2022
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Only £1,899.00

Two of the world's greatest railway journeys on one tour! Enjoy the classic Glacier Express journey across the Swiss Alps, followed by the Bernina Express in its full glory. Not forgetting Lausanne, Montreux and St Moritz, plus stays on Lake Geneva and in the Engadin Valley.

Duration: 8 Days
15/09/2022
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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Only £1,709.00

One of our most popular Swiss rail holidays features five completely unique mountain railroad excursions - the Pilatus Railway, the Rigi Railway, the Stanserhorn, the Titlis cable car and the Hammetschwand Lift…plus the world's steepest funicular railway the new Stoosbahn! Experience six of the best Swiss rail journeys from our base overlooking stunning Lake Lucerne!

Duration: 8 Days
17/09/2022
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Only £2,145.00

Switzerland and steam trains - a delightful combination as Railtrail Tours take you to the heart of this beautiful country to experience some amazing mountain rail journeys and glorious lake steamer cruises.

Duration: 8 Days
21/09/2022
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Only £1,729.00

How do you fancy a Christmas with a difference amidst the lakes and mountains of Switzerland? Marvel at wintry scenery on 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
21/12/2022
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White Pass Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
From Only £1,659.00

Our White Pass Winter Snow Train Adventure is a Swiss lakes and mountains tour with a difference. Featuring a great selection of excursions not found anywhere else, you can marvel at the wintry scenery on the Goldenpass Line, the route of the Glacier Express and the Rigi Mountain Railway, travel up Mount Titlis, and relax on the shore of the beautiful Lake Lucerne.

Duration: 8 Days
04/02/2023 and
11/03/2023
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UK & European Tours 2022

Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2022

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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £535.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,709.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £479.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Discover Dundee & Picturesque Pitlochry
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Forest of Dean Steam & the Wye Valley
From Price: £649.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 18/07/2022
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Festive Highlands More Inclusive
From Price: £449.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 06/12/2022
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Floral Cheshire & Beyond
From Price: £449.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/08/2022
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Grand Tours - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,769.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,359.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,375.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,495.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £1,725.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,229.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 13/10/2022
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Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £559.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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Golden Highlander
From Price: £579.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £709.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2022
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,249.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £679.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £879.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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Little Trains of the Tyrol
From Price: £1,735.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 27/08/2022
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £725.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Oban & the Magical Isle of Mull
From Price: £769.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 10/10/2022
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,289.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 07/09/2022
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,329.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2022
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Rhine Rail & Ale Trail
From Price: £1,059.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 11/07/2022
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 27/09/2022
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Shipshape & Bristol Fashion!
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 01/09/2022
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/12/2022
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,979.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2022
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Price: £2,145.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2022
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Tranquil Lochs & Serene Skye
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 06/10/2022
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Twixmas in Festive Fort William
From Price: £379.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2022
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £945.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2022
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Yorkshire Moors by Steam
From Price: £599.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/08/2022

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Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
01538 382323
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