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Railtrail Tours - A collection of festive and winter holidays in Europe.

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Basel, Colmar & Black Forest Festivities
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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Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets
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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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
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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Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure
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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Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland
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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Saxony & Harz Winter Steam Extravaganza
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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Swiss Glacier Express & The Bernina
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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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 2024

Award Winning rail holidays in the UK, Europe & Worldwide, departing in 2024

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Bavarian Rail Roamer
From Price: £1,199.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 08/08/2024
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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn
From Price: £2,089.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 17/08/2024
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £795.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2024
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Forest of Dean Steam & the Wye Valley
From Price: £689.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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Grand Tour - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £2,219.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,949.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,545.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,905.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £2,035.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
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The Hebrides & the Kyle Line
From Price: £2,025.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 22/08/2024
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £659.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2024
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Golden Highlander
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Highland Rail Voyager
From Price: £470.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/10/2024
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Harrogate New Year Celebration
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2024
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Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £819.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2024
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £690.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,475.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Ironbridge Victorian Christmas
From Price: £475.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 05/12/2024
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Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,850.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £749.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,529.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 11/09/2024
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Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/10/2024
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,759.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 30/08/2024
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Royal Berkshire, Oxford & Christmas Castles
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £1,049.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 24/09/2024
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £619.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Stirling Cities of Scotland by Rail
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2024
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 22/12/2024
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Scotland's Far North, Shetland & Orkney
From Price: £1,469.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2024
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Spectacular Scotland at Christmas
From Price: £1,169.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2024
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Dutch Maximum Steam Weekend
From Price: £1,199.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2024
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Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Flight Inclusive)
From Price: £4,289.00
Duration: 13 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
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Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Ground Only)
From Price: £3,399.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
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Roses Battle By Steam-Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £2,599.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2024
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Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,345.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2024
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Timeless Isle of Man Adventurer
From Price: £1,160.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2024
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,085.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Welsh Whisky, Mines, Mint & Steam
From Price: £925.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 27/08/2024
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Yorkshire Gold - Steam, Coast & Country
From Price: £1,339.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2024
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Yuletide Yorkshire
From Price: £545.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/11/2024

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