Europe Classic Rail Tours
Discover our best-selling Classic rail holidays in Europe travelling in comfort and style on some of Europe’s most iconic railways. From scenic mountain routes to historic cross-country journeys, our Classic rail holidays take you to top attractions and through extraordinary landscapes. Experience the magic of Europe by train—where the journey is just as inspiring as the destination.
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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn - 2026
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.
Departure Dates
15th August 20268 Days from
£2,145 Per person
Dutch Maximum Steam Weekend - 2026
Experience a fantastic steam festival featuring magnificent locomotives, demonstration trains, model railways, and much more on this action-packed tour to the Netherlands. Steam nostalgia on a further three railways, enjoy a vintage boat cruise across the beautiful IJsselmeer, and visit fascinating museums on this exciting weekend of steam.
Departure Dates
3rd September 20265 Days from
£1,345 Per person
Best of Jungfrau - Top of Europe - 2026
Discover the best of Jungfrau with this delightful combination of Switzerland, steam trains, and magnificent mountain views. Journey to the Top of Europe at Jungfraujoch, steam nostalgia on the unique 'Sausage Train', ride charming cogwheel railways, and enjoy glorious lake cruises plus a wonderful sunset dinner and free time to explore picturesque towns.
Departure Dates
9th September 20267 Days from
£2,465 Per person
Switzerland Steam-Powered Six - 2026
Experience stunning Switzerland on this great steam-powered railway tour, based on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy nostalgic cruises across three beautiful Swiss lakes and journey on exhilarating railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!
Departure Dates
26th September 20268 Days from
£2,445 Per person
German 01 Pacific Steam Spectacular - 2026
Celebrate the impressive Class 01 Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular double-headed Class 01 Pacific mainline run, ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this unique, short-break tour.
Departure Dates
2nd October 20264 Days from
£1,075 Per person
Festive Steam in Saxony - 2026
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.
Departure Dates
1st December 20268 Days from
£2,299 Per person
