European Tours
Have you always dreamed of taking a train tour across Europe? Hop aboard for an unforgettable European escorted rail holiday with Railtrail. Our tours match you with a group of like-minded individuals.
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Swiss Glacier Express & The Bernina - 2025
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, discover the dramatic Château Chillon, and ride the historic funicular to Muottas Muragl plus enjoy free time to explore Vevey and Montreux.
Departure Dates
8th August 2025, 12th December 20258 Days from
£2,759 Per person
The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn - 2025
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
16th August 20258 Days from
£2,099 Per person
Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean - 2025
Journey through the heart of the Pyrenees on this grand tour including the Red Train, Yellow Train, and Blue Train. Discover medieval cities, charming towns, and romantic villages, travel along the stunning Vermillion coast, cruise the remarkable Canal du Midi, and indulge in a wine-tasting. Add the 'Truffle Train' through the Dordogne and the Tren del Ciment for an adventure not to be missed!
Departure Dates
13th September 202515 Days from
£3,449 Per person
Switzerland Steam-Powered Six - 2025
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 three exhilarating steam railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!
Departure Dates
20th September 20258 Days from
£2,419 Per person
Czech Steam Festival - 2025
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.
Departure Dates
22nd September 20259 Days from
£3,199 Per person
Austrian Steam Adventure - 2025
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.
Departure Dates
30th September 20258 Days from
£2,325 Per person
German 01 Pacific Steam Spectacular - 2025
Celebrate 100 years of the impressive 01 Class Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular steam event with no less than five 01 Pacifics in action including mainline runs, 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
3rd October 20254 Days from
£1,075 Per person
Swiss Mountain Treasures - 2025
Enjoy a delightful combination of Switzerland and steam trains and experience amazing mountain railways, glorious lake cruises, and magnificent panoramic views. Journey on historic railways including the Brienz Rothorn Railway and Furka Steam Railway, visit the Schilthorn summit, and discover impressive glacier waterfalls plus enjoy free time to explore this beautiful region.
Departure Dates
8th October 20258 Days from
£3,195 Per person
Black Forest & Lake Constance - 2025
Explore the history, culture, and beauty of the Black Forest and Lake Constance as we journey through this fantastic region. Steam on the historic Kandertalbahn, visit remarkable museums, cruise across beautiful lakes, and tour the monastic island of Reichenau. Discover the highlights of Freiburg and Constance and learn the secrets of the famous Black Forest Gateau... plus, the icing on the cake, a tasting!
Departure Dates
10th October 20258 Days from
£3,099 Per person
Hungarian Narrow-Gauge Explorer - 2025
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.
Departure Dates
20th October 20259 Days from
£1,995 Per person
