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Bratislava Steam & Heritage Rail Festival 2026
Duration
8 DaysDeparture Dates
June 2026Prices from
TBC
Celebrate steam heritage at one of Europe's premier railway events. This tour includes two mainline steam-hauled excursions (one featuring a parallel freight train), access to the Bratislava Steam Festival with eight operational steam locomotives, an exclusive narrow-gauge steam charter, vintage tram tour, museum visits, and a taste of Slovak culture.
Bratislavia Steam 1
Expression of Interest Tour - Price TBC
8 days DEPARTS
Tuesday 9th June 2026
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Two mainline steam-hauled journeys, including a rare parallel steam freight operation
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Full access to the Bratislava Steam Festival with working steam, historic diesel and electric traction
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Exclusive narrow-gauge steam charter at Nitra Agricultural Museum
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Chartered vintage tram tour of Bratislava
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Visits to the Bratislava Transport Museum and Red Stone Castle
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Four nights in a 4-star hotel near Bratislava’s main station
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Regional wine tasting and farewell dinner
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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7 nights' bed & breakfast plus 3 evening meals
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Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Bratislava Steam 2
Bratislava Steam 3
Bratislava Steam 4
Bratislava Steam 5
Vintage Tram in Bratislava
Nitra Agricultral Museum
Red Stone Castle
Bratislava Steam Festival
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