Festive & Winter Rail Tours
Celebrate the season with our festive and winter rail holidays. Discover the magic of Christmas by rail with unforgettable journeys across the UK and Europe. Ride the Eurostar to the twinkling markets of Basel, dash through the snow-covered Black Forest, or soak up the festive lights at Blenheim Palace. Whether it’s a snowy Swiss escape or a cosy UK celebration, our carefully crafted tours offer a stress-free, memorable way to enjoy the season in style.
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Yuletide Yorkshire - 2026
Enjoy a fantastically festive tour to Yorkshire staying in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Discover Castle Howard in all its Christmas glory, sail through the beautiful countryside at Skipton, indulge in a festive afternoon tea, and experience the enchanting glow-winter illuminations at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens plus free time to explore the medieval city of York.
Departure Dates
25th November 20264 Days from
£695 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
Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster - 2026
Enjoy a delightful pre-Christmas tour of the spectacular Scottish Highlands packed with fantastic attractions and amazing rail journeys. Discover picturesque scenery from the comfort of your seat, experience Scotland's "Great Railway Journey of the World", and journey on the West Highland Line across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. Visit the Eilean Donan Castle, tour the Ben Nevis Distillery, and indulge in true Scottish hospitality and entertainment.
Departure Dates
1st December 20265 Days from
£695 Per person
Rhine Lights & Christmas Delights - 2026
Experience the magic of Christmas on this delightful tour to Germany staying in the heart of Cologne. Discover the festive spirit of Cologne, tour the magnificent Aachen Cathedral, and visit the fascinating Farina Fragrance Museum plus enjoy free time to immerse yourself in the warming, festive atmosphere of fantastic Christmas Markets in Cologne, Bonn, and Aachen.
Departure Dates
8th December 20264 Days from
£995 Per person
Step into Christmas in Windsor & Blenheim - 2026
Step into Christmas on this delightfully festive tour based in the historic city of Oxford. Visit the charming Windsor Castle in its spectacular winter glory, discover the beautiful country estate of Blenheim Palace transformed into a winter wonderland, and marvel at the spectacular Festive Light Trail plus enjoy free time to explore 'Christmas in Oxford'.
Departure Dates
9th December 20264 Days from
£819 Per person
Torquay, Tinsel & Christmas Cheer - 2026
Enjoy all things Christmas on this relaxing short-break tour in the beautiful seaside town of Torquay. Journey on the spectacular Christmas Train of Lights, discover the Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village, and visit Plymouth's Winter Wonderland plus enjoy free time in Torquay to soak in the atmosphere on this magical Christmas adventure.
Departure Dates
18th December 20264 Days from
£529 Per person
