Europe Heritage & History Rail Tours
A collection of steam holidays exploring heritage railways across the Europe. Experience the nostalgia of steam travel on scenic routes through historic landscapes and charming destinations.
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Dresden Steam Festival & More - 2026
Every year Dresden hosts one of the major steam festivals in Europe, and this year is no exception! Visit magnificent steam locomotives at the festival, experience two main-line steam rides, travel on a unique suspended monorail, and ride charming branch lines. Journey through beautiful landscapes, visit fascinating museums, and enjoy free time to explore the historic city of Dresden.
Departure Dates
7th April 20268 Days from
£2,209 Per person
Amsterdam, Tulips, Cheese & Steam - 2026
Experience the Netherlands on this fantastic tour featuring the incomparable bulbs in bloom at Keukenhof Gardens, the historic steam train from Hoorn to Medemblik, a relaxing cruise across the beautiful IJsselmeer plus a stay in Alkmaar to coincide with their Cheese Market! Not forgetting a day in Amsterdam including a canal trip and the opportunity to sneak in some extra steam at Goes-Borsele.
Departure Dates
8th April 20267 Days from
£1,849 Per person
Baie de Somme Steam Festival - 2026
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to France including the rare and spectacular Baie de Somme Steam Festival. Enjoy two full days to explore the festival with visiting engines, a locomotive parade, lineside entertainment and much more! Plus, three exclusive steam charters on narrow-gauge railways, fascinating museum visits, and free time in the riverside city of Amiens.
Departure Dates
23rd April 20265 Days from
£1,339 Per person
Timeless Trams in Germany - 2026
Discover the timeless trams of Germany from the smallest urban tramway to the longest tram route and everything in between. Ride on eight different tram systems including six exclusive vintage charters, visit three fascinating tram museums, and explore the vast system of Leipzig. Journey on the unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway of Dresden plus a relaxing paddle steamer cruise along the Elbe.
Departure Dates
2nd May 20269 Days from
£2,599 Per person
Great German Rail Ale Trail - 2026
Indulge in a fantastic tour of German beers discovering regional differences of taste, language, culture, and lifestyle. Discover Düsseldorf's Altbier and Einbeck's Bockbier, experience an exhilarating journey up the Brocken Mountain, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint town of Wernigerode and the vibrant city of Munich.
Departure Dates
2nd May 20268 Days from
£2,265 Per person
South of France Steam - 2026
Experience a fantastic steam adventure on this special tour to the South of France riding steam hauled trains over some of the most scenic routes. Journey on the stunning Vivarais Railway, experience the highest steam train in France, ride the Cévennes Steam Train across superb viaducts, and take an historic steam journey aboard the Train des Pignes plus a ride along the Mediterranean coast and free time to discover Nice.
Departure Dates
5th May 20267 Days from
£2,125 Per person
Bavarian Steam Spectacular - 2026
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to Germany including the fantastic Bavarian Railway Steam Festival. Explore spectacular locomotives at the festival, discover charming narrow-gauge railways, and steam nostalgia on picturesque branch lines plus a vintage tram charter in Ulm with free time to explore this vibrant city.
Departure Dates
13th May 20266 Days from
£1,950 Per person
Spring Steam Saga in Aachen - 2026
Step into spring with a fantastic collection of steam experiences across Germany and the Netherlands on this action-packed tour. Steam nostalgia with private charters, mainline excursions, charming narrow-gauge lines, and vintage railbus journeys including the scenic "Millions" Railway and historic "Schluff" Railway plus visits to fascinating museums and extensive locomotive collections.
Departure Dates
22nd May 20265 Days from
£1,399 Per person
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
13th June 2026, 15th August 20268 Days from
£2,095 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
27th June 2026, 26th September 20268 Days from
£2,365 Per person
Belgian Steam Weekend - 2026
Experience an action-packed weekend of steam in Belgium including the fantastic "Scheldeland in Steam" event at Puurs. Enjoy exclusive steam charters, narrow-gauge railways, fascinating museum visits, a vintage tram charter, and a tour and tasting at an historic brewery - this tour has it all!
Departure Dates
2nd July 20265 Days from
£1,275 Per person
Northern Germany by Steam - 2026
Experience an exciting tour full of fantastic steam action and variety in Northern Germany including special arrangements on the renowned Molli Steam Railway with an exclusive photography session. Steam nostalgia on the Rasender Roland, enjoy a vintage tram charter, and visit the world's largest model railway plus the brilliant Flensburg Steamboat Festival. This is not a tour to be missed!
Departure Dates
9th July 20269 Days from
£2,365 Per person
Swedish Steam Weekend (Flight Inclusive) - 2026
Explore the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this action-packed tour to Sweden including a steam festival, narrow-gauge steam, a steamboat cruise, and more! Steam nostalgia on three heritage railways, visit the fantastic Swedish Railway Museum, and indulge in a delicious wine tasting plus free time to explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred.
Departure Dates
15th July 20266 Days from
£1,695 Per person
Swedish Steam Weekend (Ground Only) - 2026
Explore the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this action-packed tour to Sweden including a steam festival, narrow-gauge steam, a steamboat cruise, and more! Steam nostalgia on three heritage railways, visit the fantastic Swedish Railway Museum, and indulge in a delicious wine tasting plus free time to explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred.
Departure Dates
15th July 20266 Days from
£1,095 Per person
Harz Mountains Steam - The Jewel of Germany - 2026
Discover the stunning Harz Mountains, the Jewel of Germany, on this exciting Railtrail tour including exhilarating steam-hauled rides and breathtaking views. Explore picturesque towns and quaint villages, journey on a unique suspension monorail, visit a fairytale castle, and enjoy free time in Wernigerode - the Pearl of the Harz.
Departure Dates
18th July 20267 Days from
£1,495 Per person
Swiss Maximum Steam - 2026
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to Switzerland staying in the charming capital of Bern. Experience unique steam journeys including the "Steam Sausage Train", discover nostalgic railways, travel along remarkable routes, and visit the magnificent Swiss Vapeur Parc plus a paddle steamer cruise and exclusive tram charter to top off the ultimate Swiss tour.
Departure Dates
21st July 20267 Days from
£2,799 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
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