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Festive Steam in Saxony -2026

Festive Steam in Saxony 2026

Duration

7 Days

Departure Dates

1st December 2026

Prices from

£2,199 Per person

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.

Gotha ©Shutterstock
Gotha ©Shutterstock

7 DAYS FROM £2,199

 

DEPARTS

Tuesday 1 December 2026

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Steam on the traditional narrow-gauge Lössnitzgrundbahn

  • Steam nostalgia on the oldest narrow-gauge railway to Kipsdorf

  • Journey back in time at the Dresden Transport Museum

  • Explore Dresden and ride the unique suspended railway

  • Cruise along the beautiful River Elbe

  • Enjoy a mainline steam journey to Quedlinburg to visit the "Advent in den Hofen" event

  • Steam on the magical "St. Nicholas" journey from Leipzig to Grosskorbetha

  • Visit the traditional Christmas markets in Dresden & Leipzig

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 6 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals

  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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