Poland Narrow Gauge Explorer

10 days Price TBC (Ground Only)

DEPARTS

Saturday 3 July 2026

Discover Poland’s rich narrow-gauge railway heritage on this fascinating 10-day rail tour, travelling through some of the country’s most atmospheric cities and railway regions. With stays in Poznan, Warsaw and Katowice, plus time in beautiful Krakow, this holiday is designed for enthusiasts who enjoy rare traction, historic railways and characterful journeys. Using a combination of scheduled trains, exclusive charters and vintage tram rides, the tour aims to offer an exceptional variety of experiences across four different gauges.

The programme is planned to include a remarkable collection of narrow-gauge lines, heritage operations and museum visits, showcasing the diversity of Poland’s surviving railways. Highlights are expected to include the popular Maltanka line in Poznan, the scenic route from Znin to Gasawa, the historic Sroda line, the atmospheric Bieszczady Forest Railway, Piaseczno, Rogow, Bytom and the well-known Rudy Railway and museum. Vintage tram charters in both Poznan and Krakow add even more nostalgic appeal to this specialist rail adventure

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride behind steam on rare Polish narrow-gauge railway charters

• Visit eight fascinating railways across four different narrow gauges

• Enjoy nostalgic vintage tram charters in Poznan and Krakow

• Explore the scenic and atmospheric Bieszczady Forest Railway

• Stay in Poznan, Warsaw, Katowice and beautiful Krakow

• Experience a varied rail holiday with exclusive enthusiast appeal

• Discover historic railway museums, depots and heritage collections

• Travel through Poland’s diverse landscapes by rail and tram

• Rare opportunity to sample multiple preserved railway operations

• Combine main line travel with specialist narrow-gauge experiences

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Also included in your Tour Fare:

• 9 nights’ bed & breakfast (evening meals and lunches TBC)

• Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge

FARES

9 nights’ bed & breakfast (awaiting evening meals and lunches confirmations)

All train rides, transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

HOTELS

Awaiting confirmation of hotels (TBC)