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Railtrail Tours – A selection of our best-selling Classic rail holidays in Europe Travel in comfort and style on some of Europe’s most iconic railways. From scenic mountain routes to historic cross-country journeys, our Classic rail holidays take you to top attractions and through extraordinary landscapes. Experience the magic of Europe by train—where the journey is just as inspiring as the destination.
Experience two of the world's great railway journeys on this fantastic tour to Switzerland - the Glacier Express and the Bernina! Journey across the magnificent Swiss Alps through breathtaking scenery, discover the dramatic Château Chillon, and ride the historic funicular to Muottas Muragl plus enjoy free time to explore Vevey and Montreux.
Duration: 8 Days12/12/2025
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.
Duration: 8 Days
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 three exhilarating steam railways including the Rigi Railway, Brienz Rothorn Railway, and Furka Steam Railway plus a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway!
Duration: 8 Days
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour to the Czech Republic including the fantastic Steam Festival. Explore magnificent locomotives at the festival, discover nostalgic narrow-gauge railways, and ride behind steam on exclusive charters. Visit fascinating museums including the unique National Railway Museum and enjoy a vintage tram charter through Prague with free time to explore the city.
Duration: 9 Days
Explore some of the most scenic steam-hauled routes on this Austrian adventure. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters aboard historic trains and vintage trams including the bucolic Steyrtalbahn and the picturesque Pinzgaubahn. Journey into the mountains on the superb Mariazellerbahn, experience the fantastic Ampflwang Locomotive Park, and much more on this nostalgic tour.
Duration: 8 Days
Celebrate 100 years of the impressive 01 Class Pacifics with Railtrail on this action-packed tour to Germany. Experience a spectacular steam event with no less than five 01 Pacifics in action including mainline runs, ride behind steam up the famous 'Schiefe Ebene', and explore fascinating museums. Enjoy the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this unique, short-break tour.
Duration: 4 Days
Explore the history, culture, and beauty of the Black Forest and Lake Constance as we journey through this fantastic region. Steam on the historic Kandertalbahn, visit remarkable museums, cruise across beautiful lakes, and tour the monastic island of Reichenau. Discover the highlights of Freiburg and Constance and learn the secrets of the famous Black Forest Gateau... plus, the icing on the cake, a tasting!
Duration: 8 Days
Enjoy a nostalgic, narrow-gauge adventure in Hungary staying in the beautiful city of Budapest. Ride behind steam on exclusive charters, experience unique forest railways, journey on scenic tram routes, and discover historic locomotives at the National Railway Museum plus enjoy free time to explore this historic city.
Duration: 9 Days
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 offering unique festive treats and gifts.
Duration: 8 Days
Experience a magical Christmas amidst Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference. Journey on the scenic GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne and indulge in Christmas Dinner at our beautiful lakeside hotel with fabulous panoramic views.
Duration: 8 Days
Steam through the spectacular winter scenery of the Black Forest on this nostalgic tour to Germany. Ride behind steam on picturesque railway lines including the dramatic Schwarzwald Railway and the winding Strohgau Railway, enjoy a vintage railcar charter at Trossingen, visit the charming lakeside town of Titisee, and enjoy free time in the city of Stuttgart.
Duration: 6 Days
Marvel at Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference featuring a selection of excursions not found anywhere else. Journey on the scenic former GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Visit the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln, enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne, and relax on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
Duration: 8 Days
Discover Norway in all its winter majesty!Join us on our all new itinerary for an unforgettable journey through the fjords! Travelling from Oslo to Bergen via the legendary Nærøyfjord, enjoy snow-covered southern Norway. On the Flåm and Bergen Railway we sit back and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the white, wild, and wonderful landscapes. We have an opportunity to participate in several exciting winter activities We will leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
Duration: 7 Days
An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.
Duration: 7 Days09/03/2026
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.
Duration: 8 Days
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. .
Duration: 7 Days
Our new itinerary promises an enriching journey through Portugal's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
Duration: 9 Days
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.
Duration: 5 Days
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.
Duration: 8 Days
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.
Duration: 9 Days
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.
Duration: 7 Days
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.
Duration: 6 Days 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.
Duration: 8 Days15/08/2026
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!
Duration: 8 Days26/09/2026
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!
Duration: 5 Days
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.
Duration: 7 Days
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.
Duration: 7 Days
In conjunction with one of our trusted partners, we are excited to share this fantastic rail tour aboard the luxurious, vintage Continental Classic Express. Discover the charm of Budapest and enjoy magnificent scenery from the comfort of First Class Pullman carriages as we journey through the mountains of Bosnia to historic Sarajevo. Return to the golden age of rail travel on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 15 Days
Discover the history and culture of Germany on this action-packed tour based in the beautiful capital of Thuringia. Explore the charming cities of Erfurt, Eisenach, and Weimar, experience a moving tour of the Buchenwald Memorial, visit extraordinary castles, and descend into superb caverns. Enjoy an historic tram charter and travel on the picturesque Thuringian Mountain Railway as we take you on a journey through this incredible region.
Duration: 8 Days Railtrail Tours - Quality escorted rail holidays by train. A classic tour to Slovenia & Hungary. Discover the charming capital of Ljubjana and the stunning Lake Bled, Marvel at the Diocletian's Palace in Split and discover historic Dubrovnik.
Duration: 15 Days
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.
Duration: 8 Days
Experience a magical Christmas amidst Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference. Journey on the scenic GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne and indulge in Christmas Dinner at our beautiful lakeside hotel with fabulous panoramic views.
Duration: 8 DaysUK, Euro & Worldwide 2025
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