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Festive & Winter 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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UK & Ireland

Make your Christmas an unforgettable one, with Railtrail festive and winter holidays in the UK & Ireland. From perfect pre-Xmas delights around Berkshire, to decking the halls in Durham, to the ultimate Hogmanay celebration in the Highlands, get in the festive spirit with Railtrail.

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Europe

Embrace the magic of Christmas and feel that yuletide cheer with a one-of-a-kind Railtrail festive rail holiday in Europe. Our tours are guaranteed to get anyone in the mood for the most magical time of year, with rail tours to see the delightful Christmas Markets of Switzerland, France, and Germany, where your tastebuds can go on a culinary adventure. Or, you can spend Christmas like never before, with a tour along the route of the Glacier Express and the Rigi Mountain Railway in Switzerland.

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UK, Euro & Worldwide 2025

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Timeless Isle of Man Adventurer
From Price: £1,279.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 28/07/2025
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Serene Gardens of Cornwall
From Price: £880.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 07/08/2025
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Swiss Glacier Express & The Bernina
From Price: £2,759.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Steam & Sail in the English Riviera
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Welsh Whisky, Mines, Mint & Steam
From Price: £890.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 11/08/2025
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Bristol, Cider & Gorge-ous Cheddar
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/08/2025
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £805.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Big Five versus The Stoosbahn
From Price: £2,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 16/08/2025
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,130.00
Duration: 6 Days
2 dates available
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Roses Battle by Steam plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,299.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2025
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Forest of Dean Steam & The Wye Valley
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2025
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £3,449.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025
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Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,875.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025
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Guernsey, Jersey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £2,039.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2025
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Nostalgic Lakes & Mountains Explorer
From Price: £1,459.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2025
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £735.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2025
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Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £2,390.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2025
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Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,419.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/09/2025
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2025
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Czech Steam Festival
From Price: £3,199.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2025
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2025
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Emerald Isle Discovery
From Price: £2,845.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2025
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Austrian Steam Adventure
From Price: £2,325.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 30/09/2025
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Picturesque Highland Seasons
From Price: £1,099.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 07/10/2025
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Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £2,479.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 11/10/2025
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Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £1,059.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 20/10/2025
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £1,039.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2025

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