Independent rail holidays

Take a thrilling train journey across Canada, from Vancouver to Toronto, and explore these two epic cities as part of your trip. Enjoy first class sleeping accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train and watch the stunning scenery roll by as you relax with special access to the Park Car and the Skyline Car, where you'll be treated to 360...

Take a once in a lifetime trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Express to travel between Paris and Venice, two of the most romantic and mesmerising cities in the world. Relax in style as this luxury train takes you from Paris to Venice, where you'll explore the city at leisure and delve deeper into its culture. Aboard the Venice Simplon Express...

Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to two magical Italian cities and journey home aboard the luxurious Venice Simplon Orient Express. Begin your journey in Florence, the city of art and an Italian cultural hub like no other, and then travel to Venice, the water city where you can ride a gondola and eat gelato in the pretty squares. Finally, your...

On this journey of a lifetime you'll experience nostalgic train journeys aboard the historic Bernina Express, a 100 year old route, the majestic Glacier Express which gifts astounding views, and the scenic Golden Pass Express. Explore the alpine towns of Montreux and the glitzy St Moritz, gaze upon Lake Garda, and discover these mountainous,...

Take the famous Glacier Express high into the Alps, above the snowline, and travel all the way to Europe's highest station on the Jungfrau Express, on this awe-inspiring alpine tour. Pass by the stunning Swiss scenery of magnificent mountain ranges with snow topped peaks, ravines, and glorious green meadows, and stay in the historic old town...

On this once-in-a-lifetime tour you'll begin by exploring the alpine resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian train for a trip through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver. After exploring the exciting city of Vancouver, you'll swap the rails for the waterways when you board your cruise ship to take you...

On this unforgettable journey aboard two different trains, you'll begin by taking the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, through breathtaking landscapes, to Kamloops. You'll then explore the alpine resort town of Banff and the serene beauty of Lake Louise. Your journey takes you along the Icefield Parkway to Jasper, where you'll board the...

Dramatic mountain scenery provides the setting for this magnificent holiday, travelling on the world renowned Glacier Express and Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps. You'll stay in Chur, Switzerland's oldest town - which is traffic free and feels like a step back in time, - and Brig, a charming Swiss town that sits at the foot of the...

Step aboard the Royal Scotsman for an unforgettable exploration of Scotland's majestic landscapes and captivating culture. Sample whisky at Tomatin Distillery, tour the grand Ballindalloch Castle and absorb views of the Cairngorm National Park. Journey along the charming Strathspey Railway, explore Attadale Gardens and conclude your adventure...

Experience the wonders of India when you take a journey on the world famous Maharajas' Express train. The city of Delhi bookends your tour with its busy streets and green spaces and parks, but it's your journey aboard the Maharajas' Express that really thrills, taking you to the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, a tiger spotting...

On this journey of a lifetime experience the golden age of travel aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express and enjoy the luxury of this vintage hotel on rails. Your journey begins on the banks of the shimmering Lake Garda where you can explore the medieval town of Sirmione, before you journey on to Venice where the canals and bridges await...

Savour a unique experience on the Alpine Belle luxury train while indulging in 5-Star service and exceptional hotels on an exploration of the breathtaking Alps. With a new itinerary each year, the exquisite Alpine Belle offers elegant and comfortable seating carriages with Prestige Continental Express dining cars, modelled on the salons of...