Rail holidays
Railways are like moving stories. They weren’t built for tourists originally, but for transporting food, workers or minerals. As you sit back and are transported across India or Japan, along Halong Bay or the West Highland Way, you can see history unfold in front of your eyes. Similarly, every passenger has a story on that train too. They are great places to people watch, or people meet, before stepping off into some of the world's most interesting places.
134 Rail holidays found
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,590 to £3,700 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Can be booked at any time, the best times to travel are between April to the end of October
Balkans rail holiday
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From £3,295 to £3,335 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
Japan golden route holiday
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,200 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
London to the Balkans and back by rail & sea
Flight free return trip to Albania, Balkans & Italy
From £4,995 to £5,280 14 days including return by train
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Apr, 27 Aug
2028: 14 Apr
2028: 14 Apr
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Scotland highlights by train
Rail journey across mainland Scotland
From £1,845 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Western Canada holiday, rail and Rockies
Rockies, Whistler & Vancouver Island by car & rail
From £6,250 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bulgaria holiday by train, self guided
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €1,490 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is seld guided
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From £4,789 to £6,041 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov
Istanbul to Hong Kong by train holiday
Journey the Silk Road by rail from Istanbul to Hong Kong
From £12,430 to £13,170 32 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Apr, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
2028: 3 Apr, 21 Aug, 11 Sep
2028: 3 Apr, 21 Aug, 11 Sep
Wales tour by train
Spend a fabulous fortnight on the rails in Wales
From £3,985 to £4,155 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Railway tour of Morocco
Rediscover Morocco's greatest Imperial Cities by rail.
From £795 to £950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,885 to £1,945 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Rajasthan tours by rail, India
Discover the evocative northern province of Rajasthan
From £1,055£996 to £1,450 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 4 Dec, 8 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar ...
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar ...
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 04 Dec, 08 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 07 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan,...
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 04 Dec, 08 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 07 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan,...
Rural China cultural holiday, tailor made
See traditional village life in mountainous Guizhou & Yangshuo
From €2,667 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Kenya safari and beach by train
Explore Tsavo National Parks & the Kenyan coast
From £2,800 to £4,000 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jakarta to Bali by train holiday
Discover Java by rail and relax on Balinese beaches
From £2,745 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
China tour by bullet train, Shanghai to Hong Kong
Visit the highlights of hidden China, from nature to culture
From £1,975 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
South West England rail holiday, self guided
Scenic rail trip through south west England
From £1,795 to £2,195 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highlands guided rail tour in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Highlands & distinctive islands by train
From £2,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
Family holiday in Northern Italy
Treat your family to an enriching adventure through Italy
From £2,195 to £2,305 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Mar, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep
Cultural tour of Italy, Verona to Milan
Witness our historical heritage
From €1,540 to €2,290 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South India & Kerala holiday
Fishing villages and seaside communities plus iconic train journeys
From £1,285£1,228 to £1,750 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 08 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 08 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb
South India tour by bus & rail
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From £595 to £1,050 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun ...
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun ...
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 05 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 05 Feb
China 2 week holiday by rail
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai
From US $3,004 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Italy and Switzerland tailor made tour
Short trip covering highlights of both destinations.
From €5,690 to €7,130 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Switzerland activity holiday, tailor made
Mixture of activities through Switzerland's main attractions
From €3,520 to €6,370 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Copenhagen to Oslo small group holiday
Discover stylish Scandinavia
From £2,235£1,695 to £2,420 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Dec
2027: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 21 May, 28 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun ...
2027: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 21 May, 28 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 8 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun ...
Up to £560 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec
Italy highlights tour
Discover iconic places, local traditions, and tasty food
From €2,320 to €2,920 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South India by rail holiday
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £3,330 19 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
From £745 to £815 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 Apr, 13 May, 18 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
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