33 Railway journey holidays found
Trans-Siberian and Mongolia tour, westbound
Travel across continents on the greatest train journeys
From £2,520£2,176 to £2,885 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
2019: 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
2020: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep ...
2019: 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
2020: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep ...
Up to £540 off. Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
South India by rail holiday
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £2,396 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
Trans-Mongolian railway holiday
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,255 to £2,680 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From £1,296 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,495 to £3,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 13 Jul, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Complete India by rail, 6 weeks
A 6 week trip that circles India by train
From £3,299 to £3,729 46 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 10 Nov
2019: 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 11 May, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov
2019: 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 11 May, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From £2,349 to £2,779 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Nov
2019: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 25 Nov
2019: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 25 Nov
Trans Mongolian express rail tour, Beijing to St Petersburg
Ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip
From £2,380 to £2,939 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct
2019: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Moorish Spain to Marrakech by rail
Visit villages and Moroccon cities
From £1,395 to £1,665 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Dec
2019: 3 Feb, 7 Apr, 6 Oct, 17 Nov, 22 Dec
2019: 3 Feb, 7 Apr, 6 Oct, 17 Nov, 22 Dec
Thailand by rail holiday
Get a real taste of Thailand by travelling the local way
From £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
Still looking for a 2018 adventure? This trip can be tailor made to suit what you'd like to experience, travel dates and budget. Book now with only a £150 per person deposit
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £990 to £1,060 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Trans Siberian rail journey, winter in Russia
From Moscow to Baikal, tailor-made
From €1,800 to €2,350 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trans-Mongolian explorer holiday
Experience China, Mongolia, Siberia & Russia’s Golden Ring.
From £5,115 to £5,350 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Sep, 17 Oct
2019: 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct
2019: 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct
Grand Trans-Siberian railway tour
Japan to Russia overland on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £7,400 to £7,625 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Oct
2019: 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep
2019: 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep
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Balkans rail holiday
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From £2,050 to £2,165 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep, 29 Sep
2019: 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
2019: 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
Southern Europe rail tour, 16 days
16 day Southern Europe tour - inc accom, trains & activities
From £2,219 16 days inc Eurostar
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Oct
25% off August group tour! Starting 18/08/2018 - 03/09/2018, 16 days for just £1665pp!
European rail tour, 28 days
4 week small group tour inc. trains, hostels & activities.
From £2,989 4 weeks inc Eurostar
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Oct
Central Europe rail tour, 14 days
An exciting trip around the continent's fairytale cities
From £1,709 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Oct
Europe by train, 4 week tour
Whole European bucket list in one interrail adventure!
From £1,149 to £1,999 4 weeks inc Eurostar
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Eastern europe by train, the Iron Curtain tour
Whizz around Europe's lesser-visited cities by rail!
From £499 to £899 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Lake District of Finland and Helsinki family holiday by train
Active holiday for naturelovers in lake district of Finland
From €3,560 to €5,409 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Best of North India with Varanasi tour
Amazing holiday in the best locations and awesome properties
From £2,898 20 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Copper Canyon to Baja Coast in Mexico, rail and beach holiday
See the amazing scenery of Mexico by rail
From £1,909 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China to Tibet by train, Chengdu to Lhasa
Take photos with cute Giant Pandas and highest Mount Everest
From £991 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India luxury train holiday, Maharajas Express
The Maharaja Express travelling in style to a new level.
From £2,995 to £3,450 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ecuador by train holiday, culture and nature
Encounter Ecuador's stunning landscape by train
From £3,031 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Jun, 26 Sep
Complete India by rail holiday
India’s highlights with plenty of time to disembark and get to know your surroundings
From £3,949 to £4,399 54 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 31 Aug, 2 Nov
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 3 May, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov
2019: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 3 May, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov
Kolkata to Goa rail tour, India
Skip the traditional backpacking route and hop on board
From £1,749 to £2,029 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 26 Nov
2019: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 25 Nov
2019: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 25 Nov
Trans Mongolian adventure holiday
An epic journey from Russia to China
From £1,799 to £1,979 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Trans Siberian Railway holiday, Russian Summer
Remarkable Moscow to Vladivostok train journey, Tailor-Made
From €3,800 to €4,600 18 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£990
excluding flights
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£2,396
excluding flights
Everything went extremely smoothly. The drivers were all very helpful. Our tour operator couldn't have been more helpful. (more)David Evans
The diversity between the different hotels/resorts/homestays. We were excited over a lot of things, cultural, historical places and the people we met. The
mix between interesting places and relaxing places. (more)Gustav Jagner
We very much enjoyed this holiday, completely met and often exceeded our expectations. (more)Carole Noble
From
£2,176
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Mongolian ger camp was wonderful. ...the local guides Tuya and
Nimo were terrific and made the Mongolian stop off great. Lake Baikal was also amazing...great fun with the sauna and jumping in the freezing river..standing on the frozen lake...beautiful and memorable. The entire train journey was special and being escorted by a brilliant guide was just the best way to feel safe yet given every opportunity to meet and interact with travellers from everywhere, learn new... (more)Rachel Guinee
From
£1,296
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
£3,495
excluding flights
The most exciting elements were the cultural differences and beauty of Japan. The most memorable was the stunning 'Japanese Alps' at Kamicochi. (more)John Harlow
Autumn colours were wonderful and the temples were most interesting. Excellent, with attention to detail, which made the tour very easy for the group. Hotels very good. (more)Ann Caroe
Very good itinerary that included cities and countryside and a variety of types of
accommodation. There was plenty of optional free time to explore one your own if you wanted. Brian, the tour leader was conscientious and helpful, we were particularly impressed that he met us at our hotel on arrival in Japan in spite of the very late hour. (more)Andy Goodenough
From
£1,799
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable parts of my holiday were, firstly, Moscow that I absolutely loved and where I would like to spend more time, secondly, the Great Wall of
China and, thirdly, the cultural show in Ulaanbataar. The most exciting part was seeing the snow!
Tips?
Nobody notices (or cares) if you wear the same things every day. Take as little luggage as you can. Remember that you have to carry all your luggage around.
Have some washing done in the guesthouse on Lake... (more)Barbara Shaw
From
£975
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting Hellfire pass and the war graves cemetery near the river Kwai, very moving. Cycling round the ruins of ancient Sukhothai and chilling out in Chiang Mai.
Tips?
We caught the night sleeper train down from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, go 1st class if possible also the train passes through Ayutthaya station at 4:30am so we stayed on till Bangkok 1 hour 30 minutes down the line and got a train back north at a more respectable timeto check into the hotel.
Local... (more)Peter Savin
From
£1,395
including UK flights
Travelling through Morocco was wonderful and it would be difficult to choose just one part, but the trip to the High Atlas is definitely one of the most impressive. (more)danila marinaro
Trekking in High Atlas mountains; ferry across from Algeciras to Tangiers; the Medina in Fez; Semana Santa in Malaga were the most memorable parts. (more)Miriam O
The train journeys, the excursion to volubilis roman town...great for cultural contrasts and for unsual itinerary but quite tiring (more)Lucia Brusati
From
€3,800
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Have faith in this operator. They are top professionals who really know their country.
Local benefits?
Yes, we certainly helped the local economy at every opportunity.
Overall rating?
9 out of 10. (more)Jim Bowater
From
£2,599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The railway journey from Beijing to Moscow itself.
Tips?
Do not overload yourself with sleeping bags, liners, towels etc. On the trains, hotels etc. these are always provided wherever you stay.
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
The operator should not skimp on providing transfers. At the start and at the end, we had to lug our belongings over rough pavements, crowds and walk
quite a distance to get to our destination. (more)Sumitra Tikaram
From
£2,435
excluding flights
The Lake Baikal Homestay and the Mongolian Ger Camp... both have incredible memories for me that will stay with me for life!
(more)Heidi Hosgood
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot
water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the
Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience. (more)Sally Foote
The most memorable was staying in a ger at Terelj National Park [Mongolia] and walking in the park... The most exciting was seeing the cosmonaut memorial in Moscow and balancing a Kazakh hunting eagle on my arm outside Terelj. (more)Christine Johnstone
