Classic railway holidays
You think you know all the classic railway journeys, and then some politician or celebrity gets that jammy gig of bringing another one to light. We normal travellers are also able to go in search of these far from normal rail odysseys however. Such as the classic Vietnam Reunification Express, or the Rocky Mountaineer train. This is what great travel is all about for so many of us. But there are so many classics really, from Scotland to Siberia. We don't do the Polar Express, sorry, but we do go to Alaska.
32 Classic railway holidays found
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,265 to £3,370 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
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 £1,630 to £1,695 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
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.
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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
Scotland luxury rail holiday
Experience Scotland in luxury and independently by train
From £3,845 to £3,995 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the middle of October
Bulgaria holiday by train, self guided
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €1,390 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is seld guided
West Highlands guided rail tour in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Highlands & distinctive islands by train
From £2,775 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 May, 24 May, 5 Jul, 27 Sep
Tour of Britain by train
Explore England and Scotland's cities & landscapes by train.
From £4,595 to £5,025 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North of England by train holiday
Tour Yorkshire and Hadrian's Wall by train
From £1,160 to £1,350 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £1,425 to £1,490 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Reunification Express holiday, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
From £1,275£1,148 to £1,595 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, at least twice a week
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 03 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 04 Mar, 07 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 03 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 04 Mar, 07 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar
Hwange NP safari and rail holiday, Zimbabwe
Hwange safari before taking Rovos Rail to Pretoria
From US $9,566 to US $12,910 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wales tour by train
Spend a fabulous fortnight on the rails in Wales
From £3,795 to £3,955 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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01273 823 700
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Loch Ness & Skye guided rail tour, Scotland
Discover Scotland’s Highlands & Isle of Skye by Rail
From £2,625 to £2,875 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Apr, 31 May, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
England tour by train
Explore England's diversity and fascinating history by train
From £3,465 to £4,095 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rajasthan and Golden Triangle tour by train
Explore local culture and discover the majesty of Rajasthan!
From Rupee137,000 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep
Italy vacation by train, 2 weeks
Italy’s Icons: Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice & Milan
From US $4,000 to US $13,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tour by bullet train, Shanghai to Hong Kong
Visit the highlights of hidden China, from nature to culture
From £2,735 17 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
Japan 13 day tour
Cultural adventure through Japan's cities and landscapes.
From £4,699 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 May, 3 Oct
Italy and Switzerland rail holiday
Scenic Rail Journey
From €5,240 to €6,580 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa and Kathmandu on the famous sky train
From £1,600 to £2,300 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan holidays by train
Discover the must sees and traditions of Japan
From US $2,695 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bordeaux to Toulouse holiday
A gastronomic journey from Bordeaux to Toulouse
From £2,195 to £2,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 May, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Canadian Rockies and Alaska cruise
Canadian Rockies, Vancouver & Alaskan Inside Passage cruise
From £6,950 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Finland rail holiday, tailor made
The most beautiful train journeys in Finland
From €1,300 to €1,750 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wild Atlantic Way guided rail tour in Ireland
A fully guided tour around Ireland's famous touring route
From £2,695 to £2,750 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 May, 30 Aug, 27 Sep
Luxury railway tour of Iran
A five star cultural and historical rail adventure
From €1,690 to €2,030 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 21 Dec
2026: 2 Jan, 29 Jan, 25 Feb, 15 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 30 Nov
2026: 2 Jan, 29 Jan, 25 Feb, 15 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 30 Nov
Switzerland activity holiday, tailor made
Mixture of activities through Switzerland's main attractions
From €2,840 to €4,285 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North India, Himalayas and Shimla toy train tour
North India: Inspiring Mountains, Culture and Communities
From £1,999 to £2,525 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
