Railway journey holidays
The wise old adage about how it’s not always the destination but more the journey you take that makes all the difference couldn’t be more apt for railway journey holidays. Epic odysseys such as the Trans-Mongolian Railway or discovering the highest of the Highlands in Scotland are trips of a lifetime for many people. Films, books and TV shows that feature train journeys are guaranteed hits. But so are the real thing. You just have to get out there and try it.
20 Railway journey holidays found
Balkans rail holiday
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From £3,195 to £3,295 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep
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
The Silk Road small group tour
Discover the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China
From £3,199£2,879 to £3,599 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 17 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
2027: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2027: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Up to £320 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
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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Istanbul to Hong Kong by train holiday
Journey the Silk Road by rail from Istanbul to Hong Kong
From £11,025 to £11,865 32 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Apr, 7 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 6 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 6 Sep
Hong Kong to Istanbul by train holiday
Journey from Hong Kong to Istanbul in 3 weeks by rail
From £7,290 to £7,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Apr, 12 Aug
2027: 28 Apr, 11 Aug
2027: 28 Apr, 11 Aug
Malaysia to Mongolia by train holiday
Ride the rails from Malaysia to Mongolia
From £8,245 to £8,845 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Apr, 20 Aug
2027: 15 Apr, 19 Aug
2027: 15 Apr, 19 Aug
London to the Baltics and back by train
Travel the Baltic States by rail and sea
From £4,995 14 days including return by train
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Jul
2027: 12 Aug
2027: 12 Aug
Singapore to London by train holiday
Malay Peninsular to Central London in 61 days
From £22,500 61 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug
Northern India culture and wildlife holiday
Northern India cultural and wildlife highlights by rail
From £1,435 to £1,925£1,855 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar
Maharajahs Express luxury rail holiday in India
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
London to Istanbul by rail holiday
Cross the width of Europe by train, from England to Turkey
From £4,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 May
2027: 7 May
2027: 7 May
Shanghai to Bangkok by train
Discover the highlights of China and Laos by rail
From £5,490 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Oct
Jakarta to Bali by train
Discover Java by rail and relax on Balinese beaches
From £2,745 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
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Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
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Buenos Aires to Lima by rail and road
Epic overland journey from Argentina to Peru
From £8,850 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Nov
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
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
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
Italy by rail holiday Venice to Rome & the Amalfi Coast
Explore Rome to Amalfi by rail
From £3,965 to £4,265 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Best of North India with Varanasi tour
Journey Through Time: Capitals, Heritage & Spirituality
From £3,429 to £4,005 20 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
