Independent rail holidays

Take two iconic train journeys through dramatic mountain scenery and beautiful lakes, and travel in Panoramic carriages on the famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps. All rails lead to Venice on this trip, where you'll stay over, wander the romantic streets and cross the ornate bridges, perhaps riding a gondola to...

On this once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, you'll experience the dramatic landscape of Western Canada through panoramic windows, from the comfort of your train. You'll journey through the Canadian Rockies, to Jasper, and onto Lake Louise. You'll explore two national parks, where you can spot the local wildlife,...

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...

Experience two inspiring train journeys, aboard the all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer, and the sleeper train, VIA Rail's Canadian. Travel through the Canadian Rockies and visit alpine towns where you'll spend the night, explore ice fields and make the journey of a lifetime to Niagara Falls. Beginning in Vancouver and ending in Toronto, you'll...

Experience the beauty of Switzerland by train aboard the historic Bernina Express, the classic Glacier Express, and the majestic GoldenPass Express. As you travel through stunning alpine scenery, viewing mountains, lakes, meadows and valleys, you'll travel in style and sophistication to some of Switzerland's most glamourous, picturesque, and...

Travel in luxury on this palace on rails when you embark on the journey of a lifetime on the Maharaja's Express. This iconic journey begins in the vibrant city of Delhi and takes you to the Golden Triangle of Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and a tiger spotting safari in Ranthambore National Park. Visit the mesmerising desert citadel of Bikaner...

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...

Experience absolute luxury aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express on this tour, when you visit the water city and the eternal city on this tour of two Italian giants, and travel back to Paris on the luxurious Venice Simplon Orient Express. Start in Rome where the Vatican City, the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain, are iconic tourist...

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 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...

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...

Amid quaint villages, lush valleys and kaleidoscopes of green, Wales springs to life on this three-night journey aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer. After sipping gin cocktails on board in the Observation Car, disembark for a series of heartening adventures in charming Cymru. Marvel at some of the principality's most cherished...