Take the train to vibrant Catalan capital Barcelona via Toulouse and Pyrenees. With 4 nights in Barcelona, there's time for a day trip to the Roman city of Tarragona too before you return to the UK with a stop in Avignon to break your journey home. A Seat61 recommended holiday.

Take a picturesque train journey through the varying landscapes of Switzerland on this Travelzoo-exclusive holiday, featuring iconic rail experiences like the Bernina Express and stunning destinations like Italian-speaking Lugano. You'll also cross the country along the route of the iconic Glacier Express and dip down along the shores of Lake Geneva before returning via Lyon in France.

Treat yourself to a fairytale holiday by rail and hire car, taking you through the beautiful scenery of Scotland with accommodation in stunning castle hotels along the way. Our suggested itinerary takes you through central Scotland, the Highlands and then back down to Edinburgh via the Ayrshire Coast.

Take the train from London to Switzerland and stay overnight in Zurich before travelling through the Gotthard Pass to Venice. Return with a stop in the historic city of Turin and then an onward journey via Paris to the UK.