Take it easy on a rail holiday to Venice, stopping overnight in some stunning places en route, with shorter journeys and as few changes as possible. Hop across to Paris by Eurostar, then travel via Lake Geneva and the Simplon route to Venice, with a journey back via Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass.

Travel by train to Interlaken with a night en route in Basel, then take an unforgettable day trip up to the highest station in Europe near the peak of the Jungfrau Mountain. Return with a night in historic Karlsruhe to break your journey home.

One of Europe's most popular holiday regions, the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, is easily accessible by rail from London - enjoy beautiful scenery and combine Split with the island of Hvar and stunning Dubrovnik.

Travel by direct Eurostar to Amsterdam and then take the train through the Netherlands' unique landscapes on this lovely itinerary which also includes stays in Utrecht, Breda and The Hague. For a fully Dutch experience, you'll also take a day trip to visit a working windmill and try some local cheese.