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.

Take a festive break to Belgium for two great Christmas market destinations. Spend time in Brussels' Winter Wonders, featuring a ferris-wheel, ice rink and nightly sound and light show in the magnificent Grand Place, before moving on to lovely Bruges, with its pretty canals and central Christmas market.

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.

Embark on a Swiss rail adventure as you travel to the summit of three of the most famous mountain railways - the Gornergrat, the Jungfrau Mountain Railway and the enthralling steam train on the Brienzer Rothorn. Stay in beautiful Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, followed by 3 nights on the shores of Lake Brienz.