Take a stunning rail journey through the Jura Mountains and the Simplon Pass to Stresa on Lake Maggiore and then return via the beautiful French city of Strasbourg.

Travel across the European continent via Cologne, Munich, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia before taking in the sights, smells and sounds of Istanbul, the city where east meets west. Part of our Seat61 recommended holiday's collection.

This epic exploration of Italy's finest cities and most beautiful countryside takes you from the Italian Tyrol down via Venice to Sicily and back. En route, visit the elegant cities of Rome and Florence, relax on the Amalfi Coast and cruise on Lake Como.

Take a fabulous journey from South Africa's administrative capital Pretoria to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Victoria Falls in luxury and style with Rovos Rail. Why not combine this holiday with a journey from Cape Town to Pretoria?