Follow in the footsteps of Michael Portillo as you travel from Vienna, through the Semmering Pass to Graz and onwards to Ljubljana, ending on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in Trieste.

Travel in comfort from London to European capitals Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest on this luxury rail holiday, taking in Salzburg and Cologne along the way.

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.

Enjoy a luxurious journey across South Africa aboard the famous Blue Train. Round off your trip with four days in Cape Town, with time to explore its history and breathtaking scenery. This is one of our Seat61 Recommended holidays. Part of our Seat61 recommended holidays collection.