Combine two of Germany's hidden gems with a holiday to historic Heidelberg and the pretty resort town of Lindau on the shores of Lake Constance. Your return rail journey will also take you to Basel, just across the border into Switzerland.

Enjoy a relaxing rail holiday taking in the stunning landscapes of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Your journey takes you to Trier, the 'Rome of the North', then onto the banks of the Rhine, with stays in beautiful Boppard and Rudesheim.

Get into the festive spirit with a wonderful twin-centre Christmas market break to Basel and Strasbourg. Take in traditional chalets and mulled wine in two perfect locations. You can also enjoy a day trip from Basel to another Swiss destination like Lucerne or Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Travel by train to the unforgettable city of Venice via the breathtaking Brenner Pass in the Austrian Alps on this exciting flight-free holiday. You'll have 3 nights in Venice to explore at leisure along with a night in Munich en route and another in the culinary city of Lyon to break your journey home.