Take the trip of a lifetime aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express en route to the City of Canals. After time at leisure here, return via the Alps with a night en route in the historic, culinary city of Lyon.

See some of the many faces of Turkey on this varied journey east from Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Start with a ferry across the sea of Marmara and a couple of nights in Izmir. Then enjoy a stay in a charming village on the Aegean Coast. Head to the Capital Ankara then take a sleeper train through central Turkey - ending your journey in Göreme amidst otherworldly scenery. Part of our Race Across the World collection

Take a picturesque train journey through the varying landscapes of Switzerland on this Travelzoo-exclusive holiday, featuring iconic rail experiences like the Bernina Express and stunning destinations like Italian-speaking Lugano. You'll also cross the country along the route of the iconic Glacier Express and dip down along the shores of Lake Geneva before returning via Lyon in France.

Travel from London to Oslo without boarding a plane, on this lovely holiday which takes you across northern Germany to the historic port of Kiel. From here, you'll catch a cruise ferry across to Oslo and then enjoy the famous Norway in a Nutshell package including the Flam Railway, en route to Bergen.