Would you like to experience the comfort of first class on your next European rail holiday? Well, book between 18 June and 3 July, and we’ll upgrade your travel to first class, for free! The offer is available on most of our European holidays including tailor made itineraries departing 1st October – 31st March.

Enjoy all the benefits of first class – extra legroom, spacious carriages and, on Eurostar trains, a complimentary meal at your seat. Services vary depending on which rail operators you are travelling with, check out our guide to first class rail travel for more details.

Terms and Conditions:

• Offer applies to new bookings only, made between 18 June and 3 July 2025 inclusive.
• A booking is a confirmed booking with a deposit or full balance paid.
• Available on bookings made for travel between 1 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.
• First Class is not available on all services. Upgrades will only be applied to journeys where first class is offered.
• Luxury holidays, most short breaks and sleeper train services are not included in the offer.
• Check with your consultant whether your holiday is included in the offer at time of booking.
• All bookings are subject to availability.

European rail holiday inspiration

With most of our holidays included in the offer, where will you go?

Browse our inspiration section for ideas.

Winter Holidays by Rail

Experience a very different looking Europe on a winter rail holiday. Many places are covered with a blanket of snow, city centres come alive with Christmas lights and markets and landscapes look transformed. Settle into a first class seat and watch the wintry landscapes speed by.

From Magical Journeys of Switzerland to Budapest, Vienna and Prague, many of our Winter Holidays collection are available to book with the offer. Venture as far as Lapland with our Finnish Explorer holiday, or take a steam train in the Harz Mountains in winter.

Scenic Rail Holidays

Travelling through Europe, and you’re bound to encounter wonderful scenery on your journey – even better if you’re relaxing in first class! Some of our holidays have been designed especially for fans of scenic rail holidays.

Switzerland is famed for spectacular scenic rail journeys. See the Matterhorn on the Glacier Express or travel to Interlaken via the Golden Pass route. Many of our holidays take you through the Swiss Alps on the way to your final destination. Our Across the Spine of the Alps route takes you through the Swiss and Austrian Alps and onto the Julian Alps in Slovenia.

For a different type of scenery, check out the picturesque Cinque Terre Discovery, Croatian Coastline or Dresden & Saxon Switzerland.

European Cities by Rail

If you’re planning to visit European cities by rail on holiday, going outside the main summer season is often a good idea – fewer people, less queues and cooler conditions for walking around. First class means you’ll arrive in style, ready for some sightseeing.

Its possible to reach many popular European cities easily without flying – Prague, Budapest and Vienna are good examples. Explore the Baltic Capitals by rail, Explore Eastern Europe and track the Fall of the Iron Curtain. If it’s a warmer climate you’re after, high speed trains will take you to beautiful destinations in Spain and Italy – discover Barcelona and Madrid by high speed rail or explore Venice, Rome and Florence.

New Rail Holiday Ideas and Tailor-Made Itineraries

We’re always adding new suggested holidays to our website. But these are often just the start point – did you know that over 60% of the holidays we sell are tailor-made! Travelling in first class adds that extra touch of comfort to your holiday, wherever you decide to go.

2025 additions to our suggested holidays include Parma & the Prosecco Hills, Dutch Delights and Bernese Oberland and Beyond in Switzerland. Got your own itinerary? Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your route and first class travel options.

Remember, you’ve only got until 3rd July 2025 to plan and confirm and pay for your holiday to qualify for our free first class upgrade offer! Contact us today to take advantage.