Our Free First Class offer is back! Book between 23 October and 10 December, 2025, 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 1 December, 2025 – 30 September, 2026.

Enjoy all the benefits of first class – extra legroom, spacious carriages and, in Eurostar Plus, 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 23 October and 10 December, 2025 inclusive.
• A booking is a confirmed booking with a deposit or full balance paid.
• Available on bookings made for travel between 1 December, 2025 -and 30 September, 2026.
• First Class is not available on all services. Upgrades will only be applied to journeys where first class is offered.
• Offer includes an upgrade to Eurostar Plus, where available. Find out more about Eurostar classes here.
• Holidays will not include access to First Class lounges
• 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 Europe from a new perspective on a winter rail holiday. Watch as snow blankets the countryside, cities glow with Christmas lights and familiar landscapes are transformed. Sit back in comfort, relax in your first-class seat and enjoy the magic of the season unfolding outside your window

From Magical Journeys of Switzerland to Budapest, Vienna and Prague, many of our Winter Holidays collection are available to book with the offer. You could even take in a Christmas market or two, including one of Europe’s largest in Cologne or Winter Wonders in Brussels.

Scenic Rail Holidays

Sit back and enjoy some of Europe’s most stunning scenery from a train window, even better if you’re relaxing in first class! Our collection of scenic rail holidays includes the world-famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express routes.

Many of our holidays take you through the Swiss Alps on the way to Italy, for example Venice via the Brenner Pass or Cinque Terre Discovery. Our Across the Spine of the Alps route takes you through the Swiss, Austrian and Slovenian Alps in one trip!

For a different type of scenery, check out the picturesque 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.

Tailor-Made Itineraries

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. Just give us a call or send us an email with your plans and we can put together the perfect holiday to suit you.

Remember, you’ve only got until 10 November to plan and confirm and pay for your holiday to qualify for our free first class upgrade offer! Contact us today to take advantage.