If you’ve ticked off all the popular spots in Western Europe, why not try a different experience for your next holiday? There are so many new places to discover that are accessible by train. From exciting destinations that are opening up for discovery to lesser known corners of countries you may already think you know, we’ve got your next holiday covered. Have a look at our suggested options below or, if there’s somewhere you’d like to visit that’s not on the list, just give us a call!
Recommended Itineraries
Off the Beaten Track
11 Days
- Turin
- Piran
- Ljubljana
- Bled
- vienna
Take in the scenery and culture of Slovenia on this 10-night holiday. Your suggested itinerary takes you from the coastal resort of Piran to Lake Bled in the Julian Alps, via majestic capital Ljubljana.
From £1,499
13 Days
- Vienna
- Sighisoara
- Sibiu
- Brasov
- Sinaia
- Constanta
- Bucharest
Follow in the footsteps of Michael Portillo as you travel from the castles of Transylvania, through Romanian capital Bucharest and onwards to the Black Sea resort of Constanta on this Romanian rail adventure.
From £999
12 Days
- Riga
- Tartu
- Tallinn
- Helsinki
- Tampere
Travel from the Latvian capital through Estonia to Helsinki and finally to Tampere in Finland on this exciting journey inspired by Michael Portillo's BBC2 series.
From £799
11 Days
- Cologne
- Munich
- Budapest
- Bucharest
- Sofia
- Istanbul
Travel across the European continent via Cologne, Munich, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia before taking in the sights, smells and sounds of Istanbul, the city where east meets west.
From £1,099
10 Days
- Bordeaux
- San Sebastian
- Burgos
- Leon
- Santiago de Compostela
- Barcelona
Travel by rail via Bordeaux and the Pyrenees to San Sebastian and then follow the famous route of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, with fascinating stops en route in Burgos and Leon.
From £1,399
12 Days
- Brussels
- Freiburg
- Parma
- Bari
- Alberobello
- Lecce
- Milan
Travel by rail down through Italy to discover the sun-kissed region of Puglia with its white-washed villages, olive groves and Mediterranean vistas. Your journey takes you via Freiburg in the Black Forest to Parma, Bari and Alberobello.
From £1,699
11 Days
- Strasbourg
- Bellinzona
- Lugano
- Locarno
- Lausanne
Visit Ticino, the beautiful Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland. Take in the best of the region with a complimentary Ticino Ticket - a travel pass to use throughout your stay.
From £1,499
- Barcelona
- Tangier
- Rabat
- Marrakech
Take an unforgettable trip to another continent by train and sea. Let the sights and sounds of Morocco seduce you on this incredible adventure, with stops in France and Spain enroute along with a ferry across the Straits of Gibraltar. From Marrakech, you can book a flight home or add return travel all the way back to the UK without flying.
From £1,099
9 Days
- Cologne
- Dresden
- Kurort Rathen
- Erfurt
A relaxing holiday including the beautiful city of Dresden along with the mountainous terrain of Saxon Switzerland linked by steam ship along the river Elbe. Great for walkers and culture seekers alike. Your itinerary includes a night in Cologne en route and a stop in the medieval city of Erfurt on your way home.
From £1,199
11 Days
- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Alaçati
- Ankara
- Goreme
- Kayseri
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.
From £1,349
9 Days
- Strasbourg
- Zurich
- Zagreb
- Belgrade
- Podgorica
- Kotor
Take the train to Montenegro via the famous Belgrade to Bar rail route, considered one of the most beautiful rail lines in the world. Travel out from London via Strasbourg, Zurich and a sleeper to Croatia. End your holiday in the beautiful Montenegrin port of Kotor.
From £1,249