Classic railway vacations
You think you know all the classic railway journeys, and then some politician or celebrity gets that jammy gig of bringing another one to light. We normal travelers are also able to go in search of these far from normal rail odysseys however. Such as the classic Vietnam Reunification Express, or the Rocky Mountaineer train. This is what great travel is all about for so many of us. But there are so many classics really, from Scotland to Siberia. We don't do the Polar Express, sorry, but we do go to Alaska.
42 Classic railway vacations found
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,390 to £3,495 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Can be booked at any time, the best times to travel are between April to the end of October
Western Canada vacation, rail and Rockies
Rockies, Whistler & Vancouver Island by car & rail
From £6,250 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Railway tour of Morocco
Rediscover Morocco's greatest Imperial Cities by rail.
From £795 to £950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,630 to £1,695 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
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China tour by bullet train, Shanghai to Hong Kong
Visit the highlights of hidden China, from nature to culture
From £1,975 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Wales tour by train
Spend a fabulous fortnight on the rails in Wales
From £3,795 to £3,955 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland, luxury rail vacation
Experience Scotland in luxury and independently by train
From £3,845 to £3,995 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the middle of October
Bulgaria vacation by train, self guided
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €1,390 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is seld guided
South India by rail vacation
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £3,330 19 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
West Highlands guided rail tour in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Highlands & distinctive islands by train
From £2,775 to £2,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
Loch Ness & Skye guided rail tour, Scotland
Discover Scotland’s Highlands & Isle of Skye by Rail
From £2,875 to £3,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug
2027: 18 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct
2027: 18 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct
Tour of Britain by train
Explore England and Scotland's cities & landscapes by train.
From £4,595 to £5,025 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
North of England by train vacation
Tour Yorkshire and Hadrian's Wall by train
From £1,160 to £1,350 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Line railway vacation in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £1,425 to £1,490 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
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Scotland island hopping vacation, car free
Explore three contrasting Scottish islands car-free
From £2,155 to £2,195 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made only from April to end September.
Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
From US $1,950US $1,592 to US $2,225 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, at least twice a week
Up to US $390 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov
Hwange NP safari and rail vacation, Zimbabwe
Hwange safari before taking Rovos Rail to Pretoria
From US $9,566 to US $12,910 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Barcelona, Provence and the Italian Riviera vacation
A gastronomic journey from Bordeaux to Toulouse
From US $3,180US $2,960 to US $3,240 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
2027: 9 Oct
2027: 9 Oct
Up to US $280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
England tour by train
Explore England's diversity and fascinating history by train
From £3,465 to £4,095 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China history & heritage tour, tailor made
Imperial history, ancient architecture & martial arts culture
From €3,242 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China overland vacation, Tibetan Plateau & pandas
Explore China off the beaten track
From €3,919 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tailormade vacation with Chongqing & Zhangjiajie
Explore urban & natural highlights via high-speed rail
From €3,228 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam by rail vacation
Slow travel through culture and nature in Vietnam
From US $1,938 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Copenhagen and Norway by rail vacation
Discover Copenhagen and Norway Fjords by rail in Summer
From £10,990 to £16,485 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from May- September
Luxury India rail vacation, Maharajas Express
Immerse in India’s heritage aboard the Maharajas' Express
From US $10,300 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Barcelona to Seville vacation by train
Spain's Mediterranean coast to Andalusia’s Moorish cities
From US $3,055 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China 2 week holiday by rail
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai
From US $3,004 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Norway by train winter vacation
Sustainable winter magic by train in Norway
From NKr30,500 to NKr35,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from mid December to mid March
Egypt vacation by rail
Travel by sleeper train between Egypt's iconic sites
From €1,480 to €2,170 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Italy vacation by train, 2 weeks
Italy’s Icons: Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice & Milan
From US $4,000 to US $13,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
