82 Classic railway vacations found
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,025 to £1,125 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Trans Mongolian railway vacation
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,710 to £2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
Machu Picchu by train
Soak up colonial and Inca history by train
From US $699 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departs once a day throughout the year
West Highland Line railway vacation in Scotland
Take the "The World's Best Rail Journey" to the Isle of Skye
From £685 to £735 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Travel Team
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Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
From US $1,680US $1,428 to US $1,980 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, at least twice a week
Up to US $250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct
Moorish Spain to Marrakech by rail
Visit villages and Moroccon cities
From US $1,820 to US $1,990 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Oct, 22 Dec
2020: 23 Feb, 4 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 23 Feb, 4 Apr, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Oct
Railway tour of Morocco
Rediscover Morocco's two greatest Imperial Cities by rail.
From £595 to £650 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bulgaria vacation by train
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €485 to €585 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 5 Oct
Edinburgh & Hadrian’s Wall tour by train
Explore Edinburgh and Hadrian’s Wall
From £665 to £895 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
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Complete India by rail, 6 weeks
A 6 week trip that circles India by train
From US $4,649 to US $5,249 46 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 12 Oct
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $2,475 to US $3,849 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep, 21 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Southern India and Karnataka rail tour
Take the train from Goa to Kochi via Karnataka and see the breathtaking ruins of Hampi
From US $750 to US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
North india rail tour
Take the train right to the heart of India’s colourful cultural northern region
From US $800 to US $1,099 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Trans Mongolian express rail tour, Beijing to St Petersburg
ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip
From US $3,225 to US $4,299 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Trans Siberian rail journey, winter in Russia
From Moscow to Baikal, tailor-made
From €1,800 to €2,350 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India by Rail, Northeast & Darjeeling
Get off the beaten path and see India in a very untypical way – by train
From US $1,299 to US $1,499 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
2020: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
Trans-Mongolian Express, Eastbound
Russia to China on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From US $4,310US $4,094 to US $5,120 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 23 Dec
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Dec
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Dec
Up to US $480 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jul, 05 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jul, 05 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
St Petersburg to Vladivostok on the Trans Siberian
Russia overland westbound on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £5,590 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 May, 18 Jun, 20 Aug
Delhi to Goa rail holiday in India
Explore the west coast of India over 12 days on this classic train trip
From US $900 to US $1,399 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 26 Dec
Trans Mongolian adventure vacation
An epic journey from Russia to China
From US $2,949 to US $3,249 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Scotland railway short break, West Highland Line
First-class trip on Scotland's famous West Highland Line
From £310 to £345 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements between April to the end of October
Trans-Siberian and Mongolia tour, westbound
Travel across continents on the greatest train journeys
From US $3,795 to US $4,340 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 24 Dec
2020: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 22 Dec
2020: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 03 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 08 Oct
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From US $1,660 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland island hopping vacation, car free
Explore three contrasting Scottish islands car-free
From £1,025 to £1,150 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made only from April to end September.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Trans Siberian railway tour
Watch this epic land glide by through the window of a comfortable train
From US $2,887 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 14 Sep
Tokyo to St Petersburg rail tour
Japan to Russia overland on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £7,465 to £7,625 30 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Sep, 30 Sep
2020: 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
Silk Road 30 day overland tour
Travel through Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & China
From £6,295 30 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Beijing to St Petersburg overland tour
Exciting overland journey by rail between Beijing, Moscow and St. Petersburg.
From £4,585 27 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trans Mongolian Express (shell)
Visit Russia, remote Siberia, Mongolia, the Gobi Desert & Beijing
From £3,170 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
18-25 Trans Mongolian tour, 21 days
An epic 3 weeks on the ultimate Trans Mongolian journey.
From £2,330 to £2,585 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2020: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 May, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 May, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
From
£1,025
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was experiencing the beauty of Scotland. Every destination was different and offered different sites, points of interest. (more)Ulrika Bjorklund
We had a driver for a day in Perthshire who showed us so much and told us so much about the area. We just loved it. (more)Barb Cameron
The Jacobite steam train was memorable (more)Nancy Petersen
From
US $3,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Mongolian ger camp was wonderful. ...the local guides Tuya and
Nimo were terrific and made the Mongolian stop off great. Lake Baikal was also amazing...great fun with the sauna and jumping in the freezing river..standing on the frozen lake...beautiful and memorable. The entire train journey was special and being escorted by a brilliant guide was just the best way to feel safe yet given every opportunity to meet and interact with travelers from everywhere, learn new... (more)Rachel Guinee
From
US $1,660
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
€485
excluding flights
Everything was very good. The genuine welcome from every host hotel or guesthouse was excellent. Staying in guesthouses and eating their normal local
food. Highlights were Veliko Tarnovo (especially Hotel Gurko), Plovdiv, and the hosts at Boyana Guest House (Vratsa) & Guest House Deshka (Gorno Draglishte) were great fun. (more)Tim Morgan
Both Plovdiv and Rile were interesting and enjoyable and despite communication problems the two homestays were interesting if challenging and the hosts we very friendly and kind. (more)Rodney Mount
From
£595
excluding flights
Most memorable parts of the vacation: For me the guided tour around the souk in Fez, for Emily the road trip through the beautiful mountains from Fez to Volubilis… We enjoyed the beauty and history of the country... (more)Kathleen Penny
The most memorable for us, it was probably being able to stay in the sort of places that brought us into immediate contact with genuine Moroccans! Also the friendliness of the people and experiencing the diametric contrast in culture was great. (more)Christina Deacon
From
£1,025
excluding flights
From
US $1,820
excluding flights
Spain good (4 stars), Morocco poor (1 star). I would be happy to comment at greater length. (more)Timothy Lucas
Traveling through Morocco was wonderful and it would be difficult to choose just one part, but the trip to the High Atlas is definitely one of the most impressive. (more)danila marinaro
Trekking in High Atlas mountains; ferry across from Algeciras to Tangiers; the Medina in Fez; Semana Santa in Malaga were the most memorable parts. (more)Miriam O
From
US $2,887
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The railway journey from Beijing to Moscow itself.
Tips?
Do not overload yourself with sleeping bags, liners, towels etc. On the trains, hotels etc. these are always provided wherever you stay.
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
The operator should not skimp on providing transfers. At the start and at the end, we had to lug our belongings over rough pavements, crowds and walk
quite a distance to get to our destination. (more)Sumitra Tikaram
From
£685
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the tour of Skye (more)Andy Arbuckle
Our Highland Train experience was fantastic, from beginning to end. We couldn't have had a better guide than Ronnie, who was knowledgeable and blessed with a great sense of humour. (more)Pete Small
Spean Bridge with the lovely view of Ben Nevis and the Jacobite train from Fort William to Mallaig were the most memorable parts of our vacation. (more)Judy Jacobsen
From
US $1,299
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Contrary to expectations I really enjoyed the overnight train journeys. Traveling with the locals was a great experience and gave us chance to chat and get to know fellow travelers
Tips?
Be prepared for a shock when you first arrive. India appears at first as a chaotic crowded, noisy, messy and smelly place but somehow everything work. Be patient and try not to let the chaos and noise get to you, after a few days you will get used to it and it becomes the norm.... (more)Andy Goodenough
From
US $4,094
excluding flights
The Lake Baikal Homestay and the Mongolian Ger Camp... both have incredible memories for me that will stay with me for life!
(more)Heidi Hosgood
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot
water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the
Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience. (more)Sally Foote
The most memorable was staying in a ger at Terelj National Park [Mongolia] and walking in the park... The most exciting was seeing the cosmonaut memorial in Moscow and balancing a Kazakh hunting eagle on my arm outside Terelj. (more)Christine Johnstone
From
US $1,428
excluding flights
Exploring the Mekong Delta, taking time out in Hoi An and Ha Long Bay stick in the mind...Excellent, came home feeling I know so much more about Vietnam, would feel comfortable traveling there again. (more)Rob Hatcher
Best bits: Watching the crazy traffic on the streets or roads. (more)Janka LACKOVA
The most memorable part was the motorbike tour in Hue & overnight boat trip on Halong Bay. We stayed in lovely owned hotels & ate in family owned restaurants. (more)Samantha Rogers
From
US $2,949
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of my vacation were, firstly, Moscow that I absolutely loved and where I would like to spend more time, secondly, the Great Wall of
China and, thirdly, the cultural show in Ulaanbataar. (more)Barbara Shaw
If you like trains and are interested in seeing a little of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar, and Beijing, this trip is for you...Very good. It met my expectations. (more)Michelle Dorothy
From
€3,800
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Have faith in this operator. They are top professionals who really know their country.
Local benefits?
Yes, we certainly helped the local economy at every opportunity.
Overall rating?
9 out of 10. (more)Jim Bowater
From
US $752
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Rowboats in Trang An, great day trip with breathtaking scenery. Hanoi night life with great little bars and salsa dancing with locals. Lanterns in Hoi An. Iced teas and smoothies! Some more salsa dancing to live band in Nha Trang. Presidential bunker in Saigon. And above all, meeting lovely Vietnamese people.
Tips?
Pack any type of a sleeping sheet for the train, as blankets and pillows provided are not always clean. None of the hotels have complimentary tea/coffee/sugar... (more)Malgorzata Gwiazda-Lindsay
From
US $1,710
excluding flights
A very interesting insight into the Indian way of life...most memorable was the Golden Temple in Amritsar was the highlight, and the sounds, sightsand smells on the Ghats in Varanassi were unforgettable (more)Brian Judge
Most memorable? The Golden Temple at Amritsar, nothing could have prepared us for this wonderful sight, pure white and gold!! The feeding of the masses was like a well oiled machine, unbelievable. The Taj Mahal and the Ghats at Varanasi were close runners up. (more)Janet Foreman
From
£310
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Jacobite steam train and the ben Nevis range cable car and walks at the top.
Tips?
Look forward to having a great time!
Local benefits?
Yes, all of that.
Overall rating?
Responsible travel were very efficient and all travel went smoothly. The hotel is a superb venue, run by nice people. Clean, comfortable and great food. (more)Alison Tucker
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