Rail vacations
Railways are like moving stories. They weren’t built for tourists originally, but for transporting food, workers or minerals. As you sit back and are transported across India or Japan, along Halong Bay or the West Highland Way, you can see history unfold in front of your eyes. Similarly, every passenger has a story on that train too. They are great places to people watch, or people meet, before stepping off into some of the world's most interesting places.
133 Rail vacations found
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,590 to £3,700 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
Balkans rail vacation
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From US $4,560 to US $4,620 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
Japan golden route vacation
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $3,080 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rajasthan tours by rail, India
Discover the evocative northern province of Rajasthan
From US $1,595US $1,238 to US $2,005 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 4 Dec, 8 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May ...
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May ...
Up to US $440 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 04 Dec, 08 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 07 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan,...
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Istanbul to Hong Kong by train vacation
Journey the Silk Road by rail from Istanbul to Hong Kong
From £12,430 to £13,170 32 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Apr, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
2028: 3 Apr, 21 Aug, 11 Sep
2028: 3 Apr, 21 Aug, 11 Sep
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
Scotland highlights by train
Rail journey across mainland Scotland
From £1,945 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
Wales tour by train
Spend a fabulous fortnight on the rails in Wales
From £3,985 to £4,155 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 £1,885 to £1,945 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Bulgaria vacation by train, self guided
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €1,490 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is seld guided
West Highlands guided rail tour in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Highlands & distinctive islands by train
From £2,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
South India & Kerala vacation
Fishing villages and seaside communities plus iconic train journeys
From US $1,995US $1,856 to US $2,650 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Up to US $460 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 01 Jan, 08 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 14 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 01 Jan, 08 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 14 Feb
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Rural China cultural vacation, tailor made
See traditional village life in mountainous Guizhou & Yangshuo
From €2,667 12 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
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From US $8,545 to US $9,365 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
2028: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Kenya safari and beach by train
Explore Tsavo National Parks & the Kenyan coast
From US $3,800 to US $5,000 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jakarta to Bali by train vacation
Discover Java by rail and relax on Balinese beaches
From £2,745 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
London to the Balkans and back by rail & sea
Flight free return trip to Albania, Balkans & Italy
From £4,995 to £5,280 14 days including return by train
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Apr, 27 Aug
2028: 14 Apr
2028: 14 Apr
Italy and Switzerland tailor made tour
Short trip covering highlights of both destinations.
From €5,690 to €7,130 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South West England rail vacation, self guided
Scenic rail trip through south west England
From £1,895 to £2,295 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family vacation in Northern Italy
Treat your family to an enriching adventure through Italy
From US $3,540 to US $3,715 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Mar, 19 Jun, 23 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep
2028: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep
Late availability on upcoming trips
Switzerland activity vacation, tailor made
Mixture of activities through Switzerland's main attractions
From €3,520 to €6,370 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cultural tour of Italy, Verona to Milan
Witness our historical heritage
From €1,540 to €2,290 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South India tour by bus & rail
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India
From US $890 to US $1,445US $1,301 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 30 Jun ...
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 30 Jun ...
Up to US $240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 05 Feb, 12 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 05 Feb, 12 Feb
Japan classic tour by rail
A visually striking railway journey through Japan
From US $9,965 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rail tour in North Highlands & Orkney
Scotland’s geographic extremities & ancient history by train
From £2,925 to £2,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 25 Apr, 23 May, 5 Sep, 3 Oct
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.
Korea by rail tailor made tour
The best of Korea connected by rail
From £4,830 to £6,270 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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