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European Holidays by Rail 2008

The Italian Riviera

Explore the beautiful Ligurian Riviera on this 10-day holiday from our base near the medieval town of Rapallo. Enjoy excursions which explore this picture-postcard region - with its pretty harbours, pastel-painted houses and sheer cliffs. Highlights include a boat tour of Portofino - acknowledged as one of the most beautiful ports in the Mediterranean, a full day tour of the 'Cinque Terre' - the beautiful rocky coastline and a full day excursion into Tuscany where we visit the magnificent walled city of Lucca. Click here for details.

Arctic Circle Express

Discover the dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery of Scandinavia, from the remote wilderness of northern Sweden to the deep fjords and towering mountains of the Norwegian coastline, on this fabulous 15-day tour. Beginning with a flight to the beautiful Swedish capital, Stockholm, our journey takes us north across the Arctic Circle to explore the Lapp village of Jukkasjarvi and the sea port of Narvik. We then head south into spectacular fjord country to enjoy fantastic rail journeys and enjoyable boat cruises before travelling to the colourful city of Bergen. Our return to London is by air from Oslo. Click here for details

Ischia & the Amalfi Coast

This wonderful 11-day tour takes us to Ischia - positioned in the beautiful Bay of Naples, Rome and Sorrento. Highlights of the holiday include a guided tour of the famous sights of Rome, a tour through the beautiful Italian countryside including the famous gardens of La Mortella and the stunning coastline on the Amalfi Coast - which takes us along the breathtaking coast road - 'Amalfi Drive'. Click here for details.

The Emerald Isle

Discover the wild beauty and traditional hospitality of the Emerald Isle on this superb 9 day tour from Holyhead. We begin in Dun Laoghaire and travel to the counties of Wicklow, Cork, Kerry and Clare, visiting ancient monasteries, historic ports, natural wonders and fascinating cities. Highlights include Blarney Castle, a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and our farewell dinner at the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin. Click here for details.

A Taste of the Tyrol

A fascinating 10-day holiday which begins with the journey by Standard Class rail into Germany and along the spectacular Rhine Gorge to the small town of Jenbach for seven nights. During our stay in the heart of the beautiful Austrian Tyrol we visit the picturesque town of Kufstein, medieval Rattenberg, and the elegant Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck. Highlights include the spectacular Krimml waterfalls, an excursion by vintage steam train into the mountains to the Achensee Lake for a relaxing cruise and journey by steam railway along the beautiful Ziller Valley to pretty Mayrhofen. Click here for details.

Austria & the Sound of Music

This wonderful 9-day two-centre holiday gives you the opportunity to discover the rich architectural, artistic and musical heritage of Salzburg and Vienna. As well as sightseeing in both of these magnificent cities, we enjoy a tour of locations that feature in the film 'The Sound of Music' and a visit to Grinzing in the foothills of the Vienna Woods. A highlight of the holiday is our unique evening visit to the palace of Schönbrunn including a concert in the Orangery and an excellent meal in the Restaurant Residenz. The 31st July and 14th August departures are both in Salzburg during the time of the Salzburg Festival which attracts the best directors, conductors, singers and actors to perform in world-renowned operas, plays and concerts. You will have some free time to enjoy this fantastic festival if you wish. Click here for details.

Vevey & the Chocolate Train

Join us on this superb 5-day break into the Swiss Riviera. Our base is in the genteel market town of Vevey, which boasts a medieval Old Town and picturesque squares - it is also the home of Nestle who began manufacturing there in the 17th century. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the enchanting Chateau de Chillon, a scenic cruise on one of Lake Geneva's vintage paddle steamers and a journey on the fabulous Swiss Chocolate Train where we travel to Gruyeres and Broc - where we enjoy a tour and chocolate tasting. Click here for details

A Grand Tour of Italy

A wonderful 14-day tour travelling by train through enchanting scenery to the fascinating cities and the atmospheric towns and villages of Italy. Enjoy stays in the historic cities of Rome, Florence and Venice. As well as city sightseeing, highlights include a visit to of some of the delightful villages in the hills surrounding Rome, an excursion to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca and a guided walking tour of Venice. Click here for details

Discover Poland

Join us on this fascinating 12-day journey of discovery. We begin with two nights in Berlin, where we have time to explore the striking architecture this city has to offer. Our base here is within easy reach of historic landmarks - including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. We continue into Poland where we enjoy stays in Wroclaw, Warsaw and Krakow - three very contrasting cities. As well as exploring these fascinating cities, we also include excursions to the former concentration camp Auschwitz and the Salt Mines of Wieliczka. Click here for details

Worldwide Holidays by Rail 2008

Imperial China & the Yangtze

This fascinating 14-day holiday takes us to the cultural Far East, where we enjoy a 5-night rail cruise on the luxurious Shangri-La Express, a private charter train. During our stay we travel right through the heart of China, as we journey from Beijing; one of the six ancient cities of China, right through to modern Hong Kong. Highlights include the poignant Great Wall of China, a visit to the incredible Terracotta Army and the Temple of Heaven to watch dancing, musical performances and calligraphy demonstrations. We also enjoy a 3-night cruise along the Yangtze, through the famous three gorges. Click here for details.

USA: The Eastern Seaboard

Travel with us on this superb 11-day tour along the USA's Eastern Seaboard. Our journey begins in Washington DC and ends to Boston, with stops in New York, stylish Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard en route. As well as sightseeing in some of America's oldest cities, we take the Battle Trail through Lexington and Concord, where, in 1775, the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. A highlight of the tour is the fabulous steam-hauled journey on the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the oldest cog railway in the world. Click here for details.

Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer

Embark on a wonderful 17-day adventure by train through the wild landscape of the Canadian Shield and the majestic Rocky Mountains on board the Canadian and the Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy stays in cosmopolitan Toronto, the Rockies resorts of Jasper and Banff, the vibrant city of Vancouver and Victoria on Vancouver Island. Highlights include a full day excursion to the magnificent Niagara Falls, an exciting giant snowmobile ride on the Athabasca Glacier and lunch by beautiful Lake Louise. Click here for details.

Canada Coast to Coast

Join us on this amazing 17-day tour which takes us west to east across Canada from captivating Vancouver to Halifax, the bustling capital of Nova Scotia. We include a superb journey on board the Canadian through the majestic Rockies and the plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to Toronto, where a highlight is our full-day excursion to Niagara Falls. Our tour continues by rail to Montreal and Quebec and after two nights in Quebec, we join The Ocean for the final stretch of our journey to Halifax, where we explore Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg. Click here for details.



Cruising By Rail 2007/08

St Petersburg & the Baltic

This fantastic 14-day holiday is a real adventure! We enjoy a 10-day cruise on board the luxurious Crown Princess, which takes us on a full tour of the Baltic. The ship docks in the major cities including Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Gdansk and of course the spectacular Russian city of St Petersburg. The tour allows you to enjoy the luxury facilities on board the ship as you travel the vast distances between these fantastic cities and upon arrival explore the famous sights the cities hold. Click here for details

Seine Cruise

Join us on this fabulous 8-day cruise along the majestic River Seine. Our home for 7 nights is the luxurious MS Viking Seine, which provides both comfort and excellent facilities. We journey along the river, mooring at many fantastic cities along the way, including Paris, Giverny, Rouen, La Havre and Honfleur - all ready for your exploration. Optional shore excursions are available or you may want to wander around these fascinating cities and discover the sights for yourself. Click here for details

Rhine Cruise

This relaxing 9-day holiday combines a journey by First Class rail from London St Pancras International to Switzerland with a week-long cruise along the romantic Rhine. We journey through to Basel to join MS Viking Helvetia for our journey along the Rhine. During the cruise we make stops in ancient and fascinating cities including Kehl, Speyer, Rudesheim, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Arnhem. Our journey continues to Amsterdam, a fascinating architectural city, where we end our cruise. Click here for details.

Danube Cruise

Join us on this fantastic journey of discovery as we visit the magnificent cities of the Austro-Hungarian empire. We journey along the River Danube aboard the luxurious MS Viking Primadonna, travelling through beautiful countryside and mooring at the fantastic cities we pass along the way. We moor at Melk, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Durnstein, you have time to explore each of these fascinating cities. Click here for details

Elbe Cruise

Discover the virtually unchanged landscape of the River Elbe, past sandstone mountains, magnificent castles and breathtaking scenery. This fantastic 10-day journey includes a 7-night cruise on either the MV Katharina von Bora or its sister ship MV Frederic Chopin. You have the opportunity to discover the cities along the journey on the River Elbe, including the fascinating cities of Berlin, Dresden and Prague, each with unique medieval sights, with plenty for you to explore. Click here for details.