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European Holidays by Rail 2008

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.

Golden Panoramic Express

Discover the magnificent mountains and glittering lakes of Switzerland on this wonderful 10 day holiday. Stays in the beautiful lakeside towns of Montreux, Interlaken and Lucerne are linked by a highlight of the holiday, two scenic rail journeys on the GoldenPass Line panoramic train. Other highlights include a guided tour of the fascinating Château de Chillon on the shores of Lake Geneva, the fabulous journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, and a trip on the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Click here for details.

Jungfrau Express

Join us on this fantastic 10-day holiday to the beautiful Bernese Oberland in Switzerland and discover the snow-capped peaks, glittering lakes and historic cities of the Bernese Oberland from our base in the typically Swiss town of Meiringen. Highlights include the Reichenbach Falls where fictional detective Sherlock Holmes plunged to his death, a visit to Lucerne for a relaxing cruise on the lake and a fabulous journey by steam mountain railway to the summit of Rothorn at 5,000ft. Finally, enjoy a sensational journey on the Jungfrau Railway, tunnelling through the mighty Eiger to Jungfraujoch and Europe's highest railway station at 11,333ft. Click here for details.

Nice & the Côte d'Azur

Our fantastic 8-day holiday is based in the delightful city of Nice on the French Riviera. We stay at the charming Hotel Westminster (4 star), situated on the world famous Promenade des Anglais. As well as a guided tour of Nice, we also enjoy a full day excursion which includes the 'perched' village of St-Paul-de-Vence and the town of Grasse, we also enjoy an excursion on the narrow-gauge Train des Pignes for a stunning journey into the Provence Alps. We spend a day in the tiny principality of Monaco, where we visit the world-famous casino and the fascinating Jacques Cousteau Oceanographic Museum. Click here for details.
 

Fairytale Castles & Bavarian Alps

Join us on this fantastic 10-day holiday which is based in Garmisch Partenkirchen, set in an idyllic location in Southern Bavaria. Here, we stay in a 5-star hotel, providing you with all the modern luxuries and comforts you would expect of a 5-star hotel, ensuring that every day ends on a high note. Visits to gingerbread castles and whimsical palaces set our fairytale theme, including visits to Linderhof, Hohenshwangau and Neuschwanstein. Other highlights of this holiday include an excursion to Oberammergau - known for its Passion Plays held every ten years, a journey on the Zugspitze Railway and we also travel to the Austrian Tyrol for some time to explore the capital Innsbruck. 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

Mediterranean Tapestry

This wonderful 15-day cruise onboard the MS Zuiderdam, a luxurious Venetian-themed ship, takes us along the glorious sights of the Mediterranean. During our cruise we stop at many famous ports including; Venice, Barcelona and Monte Carlo, where you are free to explore the sights of these iconic cities or join an optional shore excursion provided by the ship. Highlights of the holiday also include stops in Dubrovnik, Kerkira and Civitavecchia, the gateway to the historic city of Rome. 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.

Adventures in New Zealand

Explore the steaming geysers and snow-capped mountains of New Zealand on this epic 20-day journey. This tour showcases both urbane locales such as Auckland and Wellington as well as exotic waterfalls, glaciers, caves, and a Maori village. We brush up on our local history at the Auckland Museum, enjoy a steamer cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, and observe the world's only mainland Albatross Colony, all the while taking in fantastic views from the comfort and convenience of our trains. 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.

Worldwide Holidays by Rail 2009

Australia & the Ghan

This amazing 24-day 'trip-of-a-lifetime' takes us on a fabulous journey from Australia's tropical Northern Territory through the 'Red Centre' to South Australia and beyond. The tour begins with a flight via Singapore to Cairns. After some time to explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, we continue with the fantastic 1,900 mile journey from Darwin to Adelaide on board The Ghan, which we break in the heart of the outback to take in Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru. From Adelaide we travel by train to Melbourne, visiting the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island before reaching our final destination, Sydney. Click here for details.

The Maple Leaf Trail

Discover the lush Canadian landscape on this 8-day holiday to Eastern Canada. We take in four of the countries liveliest cities: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec during this journey of discovery alongside the 'Maple Leaf Trail'. Each city is connected by fantastic rail journeys on the Corridor. Highlights of the holiday include a trip to the fantastic Niagara Falls, a guided tour of Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec. We also enjoy guided tours of the very French city of Montreal, with the largest population of French speakers outside of Paris. Click here for details.

Maritime Canada

Explore the history of Maritime Canada on this fantastic 9-day tour. Our journey takes us through quaint fishing villages and busy harbours as we discover Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Highlights of the tour include an overnight journey on the Ocean train, a whale watching excursion in the Bay of Fundy and a visit to the charming fishing village Peggy's Cove which houses a famous and much-photographed lighthouse. We also enjoy sightseeing tours of Montreal and Quebec and you have the opportunity to explore Halifax at your leisure. Click here for details.

Tracks of the Deep South

This fantastic 14-day holiday takes us through the deep south of the USA. We travel through the heartland of great American music - from Nashville, home of Country Music, to the Rock 'n' Roll, Blues and Soul of the extraordinary city of Memphis and the cool Jazz of revitalised New Orleans. Highlights of the tour include a dinner Jazz cruise on board SS Natchez, a journey on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway with a breathtaking gradient of 72.7% and a visit to the Jack Daniel's Distillery. Click here for details.