Christmas Market – Munich

Munich Marienplatz Christmas MarketThursday 28 November to Thursday 5 December 2024

Our regular Christmas Market tour this year ventures east to the state capital of Bavaria. The Christmas Markets in Munich have been held in the Marienplatz since the 14th Century and visitors can expect unique Bavarian gifts in addition to the Lebkuchen (Gingerbread) and Glühwein (Mulled wine). This festive tour also includes optional excursions to Salzburg and the Zugspitz plus railway extras.

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Christmas & New Year in Switzerland

Train at Kleine Scheidegg station - © Victor Maschek/shutterstockSunday 22 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025

This popular, annual visit to Switzerland over the festive season is a firm favourite and guarantees a sociable Christmas with fellow travellers. A rail tour through awe inspiring snow-capped mountains and Alpine scenery. Includes journeys on the routes of the world famous Bernina and Glacier Express trains.

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Snow on the Alps

Rhaeitian Railway regional train - © Swiss Travel SystemTuesday 11 February to Thursday 20 February 2025

Majestic mountains, breathtaking Alpine scenery and the world famous UNESCO Rhaetian Railways make this escorted winter tour unforgettable and truly special. Enjoy organised excursions or explore independently with a First Class Swiss Travel Pass.

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Canada in the Snow

Niagara Falls in winter - © Aqnus Febriyant/shutterstockSunday 16 February to Wednesday 26 February 2025

Canada in winter is every bit as beautiful as summer but very, very different. Memories of a frozen Niagara Falls, an early morning sunrise reflecting off the snow covered Prairies at 20 degrees below and the Rockies with their winter mantle will stay with you for ever. Travel in style on VIA Rail’s famous Canadian and stay at top quality hotels.

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Indian Hill Railways

Nilgiri Railway - © Bob CableSunday 16 February to Thursday 6 March 2025

Join our successful annual tour to India which includes the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations. Engineering excellence, fierce gradients and stunning scenery make for a memorable tour. Includes privately chartered steam trains on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

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Northern Lights

Tromsø Northern Lights - © HelloRF Zcool/shutterstock.comThursday 20 February to Friday 28 February 2025

A captivating tour of an ancient and enigmatic land where the wonders of nature and breathtaking scenery compliment centuries of culture and tradition. Travel through stunning scenery by train, including crossing the Arctic Circle.

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The Very Best of New Zealand

RailCruising at Ngongotaha Bridge, RotoruaNZSaturday 22 February to Monday 17 March 2025

A fabulous 24-day tour that covers highlights of both North and South Islands of New Zealand including spectacular rail journeys, scenic sailings and the unique opportunity to self-drive a 'RailCruiser'! Truly a trip of a lifetime, enhanced by stopovers in Singapore to break up the travel.

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Dresden Steam Festival

Dresden Steam Festival, Roundhouse - © Dr. Christof SchröflThursday 10 April to Thursday 17 April 2025

Our tour to Dresden for the Steam Festival has become an annual favourite. Enjoy lots of steam content over the 17th Festival weekend before experiencing return trips on both the Weisseritztalbahn and Loessnitzgrundbahn. We also include a day trip up the Elbe on a historic paddle steamer.

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Trams of Hungary, Czechia & Slovakia

BratislavaTuesday 29 April to Tuesday 13 May 2025

Budapest, Bratislava, Brno and Prague are home to hundreds of kilometres of tram lines as well as plenty of cultural sights. This 15-day tour of Central Europe provides an excellent opportunity to cover as many as possible.

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Bonn & the Rhine in Flames

Rhine in Flames fireworks - © Suman4th/shutterstockThursday 1 May to Monday 5 May 2025

A relaxing 5-day rail break to Bonn, a charming city straddling the Rhine. One of Germany’s oldest cities, Bonn has a rich history including a period as the temporary capital of West Germany. We visit at the high point of the cultural calendar for the Rhein in Flammen Festival.

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