Train Travel

Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip

From jam-packed stations, or smoke-hazed docks, there’s the frantic surge of passengers, then the whistle blows - and you’re off. The train eases out of the city, free at last, and shoots off towards the horizon, while beautiful landscapes scroll serenely past the windows. There is nothing quite like train travel - arguably the most pleasing of all the ways to get from A to B. It brings an undeniably romantic quality to any trip, and is the ideal way to immerse yourself in your destination. There are practical trains - linking European towns, or Japanese megacities. Then there are trains which feel like expeditions to far-flung lands: to the Canadian Rockies, or the Peruvian Altiplano. And then there are the trains of legend, monuments to the art of train travel, like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or the iconic Trans-Siberian railway. If you too love train travel, we will always try to weave a train trip into your itinerary, or tailor-make entire luxury train holidays because it allows you the chance to really appreciate your destination in a way air travel just can’t, and without the faff inherent in driving yourself. One last thought: in an age where flying is increasingly a dirty word, travelling by train is also helping save the planet too.
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London to Barcelona by Train

Enjoy train travel in style as you journey through France to Barcelona

5 days, from £1,345 to £2,140

City and Sea - London to San Sebastian by Train

Admire the beautiful Basque Country as you travel by train from London to San Sebastian

5 days, from £1,350 to £2,145

Florence to Rome by Train - A Fun Family Getaway

Take child-friendly guided tours through Florence and Rome

8 days, from £1,410 to £1,910

Belgium by Train - Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Brussels

See Ghent from its charming canal side on a peaceful boat journey

8 days, from £1,650 to £2,350

Denmark & Sweden by Train and Road - Natural Beauty & New Cuisines

Dive into the delights of Scandinavian cuisine, with trips to fresh food markets and mouth-watering culinary scenes

7 days, from £1,690 to £2,320

Portugal’s Powerhouse Cities by Train - Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon

Sample Porto’s famous port wine in the prestigious cellars of the Vila Nova de Gaia neighbourhood

7 days, from £1,710 to £2,300

Escape to Sun-Baked Sicily - London to Italy by Train

Embrace slow travel as you wind through Italy on scenic train journeys.

9 days, from £1,800 to £2,900

Slow Travel Italian Style - London to Puglia by Train

Enjoy relaxing train travel through the French and Italian countryside, with lovely views of the Alps

7 days, from £1,955 to £3,120

Europe's Best Food and Wine - A Gastronomic Train Trip to Bordeaux & San Sebastian

Travel from London to Bordeaux by train in less than a day

6 days, from £1,965 to £3,130

History, Culture and Gastronomy - The Spanish Northwest by Train

Leave the car at home and discover the charms of northern Spain by rail, from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

10 days, from £2,000 to £2,600

From Florence to Venice by Train

Spend eight-days in Italy travelling from Florence to Venice - the perfect pair of artistic cities

8 days, from £2,490 to £3,975

Venice, Florence & Rome - The Italian Holy Trinity by Train

Visit three major Italian cities: the Venetian Lagoon, the Florence of the de Medici's and ancient Rome

10 days, from £2,550 to £4,070

Green Cities and Lakeside Lounging - Quebec by Train

Discover Quebec through an eco-conscious lens, travelling by train and staying in sustainable hotels

11 days, from £2,580 to £3,735

Gastrainomy - A European Train Tour for Foodies

Explore the historical city of Bordeaux by bike

8 days, from £2,595 to £4,140

Jazz, Rhythm and Blues - USA’s Deep South by Train

Enjoy dinner alongside a jazz show at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago

15 days, from £2,600 to £3,800

Alpine Adventure - London to Switzerland by Train

Travel through Switzerland’s scenic landscape by train.

10 days, from £2,790 to £4,400

European City Hopping Tour - London to Istanbul by Train

Embrace slow travel as you wind through Europe on scenic train journeys.

11 days, from £2,790 to £4,400

Moscow to St Petersburg by Train - Russia's Iconic Cities

Due to the ongoing situation we regret that we are currently not considering trips to Russia. We hope for a swift return to normality so that our trusted partners in Russia can once again help you discover the beautiful side to their destination.

8 days, from £2,815 to £3,930

Scenic Scandinavia - An Outdoor Adventure in Norway

Cycle through Trondheim to see the city’s highlights

14 days, from £2,900 to £4,100

Historic Cities & Charming Villages in France - A Cultural Train Trip to the French Riviera

Travel from London to the spa-town of Vichy in less than a day, and spend the evening exploring the stylish and architectural city

12 days, from £3,150 to £5,035

Exploring Pristine Nature - London to the Fjords by Train

Explore Oslo on two wheels on a guided bike tour

12 days, from £3,190 to £5,085

Japan through the Eyes of a Child - Mangamania and Samurai

Tokyo, Kyoto and the Japanese Alps: from the megalopolis to the rice fields

14 days, from £3,215 to £4,465

Winter in Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto without the Crowds

Visit Japan during winter and head for the Japanese Alps, renowned for its world-class skiing

11 days, from £3,895 to £6,220

Arctic Activities - London to Swedish Lapland by Train

Enjoy the nightlife in Hamburg - Europe's party capital

14 days, from £3,900 to £6,225

The Eastern US by Train - Boston, NYC, Philadelphia and Washington

Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington: East Coast Cities by train

10 days, from £3,940 to £5,180

Hiking, Biking, Boating & Eating - The Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes by Train

Walk and eat your way around Lyon, France

14 days, from £3,965 to £6,330

All Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Experience the elegance of a legendary train before the splendour of the Grand Canal and the lagoon

6 days, from £4,020 to £6,250

From Seoul to Tokyo - A Rail Adventure through South Korea and Japan

Combine city fun, historic sightseeing and coastal relaxation in two of East Asia’s most desirable destinations: South Korea and Japan

17 days, from £4,170 to £5,740

Chicago to San Francisco - the Great US Train Journey

Glide through the Midwest Plains, Rockies and Colorado Rapids all the way to the American West on board the iconic California Zephyr

10 days, from £4,185 to £5,270

Highlights of Japan - Tokyo, the Alps, Kyoto and Miyajima Island

Travel across Japan by train and at a flexible pace, and from age-old sites to modern marvels

15 days, from £4,185 to £5,805

Across the Japanese Alps

Visit Jigokudani Park and see its iconic snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs

12 days, from £4,365 to £6,965

Cultural, Historical and Spiritual Japan

Immerse yourselves in Japanese culture with a private tour of Tokyo

15 days, from £4,500 to £6,500

To Lhasa by Train - A Tailor-made Tibet Adventure

Visit the highlights of Beijing, the Forbidden City and nearby Great Wall of China

16 days, from £4,670 to £7,455

A Train Journey through Western Canada - From Vancouver to the Rockies

Taming wild Western Canada, from the Pacific Coast to national parks, nature as far as the eye can see

12 days, from £5,065 to £6,785

An Epic Italian Rail Journey from Northern Italy to Sicily

Travel through Italy’s landscapes as you city-hop from north to south and back up again by train.

25 days, from £5,670 to £7,500

Active Japan Adventure - Hike and Bike Honshu’s Highlights

Cycle through the Japanese countryside in the peaceful Hida region

19 days, from £5,700 to £8,100

Cape Town to Victoria Falls by Rail and Air

Travelling by air and rail from South Africa to the Victoria Falls, via Gandhi's home in Johannesburg

10 days, from £6,110 to £7,855

An Authentic Journey through Japan - from Onsens to Ryokans

The frenetic rhythm of Tokyo, the creative energy of Kyoto

12 days, from £6,490 to £10,365

Beauty by Design - Architecture and Amazing Hotels in Japan

An exceptional journey to experience another way of life as a couple

15 days, from £7,070 to £9,820

Journey from Singapore to Bangkok Aboard a Luxury Train

Vintage comfort and experience on Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express train

10 days, from £7,140 to £11,400

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