Holidays to Europe by rail can offer an unforgettable experience, offering comfortable seats with scenic vistas as your backdrop. Europe’s extensive rail network makes this vacation style straightforward to experience and offers access to diverse rail tours Europe locations such as coastal passages, lakes and mountains or charming cities.
With high-speed trains travelling at up to 220 mph, you can cover multiple European cities and countries in less time than it takes to fly between London and Paris or Munich and Salzburg. Europe by rail tour operators often offer escorted Europe rail tours that visit multiple locations over just several days; giving you ample opportunity to appreciate scenery and local attractions while saving on transportation costs.
Rail travel in Europe offers some of the best options available – from classic luxury trains like Venice Simplon-Orient Express and Golden Eagle Trans Siberian to more budget-conscious First Class trips – there is something suitable for every budget and taste available to travellers.
Train tours of Europe can cover everything from iconic routes and must-see attractions, luxury hotels, scenic railways and captivating experiences that highlight a destination’s history, culture and natural beauty. Discover iconic cities, UNESCO world heritage sites, scenic mountain ranges, pristine lakes, beautiful islands, thriving vineyards and ancient historic towns on board these train holidays in Europe.
Rail holidays to southern Spain are increasingly popular due to its bustling atmosphere and stunning cultural highlights, from Moorish palaces in Granada and Baroque squares of Cordoba’s medieval Albayzin to Cordoba’s lavish buildings of its ancient Albayzin, tours through Spain on board the Al Andalus train are rich with passion, culture and history.
Glorious beaches, flamenco dancing and mouthwatering tapas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to crowd-pleasing Spain. Discover Moorish architecture in Granada’s Alhambra palace as well as Park Guell with its tiled terraces for a holiday in Barcelona or Madrid that includes impressive parks, grand buildings and rich museums all waiting to be discovered!
Travel seamlessly across international borders on rail holidays Europe journey featuring distinct train types. Relax as you enjoy scenic train tours of Europe. Combine exciting train holidays Europe tours through Germany with visits to Berlin and Prague on this thrilling adventure. Along the way, visit Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne as you travel comfortably between Cologne and Germany’s newer capital – Berlin.
An unforgettable 12-night journey through the Czech Republic and UNESCO City Vienna awaits on a luxurious first class vacation package. Additionally, Berlin and Salzburg with their rich imperial histories await discovery by rail holidays in Europe before traversing Skagerrak Strait via ferry into Norway.