Boat, bike or train - what will you choose?
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The journey becomes part of the trip when you choose to travel by boat, rail or even bike. From a river cruise through Provence to a sleeper train into the Scottish Highlands, we pick some of our favourite trips where how you travel is as important as where you’re going. You could explore Croatia’s beautiful islands by yacht or the landscapes of the Baltics by bike, cruise along the mighty Danube or discover France and Spain’s border country by heritage rail. Where will you choose?

The Guardian Holidays team

 

Bay of pigging out

Town-hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner gulf

Town-hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner gulf
From the archives: Touring four towns on three islands, Kevin Rushby enjoys fennel liqueur, sheep’s cheese and seafood, while teenage Maddy prefers a papal cake sugar hit.

Split, Rab and the undiscovered islands of the north

Split, Rab and the undiscovered islands of the north
Switch between sightseeing and swimming as you explore Split and the beautiful islands surrounding it by luxury yacht.

 

Great boat trips

Readers’ travel tips

Readers’ travel tips
From the archives: Scanning the Indian Ocean for blue whales, an Amazon ferry adventure, the engineering marvels of the Manchester ship canal … readers share their favourite trips by boat.

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Boat, bike or train?

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence - save up to £200pp

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence - save up to £200pp
Journey by river cruise from the scenic winelands to the hills of Provence visiting Avignon, Lyon and more… Prices shown include the discount.

Cycle the Baltics - save £100pp

Cycle the Baltics - save £100pp
Discover Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on two wheels, cycling through beautiful national parks and along idyllic coastal paths.

Little trains of the Pyrenees - save up to 15%

Little trains of the Pyrenees - save up to 15%
Enjoy three wonderful heritage railway journeys through the beautiful border country of France and Spain. Prices shown include the discount.

The Blue Danube

The Blue Danube
This classic river cruise explores the historic towns and cities of the mighty Danube including Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava.

 

Deal of the day

The Royal Caledonian - last chance to save up to 15%

The Royal Caledonian - last chance to save up to 15%

Take the Caledonian Sleeper to the Scottish Highlands to explore Inverness, Edinburgh and Aviemore plus cruise Loch Ness. Book by 15 March to save up to 15% on this popular tour. Prices shown include the discount.

 
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