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Your next trip doesn’t need to start at the airport with our range of flight free tours. When you travel by train your journey becomes part of the holiday. See spectacular scenery from your carriage window or enjoy the chance to explore more with extra stops on the way. Whether you head to rural France, scale the heights of the spectacular alps or visit the Italian lakes, you’re sure to enjoy some unforgettable moments. Plus, with new flight free tours for 2024, there’s never been a better time to plan a break by train.

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Alpine adventures

Switzerland’s brilliant train route

Switzerland’s brilliant train route
From the archives: The GoldenPass line has long been known for incredible views, but a pioneering engineering feat has made it even more attractive.

Switzerland GoldenPass railway, Lake Geneva and Montreux

Switzerland GoldenPass railway, Lake Geneva and Montreux
Journey on the GoldenPass railway to Gstaad, visit lakeside cities including Geneva, Montreux and Lausanne and marvel at the spectacular scenery.

 

Why rail is the best way to travel

In Sudan, I rode the roof of the train for three days

In Sudan, I rode the roof of the train for three days
Memorable trips in France, Sri Lanka, Canada and more underline just how superior the train is to taking a plane.

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Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn

Lake Maggiore and the Matterhorn
Experience the beauty of lakes Maggiore, Como and Orta and journey through the Simplon Pass to Zermatt to see the iconic Matterhorn.

The Royal Caledonian – <br>save up to 10%

The Royal Caledonian –
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Take the Caledonian sleeper to the heart of the Scottish highlands and explore Inverness, Aviemore, Edinburgh and more… Prices shown include the discount

The Austrian tirol and Innsbruck

The Austrian tirol and Innsbruck
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the tirol and nearby Bavaria plus explore Innsbruck and the spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle.

Amsterdam and the Dutch bulbfields - save up to 10%

Amsterdam and the Dutch bulbfields - save up to 10%
This charming spring escape takes in the beautiful Keukenhof flower garden, windmill dotted Zuiderzee and the sights of Amsterdam. Prices shown include the discount

 

Trip of the week

Dordogne, Albi and Carcassonne

Dordogne, Albi and Carcassonne

Choose to travel by Eurostar and rail to France’s rural heart where historic sights such as the dramatic fortress city Carcassonne, the Lascaux replica cave paintings and medieval Sarlat await.

 
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