Lakes & Mountains

Let Planet Rail take you to some of the most stunning places in Europe and beyond – majestic beauty and breathtaking scenic rail journeys. All breaks are tailor-made to suit your budget and needs – get in touch and we’ll be happy to begin planning your unique holiday.

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The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland (Escorted Holiday)

£1,749 per person
Escorted Holiday: September 2013 Journey to the roof of the Alps and enjoy fabulous scenery from alpine meadows to stunning lakes and picture-postcard towns and villages on this wonderful 7 night holiday. Your included First Class Swiss Pass allows you to make the most of Switzerland’s majestic beauty and breathtaking scenic rail journeys. Thursday 12th September – By train to … Continue reading

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The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland

Prices from £1,395 per person
Journey to the roof of the Alps and enjoy fabulous scenery from alpine meadows to stunning lakes and picture-postcard towns and villages on this wonderful 7 night holiday. Our included Swiss Half-Fare card allows you to make the most of Switzerland’s majestic beauty and breathtaking scenic rail journeys. Experience 3 of Switzerland’s most scenic and world-renowned rail journeys on this … Continue reading

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Charm & Beauty of Lake Garda by First Class Rail

Prices from £975 per person
Enjoy the best of stunning, sparkling, serene Lake Garda and take the opportunity to visit nearby Milan and the Dolomites. Lake Garda embraces diverse scenery, from towering cliffs to tiny harbours and palm tree lined promenades, from hilltop castles to lemon orchards and olive groves. Relax and unwind or soak up some of Italy’s most wonderful history, culture, scenery and … Continue reading

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Venice at Christmas by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,149 per person
Venice truly is like nowhere else on earth which is what makes a holiday here such a unique and unforgettable experience. Let yourself be totally mesmerised by the serenity and sheer beauty of this romantic city. 6 night / 7 day holiday by First Class rail travelling on daytime trains throughout, including 4 nights in a double room at the … Continue reading

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Venice in Summer by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,195 per person
Venice truly is like nowhere else on earth which is what makes a holiday here such a unique and unforgettable experience. Let yourself be totally mesmerised by the serenity and sheer beauty of this romantic city. 6 night / 7 day holiday by First Class rail travelling on daytime trains throughout, including 4 nights in a double room at the … Continue reading

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Venice at Easter by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,275 per person
Venice truly is like nowhere else on earth which is what makes a holiday here such a unique and unforgettable experience. Let yourself be totally mesmerised by the serenity and sheer beauty of this romantic city. 6 night / 7 day holiday by First Class rail travelling on daytime trains throughout, including 4 nights in a double room at the … Continue reading

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Montreux Luxury Christmas Markets by First Class Rail

Prices from £749 per person
Nestled alongside beautiful Lake Geneva with the stunning backdrop of the Alps, Montreux is the ideal setting for a festive Christmas Market. Enjoy spectacular scenery, handmade crafts and warm Swiss hospitality. 3 night holiday by First Class rail from £749 per person. Day 1 – London to Montreux As soon as you set foot in beautifully restored St Pancras International … Continue reading

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The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Prices from £9,995 per person
The world’s ultimate railway journey, the Trans-Siberian railway, runs from Europe to the Orient, starting in Moscow and climbing through the Urals, across the majestic Russian steppes and windswept tundra, along the shores of Lake Baikal, passing beyond Asia to the Sea of Japan as it arrives in Vladivostok. We make this unparalleled journey even more special by giving you … Continue reading

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Verona & The Magic of the Verona Opera by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,275 per person
Imagine the warmth of an Italian summer’s evening as twilight fades, the moon rises and a thousand lights twinkle all around you. As you gaze in awe around the wondrous Roman amphitheatre the diva takes centre stage to beguile you. Verona Opera is a truly magical spectacle, a genuinely unforgettable experience. Journey to enchanting, vibrant Verona to be enthralled by the city’s … Continue reading

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Prices from £2,750 per person
London to Venice on board the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and return by First Class rail The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers a unique travel experience. For your trip of a lifetime embark on the classic journey from London to Paris and onto the magical city of Venice. Step aboard the Orient-Express and you step back in time to a bygone age … Continue reading

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Grand Tour of Italy by First Class Rail

Prices from £1,649 per person
Re-live the magic of the classic grand tours of Europe on this fabulous 11 night holiday which captures the quintessential Italy, contrasting the Eternal City of Rome, Renaissance Florence and the romanticism of Venice. 11 night holiday by First Class rail on daytime trains throughout travelling via Zurich and Montreux including 3 nights each in Rome, Florence and Venice from … Continue reading