Short Breaks

Our growing programme of short breaks includes a holiday to incomparable Paris by First Class rail and staying in the stylish, perfectly located Hotel Mayfair. Why not head for the Roman city of Verona, where you can enjoy the spectacular experience of the Opera festival at its incomparable arena or the medieval gem of Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’, which will charm you with its criss-cross of picturesque canals. All of our carefully selected short break destinations are accessible within as little as one day.

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Luxury Break to Paris by First Class Rail

Prices from £549 per person
Stunning and stylish Paris is the perfect short break destination by rail. This most romantic of cities boasts an abundance of iconic monuments, world-class museums, gastronomic restaurants and chic boutiques, all framed by elegant tree-lined boulevards and the mesmeric river Seine. 3 night holiday by First Class rail staying at the stylish Hotel Mayfair (4 star) from £549 per person (based … 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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Cologne Christmas Markets by First Class Rail

Prices from £315 per person
Experience Christmas shopping as it should be amidst Cologne’s seven markets, each with their own unique charm, on this festive short break. 3 night / 4 day holiday by Standard Class rail from £315 per person in twin/double rooms (based on 2 people travelling together) or from £449 per person by First Class rail throughout. Day 1 – London to … Continue reading

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Amsterdam by First Class Rail

Prices from £475 per person
Beautifully set within a network of attractive canals and lovely merchants’ houses, Amsterdam is the perfect short break destination by rail. This fascinating city boasts a vibrant atmosphere day and night, world-class museums, charming restaurants and cosy bars and cafés, all framed by delightful bridges and pretty canals. Despite its worldwide appeal the city still manages to feel quintessentially Dutch. … Continue reading

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Bruges Christmas Markets by First Class Rail

Prices from £375 per person
Medieval Bruges is a perfectly preserved gem as befits one of northern Europe’s richest cities of the Middle Ages. The ‘Venice of the North’ is criss-crossed with attractive waterways and boasts some of the finest examples of Flemish and European art, including the richly detailed canvasses by Van Eyck and Memling and Michelangelo’s beautiful Madonna with Child. The heart of … Continue reading

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Bruges by First Class Rail

Prices from £375 per person
Medieval Bruges is a perfectly preserved gem as befits one of the richest cities of northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The ‘Venice of the North’ is criss-crossed with attractive waterways and boasts some of the finest examples of Flemish and European art, including the richly detailed canvasses by Van Eyck and Memling  and Michelangelo’s beautiful Madonna with Child. The … Continue reading

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Royal Scotsman – Classic Experience

Prices from £4,330 per person
Dates: Various from May to October The quintessential Royal Scotsman experience and certainly one of their most popular journeys. After following the east coast up to Keith you head across to the picturesque west coast village of Plockton, before making your way to Inverness and then south to Perth. A private ceilidh at Strathisla and your personal invitation to visit … Continue reading

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Royal Scotsman – Highlands

Prices from £2,350 per person
Dates: Various from May to September There is simply no better way to experience the drama and wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Heading north on the Highland Line through Dunkeld and Blair Atholl to Inverness, passing Culloden, site of the 1746 battle, on the way. This journey is ideal for those who like outdoor activity – at Rothiemurchus Estate … Continue reading

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Royal Scotsman – West Highlands

Prices from £3,440 per person
Dates: Various from May to October On the West Highland Line, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, the Royal Scotsman passes glens, lochs and mountains, steeped in the lore of giants such as Rob Roy McGregor and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Off train visits, such as to the spectacular, gothic Mount Stuart House, are included. Think of the finest … Continue reading

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St Andrews Weekend on the Northern Belle

Prices from £890 per person
Date: 3rd August 2013 Departs from York at approximately 12:00. Exact timings will be confirmed with your travel documents. Your Journey Wine and dine aboard the Northern Belle on your way to St Andrews, Scotland’s finest coastal town and the home of golf. There is also plenty to see and do in the town of St Andrews. Please note: Additional … Continue reading

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South Devon Weekend on the British Pullman

Prices from £1,025 per person
Date: 26th April 2013 Departing from London at approximately 09:30. Exact timings will be supplied with your travel documents. Your Journey Travel to Plymouth in style aboard the British Pullman. Visit fascinating sites in the historic port of Dartmouth, including a tour of Agatha Christie’s holiday home, Greenway and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Please note: All prices are per … Continue reading

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Lake District Weekend on the Northern Belle

Prices from £830 per person
Date: 17th August 2013 Departing from Birmingham (10:15) and Milton Keynes (09:45). Exact timings will be supplied with your holiday documents. Your Journey Enjoy fine food and wine as you journey on board the Northern Belle to Cumbria for a high-summer weekend in the Lake District. One of Britain’s most beautiful national parks, the region is a riot of vibrant … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Tattoo Weekend from York on the Northern Belle

Prices from £890 per person
Date: 3rd August 2013 Departing from York. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your holiday documents. Your Journey Arrive in style aboard the Northern Belle and spend an evening among the ceremonial splendour and pageantry of the British Armed Forces at one of the country’s most awe-inspiring locations, Edinburgh Castle. Please note: All prices are per person based on sharing a … Continue reading

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Cornish Weekend featuring the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan on the British Pullman

Prices from £1,000 per person
Date: 26th April 2013 Departing from London Victoria at approximately 09:30. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your holiday documents. Your Journey Travel to Cornwall on board the British Pullman and visit the Eden Project, a large biosphere recreating the planet’s ecosystems. You’ll also enjoy a trip to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, a stunning 200-acre oasis hailed as ‘the … Continue reading

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Cornish Weekend featuring St Mawes & Tregothnan on the British Pullman

Prices from £1,015 per person
Date: 26 April 2013 Departing from London at 09:30. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your holiday documents. Your Journey Travel on board the British Pullman to Truro before transferring to your hotel in the coastal town of Falmouth.  On Saturday, a short hop by boat takes you to the idyllic fishing village of St Mawes, before continuing by road … Continue reading

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Day Trip: The Spirit of Travel with Lunch on the Northern Belle

Prices from £235 per person
Dates: Various all year round. Please enquire for details The Northern Belle departs from various cities in the Midlands and the North. Usually departing at approximately 12pm and returning the same day at 6pm. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents. Your Journey The Signature Journey – step back into a golden age of travel aboard the Northern … Continue reading

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Day Trip: The Spirit of Travel with Dinner on the Northern Belle

Prices from £225 per person
Dates: Various all year round. Please enquire for details The Northern Belle departs from various cities in the Midlands and the North. Usually departing at approximately 12pm and returning the same day at 6pm. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents. Your Journey The Signature Journey – step back into a golden age of travel aboard the Northern … Continue reading

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Day Trip: The Golden Age of Travel on the British Pullman

Prices from £310 per person
Dates: Various from February to November Departing from London Victoria at approximately 11:45 and returning the same day at 16:40. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents. Your Journey The Signature Journey – step back into a Golden Age of Travel aboard the British Pullman. Enjoy fine food and wine as you set off on a round-trip through … Continue reading

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Day Trip: Historic Bath on the British Pullman

Prices from £395 per person
Dates: March to December 2013 Departing from London at approximately 09:40 and returning the same day at 19:45. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents. Your Journey Join the British Pullman as you journey to Britain’s best-preserved Georgian city. Take a guided coach tour or choose to explore Bath at your leisure – its many highlights include the … Continue reading