Winter

From the warmth and comfort of your train look out on stunning snow-capped mountains, frozen waterfalls and sparkling, frost-covered valleys. In the city find a welcome in cosy cafés, homely restaurants and street markets filled with the aroma of spiced wine and chestnuts under a thousand twinkling lights.

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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

Florence in spring time, Tuscany, Italy

Florence by First Class Rail

Prices from £995 per person
Florence, beautifully set on the banks of the River Arno, against the backdrop of lush Tuscan hills and vines, is one of the world’s greatest Art cities. Whether you immerse yourself in the city’s cultural and architectural opulence, soak up the sophistication of the Florentine people or journey among Tuscany’s medieval towns and landscapes, this short break enables you to … 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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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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Cannes & The Côte d’Azur by First Class Rail

Prices from £595 per person
Beautifully set on the shores of the turquoise blue Mediterranean, Cannes welcome you with year-round sunshine, stylish Belle Epoque architecture and wonderful views of the sea and mountains. Stroll along the delightful Croisette, wander among the tempting boutiques and shops and discover stylish restaurants up the winding streets or around the harbour in Cannes. 4 night / 5 day holiday … Continue reading

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Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels by First Class Rail

Prices from £975 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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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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Nice & The Côte d’Azur by First Class Rail

Prices from £495 per person
Beautifully set on the shores of the turquoise blue Mediterranean, Nice welcomes you with year-round sunshine, stylish Belle Epoque architecture and wonderful views of the sea and mountains. Stroll along the delightful ‘Promenade des Anglais’, wander among the tempting boutiques and shops and discover stylish restaurants up the winding streets of the lovely Old Town. 4 night holiday by First … 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

Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy

Venice by First Class Rail

Prices from £995 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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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