Rail Holidays by Planet Rail

Planet Rail specialises in First Class rail holidays to Europe and beyond, including Venice Simplon Orient Express train holidays. Perfect holidays are as much about the enchanting journey as the enticing destination that awaits you. We are an independent, family-run business with a responsible approach to travel and a belief in providing the more personal and professional service you deserve. In other words we are committed to doing our very best to tailor-make your train holiday. Let us create your perfect rail holiday.

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Why Choose Us

  • Knowledgeable & Helpful

    Planet Rail is based in rural North Yorkshire. Everyone in our small, dedicated team has a passion for our featured rail journeys.

  • Tailor Made & Flexible

    Many of our group and individual customers value the independence of creating their own holiday. We strive to give you the freedom.

  • Environmental Commitment

    At Planet Rail we believe that everyone has a responsibility to ‘do their bit’ to protect the world we live in.

  • Attention To Detail

    We want you to relax and enjoy your holiday to the full, so we take care of all the details.

Latest News

The Shongololo Express

Back in the 1980s, a gentleman named Rohan Vos bought and restored a few vintage train carriages and steam locomotive with the intention to use…

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Belmond Royal Scotsman

Breathtakingly beautiful, a palette of natural colours mixed to delicate perfection, textures so vivid and contrasting they bring this masterpiece to life. Only this isn’t…

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The Verona Opera

Verona is a city in Northern Italy’s Veneto region, it is famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and is home to…

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A modern ride aboard the Belmond Grand Hibernian

Waiting smartly at the platform sits a train glistening and gleaming in midnight blue and silver, the Belmond Grand Hibernian awaits you. You’ll be greeted…

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