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Europe with a Difference

From the sleek Eurostar, which whisks you through London before emerging from the Channel Tunnel into the French countryside, to its efficient rail network, Europe is seemingly tailor-made for rail travel. As you enjoy a smooth ride into the heart of your destination, luxuriating in the ever-changing views that roll by your window, it's hard to deny that travelling by train offers a different way to explore.

Customers favourite European rail tours

Browse through some of our customers favourite European rail holidays.

Basilica di Santa Croce, Lecce

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

(299 reviews)

2024MayJunAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,299 pp £1,199 pp

Glacier Express All Inclusive

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Glacier Express All Inclusive

(368 reviews)

2024MayJunJulAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,899 pp £1,799 pp

Roses

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

(335 reviews)

2024MayJunJulAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,249 pp £1,099 pp

Lake Garda All Inclusive

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Lake Garda All Inclusive

(162 reviews)

2024MayJunJulAugSepOct

10 days from

£1,849 pp £1,699 pp

The Charming Dordogne

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The Charming Dordogne

(178 reviews)

2024MayJunJulAugSepOct

7 days from

£899 pp £799 pp

Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

(228 reviews)

2024MayJunAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,679 pp £1,529 pp

Imperial Capital Cities

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Imperial Cities: Berlin, Prague, Vienna & Budapest

(86 reviews)

2024MayJunSepOct

10 days from

£1,599 pp £1,499 pp

Bryggen, Bergen

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Norway’s Fjords and Railways

(35 reviews)

2024MayJunAug

2025MayJunJulAugSep

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£1,499 pp £1,399 pp

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

14/Apr

Clive Cope

“This was a great trip, lots of places of interest and the tour was helped by the Tour Manager who was great

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The Netherlands in Springtime

12/Apr

Phil Joiner

“Everything good except Hotel room Just an overnight hotel not for 4 days and no storage Good things Good shower and comfortable beds

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Imperial Cities by Rail: Vienna, Prague & Berlin

11/Apr

Carol Handcock

“Excellent holiday, good value for money if you enjoy train travel, really relaxing just sitting back viewing lovely scenery

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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter

2/Apr

Eric Waters

“Holiday was very good Bernina and Glacier express trains were excellent lots of snow going through the mountains only downside was the walk up the hill everyday although a local bus was available and having to transport cases across Paris and on to final destination

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive in Winter

22/Mar

Mr Alwyn Davies

“Excellent holiday. Great hotels and accommodation. Good food and drinks choices. Highly recommended.

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Norwich & Norfolk at Christmas

12/Jan

Valerie Moss

“A very good five days Holiday, Good food an rooms,Great lady that tooks us around & Great Train rides

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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year

11/Jan

K Brown

“.It was a wonderful tour, scenery was stunning, my 5 th tour overall with the Glacier Express, says it all, the Hotel at Tiefencastel was up to its highest Standard, our Tour Mgr was excellent, produced a lovely booklet which covered the whole tour in extroadinary detail which was brilliant. Overall I give this tour 5+. I am a gold Customer and will travel again in the near future.

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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive

07 Nov 2023

Laura Kruger

“It was great value for money and very well organised . The excursions were amazing and Stephen Errey (Tour Manager) provided the group , FORTY of us , with lots of printed information each day . Stephen really made my holiday very special , he took great care of the group and had a vast amount of knowledge on the regions we visited .

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The Italian Riviera & Portofino

06 Nov 2023

AV

“As with all our previous holidays with Rail Discoveries, the tour was well planned and executed, even in the face of appalling rain and train strikes. Very efficient and courteous Tour Manager ('Rob') as well as good formal tour guides on 2 days.

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Each of our rail holidays in Europe have been carefully selected for their high levels of beauty and cultural attractions. All of our holidays to Europe include all accommodation, transport and a range of meals and excursions in the price of the tour; excursions can include city tours, concerts and trips to iconic landmarks.

The continent of Europe transforms throughout the seasons bringing new beauty and delights such as fields filled with pretty spring flowers and snow-covered hills. Our travel on heritage railways and other modes of transport such as ships means we take our guests to some of the most unspoilt scenery that is often inaccessible to other travel methods.

Whether you are looking for a short break by train or a steam train holiday in the UK, we have a holiday to suit any taste. Imagine traveling on the Glacier Express with dramatic backdrops through the Swiss Alps or visiting the idyllic Dordogne in France - it's all possible on a train holiday from Rail Discoveries. Find out more about each of our train holidays in Europe and their destinations by selecting a location on the map and reading our individual holiday descriptions.

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Murren to Grutshalp Walk: A Tour Manager’s Guide

Murren to Grutshalp Walk: A Tour Manager’s Guide

11/11/2015 · By Paul Hayday

Embark on a breathtaking alpine adventure with the Mürren to Grütschalp walk. Discover the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps on this leisurely hike.

Lesser Known Locations of the Italian Lakes

Lesser Known Locations of the Italian Lakes

06/11/2015 · By Joel Draba-Mann

The lesser known facts and locations of the Italian Lake District and where else to go to escape the fast-growing crowds around the more famous lakes.

The Great Lakes of Europe: Plitvice Lakes National Park

The Great Lakes of Europe: Plitvice Lakes National Park

25/09/2015 · By Persephone Hallow

Journey into the heart of natural beauty with a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Experience the stunning landscapes and crystal-clear waters.

Exploring the Historic City of Cordoba

Exploring the Historic City of Cordoba

18/09/2015 · By Persephone Hallow

Explore the fascinating history of the grand city of Cordoba. Experience the heritage of this former Moorish capital as we uncover its incredible past.