To help you out with the planning of your next trip, we have compiled an inspiring selection of our bestselling, escorted rail holidays, which showcase a diverse range of our finest tours from across the British Isles and Europe. These trusted favourite holidays have been enjoyed by countless Rail Discoveries customers, and boast a fantastic range of excursions, comfortable hotels, and delicious meals, all with our award-winning, inclusive value. Allow yourself to be inspired by this exciting selection of some of the most popular tours we have to offer; from the local charms of the valleys of Wales to the unspoilt, sweeping beaches of the Catalan Coast, we have a tour to suit the tastes of every traveller.
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Spend a relaxing week in the outstanding Bernese Oberland, enjoying all inclusive hospitality and fantastic excursions to Interlaken and the surrounding mountains, including the Jungfraujoch.
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Situated in the 'heel' of Italy, lesser-known Puglia is a glorious region of labyrinthine ports, white-washed villages and ancient historical dwellings. Take in its fabulous attractions during your all inclusive eight-day holiday.
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Enjoy this seven-day holiday on the stunning Catalan coast, from your base in relaxing Roses. Cruise to beautiful Cadaqués, explore magnificent Barcelona and charming Figueres, basking in Catalan culture.
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Discover glorious Yorkshire, from the edge of the rugged Dales to its spectacular coastline, via the majestic North York Moors. Enjoy ancient York, delightful Brontë country and scenic railway journeys.
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Explore the rugged mountains and winding waterways of North Wales. Enjoy picturesque journeys aboard historic steam trains and admire delightful towns and ancient history on this Welsh adventure.
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Discover the many treasures of the Rhine Valley, from its attractive wine towns to its favourite heritage railways, on this magnificent tour. We enjoy all inclusive meals and selected drinks with dinner.
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A superb tour to the charming Isle of Man, with three full days of varied excursions to the island's old fashioned towns, pretty fishing ports and breathtakingly picturesque coastline on the different historic railways.
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Based in pretty Le Bugue, this train holiday takes you to some of the most beautiful parts of the Dordogne, where you can marvel at exquisite medieval towns, outstanding countryside and pre-historic sites.
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Explore the meandering waterways and heritage railways of Norfolk. Based in historic Norwich, this rural getaway takes in the North Norfolk Coast, the royal residence of Sandringham and quaint market towns.
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Explore the amazing capital cities of central Europe. Discover the region's rich heritage of art, history and culture, and savour its world-class castles, palaces and museums, from Berlin to Budapest.
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Relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Como on this all inclusive holiday. Discover delightful lakeside towns, cruise across sparkling water and experience the Swiss Alps, travelling on the Bernina Express.
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Discover the magnificent scenery of Switzerland on this fabulous tour. Enjoying an all inclusive stay, we explore elegant St Moritz, Tirano and beautiful Arosa, as well as journeying on the world famous Glacier Express.
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View tour details >Stunning natural beauty can often be found just beyond your doorstep, as proven by our bestselling tours, 'Yorkshire by Steam' and 'Railways of Wales'. Explore the historic towns and rugged moorlands of the glorious county of Yorkshire, with visits to the Georgian spa town of Harrogate and historic city of York, with its magnificent Gothic Minster, as well as a wonderful heritage rail journey across the striking and sparse moorland. Alternatively, experience the iconic railways of Wales, with nostalgic, steam-hauled rail journeys through the rolling hills and pretty countryside on an incredible Welsh rail adventure.
Should you wish to venture slightly further afield, we have a selection of popular European tours, each of which celebrate the diverse beauty of the continent. Explore 'The Catalan Coast', where you cruise to the delightful fishing village of Cadaqués, and soak up the charming cultures of Roses, Barcelona and Figueres. Or perhaps experience the beauty of the Dordogne valley in France, making visits to medieval towns, taking a serene river cruise at La Roque-Gageac and enjoying unparalleled views of sweeping countryside on our tour of 'The Charming Dordogne'. Or, then there is the capital cities of central Europe which feature on our 'Imperial Capital Cities' tour. This fascinating trip offers a wealth of culturally rich experiences from across four diverse destinations; Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest.