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Special Interest Holidays

From walking breaks to religious festivals, carnivals and historical celebrations, we have a wide variety of great special interest holidays. We plan these tours to suit an array of different tastes and interests, from activity specific holidays to tours that focus on a particular event. Experience some of the most fabulous carnivals in Europe that are filled with music, dance and extravagant costumes, a truly remarkable sight.

For something a little more active and invigorating, a walking holiday through the picturesque landscapes of Europe could be perfect. As you travel to your destination by rail the incredible landscapes will enchant you and allow you to relax fully before you arrive. Take one of our remarkable special interest tours and explore something or somewhere you love.

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6 days from
£1,099
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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8 days from
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
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Spectacular Springtime in Amsterdam
4.0 stars(53 reviews)
2025MarApr
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£995 pp
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  • DestinationThe Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Huskies
4.5 stars(64 reviews)
2025JanFebMar
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Edinburgh Tattoo
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4.5 stars(12 reviews)
2024Aug
2025Aug
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
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The Waterways of Burgundy
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Great Rail Journeys
2024Aug
Great Rail Journeys
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • DestinationSouth Africa
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail
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  • DestinationFrance
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Our customers love our Special Interest Holidays tours
Huskies and the Northern Lights
3/Apr
Craig James
5 stars
“This is an amazing set of experiences, well put together to allow both free time and brilliantly organised activities. We will remember it forever.
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Peebles, The Edinburgh Tattoo and Floors Castle
02 Sep 2019
Mrs V Matthews
5 stars
“Excellent hotel and tour guide
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The Netherlands in Springtime
11/May
Deborah Leppard
4 stars
“The trip was lovely. The only downside was the coach was rather tatty.
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Nice Carnival & The French Riviera
4/Mar
vibaz
4 stars
“Very good.
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Travelling with Rail Discoveries

Each of our special interest breaks has been carefully tailored around specific events or activities to give guests an incredible experience. The excursions included in the tours are chosen to reflect the theme of the holiday, whilst free days are often incorporated into our special interest tours to give guests the opportunity to revisit their favourite places or to explore something new. All accommodation and travel is included in the price of the holiday, as well as a selection of meals and excursions.

Travelling to your destination by train allows the journey to become an enjoyable part of our special interest tours, as guests can sit back and relax whilst beautiful landscapes roll past the window. From the moment you step on the first train to when you depart after your journey home, one of our professional and experienced Tour Managers accompanies the holiday ensuring everything goes to plan. Your Tour Manager takes care of things such as checking into hotels and knowing the correct platform from where to catch the next train. You can enjoy complete peace of mind on our special interest holidays from the moment you leave your home.