How Our Tours Work
From the romance of steam engines to sleek, modern high-speed trains, there are so many reasons to choose a holiday by rail. Rail Discoveries offers a wide range of escorted tours so you can find your perfect short break or holiday in the UK or abroad, with fabulous scenery, plenty to see and fantastic experiences every day. Choose Rail Discoveries for inclusive holidays by rail with a range of excursions, many meals and the services of a Tour Manager.
Let your journey begin
Travelling by train has unique and enduring appeal, providing freedom and flexibility, convenience and comfort. The journey is also very much part of the holiday as you pass through ever changing scenery, with interesting sights and pleasurable stopovers en route.
Whisking you into Europe
Most Rail Discoveries holidays depart from St Pancras International in London, with the Eurostar taking just two hours to reach Paris or Brussels. A high-speed rail network makes every corner of Europe ever quicker and easier to reach by train.
Your dedicated Tour Manager
An integral part of a Rail Discoveries holiday is an experienced and friendly Tour Manager who will meet you at St Pancras International and remain on hand throughout the tour. They provide all the information or assistance you may need and ensure all the arrangements for hotels and excursions run smoothly.
Well-researched itineraries
From scenic rail journeys on vintage trains to river cruises and sightseeing tours of beautiful cities, we include fantastic things to see and do as a key part of every tour. We also make sure there's plenty of free time for relaxing, exploring and dining independently.
Hotels and meals
From stopovers to your holiday base for several days, we've carefully selected hotels that provide high standards of quality, comfort and facilities, in convenient locations and often with distinctive style and character. Many meals are also included in the tour prices as specified, either at the hotels or as part of the excursions.
Personal and relaxed
The average group size is between 30-35 on most tours. We take every care to ensure customers enjoy a personal experience rather than feeling part of a crowd. Casual dress is perfectly acceptable for most tours although you may choose dressier options for special dinners and some of our cruising holidays.
Perfect for solo travellers
Travelling as part of a group can be ideal for solo travellers by providing the ease and confidence to explore independently, with the opportunity to share experiences and enjoy a convivial atmosphere as much as you please.
Travel light
Less is more when it comes to luggage. Although trains don't have the same restrictions as airlines, you may well have to lift your bags on and off trains, into luggage racks and into the hotels. As such we recommend one average size suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per person which should allow for all you'll need on our tours. The vertical suitcases with wheels and retractable handles are particularly appropriate.
The sightseeing excursions and transfers can be relatively demanding for travellers with limited mobility and porterage is not available. If you're in any doubt, our helpful advisers will be very happy to provide guidance on any tours you have in mind.
The personal touch
We have a dedicated team of friendly Tour Advisors just a phone call away to provide all the information, advice and assistance you could need to choose and book your ideal tour with Rail Discoveries. We also provide helpful customer service support right up to your departure.
You'll also find full details of all our escorted tours on our website and you can check availability and book your holiday securely, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.