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27 November to 4 December 2025

Our annual trip to sample the wonderful Christmas Markets at leisure. Full of tradition and atmosphere the second largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg, hosts a grand Christmas Market well known throughout Europe.

29 November to 6 December 2025

A Christmas Market tour that heads to Norway and combines festive shopping and rail/ferry excursions in awe inspiring landscapes. Discover the enchanting beauty on an unforgettable festive rail tour.

21 December 2025 to 3 January 2026

Our festive season tour to Switzerland is a firm favourite. This year we include stays in Interlaken in the glorious Bernese Oberland region, Lausanne on Lake Geneva and the alpine city of Chur, the capital of the Graubünden Canton. All promise amazing scenic and festive landscapes. The fantastic Swiss Transport system operates a full service every day of the year so you are free to travel around even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

6 January to 25 January 2026

Venture north, south and west of Bangkok by rail on this interesting new tour. Experience the contrasts of Thailand, from its bustling capital to the relaxing coastal towns and islands and fascinating historical sites.

9 February to 18 February 2026

Travel through snow-capped mountains, white Alpine scenery and ride the UNESCO Rhaetian Railway on this popular winter holiday. This rail tour is a fantastic way to see the Swiss Alps in their full winter glory, from the comfort of the train!

15 February to 5 March 2026

Join our successful annual tour to India which includes the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations. Engineering excellence, fierce gradients and stunning scenery make for a memorable tour. Includes privately chartered steam trains on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

4 March to 30 March 2026

A fabulous 27-day tour that covers highlights of both North and South Islands of New Zealand including spectacular rail journeys and scenic sailings. Truly a trip of a lifetime, enhanced by stopovers in Singapore to break up the travel.

5 March to 20 March 2026

We return after many years to ride the iconic Copper Canyon Railway along with the Tren InterOceanico and Tren Maya, Mexico’s recently inaugurated passenger trains. Scenic rail journeys combined with cultural sightseeing showcases Mexico at its best.

9 April to 16 April 2026

Our tour to Dresden for the Steam Festival has become an annual favourite. Enjoy lots of steam content over the 18th Festival weekend before experiencing return trips on both the Weisseritztalbahn and Loessnitzgrundbahn. We also include a day trip up the Elbe on a historic paddle steamer.

10 April to 21 April 2026

Silks, spices and the story of Tamerlane’s conquests combine with some of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia. This unique tour affords an in-depth look into the history and culture of one of the smallest of the former USSR republics and is accompanied by both a Ffestiniog Travel tour leader and an experienced local guide.

24 April to 28 April 2026

Join us on this short break to enjoy this spectacular steam festival in northern France, staying in Abbeville, an important town in the Somme area and well known for the Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran.

7 May to 20 May 2026

Another selection of Germany’s tram networks not previously visited by our tramways series of holidays. This year we head to Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, Stuttgart and Essen to visit the tramways throughout the Ruhr Valley.