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18 September to 29 September 2026

Relive a bygone age when rural life meant working fields with horses, stacking hay in haystacks and preparing meals from home grown produce. Visit remote Saxon villages with their fortified churches in Transylvania, enjoy village life in Maramureș and the painted monasteries of Bucovina. Stay in family run homestay accommodation and ride two steam narrow gauge railways.

30 September to 14 October 2026

A classic rail tour through stunning scenery, including journeys on the famous Bernina and Glacier Express rail routes – you will not tire of staring out at the magnificent mountain landscapes of Switzerland.

5 October to 11 October 2026

Puglia, the “heel of Italy’s boot”, is an ideal destination for a short break. From our base in the historic towns of Bari and Lecce, discover the region’s history and culture by visiting some of its most beautiful towns and villages.

14 October to 27 October 2026

A comprehensive tour of the very best of Turkey, from Istanbul to the eastern city of Kars, close to the Armenian border. From the relatively recent history of Gallipoli to the ancient history of Ephesus and the spectacle of Cappadocia, we have it all. The journey out to Kars is by road and domestic flights and the return from Kars to Istanbul by rail.

2 November to 11 November 2026

Often referred to as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’, Jordan welcomes travellers from around the world to explore its long history and ancient cities and landmarks. Enjoy charters on the remaining sections of the Hejaz Railway and see the wonders of Petra, Jerash and Madaba.

26 November to 3 December 2026

Enjoy some festive shopping and all the trimmings with the added opportunity of exploring several surviving steam railways in the Dresden area. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the city’s Christmas Markets and an option to join daily excursions to ride nostalgic steam trains.

2 December to 9 December 2026

Experience the festive traditions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland during this varied winter holiday, centred around sparkling Lake Constance - Bodensee. Enjoy travelling by rail and boat, surrounded by spectacular scenery, and visiting some of the prettiest areas this region has to offer.

21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027

A firm festive favourite! This year we stay in Switzerland’s most scenic city, Lucerne, Thun in the glorious Bernese Oberland 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.