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Travel through, not over

Train trips across Europe supported by no-fly travel experts

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The West Highland Line

Fort William, Oban, Glasgow

Ride the Caledonian Sleeper and both branches of the famed West Highland Line, one of the world's most scenic railways.
/ 8 nights
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(Better than) the Bernina Express

Milan, Lecco, Chur, Bern

You’ve heard of the Bernina Express; take the local train instead for fewer crowds, flexible stops and the same mountain views.
/ 10 nights
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Europe's Imperial Cities

Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna

Explore Europe’s imperial capitals by sleeper. Wander palaces, castles and museums shaped by centuries of royal power.
/ 15 nights
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Italian and Swiss lakes

Basel, Lugano, Lecco

Cross Ticino by rail via Basel and Lugano, ending in Lecco on Lake Como, framed by ferries, promenades and the Grigne peaks.
/ 7 nights
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One way to Istanbul

Budapest, Brasov, Bucharest, Veliko Tarnovo , Sofia, Istanbul

Journey to Istanbul, travelling across central Europe and the Balkans, including an overnight sleeper to Transylvania.
/ 15 nights
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Italy's foodie hotspots

Naples, Rome, Bologna, Milan

Because food is culture: explore slow food in Turin, pizza in Naples and Bologna’s sauces, linking Italy’s great kitchens by rail.
/ 12 nights
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Quiz: How well do you know Europe?

This month, we ran a survey to see how much Britons know about Europe. The results were shocking. While 70% of British adults believe they have a good knowledge of European geography, the average European literacy score was just 36%. 

To see how you compare to the average Briton, complete the European literacy questions from the survey in this quiz.

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Best railways

Discover Europe's best railways, from heritage lines to mountain passes.

Sleeper trains

A private cabin awaits. Top trips featuring sleeper trains and ferries.

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A short hop and skip by train. Weekends away have never been easier.

Beach trips

Best beaches by train, from seaside classics to unsung coastlines.

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Bring the kids. Trips by land and sea, curated for the whole family.

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As seen in the press

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Portugal's Douro Line

As seen in the Metro. Trace the Douro river on one of Europe's most scenic railways. For travellers who want a slower, more mindful trip.

French Riviera

As seen in the Daily Telegraph. Marble staircases, palm gardens and old frescoes adorn Sawday’s lavish properties along the French Riviera.

Italy for foodies

As seen in the i Paper. Discover the slow-food movement in Turin, and taste your way through the birthplace of Pizza and the proud home of Bolognese.
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Our Love the Journey Guarantee offers total peace of mind with 24/7 WhatsApp support and free expert replanning for any disruption, letting you relax and enjoy the scenery while we handle all the logistics.
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What’s included?

Our price includes all of your holiday transport, accommodation and a personalised itinerary for your trip. You'll also have our travel experts on WhatsApp all holiday for disruption support and travel tips.

What are the departure dates?

(Almost) any that you want! Our trips don’t start and end on specific dates, you can choose any date that you’d like, even when booking online. Please bear in mind that prices may vary.

Can I adapt the route you’re suggesting?

Yes - it’s your holiday. Before you book your trip, you can let us know which change you’d like to make (e.g. if you have a particular place you’d love to stay and you’d like us to work that into your route) and we’ll be happy to make the changes.

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If travel restrictions due to Covid or other situations mean you can’t take your holiday, we can move your dates, change routes or issue a full refund, no questions asked.
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