Tailor-made Worldwide Rail Holidays 2021/22
Introduction
Fred.\ Holidays Rail Journeys Travelling by rail is one of the most relaxed and eco-friendly ways to arrive directly into the heart of any destination - the journey itself is an integral part of the holiday. From the tracks you can really take the time to admire the scenery as you travel through countryside and cityscapes. You can voyage into the clouds; through mountain ranges and across wild plains. You can steam through canyons, skirt the edges of lakes, rivers and oceans, and even spot wildlife – all without leaving the comfort of your seat. Tailor-made travel puts you in control of the important components of your trip but, crucially, still leaves the intricacies of booking them to our knowledgeable experts. We know how to get you where you want to be, and the best routes to take to get you there. We will help you navigate rail networks, we’ll book your tickets and seat reservations for you and arrange accommodation in great locations to suit your tastes - we can even help you with local attractions or day trips. We’ve put together a selection of suggested holidays featuring many of the world’s most iconic rail journeys to inspire you to take to the tracks, but at Fred.\ Holidays, we understand that everyone is different - our team of specialists can build a rail holiday to your exact requirements, with what is important to you in mind.
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Destination Europe & UK
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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Belmond Royal Scotsman
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Glacier Express
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Bernina Express
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Jungfraujoch
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La Ligne des Cévennes
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Harz Mountain Railway
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Bergen & Flåm Railways
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Imperial Cities by Rail USA & Canada
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Rocky Mountaineer
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Across the USA by Rail Africa
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Rovos Rail
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Blue Train India
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Maharajas' Express Australia
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Ghan & Indian Pacific Russia & Mongolia
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Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express Rail & Sail Holidays
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Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express & Pandaw
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Cunard
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Regent
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Star Clippers
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Belmond Hiram Bingham & Star Clippers
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Tulip Serenade & the Floriade Expo 2022
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Classic Danube River Cruise with Oberammergau Passion Play by Rail
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express A truly outstanding experience awaits you on board arguably the most legendary train of all. The original 1920s Pullman carriages have been lovingly and painstakingly restored to their former glory, taking travellers back in time to the luxury and glamour of the Golden Age of rail travel. Each carriage has its own story to tell and every detail has been considered; from the exquisite marquetry and upholstery in every one of the bijou cabins and communal areas, to the quality of the toiletries, dressing gowns, linens, china and intricate René Lalique glassware in the beautiful and unique dining cars. Even a walk down the corridors is an event in itself.
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Europe - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Suggested itinerary Venice & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Selected departures March - November 5 days from
£2,999pp What’s included: • Flight from the UK to Venice • 3 nights’ 4* accommodation including breakfast • Private gondola ride in Venice • Overnight travel on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice-London with all meals included and welcome prosecco • Folkestone to London on board the Belmond British Pullman with afternoon tea and a glass of English sparkling wine • All overseas transfers included
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a twin room/cabin, departing London Heathrow on 23rd October 2022.
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Key Destinations Border Points Venice to Paris or London via Arlberg Route London or Paris to Venice via Gotthard Route Paris to Budapest to Bucharest to Istanbul and vice versa Venice to Vienna or Budapest to Paris or London Venice to Paris to Brussels to Amsterdam and vice versa Paris or Geneva to Venice Florence to Paris and vice versa
Amsterdam London Brussels Saarbrü Saarbr ücken Paris
Vienna Basel Innsbruck
Hegyeshalom
Budapest Curtici Sinaia Bucharest
Florence
Varna Kapikule Istanbul
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates a large portfolio of routes throughout the year, including three newly-introduced routes in 2021 taking in Amsterdam, Florence and Geneva. Please contact our team of specialists to build this magnificent rail experience into your dream holiday. See also pages 48 - 53 for a selection of Rail & Sail Holidays including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Europe - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice
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Geneva
Belmond Royal Scotsman Immerse yourself in unrivalled elegance on a luxury rail tour without leaving the shores of the UK. As you cruise through the wilds of the Scottish Highlands on board this sumptuous hotel-on-wheels comprised of fully-restored Pullman carriages, you will dine on delicious locally-sourced fare, washed down with fine wines or whiskies and be delighted by the on-board entertainment. The open-air veranda and selection of included excursions will whisk you away into a land of myth and folklore and you can even enjoy true indulgence in motion; a treatment in the train’s very own spa!
Suggested itinerary Belmond Royal Scotsman - Taste of the Highlands Selected departures April - October 5 days from
£3,289pp What’s included: • Two nights’ 5* accommodation in Edinburgh including breakfast • Two nights’ accommodation in a private cabin on board Belmond Royal Scotsman with all meals, drinks, traditional Scottish entertainment and a choice of excursions
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a twin room/cabin arriving in Edinburgh on 8th August 2022.
Enhance your experience Add fly start/return or Caledonian Sleeper from London
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UK - Belmond Royal Scotsman
Belmond Royal Scotsman operates several different routes throughout the season, ranging from our suggested two-night package up to seven-night “Grand Western Scenic Wonders”. A full excursion programme on every departure showcases what Bonnie Scotland has to offer, including a range of outdoor pursuits, tastings at world-class distilleries and castles-a-plenty! Please call for your tailor-made holiday quotation.
Keith Plockton Isle of Skye
Inverness
Kyle of Lochalsh
Carrbridge Boat of Garten
Arisaig
Bridge of Orchy
Isle of Bute Wemyss Bay
Dundee
Edinburgh
Key Destinations Overnight Points Taste of the Highland (2 or 5 nights) Scotlands Classic Splendours (4 nights) Western Scenic Wonders (3 or 7 nights)
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Europe - Belmond Royal Scotsman
Glacier Express The “World’s Slowest Express Train” takes you on the ultimate leisurely journey transSwitzerland at the gentle pace of 24mph. Starting in the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, the train will skirt the edge of the River Rhone before ascending to altitudes of over 2000m through the Alps and then wind through the Rhine Gorge. The Glacier Express trundles across 291 bridges, including the truly spectacular Landwasser Viaduct, finally completing the day-long trip on the UNESCO World Heritage Albula Line, shared with the Bernina Express.
Bernina Express Discover ever-changing scenery from peaks to palms as the Bernina Express climbs and descends over some astonishing gradients, from the majestic Swiss Alps to the temperate climes of northern Italy.
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Europe - Glacier Express & Bernina Express
An incredible feat of engineering dating back to the 1900s, the Bernina Railway has UNESCO World Heritage status and showcases a variety of glorious scenery; white glaciers, green valleys and turquoise lakes pass by the panoramic windows of this iconic train.
Suggested itinerary Glacier & Bernina Expresses feat. the Gornergrat Daily Departures available* 8 days from
£1,459pp Three of the most iconic rail journeys and a breath-taking return voyage through the “romantic” Rhine Gorge combine to make this week-long rail holiday a great way to experience some of the best of what European rail has to offer.
What’s included: • Rail from London to Geneva • Overnight 3* accommodation in Geneva • Rail to Zermatt • 2 nights’ 3* accommodation in Zermatt • Journey on the Gornergrat Mountain Railway • Journey on the Glacier Express • 3 nights’ 3* accommodation in St Moritz • Journey on the Bernina Express • Rail to Cologne • Overnight 3* accommodation in Cologne • Swiss Half Fare Card for half price travel during your free time in Switzerland • Rail from Cologne to London
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room on a bed & breakfast basis, in standard class rail, departing London St Pancras on 9th October 2021. *Glacier Express does not run between selected dates October - December
Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Rail, Hotels Fly start/return available
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Europe - Glacier Express & Bernina Express
Jungfrau Railway Make your way to the “Top of Europe”! Complete with an Ice Palace full of ice sculptures and the Sphinx Observatory with a 360-degree view over this incredible terrain, a journey to Europe’s highest railway station - Jungfraujoch - is not just a rail excursion. Centred in the pretty car-free village of Wengen in the heart of the spectacular Bernese Oberland, deep in the Swiss Alps, this exceptional 8-day holiday showcases the highlights of this breath-taking region, featuring a trip up the majestic Jungfrau and a steam train excursion on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, along with evening meals, packed lunches for your excursion programme and a welcome bottle of wine.
Suggested itinerary Jungfrau Railway & The Bernese Oberland Daily departures June - October 8 days from
£1,729pp What’s included: • Return flights from London to/from Zurich • Return rail from/to Zurich Airport to Wengen • 7 nights’ 3* accommodation on a full board basis in Wengen including Meet & Greet at train station, evening meals, packed lunches, welcome beverage and speciality fondue dinner. • 8-day Bernese Oberland Pass for travel as detailed in the itinerary to and from Wengen to: ⸰ Schilthorn – James Bond Mountain ⸰ Jungfraujoch ⸰ Luzern ⸰ Harder Kulm funicular railway ⸰ Brienz Rothorn steam train excursion
Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room in standard class rail departing London Heathrow on 2nd October 2021. We may alter the running order for operational reasons or subject to local weather forecast, some excursions on this tour reach high altitude
Enhance your experience Rail departures from the UK for a No-Fly option Upgrades available: Flights, Hotel, Rail
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This trip can be customised to suit your requirements, please ask for details.
Europe - Jungfrau Railway
⸰ Lake Brienz cruise
Côte d’Azur via La Ligne des Cévennes
Suggested itinerary Côte d’Azur via La Ligne des Cévennes Daily departures year-round 8 days from
£989pp This week-long no-fly holiday showcases the contrasts of France and culminates with a stay on the glitzy Côte d’Azur. Travelling through the country’s charming heart along one of its lesser-known but most spectacular rail lines, running alongside several National Parks and through the dramatic Cévennes mountains; La Ligne des Cévennes is the perfect way to reach the south of France by rail.
What’s included: • Rail London to Clermont Ferrand
• 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Nîmes • Rail from Nîmes to Nice on the Côte d’Azur • 3 nights’ 4* accommodation in Nice • Combined excursion to Monaco and Èze, including a visit to Monte Carlo, the Fragonard Perfumery • Rail Nice back to London
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room on a bed & breakfast basis, in standard class rail, departing London St Pancras on 9th October 2021.
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• Rail journey on the spectacular Ligne des Cévennes from Clermont Ferrand to Nîmes
Europe - Côte d’Azur via La Ligne des Cévennes
• 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Clermont Ferrand
Harz Mountains Railway A true nostalgic steam affair, over 140km of track and 400 bridges connect a fairytale region of forests, mountains and timber-framed towns.
Suggested itinerary Harz Mountains Steam Adventure Daily departures available 7 days from
£769pp What’s included: • Rail from London to Cologne • Overnight 4* accommodation in Cologne • Rail to Wernigerode • 4 nights’ 3* accommodation in Wernigerode • 3-day Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (Harz Railway) ticket, valid for 3 consecutive days on the entire HSB network • Rail to Hannover • Overnight 4* accommodation in Hannover • Rail back to London
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room on a bed & breakfast basis in standard class rail departing London St Pancras on 6th November 2021.
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Europe - Harz Mountains
Bergen & Flåm Railways The Bergen Line makes its way through the watery landscapes of the outer Norwegian Fjords region, and inwards through a land of rapid white water and snow-capped craggy peaks. Upon joining the Flåm Railway, the staggering gradient of northern Europe’s highest standard-gauge railway twists past thundering waterfalls, coniferous forests, deep gorges and gently hanging mists.
Suggested itinerary Bergen & Flåm Railways Daily departures available 7 days from
£1,249pp What’s included: • Return flights from/to the UK • 2 nights’ accommodation in Bergen • Rail to Flåm • 2 nights’ accommodation in Flåm • Rail to Oslo • 2 nights’ accommodation in Oslo
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room in minimum 3* standard hotels on a bed & breakfast basis and standard rail, departing London Heathrow Airport on 8th October 2021.
Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Rail, Hotels Extend your holiday and travel by rail/ ferry from the UK for a No-Fly option
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Europe - Bergen & Flåm Railways
Imperial Cities by Rail Embark on this no-fly holiday by rail, departing from London you can experience the Imperial Cities, Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Vienna – all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Combining free time to explore and included day trips this rail journey will be one to remember.
Suggested itinerary Imperial Cities by Rail Daily departures available 12 days from
£1,369pp What’s included: • Rail from London to Berlin • 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Berlin • Rail to Prague • 3 nights’ 4* accommodation in Prague with city sightseeing tour • Rail to Budapest • 3 nights’ 4* accommodation in Budapest and cruise on the Danube • Rail to Vienna • 2 nights 4* accommodation in Vienna plus an evening of Strauss & Mozart music at the Kursalon, accompanied by opera singers and ballet dancers • Rail to Nuremberg • Overnight 4* accommodation in Nuremberg
Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a twin room on a bed & breakfast basis and standard rail departing London St Pancras on 2nd October 2021
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This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements.
Europe - Imperial Cities by Rail
• Rail back to London
Rocky Mountaineer Travelling by rail is the ultimate uninterrupted way to appreciate the unsurpassed beauty of the Canadian Rockies. A combination of exceptional all-inclusive on board service with fascinating commentary from the attentive Onboard Hosts, the stunning natural backdrop and hopefully some sightings of indigenous wildlife from the comfortable domed carriages, makes this journey on of one of the world’s most celebrated trains one you will never forget.
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USA & Canada - Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer operates a wealth of routes and packages throughout the season, offering a wide variety of experiences, from rail-only to a full-circle tour of the Canadian routes; helicopter rides in the Rockies, Rail & Sail combinations with a cruise in Alaska and even true wilderness hiking itineraries. We’re here to help you choose the perfect one for you! Please contact us to discuss the many ways to include a journey on Rocky Mountaineer as part of your ideal Canadian voyage.
QUESNEL
British Columbia
Alberta
JASPER
EDMONTON
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD
LAKE LOUISE
W H ISTL ISTLER R
BANFF
KA K MLOOPS
CALGARY
CANADA
VICTORIA
SALT LAKE CITY
NEW ROUTE FOR 2021/22
Nevada Utah LAS VEGAS
USA
MOAB
Colorado DENVER GLENWOOD SPRINGS
USA & Canada - Rocky Mountaineer
VA NCO VA O U VER R
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Vancouver Island
Amtrak Rail in the USA The Amtrak network is vast, covering over 20,000 miles of rail track in the United States; connecting many major cities and sweeping across the continent under wide open skies and through ever-changing terrain.
Suggested itinerary Across the USA by Rail Selected departures year-round 13 days from
£2,379pp What’s included:
• Fly London – Los Angeles • 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Los Angeles • Overnight rail to Flagstaff • 2 nights 4* accommodation in Flagstaff • Excursion to the Grand Canyon • Overnight rail to Chicago • 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Chicago • Overnight rail to New York • 2 nights 4* accommodation in New York • Overnight flight back to London
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room (breakfast not included)/ standard class sleeper cabin departing London Heathrow on 7th November 2021.
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VANCOUVER Everett SEATTLE Spokane
PORTLAND MONTANA
NORTH DAKOTA
MAINE
MONTREAL
MINNESOTA
Eugene – Springfield
St. Albans OREGON
MINNEAPOLIS – ST. PAUL
IDAHO
Rochester Rensselaer Springfield Port Huron BUFFALO RHODE ISLAND New Haven Pontiac CONNECTICUT DETROIT PENNSYLVANIA Battle Creek NEW YORK CLEVELAND Harrisburg Trenton NEW JERSEY PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH BALTIMORE
Grand Rapids
WYOMING
Redding
MILWAUKEE
NEBRASKA
Galesburg
NEVADA
San Jose
UTAH
DENVER COLORADO
Fresno
KANSAS CITY
Topeka KANSAS
CALIFORNIA
San Luis Obispo
OMAHA
Quincy
INDIANAPOLIS
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO
San Bernardino Palm Springs
DELAWARE
WEST VIRGINIA
CINCINNATI
WASHINGTON, DC MARYLAND
Charlottesville
ST. LOUIS KENTUCKY
NORTH
Greensboro Flagstaff ARIZONA
Maricopa
OKLAHOMA
ALBUQUERQUE
MEMPHIS
LITTLE ROCK
Columbia
NEW MEXICO
ATLANTA Tuscaloosa
Texarkana TUCSON EL PASO
FORT WORTH
Birmingham
MISSISSIPPI
DALLAS
GEORGIA
ALABAMA
Jackson
Raleigh CAROLINA Selma Fayetteville
Charlotte
TENNESSEE
ARKANSAS
Oklahoma City
Richmond Newport News Norfolk
VIRGINIA
Lynchburg
MISSOURI
Bakersfield
Santa Barbara
OHIO
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston Savannah
LOUISIANA TEXAS
AUSTIN
JACKSONVILLE
Mobile Pensacola
Lafayette HOUSTON
Tallahassee
NEW ORLEANS
ORLANDO
SAN ANTONIO
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SACRAMENTO Stockton
CHICAGO
IOWA
SALT LAKE CITY OAKLAND/ EMERYVILLE
MICHIGAN
WISCONSIN
SOUTH DAKOTA
Brunswick
Portland VERMONT Rutland NEW NEW HAMPSHIRE TORONTO YORK Niagara Syracuse BOSTON Albany – Falls MASSACHUS
USA - Amtrak Rail in the USA
WASHINGTON
TAMPA FLORIDA
Please call us to discuss and arrange your perfect American Rail Adventure!
West Palm Beach MIAMI
Rovos Rail - Pride of Africa The Pride of Africa criss-crosses the continent, travelling through South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania on myriad voyages - including safaris, golf touring, battlefields visits and the incredible sight of Victoria Falls to name but a few. There is no more comfortable way to enjoy the best of this remarkable part of the world, and the open-air Observation Car at the rear of the train allows you to fully immerse yourself in the passing scenery. We can arrange pre- and post- train hotel stays, flights and further exploration around South Africa on a tailor-made holiday, please call our team of travel specialists to help you build this train into your dream holiday.
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Africa - Rovos Rail Pride of Africa
Rocky Mountaineer Travelling by rail is the ultimate uninterrupted way to absorb the unsurpassed beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Lobito Exceptional All-inclusive on-board Mpika service, fascinating commentary from the attentive Onboard Hosts, a stunning natural backdrop and hopefully some sightings of indigenous wildlife from the domed carriages, combined to make this journey one of one of the world’s most acclaimed Etosha Fallsforget. trains one youVictoria will never National
Park
Bulawayo
Kimberley De Aar
Suggested itinerary Cape Town & The Pride of Africa Selected departures year-round 11 days from
£3,449pp What’s included: • Fly overnight from London to Johannesburg • Overnight 5* hotel stay in Pretoria with breakfast • 2 nights’ All-Inclusive accommodation on board the Pride of Africa with selected excursions, from Pretoria to Cape Town • 5 nights’ 5* accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town with breakfast • Excursions to Cape Peninsula, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Inverdoorn and Winelands including Stellenbosch. • Fly overnight Cape Town to London • All overseas transfers included
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Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a twin room/cabin departing London Heathrow on 8th August 2021
Africa - Rovos Rail Pride of Africa
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements.
Blue Train The superb Blue Train offers a modern luxury African rail experience between Pretoria and Cape Town on selected dates throughout the year. Once a year, this unmistakable train also heads to South Africa’s Limpopo Province, where one of the world’s finest game reserves can be found – Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s Big Five. The atmosphere on the train is lively and friendly, and the on board team make sure you have a luxury experience to remember with freeflowing sparkling wine and smiles. Luxurious cotton linens, marblefloored en-suite bath or shower rooms with gold-plated fittings and entertainment system make your cabin a comfortable place to enjoy the passing scenery or watch the live stream footage of the driver’s view. We can arrange pre- and post- train hotel stays, flights and further exploration around South Africa on a tailor-made holiday, please call our team of travel specialists to help you build this train into your dream holiday.
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Africa - Blue Train
Maharajas’ Express This wonderful train has five different itineraries to choose from, to allow you to take in the colourful sights and vibrant culture of India from the comfort of its luxurious and intricate carriages. SAVE £2200 per twin cabin - book by 30th September 2021*
Suggested itinerary Maharajas’ Express – Heritage of India Daily departures year-round 12 days from
£6,499pp What’s included:
• Fly overnight London to Mumbai • 2 nights 5* accommodation in Mumbai with breakfast • 6 nights’ All-Inclusive accommodation on board Maharajas’ Express from Mumbai to Delhi, via Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra (Taj Mahal) with guided excursion programme • 2 nights’ 5* accommodation in Delhi with breakfast • Fly Delhi to London • All overseas transfers included
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departure London Heathrow 9th December 2021. *Saving shown is for 2nd passenger based on a twin share Deluxe category cabin. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. Optional activities payable locally.
This train operates several routes throughout the year, please contact us to discuss your Indian Rail Odyssey!
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Upgrades available: Flights, Rail
India - Maharajas’ Express
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The Ghan & Indian Pacific Two epic journeys, coast-to-coast from north to south and east to west respectively, showcasing the unmistakable colours of Australia; ranging from yellows, oranges to vibrant greens under pink and blue skies. We can book these trains and arrange pre- and post-train hotel stays, flights and further exploration around Australia as part of a tailor-made holiday. Speak to one of our travel specialists and we’ll help you build one or both of these fantastic rail experiences into your perfect Australian expedition.
The Ghan departures
3 days / 2 nights (February - November): Darwin - Adelaide: Wednesday Adelaide - Darwin: Sunday
Indian Pacific departures 4 days / 3 nights (year-round): Perth - Sydney: Sunday Sydney - Perth: Wednesday
Australia - The Ghan & Indian Pacific
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The Ghan
Indian Pacific n Pa cific
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express All aboard the longest continuous train journey in the world, hauled in part by steam locomotives and undoubtedly one of the most coveted travel experiences of all time. Cruising on wheels in absolute comfort, through less-visited regions of the world’s largest country, via Mongolia, to the far-flung easterly reaches of Vladivostok, you’ll savour freshly-prepared meals in the elegant restaurant cars, or sip a drink accompanied by the sound of the resident pianist and spend plenty of time taking in the vistas of this seemingly infinite terrain. Explore the architecture of Moscow and Kazan, place a foot in both Europe and Asia at the same time in Yekaterinburg and learn about this monumental railway in Novosibirsk. Enjoy a barbeque by the deepest lake on Earth and marvel at the enormous monument to Ghenghis Khan in Mongolia, spending time with local people along the way, experiencing remote Siberian life in the vast wilderness first-hand.
Selected departures April - September 2021 & 2022 Moscow – Kazan – Yekaterinburg – Novosibirsk – Irkutsk – Lake Baikal – Ulan Ude - Ulaan Baatar – Vladivostok (or vice versa)
15 days from
£13,095pp What’s included: • Overnight 5* accommodation in Moscow with breakfast • 12 nights’ accommodation with all meals and excursions on board Golden Eagle • Overnight 5* accommodation in Vladivostok with breakfast
This trip is also available in reverse and can be extended to suit your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room/cabin departing Moscow 1st May 2022. Does not include flights.
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Russia/Mongolia - Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Rail & Sail Holidays Are you looking to get more out of your cruise holiday? From no-fly options from the UK to epic worldwide escapes, a rail & sail holiday has so many opportunities. We’ve put together a selection of Rail & Sail Voyages; seamlessly blending the tranquillity of gliding on the waters of oceans and rivers, with riding the rails of Europe and further afield, but why stop there?
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Much of the world is accessible by rail and in addition to our featured holiday packages we can create the perfect fusion of railways and waterways – just for you.” Call our team of specialists today to discuss your dream Rail & Sail holiday.
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Rail & Sail - Introduction
Exploring Asia featuring Eastern & Oriental Express Taking a cruise along the Mekong River is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Combining this with the luxury of the Eastern & Oriental Express is a voyage to remember. Drift through the exotic landscapes of Asia on board the continent’s most opulent train; wonderfully decorated throughout in hues of green and gold with cherry wood detailing, you will cruise on wheels from the colourful and vibrant city of Singapore to beguiling Bangkok before a short flight to Siam Reap to join your spacious and newly-refurbished river cruise ship. Your Pandaw ship is an object of beauty in itself finished by hand in brass and teak. The shallow draft allows for travel to remote areas which are unreachable by other passenger carrying vessels.
Itinerary Exploring Asia featuring Eastern & Oriental Express Selected 2022 departures 15 days from
£7,499pp What’s included: • Fly overnight London – Singapore • Join the Eastern & Oriental Express for a 2-night full board journey with guided excursions to Malaysian village and cruise on the River Kwai • Overnight 4* accommodation in Bangkok • Fly Bangkok to Siem Reap
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Rail & Sail - Belmond Eastern & Orient Express
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• 2 nights’ 4*accommodation in Siem Reap including Exploring Angkor land tour • 7-night full board Mekong river cruise on RV Mekong Pandaw, visiting Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap Floating Villages, Silk Island, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sam Mountain, Cao Lanh, Ben Tre. • Fly overnight Ho Chi Minh to London • All oversea transfers
Pandaw Cruises and Eastern & Oriental Express operate many routes and dates and can be built into the tailor-made holiday of your dreams – please call us for further options. Price is subject to availability, based on two people sharing a twin room/ cabin (Pullman Cabin Eastern & Oriental and lower deck cabin on RV Mekong Pandaw) departing London Heathrow 20th November 2022
Luxury No-Fly Rail & Sail London - Venice - Rome - Southampton
Travel to Venice on a magical journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express; the epitome of timelessly elegant train travel. Spend time in the “Floating City” of Venice before cruising the Mediterranean in style and finally sailing home on Cunard’s delightful Queen Victoria ship after seven wonderful nights at sea
Itinerary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Cunard Departing 26th September 2022 12 days from
£4,299pp What’s included: • Join the Belmond British Pullman from London to Folkestone with welcome Bellini • Transfer to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Calais for a full-board overnight journey to Venice • Arrive into Venice for a 4* overnight stay with breakfast • Rail in Premium Class from Venice to Rome
• All overseas transfers
Cunard Cruises and Venice Simplon-OrientExpress operate many routes and dates and can be built into a tailor-made holiday just for you – please call us for further options. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room/inside cabin departing on 26th September 2022.
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• Board Cunard’s Queen Victoria ship for your 7-night cruise to Southampton; via Genoa, Marseille, Gibraltar, with all meals and entertainment included
Rail & Sail - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Cunard
• 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Rome with breakfast
Ultra Luxury No-Fly Rail & Sail London - Venice - Barcelona - London Once again the opulent Venice SimplonOrient-Express is the precursor to a luxurious sea-going voyage. Revel in the unrivalled atmosphere of a bygone era on the world’s most famous train, ahead of your 12-night AllInclusive sailing on Regent Seven Seas Voyager.
Itinerary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Regent Departing 3rd May 2022 17 days from
£10,599pp What’s included: • Join the Belmond British Pullman from London to Folkestone with welcome Bellini • Meet the Venice Simplon Express for a full-board overnight journey from London to Venice • Overnight 4* hotel stay in Venice with breakfast
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Rail & Sail - Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Regent
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• Join Regent Seven Seas Voyager for your ultraluxury 12-night All-inclusive sailing from Venice to Barcelona, via the stunning Balkan coastline (Croatia & Montenegro), Corfu (Greece) and the Ionian Sea, Valletta (Malta), Trapani (Sicily), Amalfi Coast, Rome, Cinque Terre (Italy), Toulon (France) and Menorca(Spain) ⸰ Includes all meals and drinks, on-board gratuities and a selection of free shore excursions • 2 nights 4* accommodation in Barcelona with breakfast • First Class Rail journey Barcelona to Paris • Standard Premier Eurostar Paris to London • All overseas transfers
Regent Cruises and Venice Simplon-OrientExpress operate many routes and dates and can be built into a tailor-made holiday to suit your requirements – please call us for further options. Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room/inside cabin departing on 3rd May 2022.
Luxury Tall Ship Rail & Sail Experience the Grand Age of Sail and the Golden Age of Rail on a combination “Rail & Sail” holiday. During your seven-night cruise, relax on board Star Clipper in one of the comfortable sun loungers, cool off in the on-deck pools or indulge yourself in the ship’s very own spa. Then, delight in an overnight voyage on the simply peerless Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
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Itinerary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Star Clippers Departing 18th June 2022 13 days from
£4,439pp What’s included:
• Fly from London to Rome • Transfer to Star Clipper for a 7-night full-board tall ship cruise around the Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Amalfi, Sorrento and the Pontine Islands • 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Rome with breakfast
• Overnight full board travel on the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress from Florence to Paris – NEW ROUTE FOR 2021! • Rail from Paris to London • Overseas transfers included • All overseas transfers
Please note, this trip can be customised to suit your requirements, including no-fly option to Rome by rail with an overnight stay en-route. Price is subject to availability based on two adults sharing a room/cabin on a bed & breakfast basic, standard class rail (Standard Premier on Eurostar), departing London Gatwick on 18th June 2022. Category 6 cabin on Star Clipper, port charges are included.
Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Flight, Rail, Cruise Rail departures from the UK Star Clippers Cruises and Venice Simplon-OrientExpress operate many routes and dates and can be built into your ultimate Rail & Sail holiday – please call us for further options.
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• 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Florence with breakfast
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• Rail from Rome to Florence
Star Clippers Costa Rica & Luxury Machu Picchu Rail & Sail A unique opportunity to experience a tall ship sailing on board the majestic four-masted Star Clipper ship, before heading further into South America to see one of the greatest “man-made wonders of the world”; UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu. You’ll travel there in style on board the Hiram Bingham, a Belmond Train, a stunning locomotive, decked out in homage to the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress in 1920s décor with an ambience to match. You’ll also have an overnight stay at the only hotel located directly at the entrance to Machu Picchu. As the name would suggest, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is a true sanctuary; a hideaway in the heart of tropical forests. Nestled in the trees, a luxurious haven awaits, with views of the mountains and an unrivalled position near the ancient Inca citadel, echoes of the Incan Empire all around.
Tour can be customised to suit your requirements, ask for details
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5th January 2023
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17 days from
£7,539
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What’s included: • Return economy flights from and to the UK • 2 nights’ pre-cruise 4* accommodation at the 4* Marriot Hotel (or similar) in San José, Costa Rica
Upgrade your flights to Business Class please call for more details. Price is based on two adults sharing a twin room/Category 6 cabin on Star Clipper / departing London Gatwick on 5th January 2023. We reserve the right to amend this itinerary owing to local restrictions or timetable changes at any time. Time restrictions apply to the solo hikes. Your guide will endeavour to visit all possible areas of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu, please be aware that local restrictions may mean all areas are not accessible. Small overnight bag only on Hiram Bingham to Sanctuary Lodge, luggage transferred to next hotel. Please note, this tour visits high altitude and requires walking on uneven and steep terrain/steps. Suitable clothing and footwear is required. Some flights are indirect. Small section of rail journey is operated by coach. Gratuities are not included.
• 7-night full board cruise on board Star Clipper • Flight from San Jose, Costa Rica to Lima, Peru • 2 nights’ 5* accommodation at 5* Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima with breakfast • Guided tour of Lima • Flight from Lima to Cusco
• Excursion to Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras. • Hiram Bingham luxury train from Rio Sagrado to Machu Picchu and return, with lunch one way and dinner on the return included on board • Guided tour of Machu Picchu Inca citadel and its surrounding complexes • Overnight stay at 5* Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu with breakfast, lunch and evening meal • Free time at Machu Picchu • Overnight stay at 5* Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel in Cusco with breakfast • Overnight return flight from Cusco back to London • Porterage (2 pieces of luggage per person) when in Peru • Port charges • All overseas transfers
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• Excursion to Awanakancha Center and Pisac
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• 2 nights’ 5* accommodation at 5* Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley with breakfast
Tulip Serenade & the Floriade Expo 2022 With just a short rail journey from the UK you can enjoy a uniquely Dutch floral experience and relax in the comfort of your Amadeus Silver II cruise ship as you sail on the River Rhine.
Floriade Expo 2022 Once every 10 years, Floriade is the park to enjoy the scent and colour of flowers plants, vegetables and fruit. The Expo offers 40 inspiring country presentations, a spectacular greenhouse complex, a cable car over the Floriade park, pavilions with sustainable innovations and a vibrant arts and culture programme.
Itinerary Amadeus & the Floriade Expo Departing 9th April 2022 9 days from
£1,699pp
What’s included:
• FREE Tickets to Floriade Expo including cable car ride • Overnight 4* accommodation in Amsterdam with breakfast • Overseas transfers Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a twin room/cabin departing London St Pancras on 9th April 2022
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• 7-night full-board cruise on board MS Amadeus Silver II with cocktail reception, welcome dinner, Captain’s gala dinner, entertainment and complimentary use of on board bicycles!
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• Standard Class Eurostar to Amsterdam
Classic Danube River Cruise with Oberammergau Passion Play by Rail Join your ship by rail for a relaxed no-fly option to cruise past breath-taking scenery pausing along the way in quaint villages and lively cities on a timeless trip down the Danube River. Your lovely state-of-the-art craft offers a special treat – unlimited wine at every dinner. Discover regal Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” as well as Slovakia’s remarkable capital, Bratislava. Explore Vienna’s historic sites as you are immersed in the city’s atmosphere of opulence and elegance. Drift along the river through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and small riverside towns. Behold Munich’s many charms including its world-famous Glockenspiel. In the charming Bavarian village of Oberammergau, you’ll witness a spectacular performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Watch as the entire village comes together to present you with their rendition of this Biblical story.
Itinerary Amadeus & Oberammergau Passion Play Selected 2022 departures 11 days from
£3,649pp What’s included: • Rail from London to Munich • 7-night full-board cruise from Passau to Budapest on board Amadeus Brilliant, Star or Silver III with unlimited wine with evening meals
• Rail Budapest to Munich • Overnight stay in Munich area in 4* accommodation with breakfast • Overseas transfers • Rail back to London
This trip is also available in reverse and can be fully customised to your requirements. Price is subject to availability, based on two people sharing a twin room/ cabin on board Amadeus Brilliant, Star or Silver III departing on selected dates in 2022 with standard class rail throughout
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• Oberammergau Passion Play performance tickets in Category 2 with Commemorative Passion Play textbook in English
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• 2 nights’ accommodation in the Oberammergau region (details will be confirmed closer to departure) with breakfast and selected meals
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