RIverCruising.co.uk Rail Journeys Brochure 2021

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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.

Contents Page

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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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 Gatwick on 10th October 2021.

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Hotel, Flight and Rail

Key Destinations Border Points Venice to Paris or London via Arlberg Route London or Paris to Venice via Gothard Route London or Paris to Berlin and Vice Versa Venice to Vienna or Budapest to Paris or London Venice to Vienna to Prague to Paris or London Paris to Budapest to Bucharest to Instanbul and Vice Versa Venice to Verona to Paris to Brussels to Amsterdam Paris - Geneva - Innsbruck - Verona - Venice Venice - Rome - Florence - Paris

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Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice

Bucharest

Florence

Varna Rome

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, Rome, 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

Saarbrücken Paris

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London

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 Border Points Taste of the Highland (2 nights) Scotlands Classic Splendours (2 nights) Western Scenic Wonders (3 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.

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Rail, Hotels (Ligne des Cévennes standard class only)

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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.

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Rail, Hotels Fly start/return available

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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

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Rail, Hotels Fly start/return available

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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

WHISTLER

BANFF

KAMLOOPS

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

VANCOUVER

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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.

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Flights, Hotels, Rail

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

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Flights, Rail

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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

Enhance your experience

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

India

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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 elegant freshly-prepared meals 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.

Enhance your experience Add flights, upgrade your rail 2023 dates available to pre-register

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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 16 days from

£7,999pp 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

Enhance your experience

Rail & Sail - Belmond Eastern & Orient Express

Upgrades available: Flights, Rail, Cruise

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• 3 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 2nd April 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 • Meet the Venice Simplon Express for a full-board overnight journey from London 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.

Enhance your experience Upgrades available: Flight, Rail, Cruise

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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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• 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

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.

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• 2 nights’ 4* accommodation in Florence with breakfast

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• Rail from Rome to Florence

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

£4,479pp What’s included: • Rail from London to Munich • Overnight 4* hotel stay in Munich with breakfast • Rail Munich to Budapest

• Oberammergau Passion Play performance tickets in Category 2 • Overnight 4* hotel stay in Munich area with farewell dinner and breakfast • Rail Munich 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 or Silver III departing London St Pancras 5th June 2022.

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• 2 nights’ accommodation in the Oberammergau region (details will be confirmed closer to departure) with breakfast

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• 6 nights’ full board cruise on board your Amadeus ship with unlimited wine with evening meals from Budapest to Passau; via Bratislava, Vienna, Emmersdorf and Linz

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All prices featured are per person based on two adults sharing a room unless otherwise stated, are subject to availability and change. Hotel ratings are hotels own, City taxes may be applicable and are payable locally. Holiday programmes are subject to availability and change, further terms and conditions may apply. Full operator terms and conditions apply. For full terms and conditions please visit www.fredholidays.co.uk/terms-conditions E&OE.

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