Winter & Spring Escorted Rail Journeys

Beautifully scenic Scandinavian rail journeys take us from the ancient Viking capital of Trondheim to wintry Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, enjoying many opportunities to be dazzled by the ethereal Northern Lights. Travelling through amazing landscapes by rail, cross to the Arctic Circle to Bodø. From here, seek the ethereal Northern Lights on...

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Experience epic mountain landscapes and shimmering alpine lakes on this fantastic holiday to Switzerland. Discover the Swiss Alps on the world-acclaimed Bernina Express and Glacier Express from our popular bases in Chur and Brig, traditional towns surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a private aperitif on the terrace of the 10th-century ...

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Embrace the stunning scents and colours on this flower-filled cruise through Belgium and the Netherlands. Walk among incredible floral displays at Keukenhof Gardens, visit poignant war sites and explore the quaint streets of Amsterdam, Bruges and Ghent. Cruising aboard a luxurious ship, step ashore at ports along the way to visit Ypres...

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Snow-bound views and enchanting seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests of the Swiss Alps provides picture-postcard backdrops. On this memorable holiday, pass icy lakes and the ethereal Palü Glacier on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express. Later, ...

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Discover the magic of a Swiss winter on this GRJ All Inclusive seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina...

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Uncover the delights of Arctic Norway and Sweden on a journey from Tromsø to Narvik and Kiruna. Discover the lives of Sámi people and their reindeer and travel across the wilderness into Swedish Lapland aboard the Ofoten Railway. Enjoy a sled ride through a winter wonderland hauled by enthusiastic huskies - one of the best ways to...

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Enjoy having your head in the clouds this winter as we stay in some of Switzerland's best mountaintop hotels. Located on beautiful Lake Brienz, the Belle Époque Grandhotel Giessbach is perched above the waters and surrounded by nature, while Pilatus Kulm lies at the top of a mountain accessed by cable car. These spectacular hotels allow...

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Enjoy an idyllic winter holiday in the heart of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, staying in the picture-book village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This all-inclusive getaway includes a jaw-dropping trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to Europe's highest railway station. Here,...

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Experience the joys of spring in the Netherlands on this glorious break featuring world-famous gardens, picturesque canals and windmills. Based in the attractive city of Utrecht, our holiday is packed with excursions to enchanting locations, including the stunning Keukenhof Gardens - with its swathes of multi-coloured spring flowers - a...

Enjoy the flamboyant floats, colourful costumes and a cast of thousands featuring musicians and dancers at the captivating Nice Carnival. Bask in fantastic views of this vibrant extravaganza and explore the shimmering French Riviera. Get to know Nice on a guided tour of the historic market square and charismatic Old Town, and walk along ...

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Experience Norway in magical winter, exploring Oslo and Bergen with an epic journey on the stunningly scenic Bergen Railway, before embarking on a six-night cruise into the Arctic wilderness. Our northbound sea voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes passes beautiful fjords, and crosses the Arctic Circle, before a husky sled ride into winter...

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Join us on a magical winter journey amongst the scenic valleys and mountain peaks of Germany's Harz Mountains. Travel on two heritage steam trains, including the Brocken Railway, and discover World Heritage towns with medieval architecture and cobbled lanes. Our base is Wernigerode, a town with timber-framed buildings and a fairytale castle,...

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