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Escorted Lake & Mountain Rail

Discover some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe by train: rugged mountain peaks and cobalt blues lakes, you'll be gazing through the train window in awe.

From the French Pyrenees to the Swiss Alps, from Lake Garda to Lake Geneva, Europe is home to some of the most picturesque landscapes make up the perfect backdrop of an unforgettable rail journey. 

A hassle-free escorted rail holiday that whisks you between some of the most interesting destinations the UK and Europe have to offer, often with the services of a guide, and all accommodation neatly pre-arranged.

We've got some of the top escorted train holidays to spectacular lake and mountain destinations listed below:

The lakeside city of Annecy

Travel by train to Lake Annecy & the Mont Blanc Exp

A spectacular rail holiday to the lakes and mountains of the French Alps. We combine a fascinating visit to the historical city of Lyon with the panoramic scenery of Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva and the fresh mountain air of Chamonix and Mont Blanc.
£1,175 per person based on two people sharing

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