Unescorted Train Holidays
Relax and take in the scenery from the comfort of a train carriage as you travel between some of the most exciting and interesting destinations in Europe and beyond on a self-guided railway holiday that gives you the chance to visit a variety of destinations, with the freedom to explore each at your own pace, whilst having all the hassle taken out of the travel.
You can take a quick hop over to Belgium for the cultural delights of Brussels and Bruges or travel half the length of the world on the legendary Trans Siberian Express, experiencing the wonderfully diverse scenery of Russia.
Other classic train routes include the awe-inspiring journey to Jungfrau, the highest station in Europe, or a voyage to Africa on the Marrakech Express via Andalucia.
There are also plenty more great unescorted train journeys and wonderful places to visit listed below.
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