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Unescorted Classic Rail Journeys

Do you want to enjoy some of the great train routes of Europe, travelling in style with all your transport and accommodation pre-booked and arranged, touring from one intriguing destination to the next... yet still have the freedom of travelling alone?

If so, an unescorted classic rail journey could be the perfect holiday choice for you, and there are plenty of train journeys which cover a diverse range of destinations, whatever your tastes and interests may be, there's really something for everyone.

A private train journey of the Arctic Circle in Russia and a trip through the stunning Swiss Alps on board the Glacier Express are just a few of the great rail options in Europe.

Check out our selection of some of the best unescorted classic rail journeys in Europe, below:

Take a gondola ride on the canals of Venice

Venice via the Alps by Train

Enjoy a holiday in romantic Venice through the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. Travel via Zurich and the dramatic Alpine scenery of Switzerland and Italy, alongside Lake Lugano and through Milan en route.
From £599 including rail and hotel accomodation (based on...

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