Escorted Connoisseur Tours - Europe

9 September to 23 September 2026

This popular tour combines high speed rail with local and narrow gauge lines that have survived the Cold War and are still operational. We stay in Dresden and Stralsund to ride nearby heritage railways, and of course charming Wernigerode to explore the scenic Harz Railway. We also include journeys on the Döllnitzbahn in Saxony.

11 September to 24 September 2026

This new tour combines the heritage lines of Germany and Austria with the famous Czech Steam Festival. Enjoy scenic rail journeys, visit fascinating museums, take a chartered vintage tram ride and have a full day to explore the magnificent Steam Festival.

14 September to 28 September 2026

We explore one of Europe’s most beautiful areas by rail, combining the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany with journeys on scenic railways, chartered tram rides and museum and depot visits.

3 July to 12 July 2027

A new tour visiting the popular Rheinland and Baden-Württemberg regions. Enjoy overnight stays in Karlsruhe, Koblenz and Freiburg, visiting several heritage railways enroute and other sights of rail interest. Rail journeys along the picturesque Rhine and Moselle valleys provide the perfect backdrop to this exciting new tour.

16 September to 20 September 2027

This tour capitalises on France's annual Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) when the public gain free access to the country's buildings, landmarks and monuments. It is an ideal time to visit one of the country's famous railway networks, the Vivarais.

29 April to 12 May 2027

A new tour combining the historic cities of Poznan, Warsaw and Krakow with a stopover in Berlin. Spend a day at the world-famous Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, visit impressive railway museums, exhibitions and historical sites.

8 April to 15 April 2027

Our tour to Dresden for the Steam Festival has become an annual favourite. Enjoy lots of steam content over the 19th Festival weekend before experiencing return trips on both the Weisseritztalbahn and Loessnitzgrundbahn. We also include a day trip up the Elbe on a historic paddle steamer.

9 July to 23 July 2027

Journey through the Somme and Burgundy, sampling the railway delights en route. Our destination is southern France, known for its spectacular mountain scenery and famous little railways. We ride on the Little Yellow Train, the Train of Marvels and the Vivarais system.

30 June to 14 July 2027

Memorable rail journeys through stunning scenery, unique museum visits and free time to explore combine to create a tour that offers a varied itinerary with something for everyone. Includes journeys on steam railways, trams and a steamboat cruise.