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Romania’s Danube Delta & the Carpathians – a Wildlife Paradise
15 May to 24 May 2026
Discover some of the last true wilderness areas in Europe, teeming with wildlife. We search for rare wading birds in the Delta, visit a bear sanctuary in the mountains in the company of experts and encounter a rural life that makes Romania so appealing.
Shetland & Orkney – Wildlife & History
19 May to 2 June 2026
A comprehensive tour of these beautiful islands, alive with wildlife and steeped in history, starting in Glasgow and ending in Edinburgh. Enjoy stays in Aberdeen and Inverness with journeys on the Keith & Dufftown and Strathspey Railways.
Harz Explorer
30 May to 5 June 2026
Our escorted tours to the world famous Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) never fail to attract plenty of attention. With daily steam trains and over 140km of narrow gauge line to explore the HSB is a delight and one not to be missed. We include three full days travelling on the railway.
Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne
30 May to 6 June 2026
Lucerne boasts glorious Alpine scenery and is an ideal destination for a rail holiday. This tour has a variety of escorted excursions to enjoy from our base on the glistening shores of Lake Lucerne.
Scandinavia by Rail
4 June to 18 June 2026
This new tour journeys by rail to Copenhagen, via Germany, and on to Oslo. Ride on both the Dovre and Rauma lines – two of the most scenic railway lines in Europe – before continuing to Östersund and Stockholm in Sweden.
Romania – West & Danube Valley
5 June to 14 June 2026
This tour explores the historic cities of Timişoara and Sibiu, the beautiful Danube Gorge and a hidden valley with working water mills. Visit the narrow gauge railway workshops in Criscior, ride a steam charter from Criscior to Brad and the tramway museum at Ghioroc.
Narrow Gauge in Bohemia & Lower Austria
11 June to 25 June 2026
We return to ride the narrow-gauge lines of Central Europe. Journey from the Bohemian Czech town of Jindrichuv Hradec and ride the two Austrian lines from Gmünd to Gross Gerungs and Litschau. All pass through enchanting scenery.
The Far West of Ireland
19 June to 29 June 2026
We return to the ‘Emerald Isle’ to explore its sparkling scenery by rail and road. Ride the Lartigue Monorail and indulge in a spot of nostalgia at Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher and tour the scenic Slea Head Drive.
Kyrgyzstan – Mountains, Lakes & Nomads
2 July to 13 July 2026
Kyrgyzstan is a remote mountainous country bordering China and forms part of the Old Silk Road. Much of its rural population is still nomadic and this tour gives us the chance to understand their history and way of life whilst marvelling at the magnificent scenery in which they live.
Denmark & Northern Germany
6 July to 17 July 2026
We journey to Denmark via northern Germany and include journeys on the Mollibahn and Rasender Roland. We will visit the Danish National Railway Museum, cruise on a paddle steamer and take a journey on Denmark’ s longest narrow gauge steam railway before crossing the Baltic Sea by ferry.
Albanian Odyssey
29 August to 12 September 2026
Albania is a part of Europe rarely visited by most Europeans. Apart from Tirana and the narrow coastal belt, it is mountainous and sparsely populated yet has a rich and varied history. Above all, its people are friendly and welcoming – after years of isolation they really appreciate our visit.
Appalachian Mountain Trails
29 August to 14 September 2026
An awe-inspiring tour of the finest, lesser-known heritage railroads in eastern USA. Each line is steeped in history with its own story to tell and we follow the breathtaking trail across the highly scenic Appalachian Mountains with some leisurely sightseeing along the way.

