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RAIL ADVENTURES TO TAKE YOU AROUND BRITAIN, EUROPE AND FAR BEYOND

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Enjoy the drama of Scotland’s lochs and glens by train and boat?  Climb Swiss mountains aboard private steam trains and breath-taking funiculars?  Experience the historic luxury of the Viceroy Special as you explore Sri Lanka?

Looking for an adventure encapsulating stunning scenery, amazing railways, fascinating destinations, good food and culture?  See what The Railway Touring Company has to offer.

Best Small Travel Company for Rail Holidays

Winner of the British Travel Award for ‘Best Small Travel Company for Rail Holidays 2021/22’, The Railway Touring Company has over 25 years-experience of crafting interesting holidays with the emphasis on rail travel.

Glorious Great Britain

UK choices stretch the length and breadth of Britain.  Step on board for stunning Scotland with The Cock O’The North, The Summer Highlander, The Shetlander and The Western Isles.  Visit beautiful Ireland with The Emerald Explorer or take your pick from The English Lake District, The East Anglian, The Isle of Man Adventure and The Cornishman Weekender.

Dramatic Swiss mountains, royal trains, autumn colour and Christmas cheer

Discover Europe travelling by high-speed trains, private steam charters, paddle steamers and mountain railways.  Travel in style by Royal Train on The Black Sea Express steam tour of Bulgaria, Europe’s hidden gem.  Watch for autumn colour on the Autumn Steam in Saxony, Autumn in Alsace or Autumn in Venice and Northern Italy tours.  Get into the festive spirit with Steam and Christmas Markets in Germany or Christmas and New Year in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

Colorado, Canada, Shimla and Sri Lanka

For a real adventure travelling on some of the world’s most scenic railways chose from tours, such as Colorado & The Rocky Mountains Steam Tour, Canada by Rail & Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise, The Golden Triangle with Shimla and Sri Lanka – The Viceroy Special.

Silver Travel Offer – £100pp saving

The Railway Touring Company is offering Silver Travel subscribers a £100 per person discount on holidays booked by 31st March 2024.  To ensure your discount please quote code STT at time of booking.

Terms and conditions

  1. Holiday offer open to Silver Travel subscribers and up to three guests.
  2. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
  3. Discount for holidays of 5 days or more departing on or before 30th June 2024, subject to availability, and booked by 31st March 2024.
  4. This offer holds no monetary value.
  5. The Railway Touring Company’s Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel apply – see brochure or website for details.
  6. Code STT must be quoted at time of booking.

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