European Rail Journeys
Ever dreamt of experiencing the luxury on board the Orient Express or climbing through the Swiss Alps aboard the Glacier Express? From exploring the French Riviera to city-hopping from London to Budapest, your next unforgettable rail journey across Europe is ready and waiting.
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Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly...more experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
The purpose of TruTravels is to create life changing experiences through game changing travel for 18 to whatever year olds. We maximise your adventure...more and minimise hassle by taking care of all of the details so the only thing you have to worry about is what to pack. Our tours are the perfect blend between local hotspots, hidden gems, and essential inclusions. Are you ready to elevate your travel game?
Discover Travel the Tracks to Europe's Cities
Vienna
Step off the platform into Austria's elegant capital. Full of architectural beauty and cultural vibrancy, explore imperial palaces, sample classical music, marvel at modern art or get cozy at one of Vienna's many coffeehouses - where to start?
Krakow
Arrive in Krakow and take a stroll through the medieval Old Town - Rynek Główny - Europe's largest medieval square and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, take a sombre tour to nearby Auschwitz and Birkenau.
Côte d'Azur
Wind along the scenic coast by train to the picture-perfect Côte d'Azur. With inviting turquoise waters, pebbled beaches, and vibrant markets, you'll soak up endless sunshine in the French Riviera, with Nice and Monaco at your fingertips.
Trondheim
Journey by rail to Trondheim and explore the Bakklandet neighbourhood with its coloured storehouses. Visit the world's northernmost medieval cathedral, Nidaros Cathedral, or check out the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology.
Casablanca
Enjoy a scenic trip through diverse landscapes on your way to Casablanca. A coastal city with French colonial architecture, the iconic Hassan II Mosque also awaits exploration; a rail journey to Morocco calls. Here's looking at you, Casablanca.
Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through Europe
This tour lived up to expectations and more! A group of 27 plus our tour leader. The group mixed easily and was very well coordinated by our English tour leader, Ivan, who was a mine of information. As he said, 'he didn't do stress', so it was all quite relaxed. We really appreciated the itinerary had 2 and 3 night stays - more time to explore and great ...read more not to be packing up on a daily basis. Whilst it covered the 3 main rail journeys, Bernina Express, Glacier Express and up to the Jungfrau - there would have been about 12 train connections/trips in all - each a picturesque experience. There was enough time for own exploring as well the planned tour. Highlights - walking tours around towns we stayed in, visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, so many picture postcard scenes, a personal visit to the delightful village of Grindelwald near the Eiger on return from Jungfrau (via the cog railway), snowflakes falling at St Moritz!
The Ultimate Italy tour was a fabulous 14 days spent with a great group and led by a charismatic and knowledgeable CEO, Silvia. The itinerary - from Rome to Venice - was spaced well with at least 2 nights spent in each accommodation. As is noted, you need to carry your own luggage so backpacks proved preferable over having to carry suitcases. My dealings ...read more with Global Journeys were very professional with prompt and accurate information provided, and very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely consider another G Adventure trip, and will use Global Journeys again.
Would not recommend this to anyone who has difficulty walking. Some hotels are quite a distance from the train stations and some days we were travelling on quite a few different trains so you have to change platforms or change to buses. So accomodation was very small. Lots of free time also. Recommend the optional excursion to medieval castle.
Cosmos Scenic Switzerland by Train is a great way to see all the best that Switzerland has to offer in a short time. Everything is taken care of and their host guide was both informative and knowledgeable. You'll travel 1st class on all the train journeys and the overnight accommodation hotels are all within 15 minutes walk from the train stations. ...read more The optional excursions were excellent and I highly recommend doing these. Overall a fantastic trip in all respects.
