Explore the World: 7 Unforgettable Rail Holidays You Must Experience

We're here to share our picks for some of the best rail holidays, whether for a last-minute getaway or a long-awaited adventure. Give Railbookers a call to customize and plan your perfect trip, whether it’s a scenic train ride among mountain peaks, an exploration of the world’s most famous cities, or even that one destination that’s been on your bucket list for years.

Below are seven of our selections, in alphabetical order, to help guide your next holiday with Railbookers:

1. Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad

From the fjords along the southern coast all the way to North America’s tallest mountain, explore the Last Frontier with a 9-day journey to Alaska. This trip includes sightseeing activities by land and by water, capped by a two-night stay in Denali National Park. Going on an Alaska cruise? This trip is a perfect extension once you reach the port city of Seward, and can of course be done in reverse!

2. The Best of Switzerland

The name says it all – experience one of our top-selling destinations from the Alps to Zurich and so much more in between. Over 10 days, you’ll gaze out the windows of Switzerland’s most iconic scenic trains – the GoldenPass Line, the Glacier Express and Bernina Express – while also experiencing overnight stays in charming mountainside villages like Zermatt and St. Moritz with a fully-packed itinerary for the trip of a lifetime.

3. Canadian Rail Experience

Have you dreamed of a relaxing train ride with changing landscapes outside, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes and urban excitement of Canada’s largest city? This trip is perfect for you. Enjoy everything Vancouver has to offer before setting out on VIA Rail’s famous Canadian train, spending four nights’ onboard before arriving in Toronto. Want to go East to West instead? We’ve got you covered .

4. London, Edinburgh, and Dublin

The British Isles are calling, and Railbookers has a perfect package to enjoy each of these cities over a 10-day excursion. Start in the capital of the United Kingdom with three nights in London, then travel to scenic and historic Scotland before a train-and-ferry journey across the Irish Sea, where you can explore Ireland’s history and culture in Dublin. Looking for more? Be sure to ask about adding additional sightseeing in any of our destinations.

5. Munich, Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Central Europe awaits as you step off the train on this four-country, nine-day adventure through the heart of some of the world’s cultural capitals. Along with a carefully crafted selection of hotel options at the 3-, 4-, and 5-star levels, Railbookers will set you up to make the most of your holiday with train accommodations and sightseeing tours to give you a chance to experience each city.

6. Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast

Spend a week in the heart of culture, history and culinary delights as you explore Italy with Railbookers. Whether it’s ancient and imperial Rome’s buildings or Florence’s beloved artwork or even the spectacular beauty of Italy’s rugged coastal centres, this trip has it all for the perfect Italian holiday connected by Italy’s modern and comfortable rail network. Of course, if you’re looking for more from Italy, it’s easy to add on additional cities, hotel nights and activities.

7. Spain and Portugal Essential Tour

Experience the Iberian Peninsula from the Mediterranean coastal culture of Barcelona to the shores of the Atlantic in Porto over this 10-day holiday through Spain and Portugal. Tour royal palaces and soaring cathedrals while appreciating the culture and society of those two cities, along with the capitals of Madrid and Lisbon as well as the southern Spanish city of Seville.