How can I combine a rail trip with my cruise holiday?
Explore beyond the experience of your river or ocean cruise. Spend a few days travelling to additional destinations beyond your ports of call by tailoring any of the trips below to your wants and needs.
Stay a Little Longer.
See a Lot More.
Our excellent selection of cruise extension trips allow you to explore further! We have over 60 different itineraries that start and/or end in all the same port cities as most river and ocean cruises.
See sights such as the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the historic cities of Central Europe, the charms of Paris, and more! Our Rail Experts can help you find the journey that is a perfect complement to your river cruise experience.
- Visit multiple cities, in multiple countries, on multiple trains
- No travel planning fee
- There's no deviation fee (we don’t charge a penny extra to customise any trip)
- Trips do not need to be consecutive nights
Explore Beyond Your River or Ocean Cruise With Railbookers
While you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, why not extend the excitement? Spend a few days travelling to additional destinations beyond your ports of call by train with Railbookers and leaving the planning to us! Our carefully curated pre-and post-cruise extensions make it easy to add a few days to the front or back end of your trip at top destinations with many exciting experiences to choose from. Explore these popular cruise regions below to learn more!
Cruise Extension Holidays
Popular Cruise Port Destinations
Customer Testimonials
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— Aisha
Norway in a Nutshell®
“Railbookers was amazing! They gave us confidence that the holiday we were booking was going to be amazing.”
— Michael
Lake Como and the Bernina Express
“Railbookers responded to my request so quickly, and had such a thorough grasp on what I was looking for and what I needed, as well as the level of urgency.”
— Anika
Brussels and Paris from Munich
“This has been the easiest booking experience I’ve ever experienced. Everything was done within 24 hours, and only two calls and all the details were taken and actioned on. Strongly recommend.”
— Maija
Iconic Europe: Rome to Paris
“It is because of Railbookers' great customer service that I booked with you and will most certainly recommend you to anyone I talk about my adventure with.”
— Morgan
Venice via the Alps
“Every detail was expertly organised. All of the hotels were within walking distance from the train stations. Each hotel was unique to its city or town. Everyone was helpful and welcoming. Railbookers were always patient and reassuring.”
— Joan
Venice and the Bernina Express
“The flawless rail travel network in Switzerland, the great organisation of the trip by Railbookers, and how smooth rail travel was.”
— Elke
Classic Glacier and Bernina Express
“It was different from other holidays, we could see more of the country. Do it, it is a great way of having a holiday!”
— Alan
Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galway
“Railbookers made it easy to book a great trip to Amsterdam and Bruges, which included rail passes, hotels and events. Can’t wait for the upcoming holiday.”
— Ben
Amsterdam and Bruges
“Railbookers makes the process of train travel and international accommodations so much easier and stress-free than doing all the planning on my own. I love how they will customise a plan based on our needs and budget.”
— Cheryl
Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin and Zurich
“Use Railbookers! Things change overnight. Railbookers dealt with those changes quickly and with little trouble for me. Had I booked it all independently, I'd be out of pocket by a lot.”
— Mark
Spain and Portugal Essential Tour
“Railbookers was very pleasant to talk with and to confirm our plans and book our trip. They listened to what we wanted and found accommodations for us that fit with our plans and timeline”
— Priya
The Bernina Express and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Venice
“I felt like Railbookers was fully invested in making sure our itinerary was what we wanted to experience versus a 'tour'.”
— Vincent
London, Paris, and Rome
“Railbookers made my first rail and tour booking experience a breeze. The phone call I had been putting off was by far easier than trying to DIY the booking online.”
— Joan
Paris, Lausanne, St Moritz, and Milan
“Fast, efficient, and great attention to detail. If you need trains, hotels, transfers, etc. I highly recommend Railbookers.”
— Howard
Lake Como and the Bernina Express
“This is the second time l've used Railbookers and would use them again. They're knowledgeable, positive, and patient. Thank you, Railbookers, for this wonderful holiday!”
— Chris
Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise Explorer
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