Travel Europe by train: choosing trains over planes for a European getaway

Travel to Italy via train and venture right into the heart of Rome. Our action-packed Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast tour sees you explore the Colosseum and other ancient Roman highlights.

Head south to Naples and exploring nearby Pompeii, with its excavated palaces and bakeries. Then, take the ferry down to the Amalfi Coast, where you can unwind among the lemon groves and sip homemade limoncello.

Europe’s rail network makes it straightforward to reach southern Spain by train, with Málaga on the Costa del Sol as a rewarding destination.
 

Part of the stunning Andalucia region, Malaga and its surrounds are home to historic Moorish architecture. Our 10-day tour of Moorish Andalucia sees you visit Malaga, Cordoba, Granada and Seville. You'll also visit Ronda, perched high above the El Tajo gorge; it's easily one of Spain's most attractive spots.

There’s something special about arriving in Portugal by train. The landscapes unfold slowly, and each stop adds to the adventure. Travelling via Vigo, in northern Spain, you’ll reach Porto at an easy pace and often more afforable compared to Europe flights.
 

Choose from a standard bike or e-bike, then it's time to cycle your way down to Lisbon, largely following the coastline and riding an average of 42km/26.1 miles per day. The trip ends in Lisbon, giving you time to explore the Portuguese capital. 

From alpine peaks to storybook villages, you can reach Slovenia’s charming capital Ljubljana via train. Ljubljana marks the start of our Alpine Lakes of Slovenia walking tour, a Moderate-paced trip that takes in surreal natural beauty and laidback atmospheres.

During this week-long Slovenia walking holiday you'll visit tumbling waterfalls in Triglav National Park, Baroque-style city centres and wine-growing regions, set against a backdrop of the Julian Alps. 

Travelling through Europe by rail is an adventure in itself, with ever-changing scenery and vibrant cities along the way. Journey to Bucharest, perhaps stopping in Paris, Stuttgart or Budapest en route, before you join our five-day Transylvanian Long Weekend. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this Romania small group tour is bear watching at a local reserve - come dusk, we try to spot brown bears from a hide, when they come out to feed.

There's no missing Bran Castle, the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula. With plenty of time to check out Bucharest, you'll end this trip with a fascinating insight into Romanian culture and wildlife.