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Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel continues its journey into its next half century with the launch of its 2025 Rail Holidays of the World brochure. Having experienced a bumper 50th anniversary trading year so far during 2024 the company believes the rail holiday travel renaissance is set to continue.

General manager Maria Cook comments; “We are excited to continue our journey reassured by the fact that rail travel is enjoying a resurgence, particularly among the over 50s travellers, who are opting for a slower pace, carbon footprint-light way of exploring destinations around the world.”

Beat the British winter with Ffestiniog Travel's epic 24-day escorted rail tour through New Zealand, departing 22 February 2025. Explore the stunning landscapes of both the North and South Islands aboard iconic trains, including steam charters, a self-driven Railcruiser and journeys aboard the TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific and Northern Explorer trains. The route takes in Christchurch, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Dunedin on the South Island and, following  a scenic Interislander Ferry crossing to Wellington, further destinations include Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland and the Bay of Islands on the North Island. The package includes flights, B&B hotel accommodation, rail travel, excursions, and the services of a tour leader, with prices starting at £8,400pp. Stopovers in Singapore include a guided city tour. See full itinerary

2025 could be your best chance to witness the phenomenal Northern Lights as the solar cycle reaches its maximum. Norway and Sweden will provide ideal ringside seats for the Aurora Borealis and rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel has the tour to tempt you. Fly into Oslo and experience spectacular rail journeys through winter landscapes crossing the Arctic Circle towards Bodø before taking the ferry to the Lofoten Islands and Tromsø and continuing by train to Narvik and across the border to Sweden,
visiting the unique Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel en route. A chance to discover Norway's ancient history and wonders of nature including the Northern Lights spectacle. See full tour itinerary 

Simply jump on the train in London and take a scenic journey that follows the course of the River Rhine to reach beautiful Lucerne in Switzerland where the slow relaxation continues as you enjoy the beautiful lakeside resort flanked by glorious mountains. This 8-day Ffestiniog Travel escorted rail tour is a serene sojourn that offers daily escorted excursions including three lake cruises on the Vitznau, Alpnachstad and Flüelen, an ascent of the Rigi and Pilatus mountains by train and journeys through the Brünig and Gotthard Passes by rail. A Tell Travel Pass is included to allow for some independent sightseeing or simply wander around historic Lucerne. An ideal first time holiday for those new to rail touring. Departing 12 September 2024, price from £2,245pp (two sharing) includes all rail travel, excursions, a Tell Pass, B&B hotel accommodation, welcome dinner and tour leader.