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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.

Mallorca is a busy destination in summer, so avoid the crowds and explore the full beauty of this Mediterranean isle in October – by train! Away from the beaches Mallorca is equally stunning in its interior as its coastline. This six-day tour by Ffestiniog Travel, visits areas that may be unfamiliar to most as you journey inland on narrow gauge rail lines that date back over 100 years. Based in Palma, where you will have time to discover its rich history, enjoy escorted daily excursions that include a day out on the century old Soller rail network on a 20-mile journey up into the Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains before taking a tram to the fascinating port of Soller. Plus visits to Manacor, Inca and Pollença. Departing 6 October 2024, costs from £1,675pp (two sharing), includes flights, B&B hotel, excursions and tour leader.

This 14-day rail holiday is dedicated to ascending Switzerland's impressive peaks – by train! Ideal for mature travellers who want to experience the stunning views and limitless alpine vistas. Ffestiniog Travel will escort travellers by train from London to Switzerland from where all rail touring will be in First Class! Experience engineering excellence and gravity defying railways as you reach the dizzying heights of Brienzer Rothorn, Harder Kulm, Schynige Platte, Mürren, Allmendhubel, Appenzell, Muottas Muragi and Corviglia plus a birds eye view of the Matterhorn via the Gornergrat Ridge. Highlights continue with a journey in the best seats on the famous Glacier Express train and two steam train excursions! Departing 11 September 2024, the price from £3,475pp (two sharing) includes rail travel, First Class Swiss Pass, excursions, B&B hotel accommodation and services of a knowledgeable tour leader.