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Discover Rail Holidays {Fabulous Train Vacations}

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Discover Rail Holidays

Post Last Modified – February 12, 2023 ¦ gr8traveltips.com

A Look At Some Fabulous Rail Holidays Around The World

Searching for something unique and different for your holidays this season? ❓ Take a step back in time and 🚉 Discover Rail Holidays. 

🚞 Train travel is the most relaxing form of travel, and is becoming more popular each and every year.

As we discovered most recently, for very good reason!

Whatever destination around the globe you may choose to visit, there is certain to be a train excursion of some sort for you to enjoy.

Check out this short 📹 video from one of my favorite travel experts, who reviews a few of the more popular train journeys around the globe. 🌎

Great Train Trips – YouTube Video


 

Great Reasons To Choose Holidays By Rail This Season

🚂 Rail Holidays really do make you feel like taking a step back in time, to the once most popular form of travel of years past. 

Once on board, just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery! 

Traveling by train is without a doubt, one of the most stress free and relaxing ways to travel these days.

If it’s just for a day or a longer multi-week sightseeing adventure, you and your family are sure to enjoy this delightful new experience.

Taking A Holiday By Rail! 🙂

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Discover Rail Holidays All Around The World

Train Holidays Are Relaxing, Flexible And Eco-Friendly!

From a luxurious day trip on the; Orient Express Northern Belle or British Pullman, to a 21 day great rail journey across 🦘 Australia, a train holiday is sure to be an experience you will never forget.

Climb Aboard the Orient Express

The Orient Express

Within the United Kingdom you can take an Orient Express day trip, or short break from over 50 departure points around the country.

Visit popular locations and sites as diverse as …

Glamis Castle, Portmeirion, The Lake District, Hampton Court, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs

As well as trips to special events like the …

    Chelsea Flower Show

    Ladies Day at Royal Ascot and Wimbledon

Eiffel Tower Paris

Eiffel Tower Paris

How about a 2 night break to romantic Paris? ❓

A gift sure to be treasured forever. Of course you could be tempted by a 5 night or longer rail journey across Europe, on the luxurious; Venice-Simplon Orient Express.

Magnificent carriages, first class food and service, together with amazing scenery that will simply take your breath away!

Departing on the Eurostar from St. Pancras station, opens up a whole world of possibilities, for a memorable train holiday in Europe.

Perhaps a cultural {Grand Tour of Italy}, taking in the cities of Rome, Venice and Florence may appeal to you!

If you’re after spectacular scenery, why not consider Switzerland’s beautiful 🏔 Glacier Express.

Perhaps a trip aboard the Arctic Circle Coastal Explorer may be what you’re looking for.

The Glacier Express

Glacier Express Rail Holidays

A favorite rail journey starting in London, travels to; France, Spain and then finally continues into Morocco. All aboard the via the Marrakech Express!

Leaving Europe behind and perhaps the ultimate holiday by rail, is a journey on the Trans-Siberian Express. This rail line was proud to celebrate its – 100th anniversary of rail travel throughout Russia, back in 2006.

For those who may be looking for something more adventurous, there’s a slightly different rail journey that travels from; Beijing to Moscow.

Golden Chariot India

Golden Chariot India

India offers a trip around the; Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on the luxurious Golden Chariot.

Of course, Indian Railways will take you wherever you need to go in India as well.

 Blue Train of South Africa

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South Africa offers a journey through stunning landscapes on board the iconic Blue Train. This is said to be one of the world’s most luxurious great rail journeys!

Amtrak Passenger Rail In The United States

Amtrak Passenger Train

Perhaps you’re planning a vacation to North America in the near future. Not to worry, there are plenty of wonderful vacations by rail to choose from.

Take a trip along the west coast through the majestic Rockies, or perhaps all the way north into Alaska.

Choose a train trip to the Wild West in the USA, with a visit to Las Vegas, Nevada perhaps. 🙂

The options for travel in 🍁 Canada and the 🦅 United States by rail are endless!

Why not ride the rails right across America on a 21 day coast to coast adventure on America’s Amtrak rail system? ❓

Perhaps afternoon day excursion my brother and I recently loved on the 🛤 Verde Canyon Railroad in the State of Arizona. 😎

Rail Holidays

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The real beauty of a train vacation is the flexibility rail travel can offer, particularly when traveling throughout Europe.

With a choice of departure dates and the ability to select different stops along your route, make for an excellent way of travel and vacation experience.

Perhaps staying an extra night or two in your favorite city is in your plans? ❓

With rail travel, you can easily create a holiday that is tailor made just for you!

Choosing a train tour package offers the extra benefit of having a personal tour manager and guide, with all the planning done for you.

These escorted train holidays are available to many destinations around Europe and around the world.

Rail Holidays Are Eco-Friendly

Train Vacations

One of the greatest benefit and compared with short-haul flights, your carbon footprint can be reduced by up to – 90% by taking the train.

Just another great reason to consider your next vacation on a train!

Pick Your Country & Enjoy Some Great Train Rides

Rocky Mountaineer in Lake Louise Alberta

Rocky Mountaineer in Lake Louise Alberta

As you can see, the choices available for rail travel are excellent, all around the globe.

As well and one of the greatest things about taking the train, is you can choose from many different types of train excursions, that will suit most everyone’s budget and desires.

From the fabulous and very famous Orient Express  to Canada’s very own world renowned 🍁 Rocky Mountaineer Railtours. 

Traveling by train is an excellent way to unwind and see some spectacular sites, you won’t see on a road trip.

All, without the worry and stress of driving in congested traffic.

Making Train Travel Affordable For Everyone

Discover World Rail Holiday

Choose first class comfort with all the luxuries you would expect, or select from the most modest of carriages to suit your taste and travel your travel budget.

Rail Travel Vietnam

Rail Travel Vietnam

For example, my son and I had a wonderful vacation traveling throughout Vietnam a few seasons ago. We traveled by train up the coast, making several stops along the way.

Known as The Reunification Line, the trains were clean and comfortable.

When making your train reservations, you can choose from; hard seats budget travel cars, soft seats with air conditioning cars, or individual sleeper cabins.

Something to suit all budgets!

The Reunification Line in Vietnam

Vietnam Passenger Trains

It was the perfect way to travel throughout Vietnam as we made our way to our chosen destinations. Travel was stress free, relaxed and a great way to see the sites and countryside of Vietnam.

The train travel times of old, are indeed returning and becoming a more popular and preferred way of travel.

With the ever increasing rising costs of fuel, hotel accommodations, air travel and so on, train travel is becoming a much more affordable option.

 

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Even if it’s just a matter of getting from point – A to point B in any country, it’s a great alternative and a wonderful way to see the sites.

If you have the extra time to spare on vacation, travelling by train is a great option!

VIA Rail Canada

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Should you decide on taking your 🍁   Holiday in Canada , my home country, then do have a closer look at our premier passenger rail service known as – 🚆 VIA Rail.

Riding with 🚆 VIA Rail, you can enjoy comfortable passenger rail service from Coast to Coast!  

Below, I have added a link to their official website for your convenience, to help you start planning your train vacation.

🚂   VIA Rail Canada

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A couple of seasons ago, my wife and I enjoyed a wonderful 🍁 Cross Canada train journey. I live in Canada and this is something I had wanted to do for years!

Be sure to check out my detailed review and photos on our ✨ VIA Rail Train Across Canada experience! 🙂

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This was just a sample of the many great rail companies around the world. No matter where in the world you may be traveling to, there is sure to be a train that will take you there!

The Ghan in Australia

The Ghan Queen Adelaide Restaurant

My wife and I did just that, on our trip overseas to Australia a few years ago.

We included a 24 hour journey on the famous Ghan Train.  I’ve posted a detailed review of our experience on one of Australia’s unique and historic luxury trains named; 🦘 The Ghan .

All Aboard!

😎 Safe and Healthy Travels!

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✨   Did You Know …


“Approximately 70% Of Train Journeys Taken In The United Kingdom Either Start Or Finish Off In The Main City Of London.”

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