EUROPEAN ESCORTED RAIL TOURS

Five days from £459pp Scottish Highland railways

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s, and indeed the world’s, most scenic railways. > Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle - one of the great railway journeys of the World > Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway > Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the 42mile journey from Fort William to Mallaig > Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore > Rumble past the white sands of Morar > Join an optional excursion on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway

Six days from £599pp Little trains of the Pyrenees

Enjoy life in the slow lane and explore the beautiful border country between Spain and France on wonderful mountain railways. > Enjoy views from the Roses Express road train > The historic Little Yellow Train climbs into the French Pyrenees from Unesco-listed Villefranche-de-conflent > The Núria Rack Railway offers the only access to the year-round mountain resort > Discover the stunning Upper Aude Valley on France’s Red Train > Three heritage train journeys and a ticket for the Roses ‘road-train’

Five days from £489pp Railways of the Isle of Man

Discover a corner of the world, where daily life seems to move a little slower. This escorted tour that includes three unforgettable rail journeys. > Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway > The Manx Electric Railway is Britain’s longest > Explore historic Laxey, where Lady Isabella is the world’s largest working waterwheel > Take the Snaefell Mountain Railway > Visit the classic resort of Port Erin > On a clear day, see ‘Seven Kingdoms’ from the summit station

Castletown Station

Mallaig Line**

Little Yellow Train