Rail Tours

Get to know history-steeped Brussels on this independent London to Brussels day trip by rail. Travel to Belgium's capital by Eurostar, and use an included hop-on hop-off bus ticket to admire the city's famous sights and create your own sightseeing itinerary. View the splendid Royal Palace, Atomium and European Union buildings; stroll around the guildhouses and Town Hall of the magnificent, cobbled Grand Place; and use your remaining time to stroll, sightsee and relax as you wish. Your hop-on hop-off tour, return Eurostar tickets, and a city map are included.

Explore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, 90-minute Conch Tour Train excursion. Visit Key West's top attractions and learn about the Conch Republic's history and residents, past and present. See where Ernest Hemingway used to hang out and find out why Harry Truman used to spend so much time here. Get to know Old Town Key West, from the Front Street Depot to Mallory Square and everything in between, including live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor. It's Key West's original sightseeing tour.

Escape the ordinary on this immersive bike-riding day trip to the charming town of Cartago. Experience the Costa Rican rail system with a short train ride, and then hop on your bike for a two-wheeled tour around Cartago's historic streets. Learn about the town's colonial history with your expert guide, and visit a local market to sample delicious produce and traditional treats before heading back to San Jose by bus. A small group limit of 12 people provides a personalized experience on this half-day tour.

Embark on your very own British invasion with this full-day trip to London from Paris! Ride the high-speed Eurostar train under the English Channel, and then hop on an open-top coach tour to see some of London's most iconic attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster. Join a Beatles- or royal-themed walking tour if you like, and then get a waterside perspective with a cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy leisure time to explore, shop or dine on your own.

Visit the ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Sometimes known as 'the better Pompeii' for the excellent preservation status of its buildings, forums and artwork, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site that was once the port city of Ancient Rome. You'll travel to and from the site by train, and then take a 2.5-hour walking tour of the ruins with a guide. Be wowed by the intact condition of ancient structures such as the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns and more.

Explore three UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private full-day Agra tour that ends with a train journey to Delhi. Meet your private guide in Agra for visits to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri. Then have time to shop before boarding your train to Delhi in the evening. Includes transportation in Agra and Delhi, entrance fees, private guide and vehicle in Agra, and buffet lunch. Train fare from Agra to Delhi is at your own expense.

Enjoy a day in beautiful Paris as you wish with this great-value, unescorted Eurostar rail day trip from London. Ride the morning Eurostar to Paris and get the whole day to enjoy the city at leisure. Perhaps visit the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll along the Champs-Élys ees, explore the magnificent Louvre, and dip into the sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques - it's your choice. Your experience includes round-trip Eurostar standard class tickets, maps and a Visite Paris Pass giving you unlimited, 1-day use of Paris' metro and bus network.

Ride over bridges, through forests, across mountain passes, and past one of the oldest cities in Switzerland on this 4-hour train ride through the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express. From the panoramic windows in your train, see the sights of the area, including Chur, Lej Nair, Lago Bianco, Plessur River, and Poschiavo Valley. During your journey, you can stay seated or walk around to admire the views from different vantage points. Plus, a trolley is on-call to bring you drinks and snacks when needed (own expense).

1. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. 2. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima.

Take a Dublin rail tour to Blarney Castle, the medieval stronghold of southern Ireland. On this historical and cultural day trip, you'll course through Ireland by train and coach, enjoying views of the lush countryside on your way to tour the castle grounds and plant a kiss on the Blarney Stone. Then take a city tour of Cork and visit the Queenstown Story Heritage Center in Cobh, Ireland's largest emigration port.

The Bernina Express train crosses one of the most spectacular routes through the Swiss Alps, 75-mile (122 km.) Rhaetian Railway line from Chur to Tirano. Experience the UNESCO-listed route on a round-trip, all day tour from Chur in a car with panoramic views of the mountains, bridges, and viaducts, that includes time to visit Tirano.

Hop on a train to the north of England and discover the hometown of the Beatles on this full-day independent day trip to Liverpool. Swot up on Fab Four facts and experience modern-day Beatlemania at the award-winning Beatles Story, then ride the 2-hour Magical Mystery Bus Tour and visit sights like 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Field'. Use your free time to check out Liverpool's UNESCO-listed Waterfront, and visit the museums and restaurants of Albert Dock, then finish with a drink at the legendary Cavern Club music venue.

Take the opportunity to visit the world-famous city of Barcelona during this 13-hour round-trip day trip by high-speed rail from Madrid. During your day-long visit to Barcelona you'll have the chance to explore the city aboard a hop-off, hop-on bus tour, during which you'll see sights including the famous La Rambla, Gaudí's Sagrada Familia church and Camp Nou stadium (home of F.C. Barcelona) plus much more. The bus follows two different routes, allowing you to get on and off as you wish. This Madrid to Barcelona day trip includes round-trip train tickets as well as your bus tour.

Discover one of Britain's most striking heritage cities on an independent day tour from London, traveling by rail through the English countryside to historic Chester. On arrival, use your hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing Bus tour to visit the majestic Chester Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock and the landmark Northgate. Walk the ramparts and climb the towers of the remarkably preserved Roman City Walls, then admire the unique Rows galleries and ancient cellars, crammed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Ride a high-speed train round-trip from Florence to Bologna on a full-day tour that combines culinary arts and cars. With an informative guide you'll visit the production centers of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar and prosciutto. After sampling these edible delights, gain skip-the-line entry to the Museo Ferrari of Maranello for a tour of the prestigious sports car company. Finish with a 4-course gourmet lunch accompanied by wine, coffee and a digestif. Numbers are limited to 14 participants to ensure a small-group experience.

Make sure you check this must-do off your list while visiting Ecuador by booking ahead for a ride on the Devil's Nose train. With a guide providing commentary, enjoy the ride on the marvel of engineering, which tackles near-perpendicular walls and gives views of the Chanchan River. Learn about the traditions and history of the Puruhuas native community in Sibambe and get a chance to take photos and explore on your own during free time.

Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Provence on this day trip that includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Avignon and more. As you soak up the beauty of one of France's most loved regions, learn about its historical significance at places like St R emy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, the Pont du Gard and Avignon's famous Popes' Palace. See Roman runs, have free time for lunch and enjoy interesting commentary from an informative guide.

Journey across the Northern Arizona countryside on a full-day journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. Hear folklore and stories from the crew and witness authentic characters and musicians who bring the Old West to life on this scenic adventure. Arrive at Grand Canyon Depot and choose from a variety of activities, including a narrated motor coach tour of Grand Canyon National Park. Upgrade to include first class seats and a buffet lunch at the Maswick Lodge at the Grand Canyon.

Travel from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon on a 3-day semi-independent tour in the American Southwest. Start with a road trip through the Sonoran Desert and Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. On day two, step aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a train journey to the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, take a coach tour along the rim to absorb the majestic natural wonder and have free time on day three to see more, with options such as a helicopter tour available before returning to Phoenix.

Beer, chocolate, and beautiful architecture - what's not to love about Brussels. Hop on the Eurostar for a full-day trip to Brussels from London and take in the best bits of the Belgium capital in one day. On arrival, step aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour and jump off to explore the European Parliament buildings, snap a photo by the Manneken Pis statue, or admire Brussels' Art Nouveau architecture. Best of all: your self-guided tour means you can tailor your itinerary and see the sights that interest you most.