We join a guided tour of the city on arrival and soak in the ancient ambiance of Salamanca, one landmark at a time. Highlights of our tour may include places like Plaza Mayor, the city's New and Old Cathedrals, 800-year-old Salamanca University, or UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.
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Discover the contrasts between southern Switzerland and northern Italy while traveling aboard the UNESCO World Heritage lines of the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Enjoy the freedom to explore with ease with your Swiss Travel Card. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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Inspiring scenery and fascinating cities where history lives on through architecture and timeless traditions invite your exploration on this remarkable journey through Switzerland and Italy. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: SE-SWIS-24.
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Take to the rails, the ancient streets, and the nation's picturesque waters to capture the colorful stories and impressive local cultures that make Italy one of the world's top vacation destinations. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Highlights. Ride two scenic Swiss trains: the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at Air Zermatt. Experience a mountaintop yodeling course from an expert guide. Visit historic Spiez Castle for a wine tasting and tour. View Dates & Pricing.
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Travel on the Bernina Express to Italian-speaking Switzerland. Discover Brig at wintertime. Explore the car-free resort of Zermatt. Enjoy seasonal visits to St Moritz and Lucerne. Delight in a sumptuous New Year’s gala dinner. Call for options 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Spend several nights in Florence and Siena and your days exploring the intoxicating Cinque Terre, the beautiful Chianti region, and other delightful locales, such as Pisa and Lucca. Each day brings a new opportunity to delve into Italian culture and the rich historical essence of Tuscany. View Dates & Pricing.
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While sailing down the romantic Rhine River and climbing through the Alps by train, discover the sheer majesty of Central Europe. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager. Special Offer. $200 off any 2024 or 2025 River Cruise. Plus enjoy a free cabin upgrade on any 2024 River Cruise.
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Visit to Zermatt by Mountain Railway along the River Rhône, through picturesque landscapes. Enjoy an excursion to the charming lakeside resort of St Moritz. Enjoy the GRJ First Class Swiss Travel Card with 50% off fares. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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Highlights. Set out into Dublin’s historic streets on a fascinating city walking tour. Tour the grounds and ruins of Blarney Castle. Visit Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic. Watch Iveragh Peninsula’s dramatic scenes unfold at the Ring of Kerry. Taste your way through Galway on a guided food tour.
View tour detailsFall Foliage tours are very popular in New England and operate a short season during September and October. Excellent 3,311 reviews on. Order brochure. Sign up to newsletter. Call to Book: 1-877-929-7245. 48 results matching: Vacations on Amtrak. Layout. Sort by. Last 100 Spaces.
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta by Rail. (46 reviews) 2024 Sep Oct. 2025 Oct. 9 days from. $2,995 pp $2,795 pp. View Details. Last 100 Spaces. Save up to $500.
California Train Vacations. Glamorous cities, over 800 miles of sparkling Pacific coastline, ancient forests, stunning national parks, and endless adventures beckon in the Golden State. California is diverse, wild, and refined; a state so complex that it easily tops lists of places to visit for travelers globally.
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Top 5 Steam Train Rides in the USA. By Vacations By Rail. 30 September 2021. October. Steam train rides are an excellent opportunity to experience living history and view some of the most impressive scenery in the USA. Thoughtfully restored heritage railways offer scenic train rides between mining towns in the Colorado Rockies, through the ...
Steeped in mining history and remote views of America's Southwest, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad transports its passengers back in time to the heyday of train travel in the Old West. This rail line was founded in 1880 as an extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. During its peak, the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad ...
River Rhine Cruises. Forging its way through the cultural bedrocks of Europe, a cruise along the Rhine River is a voyage through history. Beginning at its mountain source in Switzerland, it flows 800 miles through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea.
About us. For more than 20 years, Vacations By Rail has been showing people the best of the world. Whether you are planning a getaway with a loved one, a guided city escape, or the trip of a lifetime, we curate experiences for every individual and every type of vacation. Our core belief has remained the same: the journey itself should be a part ...
By Vacations By Rail. 10 January 2023. January. Switzerland is rife with places that beg exploration for such a compact country. Gorgeous alpine villages, resort towns brimming with outdoor adventures, and cities with sites dating to the Middle Ages are just some of the options in this world-class destination.
Switzerland, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are six highly differentiated countries with one beautiful thing in common: the Rhine River. European river cruises that follow this nearly 800-mile waterway through all or some of these countries enjoy access to small towns and villages that may be difficult to reach otherwise.
Whether on the mainland peninsula or traveling between one of the 3,800 islands that lie off the coast of Nova Scotia, the water is never more than 40 or so miles away. As such, boating excursions, fishing, whale watching, and island tours are immensely popular with tourists and locals alike.
Traveling by rail and exploring cities and villages from top to toe allows you to do just that. Find inspiration for your next getaway in this list of the best cities in Italy to visit on a train vacation.
The heart of Switzerland is alive with adventure in the scenic region known as the Bernese Oberland. Bern bounds this centrally located part of the country to the north and River Rhône to the south, with over 800 lakes, countless snowy mountain peaks, and quintessential alpine villages creating a picturesque haven between the two borders.