Impressive capital cities wrapped in old Austro-Hungarian Empire elegance and steeped in the rich culture lie ahead on this independent rail vacation. Your ten-day journey is divided between Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, with each destination unveiling the complex web woven by European history.
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A 12-day independent tour through Spain and Portugal showcases the colorful past and vibrant future of the Iberian Peninsula while exploring cities alongside an expert guide and sightseeing on your own
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A 10-day independent rail tour through Switzerland and Italy features small groups and guided excursions.
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Imagine the possibilities when you combine a journey on one of the country's legendary overnight trains with several days to explore the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park. This independent vacation brings all of the prospects to life over seven adventure-filled days.
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The wide-open skies and rugged mountain vistas of Big Sky Country and Glacier National Park call to you on this memorable independent rail vacation featuring Amtrak’s Empire Builder. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary.
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You'll view stunning landscapes such as the Bernese Oberland, Simmen Valley, Lake Geneva, the Rhine Gorge and, of course, the Matterhorn. As you travel from city to city, there is plenty of free time to explore each area and immerse yourself in Swiss culture. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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Highlights. Scenic rail excursion on the Circumetnea train. City tours of Venice, Florence, Siena, Rome, and Taormina. Sightseeing tour of Pisa including the Leaning Tower. Guided tour of Pompeii and excursion to Mount Etna. Orientation tour of Sorrento and Limoncello tasting.
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Enjoy stays in Canadian Rockies resort town, including one night in beautiful Lake Louise. Discover the coastal city of Vancouver. Explore Banff's popular sites on a sightseeing tour, including a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
View tour detailsEach independent rail tour features travel along legendary train routes, comprehensive sightseeing and ample time at leisure. Choose from an extensive selection of regional tours, cross-country rail vacations, rail-drive getaways, and rail-cruise packages.
Travel through cities across the continent with one of our independent vacations. Connect the cobblestone streets of London with France's historic arrondissements and Rome's piazzas by train, or perhaps travel from chic Paris to the vineyards in the south of France by high-speed rail.
See the best of America with an independent train tour. Travel at your own pace aboard the country's famous trains, following historic rail routes to popular destinations like New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New Orleans not to mention the most spectacular national parks like Glacier, Yosemite, the ...
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Browse our extensive train vacations or contact a Rail Specialist to book your next grand adventure. The world awaits! Discover the differences between Vacation By Rail’s independent and escorted rail tours in order to select the vacation that makes your travel dreams come true.
Independent Tours. Independent rail tours in Canada feature well-planned itineraries to the country's must-see destinations, like Vancouver, the Canadian Rockies, Toronto, French Canada, and the coastal cities in the Maritimes. Travel at your own pace, connecting popular cities and attractions with an excellent rail component aboard Canada's ...
Choose to explore Italy on your own on an Independent Tour or alongside a knowledgeable guide on an Escorted Tour; Taste authentic Italian flavors while exploring gastronomic epicenters; See sites - and entire cities - whose ties recall the glory of the ancient Roman empire
Explore by Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager. Choose from tours within Ireland, including our premium tour, or choose to combine Ireland with with Scotland to check both off of your list.
Independent Tours. Locally Hosted. From Venice to the Amalfi Coast and all the destinations in between, discover the best of Italy by train and gain a new perspective on what makes this country so beloved.
Revel in the in-depth sightseeing an Escorted Tour can bring or the opportunity to unveil Ireland on your terms on an Independent adventure; Explore the country by train, motorcoach, ferry, boat, or using a combination of ways; Learn Irish history - ancient and more recent - in its biggest cities and smallest villages
Recommended Destinations: Edinburgh, Glasgow, The Highlands, Inverness, St. Andrews, and more. Ride Famous Trains : Jacobite Steam Train, West Highland Line, Kyle Line , Royal Scotsman, and more. Explore by Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager.
Escorted Tours. Independent Tours. Locally Hosted. Tour England and the United Kingdom as a whole with Vacations By Rail’s assorted England vacation packages, which include up to 16 days of extraordinary adventures.
Recommended Destinations: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and more. Ride High-Speed Trains: AVE is the premier way to traverse Spain in comfort and style at up to 192 miles per hour. Explore by Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager.
Ride Famous Trains: Glacier Express, Jungfrau Railway, Jacobite Steam Train, Royal Scotsman, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Bergen Railway and more. Explore by Travel Type: Escorted tours guided by a tour manager, River Cruises on their own or paired with a scenic rail tour, and Independent itineraries to explore at your own pace.
Explore Italy southern Europe and Mediterranean by rail. Choose from Vacations By Rail's well-planned escorted or independent itineraries.