Crystal blue water views and awe-inspiring sites beckon on this adventure through the Great Lakes, which offers 2 days at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and highlights the history, innovation, trains and natural beauty of Wisconsin and Michigan. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager.
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Board the Lake Shore Limited and discover the famous museums, beautiful scenery, and popular sights of Chicago and New York on this 4-day rail-journey. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: TU-LSLE-24.
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The overnight journey unveils landscapes marked by mountains, lakes, and deep forests and takes you right to the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies in Jasper. Spend days immersed in Rocky Mountain adventures, exploring Jasper and Banff National Parks. See soaring peaks capped in snow and picture-perfect lakes nestled amongst the valleys.
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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.
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Known as the 'Pearl of the Lake', picture-perfect Sirmione is perched on a peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda. On this exceptional tour we visit Verona, the wine estate of Valpolicella, Malcesine, and iconic Venice, for a guided tour of this incredible 'Floating City.'
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Highlights. Two days of scenic all-daylight travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy stays in Canadian Rockies resort town, including one night in beautiful Lake Louise. Drive along scenic highways or travel off-the-beaten path as you explore national parks and charming resort towns.
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Extend your stay. Enjoy an 10-day Italian vacation based in Stresa. Discover the beauty surrounding the region near Lake Maggiore and take in the scenery on the Centovalli Railway.
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From alpine Lake Como to the sparkling Amalfi Coast, this grand tour exposes hidden towns and picturesque regions throughout Italy.
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Stay in Glacier National Park’s historic lodges: Glacier Park Lodge, St. Mary Lodge, and Lake McDonald Lodge. Cross the Continental Divide on a drive along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer buses. Get a new perspective on Glacier National Park’s beauty while cruising either St. Mary’s Lake or Lake McDonald.
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Cruise across beloved lakes - Atop the calm waters of Lake Lugano and Lake Como, admire mountain scenes and charming villages while cruising between picturesque destinations. Taste the flavors of Tuscany - Discover authentic Tuscan wine, preserved meats, and cheeses while savoring a memorable tasting experience at a local winery in Florence.
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Enjoy a sky-high perspective over Banff National Park from atop Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Discover winter wildlife throughout Jasper National Park on a guided tour. Experience the romance of overnight rail travel on VIA Rail’s Canadian. Stay in a private lakefront log cabin at Southern Lakes Resort.
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Spend days looking upon snow-shrouded mountains and frozen lakes while leisurely exploring these scenic locales. Let traditional winter activities, like skiing, ice skating, or horse-drawn carriage rides through the snow, guide your adventures, or look to your location for unique inspiration.
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Uncover the natural treasures in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, including towering mountains, sparkling lakes, geysers, and hot springs on a refreshing rail and drive vacation. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: TU-ZYSW-24.
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Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage with ports of call in Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan. Enjoy stays in Canadian Rockies resort town, including one night in beautiful Lake Louise. Explore Banff's popular sites on a sightseeing tour, including a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola.
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Settle in for all-daylight travel along America’s new Rockies to Red Rocks train route on the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer. Spend free days sightseeing at leisure in Salt Lake City and Denver. Enjoy a scenic motorcoach sightseeing transfer from Salt Lake City to Moab.
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This 10-day journey features excursions to three national parks of Canadian Rockies, Glacier National Park in Montana, and a memorable trip to Calgary Stampede.
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Travel from coast to coast aboard two iconic long-distance trains, Amtrak’s California Zephyr and Lake Shore Limited. Combine these fantastic overnight rail journeys with city stays in three of the USA’s most popular cosmopolitan cities: San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City.
View tour detailsLake vacations also inspire some great rail itineraries in the USA. From Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and the Midwest's Great Lakes to Lake Champlain and Lake Winnipesaukee in New England, still waters and tranquil settings set the tone for a relaxing getaway.
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Serving lakeside New Hampshire since 1991, the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad offers a juxtaposition of history and modern amenities, relaxation, and adventure. Views of New Hampshire's largest lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, overtake the scenery as the line's vintage diesel engines follow a course first set by the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad ...
Marvel at waterfalls cascading down mountainsides and sparkling glacial lakes that are so vividly blue and green that they appear otherworldly. Watch as wildlife comes into view - animals that are so at home in the untouched wilderness that they regularly wander within the eyeshot of the train's tracks.
Also not to be missed is canoe- and kayak-friendly Lake Country, home to giant, pristine Yellowstone Lake, head to the aptly named Inspiration Point for breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Yellowstone River. See and hear the thundering Yellowstone Falls. Look for roaming wildlife in the Lamar and Hayden Valleys.
Take the train to Glacier National Park for the best summer vacation. Take a guided hike to learn about the ecosystem or embark on a boat trip across crystal clear streams and lakes. Animal lovers can ride through the meadows on horseback or join guided tours to spot wildlife, such as grizzly bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and bald eagles.