Whenever a train passes, I’m reminded of when—and where—I first fell in love with rail travel: Switzerland, 1992, on a solo trip between Rome, Italy, and Interlaken, Switzerland.

Fresh and exciting opportunities await to explore Europe next year, and you can be among the first to explore our collection of brand-new vacations for 2026.

The wonders of nature take the lead for our top wildlife tours, which visit stunning locations around the globe in search of animal-spotting opportunities.

Marvel at staggering mountains, glacial lakes and storybook villages aboard Switzerland’s iconic railways, from the Jungfrau Railway to the Glacier Express.

Witness the changing colors of the season like never before while embarking on these top experiences and excursions on our North American fall foliage tours.

If there’s a place in the Canadian Rockies I wish I had spent more time, it’s Jasper — Rich in railway history and nestled right inside Jasper National Park.

Gain an insight into life aboard the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with Vacations By Rail through the eyes of General Manager Pascal Deyrolle.

Let your imagination soar aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian, where overnight train travel becomes a cinematic journey of romance and wonder.

Discover the wonders of Scotland with Vacations By Rail with a luxurious journey on the opulent Royal Scotsman, savoring authentic cultural excursions.

Embark on the most iconic luxury train journey with Vacations by Rail by spending a night in a suite on the world-famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Discover Andalucía’s culture and cuisine along with magical UNESCO World Heritage sites on a Vacations By Rail journey on Spain’s Al Andalus luxury train.

Find your ideal way to explore as you discover tours of France for 2026 that present the country’s history, culture, cuisine and vistas in four distinct ways.