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“We get a lot of American customers who will fly into Europe, but then we’ll help them travel around for two weeks through various European countries using sleeper trains,” said Cat Jones, founder and chief executive at Byway. The shift, she said, allows them to “travel slowly and soak up more experiences.”
A taste of Europe
A tour of Great Britain
Norwich, York, Edinburgh, Bristol and Bath
Venture east to Yorkshire and Norwich, north for Scotland and out to the west country on this grand tour of famous UK cities (outside of London).
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Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
Zagreb, Split, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Korčula
Soak up Croatia’s world-famous Dalmatian coast and islands, with nights in Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Mljet.
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WW1 sites in Northern France
Compiègne, Amiens and Arras
Uncover some of the most fascinating WW1 sites in Northern France, from the Clairière de L’Armistice to the Chemin des Dames ridge.
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Vineyards of Burgundy
Colmar, Dijon and Beaune
The vineyards of Burgundy stretch across 50 kilometres of eastern France, where you can bike, walk and taste your way through this outstanding wine-growing region.
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Alpine Switzerland and Austria
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Zürich, Locarno, Chur, Milan
An Alpine journey from east to west, featuring spectacular heritage rail lines including the Semmering line, the Arlberg Railway and the Rhaetian Railway.
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Discover Poland
Katowice, Wroclaw, Krakow, Zakopane, Warsaw and more
Explore Poland from the northernmost tip on the edge of the Baltic Sea, all the way south to the mountain town of Zakopane at the Poland-Slovakia border.
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Côte d'Azur
Marseille, Nice and Paris
The French Riviera is the ideal base for exploring the Calanques; a stretch of narrow inlets famous for their spectacular turquoise water.
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Exploring the low countries
Brussels, Luxembourg, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Gouda, and more
The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (or ‘Benelux) make up the Low Countries, connected across culture, history and geography.
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Ski trip in Zermatt
Zürich, Zermatt and Paris
Considered one of the world’s best ski resorts: take a cog train to snowshoe through a forest to Grünsee lake, and across the glacier to Gant.
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A grand tour of Europe
Madrid, Barcelona, Tarragona and Girona
Uncover Andalusia’s cities that brim with striking Moorish architecture, gothic cathedrals, and palatial gardens. Don’t miss Córdoba's Mezquita, a blend of Islamic and Christian artistry.
Spain’s ancient cities
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Imperial cities
Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Vienna with sleeper train
Stop-off through Europe’s grand imperial cities for a taste of all things opulent, from Renaissance opera houses to marble coffee houses.
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Alpine lakes, Italy and Switzerland
Basel, Locarno, Lugano and Lecco
Hop from lake to alpine lake, featuring Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, and Lake Como. Drink Spritz with mountain views, boating from town to town.
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Europe’s greatest railways
Cologne, Vienna, Locarno, Chur, Nice, Madrid and many more
One for the real train lovers: traverse across the continent by way of Europe’s most esteemed heritage railways and scenic train journeys.
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Italy top to bottom
Turin, Rome, Naples and around Sicily
Pack in as much pasta, pizza, palaces and piazzas as you can fit on a postcard. Find that Sicilian island pace of life in amongst volcanos and Roman architecture.
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Classic Scandinavia
Cologne, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Malmö, Gothenburg, Oslo and Brussels, with sleeper ferries
Traverse across the Nordics an you'll see why Scandinavia's cities rate so highly for happiness, from Malmö’s bucolic parks to Oslo's waterfront.
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Fly less, see more
Taking the train from London to Amsterdam uses 80% less carbon than flying. It’s also door-to-door much faster and allows you to see more of Europe by traveling through instead of flying over. Europe has such a well-linked rail service and high-speed lines, you can stop off in Paris for a croissant on your way to Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s included?
Our price includes all of your European holiday transport, accommodation and a personalised itinerary for your trip. You'll also have our travel experts on WhatsApp all holiday for disruption support and travel tips.
Do I have to start and finish in the same city?
Although we advocate for going flight free at every opportunity, we know that you might want to leave Europe from a different city. Our Concierge team can build you a custom one way trip.
Is it a guided group trip?
These are self-guided tours, not part of a group. They include on-demand personalized support via WhatApp, text or phone. Think of it like DIY vacation, except all the planning and booking have been done for you, and you don’t need to worry about disruptions.
Are flights included?
We don’t include flights to Europe but do include all transport and accommodation when you get here. Short-haul flights are very carbon-intensive but thankfully traveling around Europe by train, ferry or bus is super easy and enjoyable.
Baggage allowance?
There's no charge for baggage. If it can fit in the racks or overhead, you'll be able to take it with you as long as you can carry it. We can suggest bag storage or transfer options, and advise on over-sized items like surfboards or bicycles.
Can I pay in US dollars?
Yes, you can! Whilst we show our prices in British pounds on the page, you can select US dollars on the checkout page, and the price on the payment page then will be shown in USD.
Can I upgrade my hotel room?
You can choose different hotels on the trip page, and if you want to upgrade your room, there is a space in the booking form to let us know. Our team will then find upgrades and discuss these with you.
How do my tickets get delivered?
The vast majority of European train ticketing can be digital, but some (Spain, Portugal, and a handful of EuroCity trains) will need paper tickets which can be mailed to a hotel you’ll be staying at.
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Europe 101
So you’re interested in vacationing and train travel in Europe? Great! We know it can be daunting though, so here is some essential reading to help you feel prepared.
Train travel Europe 101
Vacations in Europe 101
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