<h2>5 of the Best Train Vacations to Take in 2022 </h2>It’s never too early to start planning that bucket list train holiday you’ve been dreaming about taking. Whether it be an immersive discovery of Europe’s great capital cities, a scenic journey through Switzerland’s picturesque lakes and mountains, or a special adventure to the charming towns of the Canadian Rockies. No matter the place, taking the train makes the journey as memorable as the destination.The following are some of our favourite rail holidays over the years and we hope that you’ll be excited to take them as well in 2022 or 2023! All of Railbookers’ holidays can be tailor-made, so if you want to add days to your journey, experience a package in reverse, or add sightseeing tours and activities, we can help you plan it all. Time to take the trip of your dreams!1. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS &amp; ISLE OF SKYE<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railookers-isle-of-skye-scottish-cows-1024x682-1603310484918.jpg" style="width: 448.747px; height: 298.738px;"><blockquote>Photo: Isles of Skye Cows&nbsp;</blockquote>Experience Scotland’s most iconic landscapes and attractions on this 10-day train journey. This spectacular itinerary features unforgettable experiences in London, Inverness, Isle of Skye, and Edinburgh. Walk across Abbey Road and watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace in London, explore the gateway to the Scottish Highlands in Inverness, tour the magical Isle of Skye and tour the Eilean Donan Castle, stroll through Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town, and enjoy taking in the ever-changing scenery from city to city. There’s no better way to experience this corner of the world than by train.HIGHLIGHTS:<ul><li>Experience all of London's must-see attractions and landmarks</li><li>Explore Inverness, the gateway to the mesmerizing Scottish Highlands</li><li>Tour the many unforgettable places and landscapes of the Isle of Skye</li><li>Visit the Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland</li><li>Discover Edinburgh's charms, such as its medieval Old Town and Princes Street</li></ul>2. SCENIC SWITZERLAND<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railbookers-gornergrat-with-matterhorn-small-1603310665094.jpg" style="width: 451px; height: 300.237px;"><blockquote>Photo: The iconic Matterhorn Mountain via the Gornergrat Cog Railway</blockquote>This all-encompassing eight-night rail odyssey of Switzerland takes in the best this wonderful country has to offer. Start with a two-night stay in grand St. Moritz from where you take a ride onboard the stunning Bernina Express train. Take the spectacular Glacier Express train to historical Zermatt for two nights, and enjoy the iconic Matterhorn Mountain via the Gornergrat Cog Railway. Travel to lakeside Lausanne for a relaxing night before continuing your journey along the Golden Pass line to the traditional Swiss town of Lucerne. Enjoy three nights here with day trips on the world’s steepest cogwheel train line on Mount Pilatus, and also to the highest railway station in Europe on the Jungfrau Railway.HIGHLIGHTS:<ul><li>One of the world's most scenic rail journeys onboard the Bernina Express</li><li>Enjoy the spectacular Glacier Express through the mountainous heart of Switzerland</li><li>Amazing Matterhorn views from the Gornergrat Cog Railway</li><li>Beautiful Scenery of The Golden Pass railway</li><li>Alpine Adventure via boat and cable car or the worlds steepest cog railway to the top of Mount Pilatus</li><li>Highest railway station Europe atop the world-famous Jungfrau Railway</li></ul>3. ULTIMATE CANADA COAST TO COAST EASTBOUND<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railbookers-jasper-spiritisland-1024x682-1603310823882.jpg" style="width: 452px; height: 300.903px;"><blockquote>Photo: Scenic Jasper, Spirit Island</blockquote>Experience an epic rail journey traveling east across picturesque Canada! Your holiday begins in the vibrant, diverse city of Vancouver, also known as the “Hollywood of the North.” Spend two days discovering the city before journeying east on a scenic overnight train ride to the Canadian Rockies and the incredible mountain towns of Jasper and Banff for a true Canadian alpine experience! Next, continue east on the train on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rockies and the beautiful plains to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. While there, enjoy a full-day tour to magnificent Niagara Falls. Three more classic eastern Canadian cities – European-influenced Montreal and Quebec City, and the quaint seaside community of Halifax – round out this coast to coast Canadian experience!HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Admission to the Vancouver Lookout</li><li>Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver</li><li>Icefields Parkway, Rockies Discovery and Glacier Adventure Tour (from Jasper to Banff)</li><li>Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Toronto</li><li>Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto</li><li>Sightseeing city tour of Montreal</li><li>Sightseeing city tour of Quebec City</li></ul>4. THE BERNINA EXPRESS AND VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS TO VENICE<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railbookers-venice-simplon-orient-express-bar-1400x900-1024x768-1603311183400.jpg" style="width: 450.542px; height: 337.262px;"><blockquote>Photo: Inside the Gorgeous Bernina Express</blockquote>This incredible train holiday to Europe combines two iconic train experiences: the Bernina Express and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express en route to magical Venice, Italy! We can’t think of a better way to explore these regions of Europe. Discover what it’s like to travel in luxury onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express from your private compartment and while taking in the incredible views. In Venice, explore the picturesque canals and history of one of the world’s most visited destinations. Then, take the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps to the lakeside resort town of St. Moritz for a relaxing two-night stay.HIGHLIGHTS:<ul><li>Experience the luxury of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express</li><li>Wander along the ancient canals in Venice</li><li>Soak up incredible alpine landscapes onboard the Bernina Express</li><li>Visit St Moritz, one of the world's most famous vacation resorts</li></ul>5. ROME AND SORRENTO<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railbookers-sorrento-1024x569-1603311395120.jpg" style="width: 453px; height: 251.739px;"><blockquote>Photo: The coast of Sorrento, Italy</blockquote>Combine the cultural buzz of a vibrant city with three nights of pure relaxation on the coast with this great vacation package. Start in Rome, ancient capital of an empire, for museums, art and nightlife, and then take the train down to Sorrento for some sun, sand, sea air and a chilled glass of Limoncello.HIGHLIGHTS:<ul><li>Explore the historic landmarks of the ancient city of Rome</li><li>Travel from Naples to Sorrento through rural Italian countryside</li><li>Discover the stunning Sorrento coastline and relax in the sunshine</li></ul><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/railbookers-why-book-with-us-1603312804439.jpg" style="width: 537.455px; height: 168.675px;">

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