If you are searching for an exciting rail tour that has all the trappings of a premium experience, see the list below. These high-end small group rail trips for UK travellers will have you feeling like royalty as you glide through captivating landscapes and discover new places.

Italian culture and Greek history tours can be perfectly combined in a multi-country small group rail journey. You can start with a few days riding through the Italian countryside from Tuscany to Puglia, pausing to visit the world-famous cultural attractions of Pisa, Rome and Bari and enjoy relaxing al fresco lunches in picturesque settings. After a refreshing scenic sea cruise, you can resume life on the tracks with an exhilarating trip on the Diakopto-Kalavyrta ‘Rack Railway’ through the magnificent Vouraikos Gorge before heading onwards to Athens for a tour of Greece’s history-rich capital.

Guided rail tours can take you to far-flung places. Setting off from St Pancras, you could end up in Istanbul, San Sebastian or Marrakech, gathering rich and varied impressions along the way. For more options, browse our full range of exciting rail tours throughout the world.

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