Experience the simple but rewarding pleasure of travelling by train with one of the trips below. Our luxury rail tours for UK singles are sustainable, relaxing and crammed with scenic and cultural delights.

Imagine meandering through the Tuscan countryside, pausing in Pisa to admire the fabled leaning tower and enjoy a Chianti lunch. Then moving on to explore the Colosseum of Rome, the Sistine Chapel and numerous other cultural and historical gems before threading your way to Puglia to discover that region’s hilltop villages, fine beaches and rustic cuisine. See our full range of cultural tours in Italy for more ways to appreciate the rich charms of this special country.

Some premium rail tours span both Italy and Greece, ferrying you across the Adriatic to enjoy a spectacular train ride through the spellbinding Vouraikos Gorge in the vicinity of Kalavryta, the starting point of the Greek revolution of 1821. A history tour of Athens, including the characterful Plaka old town district and the Acropolis, rounds off a perfect 5-star holiday.

Train tours are part of the itinerary on many high-end guided tours. Some escorted scenic tours of the USA, for instance, feature multi-day rides on the Rocky Mountaineer, offering breathtaking views of the vast canyons and red rock formations of Colorado and Utah. Tours might also include a vintage steam locomotive ride on the 45-mile Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which follows an old gold-mine route and offers modern-day travellers stunning views over mountains and forests.

Try searching our 5-star small group and over 50s premium tours for more great luxury travel options.

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