Guided Rail Tours By Expat Explore!

A pre-planned group tour with an expert guide taking you from one destination to the next. The main mode of transport is rail throughout the tour.

Similar to Expat Explore coach tours, you are permitted to bring one piece of luggage, along with a small backpack or carry bag as hand luggage, with you on the train. Small to medium-sized bags are better due to limited space on trains. A bag that is small and light enough to fit into overhead storage on trains is ideal.

Importantly, we advise packing as lightly as possible for rail tours as you will be carrying your own luggage to and from trains, through stations and into hotels. Porters will not be available, and your tour leader cannot assist you with your bags. Please ensure that your suitcases and trolley bags have sturdy wheels. If you are fit enough to carry a large backpack, that is also a good option for rail tours.

Walking (no longer than 10 mins), or by private transfer.

Expat Explore will strictly follow all guidelines set out by the ETOA. All staff will receive the recommended training and your health and safety will remain a top priority throughout the tour.

All breakfasts are included and some lunches and dinners - the meals are specified on the tour itineraries.

Just like on any other Expat Explore tour, our expert guides will be there for travel days, walking tours and meals. On free days they will be operating optionals - but they will always be there to help you with anything.

You, as the traveller, will always have a choice to join the offered experiences or not. There will also be free time given at each stop and on free days.

Rail travel gives you the opportunity to enjoy the scenery as you travel through destinations and you have the ability to stop and get off in spots that are easily missed. It’s a more relaxed and comfortable way to travel. Travelling by rail gains you access to amazing views through mountains, rural landscapes and quaint towns!

Europe has many options to explore by rail but not all of them will be escorted tours so you may get lost in translation.

Guided rail tours have all the benefits and value of group travel.

We can’t choose only one - you’ve got the Highlands in Scotland, the Alps in Switzerland - it all depends on the type of scenery you are looking for.

The railway system in Europe is very well established and with an expert guide, you won’t have any of the hassles you may experience when travelling by yourself.

Our rail tours will not be overnight, so you will have the comfort of a hotel room in each of the destinations.

Contact our CS team or go onto our website and find the ideal rail tour for you!

Yes! Just enter your previous booking reference during the checkout process and a member of our team will apply the discount once the booking has been made.

Our rail tours have an average group size of 15 travellers, up to a maximum of 28.