EUROPEAN RAIL TOURS

● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● HASBURG EXPRESS ● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

Central European and mountainous with a rich culture centred around the Habsburg Empire. Austria can be visited on the Habsburg Express, New Year In Vienna and Grand Alpine Express tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

VIENNA

The Capital of Austria and the former Habsburg Empire is a city with a rich culture and some superb imperial architecture.

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SALZBURG

The birthplace of Mozart and, of course, setting for the Sound of Music, beautiful Salzburg is a centre of culture in Austria.

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● HASBURG EXPRESS

SEMMERING PASS

This rail pass connects Lower Austria and Styria. The Semmering Railway built from 1848–54 was the first mountain railway in the world.

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LAKE ACHEN

Lake Achen is a beautiful alpine lake with stunning clear turquoise waters and a popular area for water sports and hiking.

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INNSBRUCK

Located close to both Germany and Italy Innsbruck is famed as a ski resort but also has many historical buildings in the centre of the city.

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NEW YEAR

New Year in Vienna is a magical time of festivities and often snow. It is also famed for the classical Vienna New Year concert.

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● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

🇧🇦 BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

● HASBURG EXPRESS ● THE DALMATION ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

A mainly mountainous country in the Balkans fromed out of the old Yugoslavia in 1992. Bosnia can be visited on the Habsburg Express, Balkan Explorer, Balkan Odyssey, Venice to Istanbul, Istanbul to Venice and The Dalmation tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

SARAJEVO

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and known for its diversity of Christian Roman Catholic, Orthodox and the Muslim Ottoman.

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MOSTAR

Still shaking off its damage from the war in the 1990s the city is famous for its beautiful stone bridge which was rebuilt in 2004.

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● HASBURG EXPRESS ● THE DALMATION ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

🇧🇬 BULGARIA

ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

A Balkans country of rich landscape and historical significance and a highlight of the region. Bulgaria can be visited on the Balkan Odyssey, Balkan Explorer, Castles of Transylvania, Istanbul to Venice and Venice to Istanbul tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

PLOVDIV

Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe located on a large plain between the Rhodope Mountains and Balkan Range (Old Mountains).

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SOFIA

Bulgaria's capital is a dynamic place to visit with an architectural mix of Communist, Orthodox and European buildings.

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● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● BALKAN EXPLORER

VELIKO TARNOVO

Veliko Turnovo was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and is culturally rich in museums and historical sites.

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● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA

🇭🇷 CROATIA

● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE

A gem of a country with distinctly different coastal regions on the adriatic and a more mountainous interior. The country is packed full of sights. Croatia can be visited on the Habsburg Express, The Dalmation, Balkan Explorer, Istanbul to Venice and Venice to Istanbul tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

ZAGREB

Zagreb's chief attraction is the medieval 'old city' with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of Vienna, Budapest and Prague.

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RIJEKA

Rijeka is the main seaport of Croatia, located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea. It is compact and walkable city.

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● HASBURG EXPRESS

DUBROVNIK

Once rivalling Venice, beautiful Dubrovnik is an UNESCO World Heritage city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the south of Croatia.

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● HASBURG EXPRESS ● THE DALMATION ● BALKAN EXPLORER

🇨🇿 CZECH REPUBLIC

● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST ● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

A small East European country that packs a large punch for scenery and sights with beautiful cities like Prague as well as dramatic mountains. The Czech Republic can be visited on the Central European Classics and New Year In Vienna tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

PRAGUE

Prague is one of the largest cities in Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries.

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CESKY KRUMLOV

Český Krumlov is a beautiful town little changed over centuries full of Baroque buildings and with a castle and old-town square.

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● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

🇭🇺 HUNGARY

Central European country with a wide variety of landscapes and beautiful villages not to mention its stunning capital of Budapest. Hungary can be visited on the Hungarian Fall Colours, New Year In Vienna, Grand Alpine Express, Balkan Odyssey, Castles of Transylvania, The Dalmation and Central European Classics tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

AGGTELEK

Aggtelek is famous for its karst caves with the highlight being the Giants' Hall 125 meters long, 55 meters wide and 30 meters high.

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● HUNGARIAN FALL COLOURS ● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA THE DALMATION ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST ● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA

BUDAPEST

The capital of Hungary is a vibrant city noted for its classical music scene and nightlife as well as thermal baths and architecture.

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DEBRECEN

Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary and a centre for Hungarian Protestantism as well as a large science university.

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EGER

Eger is known for its castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, cuisine and red wines.

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HOLLOKO

Hollókő is a preserved traditional settlement and a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a good way to understand local culture.

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HORTOBAGY PARK

The Hortobagy National Park is in the Hungarian plain in the eastern part of the country known for it's wildlife and traditional culture.

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● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA ● BALKAN ODYSSEY

KECSKEMET

The city is well known for its secessionist architecture, museums, and for being the birthplace of composer Zoltan Kodály.

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KESZTHELY

Located at the southern tip of lake Balaton the town is 750 years old. Gothic, baroque and Transylvanian architecture abounds.

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● HUNGARIAN FALL COLOURS ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST ● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

LAJOSMIZSE

Lajosmizse is a town in Bács-Kiskun county. It is located at the end of a railway line from Budapest and has a museum of folk culture.

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● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA ● BALKAN ODYSSEY

LILLAFURED

Lillafüred close to Lake Hamori is a beautiful small town built as a holiday resort and centred around the Place Hotel and gardens.

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OPUSTASZER PARK

The Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park is an open-air museum of Hungarian history most famous for the Feszty Panorama.

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SOPRON

Sopron is a pleasant town very close to the border with Austria with winding streets and history dating back to medieval times.

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SZEGED

Szeged is the third-largest city in Hungary known or the cathedral and a wealth of Art Nouveau buildings, and for the fish soup Halászlé.

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TAPOLCA

Tapolca is known for its cave system as well as the beautiful Mill Pond. Due to the limestone karsts of this area the water is very pure.

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HUNGARIAN FALL COLOURS ● THE DALMATION

TOKAJ

Tokaj is a famous wine growing region dating back nearly 1,000 years and the main square of the town even has a the Bacchus fountain.

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🇮🇹 ITALY

● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● SWISS RAIL SPECTACULAR III

The Mediterranean country needs little introduction and is famed for its sights and way of life, cuisine and culture. Italy can be visited on the Balkan Explorer, Balkan Odyssey, Istanbul to Venice, Venice to Istanbul and Grand Alpine Express tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

LAKE COMO

Beautiful lake in Lombardy surrounded by mountains. There are numerous pretty towns and villages around the shore.

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MILAN

Milan is famous for fashion and shopping and has some beautiful architecture as well as the famous La Scala opera house.

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● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

TRIESTE

Once a very influential and powerful centre of politics, literature, music, art and culture under Austrian-Hungarian dominion.

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VENICE

Venice needs little introduction. Its sheer wealth of architecture and unique cancel system make it one of the world's most visited cities.

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● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

VERONA

Verona is rich in history with an abundance of Roman roots still evident today along with world class art and architecture - and gelato!

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🇲🇪 MONTENEGRO

A small country in the Balkans on the Adriatic Sea that is still be discovered by tourists depsite some worthy sights. Montenegro can be visited on The Dalmation tour. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

PODGORICA

The capital of Montenegro is an interesting mix of old and new, Mediterranean and Balkan and is known for its cafe culture.

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BAR

Bar has a wonderful setting on the coast backed by steep cliffs and mountains. Close by are the striking ruins of Stari Bar.

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🇲🇰 NORTH MACEDONIA

● BALKAN EXPLORER ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE

A landlocked country in the Balkans with a rich history and mix of culture which is only recently being discovered as a destination. North Macedonia can be visited on the Balkan Explorer, Istanbul to Venice and Venice to Istanbul tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

SKOPJE

Skopje is an old city with Ottoman and Byzantine era sights. The Tvrdina Kale Fortress has guarded the city since the 5th century.

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🇵🇱 POLAND

● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST

Poland is an important East European Country with a tumultuous and deep history. Poland can be visited on the Central European Classics tour. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

KRAKOW

This former capital of Poland has plenty of medieval architecture which combines with a more youthful student population and culture.

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🇷🇴 ROMANIA

● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA

Located on the Western shores of the Black Sea, Romania has a perfect mix of natural splendour, history and unspoiled countryside and villages. Romania can be visited on the Balkan Odyssey, Castles of Transylvania and The Dalmation tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

BRASOV

A city of gothic spires, Brasov is the base to visit the castles in Bran and Râșnov and listen to stories about Vlad to Impaler!

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CLUJ NAPOCA

Recently 'discovered' by tourists Cluj has a vigorous mix of galleries, gardens, cafes, Gothic Churches and medieval towers.

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● THE DALMATION ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA

SIBIU

Sibiu has a mix of big architecture and bohemian flair and this city has long been a cultural destination in Romania.

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SIGHISOARA

The alleged birth place of Vlad Ţepeş (the Impaler), Sighişoara is a beautiful town full of narrow lanes and medieval architecture.

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THE DALMATION ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA ● BALKAN ODYSSEY

SINAIA

Located in a dramatic valley the town is visited by hikers in summer and skiers in winter and also for the chief attraction of Peleş Castle.

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● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA

TIMISOARA

This large city has an attractive layout of squares and gardens as well as a good range of restaurants and museums.

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🇷🇸 SERBIA

● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● THE DALMATION

A landlocked country of the Balkans Serbia came into being out of the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. Serbia can be visited on the Balkan Odyssey, Balkan Explorer The Dalmation, Istanbul to Venice and Venice to Istanbul tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

BELGRADE

Located where the Sava and Danube Rivers meet Belgrade is where the old world meets the new in this forward looking city.

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SARGAN VITASI

This place is all about trains and the unusual narrow guage railway that ran from Sarajevo to Belgrade with the section here restored.

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🇸🇰 SLOVAKIA

● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST ● NEW YEAR IN VIENNA

Slovakia is a landlocked and mountainous country in Central Europe with some beautiful cities and wonderful natural sights. Slovakia can be visited on the Central European Classics and New Year In Vienna tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

KOSICE

The old town is the attraction of this city with the greatest collection of Gothic towers, medieval bastions and baroque sculpture in Slovakia.

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POPRAD

Poprad is a known as the Gateway to the stunning scenery of the High Tatras and this town makes for a good place to base and explore.

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● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM PRAGUE ● CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSICS FROM BUDAPEST

🇸🇮 SLOVENIA

HABSBURG EXPRESS GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL

Slovenia lies in South Central Europe in the Julian Alps at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea, bordered by Austria to the north, Italy to the west. Slovenia can be visited on the Habsburg Express, Balkan Odyssey, Balkan Explorer, Grand Alpine Express, Venice to Istanbul and Istanbul to Venice tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

LAKE BLED

Picture perfect and very popular Lake Bled is surrounded by the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and attractive churches and castles.

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LJUBLJANA

Slovenia's capital green and liveable with a pedestrianised centre and fine architecture and bridges crossing the Ljubljanica River.

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● HABSBURG EXPRESS ● GRAND ALPINE EXPRESS ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● BALKAN ODYSSEY ● BALKAN EXPLORER

POSTOJNA

The Postojna Cave system is the thing to see here. Visitors can walk along 5km of the total 24 km of tunnels full of formations.

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● HABSBURG EXPRESS

🇪🇸 SPAIN

The Mediterranean country of Spain needs little introduction and is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for its stunning history, cities and culture. Spain can be visited on the Al Andulus tour. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

AVILA

The old city walls consist of 8 huge gates, 88 watchtowers and 2500 turrets, is one of the best-preserved medieval in Spain.

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CORDOBA

Home to some extraordinary islamic architecture, not least the Mezquita, this city also is quintessential Spain and not to be missed.

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LEON

Leon's cathedral is one of Spain's most impressive and largest and at night this city comes alive with bars and restaurants.

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OURENSE

Ourense is known for its hot springs and thermal waters as well as its 12th-century Cathedral and Roman era bridge, the Ponte Romana.

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

The final stop on the famed pilgrimage trail of the same name 300,000 pilgrims still walk here to visit the cathedral each year.

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SEVILLE

Seville is one of Spains most impressive and pleasant cities with grand architecture and an Andalusian culture of food and drink.

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AL ANDALÚS SANTIAGO SEVILLE ● AL ANDALÚS LISBON BARCELONA

TOLEDO

Toledo is dramatically sited atop a gorge overlooking the Río Tajo, it was known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages.

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🇨🇭SWITZERLAND

Landlocked Switzerland features stunning mountainous scenery and cities and towns rich in culture influenced by the surrounding countries including Italy, France, Germany and Austria. Switzerland can be visited on the Grand Alpine Express and Swiss Rail Spectacular II tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

ANDERMATT

Andermatt is a village in the Ursern Valley in the Swiss Alps. The train station is on the route network of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.

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BASEL

Located astride the mighty Rhine river the city is popular for it's wealth of galleries, museums and iconic buildings.

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BERN

Switzerland's capital has a beautiful listed old town of cobbled streets with 6km of covered arcades, cellar shops and bars.

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BRIENZ

A traditional village overlooking the lake of the same name, this is the quintessential Alpine setting among forests and mountains.

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FURKA PASS

The steep Furka Pass at 2,431m) offers superb views and a memorable train ride during the summer months when the pass is snow free.

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JUNGFRAU

The Jungfrau, at 4,158 meters is one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps. From here the views across the Alps are stunning.

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LUCERNE

Popular with the likes of Goethe, Queen Victoria and Wagner Lucerne is as charming today as in the 19th Century and not to be missed.

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REICHENBACH FALLS

The Reichenbach Falls (of Sherlock Holmes fame) drop over a total height of about 250 metres and are reached by a funicular train.

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ST GOTTHARD PASS

The St Gotthard Pass at 2,106 m (6,909 ft) is a mountain pass for road and rail connecting northern with southern Switzerland.

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ST MORITZ

The ultimate Swiss winter resort loved by celebrities and the well-heeled alike. Year round the beautiful lake and scenery can be enjoyed.

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VITZNAU

Vitznau lies in an idyllic bay of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Rigi making time well spent to explore the lake and the mountain area.

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ZERMATT

Zermatt lies at the foot of the famous Matterhorn. The town has preserved its original character and is a car free zone.

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ZÜRICH

The lakeside city of Zürich has the classic Swiss old town (Altstadt) and plenty of bars, art galleries and shopping opportunities

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🇹🇷 TURKEY

BALKAN EXPLORER ● CASTLES OF TRANSYLVANIA ● VENICE TO ISTANBUL ● ISTANBUL TO VENICE

A country full or wonder and history that straddles both Europe and the near Orient and which has long been a place of fascination for tourists. Turkey can be visited on the Balkan Explorer, Castles of Transylvania, Venice to Istanbul and Istanbul to Venice tours. Just click on any of the tours listed below each place name to open up or download a PDF file with the tour's full details including dates and pricing.

ISTANBUL

Istanbul is one of the world's great cities sitting on the strategic Bosphorus with a skyline that speaks of its long history.

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