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Coastal rail journeys, vintage railroads and even a wine train!

Created: 07 February 2024
From a unique gourmet wine train experience through California's Napa Valley, steam-hauled journeys on vintage railroads to visiting Alcatraz – exactly 90 years since it became a prison - rail tour operator Ffestiniog Travel proves you can see more of a far-flung country within the timeframe of a 2-week holiday by plane then train. Its 15-day West Coast USA rail holiday journeys from Seattle to San Francisco on board Amtrak's Coast Starlight, following the Pacific coastline through Washington State, Oregon and California. The stunning scenery of the Cascade Ranges, Columbia River Gorge and Sacramento River contrasts perfectly with city sightseeing in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. Departing 9 June 2024 and priced at £4,535pp (two sharing) this tour includes return flights, all rail travel, excursions, B&B hotel accommodation and services of a tour leader.
 

Beat the Crowds and visit Uzbekistan in early 2024!

Created: 10 January 2024
As the Central Asian state of Uzbekistan gains exposure as a leading tourist destination for 2024, rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel is advising travellers to go sooner rather than later! British passport holders do not need a Visa to enter Uzbekistan if the visit is less than 30 days and this easy accessibility to a country that boasts some of the most beautiful cities in Asia is proving an appealing factor among a growing number of tourists. Ffestiniog Travel escorted its first tour to Uzbekistan in 2017 and says now is the time to beat the future crowds and travel the old Silk Road experiencing Uzbekistan's fascinating history and culture within a small group led
by an experienced tour leader and expert local guide – Departs 19 April 2024 – full details here Uzbekistan and the Silk Road
 

Ffestiniog Travellers Choose the Train to Resume their Wanderlust

Created: 05 December 2023
The younger climate-conscious generation may be driving the green agenda, but older travellers are also jumping on board, according to rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel – following a bumper booking year!

The small independent rail tour company provides a one-stop rail travel service for the over 50s, offering escorted rail tours, bespoke tailored rail holidays and supplies train tickets for independent travel across Europe and worldwide.

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A Return to India’s UNESCO Hill Railways

Created: 21 November 2023

After a 3-year break, rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel returns to India in February 2024. Bookings so far indicate that its 19-day Indian Hill Railways escorted tour is as popular as ever despite the hiatus. Having run the tour since 2000, travellers are still keen to ride the three most exceptional railways that served the former British Hill Stations in India, that are now designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Kalka Shimla Railway, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Rack Railway. Away from the tracks, travellers will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar, Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Red Fort at Agra and see the Himalayas before flying south to the Blue Mountains. Departing 11 February 2024, the price £6,850pp includes all flights, all rail travel, B&B hotel accommodation, 16 lunches, 12 dinners, excursions, and UK tour leader.

 

Top Rail Journey Picks for 2024

Created: 27 November 2023

For those compiling features on the Top Rail Journeys for 2024, Rail Tour Specialist Ffestiniog Travel has a few suggestions. Its new tour of Slovenia in April includes a 2-hour journey from Nova Gorica to Lake Bled travelling through stunning scenery. Travel through California’s historic wine country on the Napa Valley train on a West Coast USA tour in June. Unforgettable rail journeys await on the Tren a las Nubes, Tren de las Sierras and Titicaca Train on an incredible 25-day rail tour of South American in October. A tour of mainland Greece in May includes a remarkable narrow gauge line from Kalavrita to the Gulf of Corinth. Just a few among other well-known rail routes in Switzerland and scenic train journeys exploring the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Mallorca. See all 2024 Escorted Tours  or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

 

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