Escorted Connoisseur Tours - Europe

Narrow Gauge Steam in Eastern Germany
10 September to 24 September 2025
This popular tour combines high speed rail with local and narrow-gauge lines that have survived the Cold War and are still operational. We stay in Dresden and Rostock to ride nearby heritage railways, and of course charming Wernigerode to explore the scenic Harz Railway. We also include journeys on the Feldbahn in Frankfurt and the Döllnitzbahn in Saxony.

Mallorca Narrow Gauge
5 October to 10 October 2025
From golden beaches in the south to rugged mountains in the north, this island is full of surprises as we explore using the rail network. It is a wonderful way to see this beautiful island as it diverts from the usual tourist trail, giving you a real taste of Mallorca.

Southern Sweden – Steam, Trams & Trains
4 July to 17 July 2025
Memorable rail journeys through stunning scenery, unique museum visits and free time to explore combine to create a tour that offers a varied itinerary with something for everyone. Includes journeys on steam railways, trams and a steamboat cruise.

Harz Explorer
31 May to 6 June 2025
Our escorted tours to the world famous Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) never fail to attract plenty of attention. With daily steam trains and over 140km of narrow gauge line to explore the HSB is a delight and one not to be missed. We include three full unlimited days travelling on the railway.

Baie de Somme Steam Festival
TBA - The Baie de Somme Festival has been postponed to 2026
Join us on this short break to enjoy this spectacular steam festival in northern France, staying in Abbeville, an important town in the Somme area and well known for the Collegiate Church of Saint-Vulfran.

Trams of Hungary, Czechia & Slovakia
29 April to 13 May 2025
Budapest, Bratislava, Brno and Prague are home to hundreds of kilometres of tram lines as well as plenty of cultural sights. This 15-day tour of Central Europe provides an excellent opportunity to cover as many as possible.