Private Group Tours – Grand Scenic Rail Tours

Lindau, a delightful German town situated at the north-eastern corner of Lake Constance, is also close to both Switzerland and Austria, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.

Norway is a wonderful place to visit - in the cold or the warm! It's scenery and landscapes are stunning and its railway network allows families and private groups to enjoy the view and the journey as you travel across mountain plateaus and through valleys as far north as the Arctic Circle. Consider a trip to Norway which also has an interesting history, culture and city scene worth exploring.

A comprehensive tour of the wonderful railways of the North of England and Scotland. Enjoy the wild and scenic part of the North and Scotland courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, West Highland Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh Line.

How would you explore Eire as a family or private group? There is so much to see from the Causeway Coast to the Wild Atlantic Way and the sunny South East with 11 cities in between! Why not consider taking the train – we can arrange all transport from ferry crossing, train travel to coach sightseeing trips and accommodation to help you experience the scenic wonders, history, hospitality and magical myths of the ‘Emerald Isle’.

The Isle of Man is one of the UK’s hidden gems with vintage transport systems that literally take you back in time. Ffestiniog Travel has been running tours to the Isle of Man for over 20 years as it boasts wonderful, old-fashioned transportation, from steam railways, trams and even horse drawn trams. We run tours that explore the island and focus on its culture and history or for transport enthusiasts we can arrange ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the working railways and trams.

Travelling around Scotland by train is one of the most rewarding ways to see the very best of this wild and beautiful country. You can sit back and enjoy some incredible views and experience some unforgettable journeys, including a ride on the West Highland Line, made famous by the Harry Potter films, and named best rail journey in Britain in 2019 for the second year running by top travel magazine Wanderlust.

Switzerland has so much to offer travel groups - majestic mountain views, lakeside landscapes and picture postcard cities and towns. Ffestiniog Travel has a special connection to Switzerland as our very first overseas escorted tour was to the Swiss Alps back in 1974 and we have continued to explore the country by train several times each year ever since.