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Scenic Railways of Asturias and the Basque Country

We invite you to join us on a eight-night tour in Asturias and the Basque Country. For the first three nights we are based in…
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The P&O cruise ship Ventura at Berth in Andalsnes, Norwegian Fjords. Rauma railway train in the station.

Stunning Railways of Norway

This holiday features two of the finest railway journeys in Europe, with the Flåm and Rauma railways offering jaw-dropping scenery as they descend steeply from…
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Berlin, Dresden and The Harz Mountains

Travel from London, by rail, through Germany spending time in Berlin and Dresden before we arrive at the Harz Mountains. Famous for its network of…
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Railways of Southern France and the Pyrenees

The PTG slogan is “rail and culture” and that is exactly what this tour sets out to achieve, with a combination of modern and historic…
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Vintage Port

You are invited to join us on a unique holiday to the stunning Douro Valley Port wine area of northern Portugal, the world’s first demarcated…
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The Railways Around Bilbao

We invite you to join us on a seven-night stay in the modern, attractive Basque capital, Bilbao.
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Steam in Denmark and Northern Germany

A tour with something for everyone! Travel 1st class from home station via London St Pancras and Eurostar followed by German Railway’s super ICE high…
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Undiscovered Portugal in Style

Flight and overland options are available and we begin our holiday in the Templar town of Tomar. We visit the UNESCO listed Convento do Cristo…
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Poland and the Tatra Mountains

This holiday focuses on southern and western Poland - the most scenic and historically rich railway regions of the country. It combines authentic train experiences,…
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Autumn Whispers: Undiscovered Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a Balkan country with spectacular mountains and a coastline on the Black Sea. For around 500 years it was part of the Ottoman…
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Magical Romania

Romania is a captivating country in Southeastern Europe, known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage. From medieval castles to modern cities,…
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Classic Bulgaria and the Cherry Festival

Bulgaria is a Balkan country with spectacular mountains and a coastline on the Black Sea. For around 500 years it was part of the Ottoman…
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Rail & Natural Wonders of Alaska

Departs 10 July 2026 A tour covering all of the fascinating railways in Alaska including the legendary Alaska Railroad and the White Pass & Yukon.…
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Vintage Baltics

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – three Baltic States visited in one holiday!
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Captivating Corsica and Tuscany

It was easy enough to build a standard gauge railway along the wide north-south valley of Sardinia, but the towns in the hills either side…
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Rail Wonders of Sardinia

It was easy enough to build a standard gauge railway along the wide north-south valley of Sardinia, but the towns in the hills either side…
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Classic Montenegro and Serbia

The Balkan country of Montenegro is a varied country of rugged mountains, thick forests, fortified towns, medieval villages and narrow beaches, which became a sovereign…
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"We booked a holiday with PTG Tours prior to Covid 19 issues and have been very impressed with the booking process and information supplied. Our holiday was then put back…

– Mike and Janet

"I am writing to congratulate you and Paul on producing an excellent trip (South West Spain). It went well and was a very good mix of places to visit. I…

– Malcolm

"Just a quick thank you from us both for the recent trip, it was great visiting Berlin and Dresden for the first time, plus all the railway, steam train and…

– Carol and Andrew

"Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed this tour. We were lucky with the weather and the balance of activities was just right. I must express a…

– Reg

"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Magical Minho tour last week. All the places we visited were very interesting, everyone in the group (there were only…

– Andrew

"Paul and Marisa - delighted to say that the Sicily tour was excellent and virtually all the arrangements worked flawlessly. Our Tour Manager was absolutely superb and the guides -…

– Lindsey and Norman

"Now that we’re back and emerging from the sea of post, washing and tasks, we are writing to thank you for organising a tremendous tour. We understand the complications of…

– Neil and Wendy

"Anyway, I just wanted to thank PTG in general and Kevin in particular for all the arrangements that went so well to make a very interesting tour with plenty of…

– Graham

"Thanks very much for your hard work putting an excellent tour together. We appreciated having the flexibility of being able to either stay longer at museums or explore the locality,…

– Isobel and Dave

"Hi David, Thanks for arranging another memorable holiday. On the last morning Reg and I went for a gondola ride in Aveiro. We used the red boat company. Later Reg,…

– Kevin

"I've only now realised we did not thank you for the photos which have given us good memories of the Holland holiday. It really was a lovely holiday, well planned,…

– Sally and David

"A message of thanks for great time in vintage central Portugal, followed by the Douro - wonderful organisation and good tour guiding with David. Looking forward to travelling with PTG…

– Avril and Maurice

"We thoroughly enjoyed our PTG Sicily trip, and Alessandra was a fantastic host/tour guide.The bits we loved the best were the Boat Train (incredible – both in the dark on…

– Jill and Ian

"Firstly, our guide Andrea was great. He was very personable and knowledgeable, always being on hand to provide any help that was needed. Overall the tour was great. As you…

– Paul and Deborah

"Mike and I appreciated your hard work in planning this holiday, thank you. We enjoyed the variation of events: steam, trams, boats + the highest point in Denmark! also the…

– Mike and Tania

“We booked a holiday with PTG Tours prior to Covid 19 issues and have been very impressed with the booking process and information supplied. Our holiday was then put back…

– Mike & Janet

“PTG Vintage Port Holiday (to David): Well organised and planned not only by you ,but also all the folk back at base. Excellent value for the costs involved. Quality accommodation,…

– Margaret, Graham, Peter & Wend

"We would both like to say a big thank you for arranging and organizing our Montenegro/Serbia holiday. Without a doubt one of the best rail holidays we have been on.…

– Kevan & Jacqui, Coventry

“A holiday we will be talking about and remembering for a very long time”

– Bunty and John, Bristol

“It really was a wonderful holiday. Diane, my partner, not being a rail buff, has clearly been converted to the delights of foreign railway travel. She describes the holiday as…

– Kevin and Diane, Surrey

“We were both really delighted with the holiday…the company was fine. Louise was reticent to come on the holiday, but loved it! Looking forward to the next time.”

– Mike and Louise, Chepstow

“A great holiday well led by Graham who helped to make the holiday so enjoyable – A great bunch of people – wonderful company”

– Patricia and David, Staffordshire

“One of the best foreign holidays I have been on. Well done and many thanks. A very friendly tour”

– Gerald, West Midlands

“Thank you for another wonderful trip in Portugal and Spain. The food, organisation and trains were all brilliant.” Matthew, Cheshire “An excellent holiday which we both thoroughly enjoyed”

– Mr & Mrs Dunn, Hertfordshire

“Having recently returned from my first PTG trip, it seems appropriate to drop you a line to express my appreciation. The organisation was superb. Steve and Marion were excellent and…

– Mr & Mrs Roberts, Suffolk

“Although we have spent many holidays in Portugal, this one was certainly one of the most memorable, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The whole holiday was well thought out and…

– Ted & Jennifer, Peterborough

“Shirley and I both want to thank you and the others involved for arranging such an interesting and enjoyable holiday. The whole programme was so well thought out and varied….The…

– Christopher and Shirley, Cumbria

“Must congratulate you on the very smooth running of your programme, we were always well informed, given plenty of freedom of choice and no early starts. Lovely hotels in fabulous…

– Laurence & Gail, Redditch

“The well prepared welcome pack made a difference. The inclusion of maps etc. was great. Having Graham as a guide really made the holiday, thank you”

– Andy & Janet, Cheshire

“A very friendly and great holiday, many thanks” Barrie & Berinice, Cheshire “Graham was an excellent guide, I cannot praise him too highly. The group was extremely friendly and we…

– Lauraine and Kevin, Berkshire

“The tour was a great credit to your organisation. There was so much to do, see, and enjoy. “We have been on some excellent tours with similar companies but feel…

– Marilyn & Trevor, Huddersfield

“I decided to simply give myself up to the experience and see what happened. Surprisingly, I am very glad now that I did – or I would have missed out…

– Clare Campbell, The Daily Mail

“Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful and unforgettable holiday , for myself , partner , and friends , it exceeded all our expectations , a holiday none…

– Phillip

“I went on your Vintage Port tour from 11 to 21 September and wish to place on record the very high esteem I (and I believe the rest of my…

– Clive

“David needs a gold star for his patience as well as his fantastic organisational skills – we found the holiday great fun and there was always something good on offer…

– Graeme and Christina, Ross-Shire

“I joined this tour (Brazil) and thought I would let you know how much I enjoyed it. It was very well organised and extremely successful, and Ray with the help…

– Graham, Derby

“Nicola and I are really looking forward to the Loire trip which sounds stunning. I am also really looking forward to the Hungary trip which is equally exciting. We both…

– Vic and Nicola, London

“Of course I could have done much of the Lisbon trip independently – and alone. But to visit with a group of friends, for that is what PTG travellers soon…

Our new 2026 brochure is out now!

We’re looking forward to a year full of rail holiday travel. We are therefore pleased to announce that our new ‘Escorted Holidays by Rail’ brochure for 2026 is now available.

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Explore some of the world’s most interesting destinations by rail. Our experienced tour guides ensure that you’ll experience a holiday to remember. Whether a train enthusiast or somebody looking to experience places you might not reach on a conventional holiday.

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Destinations & Culture - Let PTG Tours unrivalled experience in escorted rail and culture journeys, show you the world from a different perspective

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Popular Escorted Train Tours

Fully Escorted Tours By Rail

Confidence Assured & Securely Protected by ABTA and ATOL

Reviews From Some of Our Happy Clients

Reviews From Some of Our Happy Clients

Our new 2026 brochure is out now!

Destinations & Culture - Let PTG Tours unrivalled experience in escorted rail and culture journeys, show you the world from a different perspective

Destinations & Culture - Let PTG Tours unrivalled experience in escorted rail and culture journeys, show you the world from a different perspective

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