Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

What can you expect from your Railtrail holiday?

Look down the table for the region from which you wish to travel ,The amounts shown alongside are the per person (sharing a twin/ double room). Look down the table for the region from which you wish to travel.The amounts shown alongside are the tour fare per person (sharing a twin/ double room) including rail travel from and to your home station. Tour fare travelling First Class* rail from Home station to Tour Base & return For each UK tour we publish a Fares Table showing not only the Tour Base Fare (join and leave at the hotel) but also fares offering you a choice of First Class (where available) or Standard Class rail travel from every UK mainland rail station. Departure stations are grouped into regions, as shown in the example below: Inclusive Rail Fares Railtrail’s UK tours are unique in that we offer tour fares inclusive of rail travel from any station in the UK, along with seat reservations (where applicable) as part of the tour package.

Your Tour Fare UK Tours

We offer packages including First Class (where available) or Standard Class rail travel from every mainland UK station for each UK tour. Your Tour Fare is also inclusive of: ★ All accommodation as detailed with private facilities ★ Rail and coach travel, with transfers as described ★ All excursions and admissions as detailed in the itinerary ★ Services of an experienced Railtrail Tour Manager European Tours Our European Tours depart from London St Pancras where you can join your Tour Manager and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and snack prior to boarding.You may choose to include the added comfort of the exclusive carriages and refreshments with Eurostar Standard Premier. Worldwide Tours After meeting your Tour Manager at our chosen flight check-in desk and passing through customs control, we have quality relaxation time with a complimentary welcome drink and snack before boarding. Flight upgrades are available on request, or you may wish to book the Ground Only fare to travel independently and join at the tour hotel. Included Meals Some light refreshments and evening meals are included in many of our tours however, on a few tours based in popular destinations, we leave the occasional evening free to give you an opportunity to experience the ambience and dine at leisure in a restaurant of your choice.To avoid any confusion, every tour details the included meals in the itinerary using a simple code at the end of each day description that states what meals are included.The meals are coded as follows: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, LR = Light Refreshments, D = Dinner. Your Mobility All our holidays by train require a reasonable level of physical fitness and unaided mobility. To help you identify the suitability of a tour, our tours are thoughtfully classified based on activity level to help you find the perfect fit.

Tour fare travelling Standard Class* rail from Home station to Tour Base & return

* Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys. On certain high-season departures we apply a Departure Supplement to the fare due to higher hotel or travel costs.

FARE REGION London: Paddington Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Scotland Heart of England

FIRST* £755 £759 £785 £799 £635 £765 £819 £885 £949 £859 £935 £869 £1009

STANDARD

£685 £689 £705 £715 £609 £695 £679 £735 £759 £715 £705 £709

£805 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £565

If you have a National Railcard the fares table also shows a nominal amount that you can deduct from the tour fare shown.

Alternatively, you may select the Tour Base fare as shown to “Join and Leave” at the tour hotel(s).

Leisurely Tour – A relaxing tour with minimal physical activity plus downtime to wander and discover at your own pace. Moderate Tour – An engaging tour with moderate physical activity with walking, occasional steps, and activities on most days.

Tour Base Fare For clients wishing to travel independently of our rail package to the tour of their choice, we offer flexible joining point fares for all tours including the option to join and leave at the tour hotel(s).This Tour Base Fare is shown in the Fares Table. Our Concierge Luggage Service It is possible to arrange to have your luggage collected in advance from your home and delivered to your UK or European tour hotel, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday by train even more! Using Railtrail’s luggage service allows you to travel light on the first and last days of your holiday, and this special concierge service may not cost as much as you would imagine. Contact us for further details. Please ensure when booking your tour that you give us the mobile phone number that you will be carrying with you on the day so that we can help you and maintain contact with you until you meet up with your Tour Manager. Please ensure that your mobile phone remains switched on so that you are contactable during your journey. Our inclusive rail fares mean that, should you miss your specified train or a connecting train, your ticket is still valid on the next service. All we ask is that you telephone either the office during office hours, or your Tour Manager outside of office hours, to let us know of any hiccup in your journey and we will then take control leaving you free to relax and enjoy the remainder of your journey.

Active Tour – An energetic tour with physical activities and adventures on most days which could include longer walks, challenging steps, and hills. Additionally, as part of the booking process, you are required to declare that you (and all your party travelling) are capable of: • Carrying and lifting your own luggage on and off a train • Walking at a reasonable pace as part of a group • Climbing steps and stairs comfortably Our tour descriptions are intended as a guide and our friendly Customer Care Team are happy to discuss tour suitability with you should you have any further queries. Please visit the ‘Tour Descriptions’ page on our website for further details ( www.railtrail.co.uk/Tour-Descriptions ).

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