An Inntravel rail journey is designed to be completely effortless yet deeply immersive, combining freedom with expert planning. Everything is taken care of for you - from travel arrangements and detailed route notes to 24/7 support - so you can simply arrive and start exploring with confidence. At the same time, the journeys are self-guided, giving you the freedom to discover at your own pace.
You stay in carefully selected, characterful accommodation that’s part of the experience itself, often locally owned and full of charm. Flexible itineraries mean you can shape the trip to suit you, with options to extend stays or tailor parts of your journey.
Along the way, you’re encouraged to travel like a local: follow expert notes to uncover hidden gems, eat regional food, and take time to explore off the beaten path. It’s a blend of independence, comfort, and trusted expertise - all designed to make the journey as rewarding as the destination.
Top picks rail holidays
Top Picks for Foodies
Travel by rail through Europe’s most delicious regions, where every journey connects you to local flavours, traditions and producers. From vineyard-lined valleys and bustling food markets to family-run trattorias and coastal seafood tavernas, these hand-picked rail holidays celebrate authentic regional cuisine at its source. Designed for unhurried discovery, they combine scenic train travel with memorable dining experiences that reflect the character of each destination.
Step into Europe’s rich and layered past on rail journeys that link cities and sights shaped by empires, revolutions and artistic renaissances. From Moorish palaces and Roman amphitheatres to imperial capitals and pilgrimage routes, each itinerary reveals the stories, architecture and cultural traditions that define the continent today. Travelling by train allows these histories to unfold in sequence, just as they have been connected for centuries.
Experience Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes from the perfect vantage point. These curated rail holidays showcase dramatic fjords, alpine peaks, rugged coastlines and wide-open wilderness, where the journey itself becomes the highlight. With every curve of the track revealing a new panorama, these routes are designed for slow travel, uninterrupted views and unforgettable scenery at every turn.
Watch our webinar below for an introduction to how they work and what makes them so special.
n the second instalment of our webinar series 'Your next stop, Europe - Journeys by rail explained ’ , our destination experts - Malcolm, Vicky, Craig and James - explore our Journeys collection in more detail. If you’re looking for inspiration or discovering rail holidays for the first time, this session is a great way to understand how these trips are designed, what makes them unique, and how they let you explore at your own pace, with plenty of expert insights and personal recommendations along the way. Holidays featured include:
