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Planet Rail

Planet Rail specialises in tailor-made holidays by First Class rail to Europe and beyond...

Planet Rail is a specialist travel company based in rural North Yorkshire, passionate about rail journeys and creating unforgettable holidays by train. We believe the journey is just as exciting as the destination and offer a personal, friendly service tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of iconic European routes or bespoke multi centre trips, our expert team will help you design a rail holid

ay that fits your style and schedule. From first class travel to flexible itineraries and a more environmentally friendly way to explore, Planet Rail makes train travel easy, enjoyable and greener than flying.

01/09/2026

5 European Rail Holidays from £995pp

Discovering Europe by rail can be more affordable than you might think.

From historic Provence and the Atlantic coast to the sunshine of the French Riviera and two of Europe’s greatest capital cities, these five Planet Rail holidays all start from under £1,500 per person.

🇫🇷 Avignon by First Class Rail — from £995pp
🌊 Biarritz by First Class Rail — from £1,095pp
☀️ Cannes & The Côte d’Azur — from £1,095pp
🌴 Nice & The Côte d’Azur — from £1,095pp
🇬🇧🇫🇷 London & Paris — from £1,095pp

With Planet Rail, the journey becomes part of the holiday. Travel through Europe by rail, stay in carefully selected hotels and arrive in the heart of your destination ready to explore.

And because our holidays are tailor-made, we can add extra nights, upgrade your hotels or combine destinations to create a journey around you.

Which one would you choose?
📞 01347 665333
Plan your European rail holiday (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLBQ50)

29/08/2026

5 Spectacular Switzerland Holidays by Rail for 2027

If Switzerland is on your travel list for 2027, now is a great time to start planning.
From the shores of Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne to panoramic Alpine routes and some of the world’s most famous scenic trains, Switzerland is one of those places where the journey really is part of the holiday.

Here are five Planet Rail favourites:

🎄 Montreux Luxury Christmas Markets — from £975pp
🌊 Lucerne, Montreux & the Golden Pass — from £1,695pp
🚆 Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland — from £1,895pp
🏔️ Gotthard Panorama Express & Centovalli Railway — from £1,995pp
🇨🇭 Grand Tour of Switzerland — from £1,995pp

Highlights include the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass, Gotthard Panorama Express, Centovalli Railway, Lake Geneva, Lake Lucerne and Lake Maggiore.

Booking early for 2027 gives you the best opportunity to secure your preferred dates, hotels and reservations aboard Switzerland’s most sought-after scenic trains.

And if you don’t want to wait until next year, our Montreux Christmas Markets holiday offers a magical festive escape this Christmas from just £975 per person. 🎄

📞 Speak to Planet Rail on 01347 665333

Plan your Switzerland holiday (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLs7Z0)

25/08/2026

🌍🚂 Discover Africa Aboard Rovos Rail

What if the journey through Africa was just as extraordinary as the destinations themselves?
For early 2027, Planet Rail has two remarkable adventures aboard Rovos Rail, combining luxury train travel with safaris, spectacular landscapes and carefully selected hotel stays.

🦁 Southern Cross | Pretoria → Victoria Falls
📅 10–27 March 2027
🚂 14 nights · 2,500km
✨ From £8,295 per person

Travel through South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with game drives in Kruger, Kapama and Hwange, Blyde River Canyon and Great Zimbabwe before finishing at magnificent Victoria Falls.
Your stay at Victoria Falls even includes a Zambezi sunset cruise and Flight of the Angels helicopter experience. 🚁

🏜️ African Trilogy | Pretoria → Walvis Bay
📅 1–19 February 2027
🚂 18 nights · 5,000km
✨ From £13,195 per person

Cross southern Africa from east to west, combining wildlife and culture with Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Windhoek and Sossusvlei, before reaching Namibia's Atlantic coast.
Two journeys. Two very different sides of Africa. Which would you choose?

👉 Enquire with Planet Rail (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLnll0)
☎️ 01347 665333

22/08/2026

🎄 5 Magical Christmas Holidays by First Class Rail 🚆✨

There’s something special about Europe at Christmas — twinkling lights, traditional markets, historic squares and the scent of mulled w**e filling the streets.

And with Planet Rail, the journey can be every bit as enjoyable as the destination.

Travel from London by First Class rail and choose from five wonderful festive escapes:

🇨🇭 Montreux — from £975pp
🇧🇪 Bruges — from £995pp
🇪🇸 Barcelona — from £995pp
🇩🇪 Cologne — from £999pp
🇮🇹 Venice — from £2,395pp

With four holidays starting from under £1,000 per person, which Christmas escape would you choose? 🎅

From Christmas markets beside Lake Geneva and medieval Bruges to Gaudí’s Barcelona, Cologne’s festive squares and the canals of Venice, there’s a journey for every kind of Christmas traveller.

Planet Rail can also tailor your holiday with additional nights, upgraded hotels and alternative rail arrangements.

👉 Explore our Christmas rail holidays (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xLmXl0

📞 01347 665333

19/08/2026

🚂✨ Save up to £1,000 per couple aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

If travelling aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has always been on your wish list, this November could be the perfect opportunity.

For selected one-night journeys during November 2026, Planet Rail is delighted to offer a special saving of up to £1,000 per couple when travelling in a Historic Twin Cabin.

Step aboard beautifully restored historic carriages and experience a world of timeless glamour, exceptional dining and attentive service as you journey through Europe.

Your experience includes:
🚂 One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
🛏️ Your own Historic Twin Cabin
🍽️ Exceptional onboard dining
🥂 Legendary service and atmosphere
🌍 A spectacular journey through Europe

And why stop there? Planet Rail can create a complete tailor-made European holiday around your journey, with additional nights in Paris or Venice, First Class rail, Eurostar, hotels and more.

SAVE UP TO £1,000 PER COUPLE

Availability is limited on this special November offer, so we recommend enquiring early.

📞 01347 665333

Enquire with Planet Rail (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xH0Lv0)

Selected November 2026 one-night journeys. Historic Twin Cabin based on two guests sharing. Subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with other offers.

18/08/2026

🚂 Seven Stars in Kyushu – A Private Winter Charter

21 February – 3 March 2027 | A few suites remain
Imagine discovering Japan aboard one of the world’s most extraordinary luxury trains, travelling through the landscapes of Kyushu while experiencing exceptional Japanese hospitality, cuisine and culture.

This exclusive 11-day journey combines four days and three nights aboard Seven Stars in Kyushu, stays at The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka, and your choice of two specially designed journeys through southern Japan.

🎨 The Artisan Soul
Discover the cultural heart of Kyushu through Imari porcelain, a private tea ceremony, sacred shrines, traditional craftsmanship and the waterways of Yanagawa.

🌋 Elements & Fire
Explore Kyushu’s wilder side with volcanic plateaus, winter caldera trails, restorative hot springs and sea kayaking beneath Sakurajima.

11 days | From £31,165 per suite

Based on two guests sharing.

With February fast approaching, only a handful of suites remain for this exceptional private charter.

📞 Speak to Planet Rail on 01347 665333 to find out more.

15/08/2026

Discover Japan aboard the Seven Stars in Kyushu

Imagine travelling through the spectacular landscapes of Kyushu aboard one of Japan’s most exclusive luxury trains.

From 3–6 August 2027, our sister company, The Luxury Train Club, has secured a rare private charter of Seven Stars in Kyushu.

Your journey takes you through a fascinating side of Japan: traditional indigo workshops, the vast volcanic landscapes of Aso, the mountain hot springs of Unzen, historic Mojiko and the ancient temples and forests of the Kunisaki Peninsula.

And the experience extends beyond the train, with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka both before and after your journey.

🚂 Seven Stars in Kyushu private charter
📅 3–6 August 2027
🏨 The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
🍽 Exceptional dining aboard
♨️ Unzen & Aso
💷 Suites from £20,895 for two guests sharing

With only a handful of suites available, early enquiry is recommended.
Speak to our team to discover more about this extraordinary Japanese rail journey.

📞 01347 665330

14/08/2026

🌸 Japan in Cherry-Blossom Season aboard Seven Stars in Kyushu 🌸

23–26 March 2027 · Private Charter

Imagine discovering Japan at one of the most beautiful times of year, travelling aboard one of its most exclusive luxury trains.

In March 2027, we have a rare opportunity to experience Seven Stars in Kyushu as part of an extraordinary 11-day journey through southern Japan.

At its heart are four days aboard Seven Stars, travelling through the landscapes of Kyushu while enjoying beautifully handcrafted suites, exceptional Japanese cuisine and the celebrated tradition of omotenashi hospitality.

Beyond the train, the journey continues with some remarkable experiences:

🌸 Discover Kyushu during cherry-blossom season
🏯 Explore temples, shrines and historic towns
🍵 Experience Ureshino tea and traditional Japanese culture
🎨 Visit the porcelain villages of Arita and surrounding countryside
🛶 Cruise through the canals of historic Yanagawa
♨️ Stay in traditional Japanese ryokan with hot-spring baths
🍣 Enjoy exceptional Japanese dining throughout
🏨 Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
🚂 Spend three nights aboard a privately chartered Seven Stars in Kyushu

The complete 11-day journey starts from £32,165 per suite, based on two guests sharing.

With the private charter limited to no more than ten couples, places are exceptionally limited.
Discover Japan differently this spring.

Enquire about Seven Stars in Kyushu (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xBk8p0)

Or speak to our team on 01347 665333.

12/08/2026

🇫🇷 Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris – Arriving Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Imagine departing Venice aboard one of the world’s most iconic luxury trains and waking the following day to arrive in Paris just as the city prepares to celebrate Bastille Day.

For 13–16 July 2027, we’ve created a very special journey combining the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with two nights in the heart of Paris.

And for a limited time, you can save £500 per couple.

✨ Venice to Paris | 13–16 July 2027
Was £9,250 per couple
NOW £8,750 per couple

Your holiday includes:
🚂 One unforgettable night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
🍽 Gourmet dining and premium beverages onboard
🎹 Live music in the legendary Bar Car
🏨 Two nights at the Westminster Hotel, Paris
🚘 Private transfer on arrival in Paris
🇫🇷 Bastille Day in the heart of the French capital
🎶 Evening concert beneath the Eiffel Tower*
🎆 Spectacular fireworks over the Eiffel Tower*

From afternoon tea and fine dining aboard beautifully restored Art Deco carriages to one of Europe’s greatest national celebrations, this is far more than a journey from Venice to Paris.

Two iconic experiences. One unforgettable holiday.

Cabin availability is limited, so we recommend enquiring early to secure your preferred accommodation and take advantage of the £500 per couple saving.

☎️ Speak to a Planet Rail specialist on 01347 665333.

11/08/2026

🇮🇳 Discover India Aboard the Deccan Odyssey – Exclusive Fares

Experience India from the comfort of one of its most celebrated luxury trains.

The Deccan Odyssey combines elegant private accommodation, fine dining and fascinating guided experiences, allowing you to discover India's extraordinary landscapes, cities and cultural treasures without continually changing hotels.

For just six selected departures in 2026 & 2027, Planet Rail has an exclusive fare:

🚆 7 Nights / 8 Days
✨ Deluxe Cabin
👫 Two guests sharing
💰 From $4,995 USD per person
✓ Taxes included

Choose from two remarkable journeys:
The Indian Odyssey – Delhi to Mumbai
📅 17 October 2026
📅 12 December 2026

The Indian Sojourn – Mumbai to Delhi
📅 14 November 2026
📅 23 January 2027
📅 20 February 2027
📅 3 April 2027

Your journey includes seven nights aboard the Deccan Odyssey, all onboard meals, selected beverages, guided excursions, entrance fees and much more.

And your adventure doesn't have to end at the station. Planet Rail can create a tailor-made Indian holiday around your journey, perhaps adding the Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle, Delhi, Mumbai or another part of India.

⚠️ This exclusive fare is only available on these six selected departures and is subject to availability. Once the available Deluxe Cabins have been reserved, the offer will end.

📞 Call 01347 665333 or contact our team to start planning your journey.

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