5 Trips That Celebrate Train Travel for Rail Week
There’s something timeless and magical about train travel. Whether it’s watching the landscape transform outside your window, relaxing in spacious comfort, or arriving right in the heart of a new city, traveling by rail turns the journey into part of the adventure. During Rail Week, we’re celebrating everything that makes this mode of travel so special—from scenic routes and legendary locomotives to the freedom of seeing the world without the stress of airports or highways.
To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up five unforgettable rail vacations that showcase just how incredible a train journey can be. From dramatic mountain passes to coastal panoramas and everything in between, these trips highlight the diversity, beauty, and convenience of discovering the world by rail. All aboard for inspiration!
Grand Alaska Adventure with Alaska Railroad Southbound
Travel + Leisure recently called this trip “the ultimate way to explore Alaska” – and who are we to disagree? It features five different trips onboard the famed Alaska Railroad, while also allowing travelers to enjoy two different national parks as well as explore the towns and cities of Fairbanks, Talkeena, Anchorage and Seward with at least one hotel overnight in each. If the Last Frontier is on your bucket list, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with an Alaska rail vacation.
Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and Galway
The beauty of the Emerald Isle stretches from coast to coast, and you’ll have the chance to explore it with a custom-curated rail vacation through Ireland – all while avoiding all the hassles of driving! Whether meandering the streets of the capital city of Dublin, visiting the sweeping UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher or taking in the craic of the Ring of Kerry and Killarney, there’s so much to do on this 10-day trip, one of our top sellers!
The Best of Switzerland
No destination on Earth may be more synonymous with the excitement and spectacular scenery that awaits on a rail trip than Switzerland, and this vacation covers it all. From the world-famous scenic trains crisscrossing the Alps to gravity-defying mountain train excursions, we’ve put it all together in one 10-day itinerary. From the moment you step into Zurich’s iconic Hauptbahnhof train station, you’ll be celebrating the majesty of the rails.
Grand Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound
The views outside the train car window through Canada’s Rocky Mountains are legendary for good reason, and you’ll get to enjoy them in comfort and style onboard VIA Rail as part of this perennially popular itinerary. Before and after the epic train ride as well, you’ll be treated to fabulous scenery and activities, whether it’s the bustling excitement of Vancouver or the peaceful mountainside getaways near Banff, you’re guaranteed to be in the mood to celebrate on this trip.
The Best of Italy and the Amalfi Coast
Sip, savor and saunter through Italy’s top cities and destinations with fast and easy train connections from center to center! Spend two nights each in Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento and take advantage of included sightseeing, whether a leisurely gondola ride through Venice’s famed canals, exploring and tasting Tuscany, marveling at historic relics in Rome or cruising the Amalfi Coast, the best way to experience Italy is by train.
These are just five of the thousands of rail journeys that Railbookers can offer – celebrate Rail Week with us and book your dream vacation today!
