Rail holidays holiday brochure selection

They say: "The second edition of this brochure includes classic rail holidays, scenic journeys and mountain excursions with Swiss rail tickets. All the holidays can be tailor made for you to take in all the sights you want to see and the all the places you want to visit. All the classic rail journeys are there, including the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St Moritz, The Golden Pass line between Lucerne and Montreux or even the very special Chocolate Train! All these train trips are coupled with hotel accommodation in three, four or five star hotels organised by the Switzerland Travel Centre."

• Enjoy an extra special footplate train ride on Zurich’s Uetliberg railway where you actually get to release the brakes and move the speed regulator to start the train moving!
  
• All package prices based on scheduled flights from London to Zurich or Geneva, or by combining TGV and Eurostar
  
• Key destinations include: Zermatt, Davos, St Moritz, Lucerne, Locarno, Lugano, Interlaken, Basel, Bern, Zurich, Montreux and Geneva

They say: "On these rail touring holidays the journey itself is totally part of the holiday. As you settle in your seat on the train be prepared to witness some amazing scenery as you climb mountains, follow rivers and head through charming towns and villages. All of the itineraries have been handpicked to show you the very best sightseeing on the most famous rail routes all over the world and include international travel to and from the departure points."

• New rail tours for 2012/2013 include Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventure, Paris by Eurostar, Venice, Florence and Rome, Russia and the Baltics by Rail and China
  
• Included in each rail holiday are excursions, tour guides and specialist guides and most meals are included too
  
• Key destinations include : Scotland, Wales. Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Thailand, Africa and Canada

They say: "Switzerland is a country that has everything. The mountains offer a walkers’ paradise with trails, lifts and trains all making moving around very easy. Then there are the cities to explore such as Montreux and Lausanne on Lake Leman. If you want another flavour of Switzerland head to Ticino – the Italian-speaking part of the country which borders on to lakes Maggiore and Lugano. Lots of stunning views and sightseeing to be done. This brochure features classic lakes and mountains trips, tours and holidays for the summer season."

• If you’re too busy to research and plan yourself, take an escorted tour of Switzerland, or you can do an independent tour by rail
  
• Kuoni can organise extras such as visit to Chateau Chillon where Byron visited, a trip on the chocolate train to visit the factory in Bron, or enjoy lunch at the revolving mountain top restaurant in Schilthorn which featured in James Bond
  
• Key destinations include : Wengen, Murren, Berne, Davos, St Moritz, Lucerne, Saas Fee, Montreux, Lausanne, Locarno and Lugano

They say: "If you’ve ever wanted to discover Russia but don’t know enough about the country to organise the itinerary, this is where Intourist comes in with guided and tailor made tours. There are lots of ways to explore Russia including rail tours, luxury cruises and even ski holidays in Russia and beyond. Extra special holidays include New Year in St Petersburg and luxury cruises on the Black Sea. The brochure also has information on hotels so you can build the holiday package you want."

• New tours for 2012 include the Three Capitals Tour and the new cruise that includes the Baltics and St Petersburg
  
• Tours include scheduled flights, transfers, accommodation and group excursions
  
• Key destinations include : Russia, Ukraine, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, China and the Baltic States

They say: "There is no better way to see France than by train and this brochure offers a wealth of holiday options. We’ve got touring holidays by train, wine touring holidays to Burgundy, short breaks and resort stays, all combined with a handpicked collection of 2, 3 and 4 star hotels. French Travel Service offers a complete package with return train travel, hotel accommodation, all taxes and service charges, 24 hour hotline and even metro tickets to your Paris hotel included. New for 2012 are Ile de Re, Royan, Toulouse, Sanary and river cruising in Anjou and Alsace."

• With each booking you’ll receive a travel pack containing all your vouchers, itinerary, general information and street maps too
  
• Most of the holidays featured can be combined with car hire and offered on a hotel-only basis
  
• Key destinations include : Paris, Lille, Reims, Nantes, Strasbourg, Grenoble, Annecy, La Rochelle, Bayonne, Lourdes, Cassis, Avignon, Cannes and Nice

They say: "This 2011/2012 brochure is our complete guide to sharing Asia overland – differently. At Sundowners Overland we have always strived to do things differently and we aim to offer the widest and most indepth range of tours by rail and overland in Asia. For us travel is both the place and the people. Seeing it and experiencing it – and it’s these personal encounters along the way that will make your Sundowners Overland journey such a rewarding and unique personal voyage. We’re talking the shared moments at the samovar or in the dining car of the train, haggling and bartering at stops for fresh local produce – it’s all unforgettable."

• No single supplements when sharing a room with a same sex fellow member of your group
  
• Brochure includes independent journeys, fully escorted tours, deluxe tours and even luxury private train tours
  
• Key destinations include : Vietnam, China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakstan, India and Iran