Leger Holidays is catering to growing demand for train tours with the release of its first standalone rail holidays brochure.
Called Fully Escorted Rail Holidays Throughout Europe 2025-2026 Collection, it offers travel by rail from the UK, rail experiences and rail-themed holidays by coach or air.
Ashley Dellow, Leger Shearings Group’s head of retail sales, said: “Agents increasingly tell me their customers want to avoid airports and many of the tours in the brochure offer travel from London to Europe by rail – it’s a faster way to get the holiday underway but, like coach travel, it’s stress-free and gives the chance to relax and enjoy the scenery on the way.”
Five new rail holidays have made their debut in this brochure, including two 2026 long-haul tours to India and South Africa.
India – Taj Mahal, Tigers & Shimla features a trip on the Toy Train to Shimla, the former summer capital of British India.
The 16-day tour costs from £4,995 including international and internal flights, accommodation, most meals and excursions.
Cape Town, The Blue Train and The Big Five is a 12-day itinerary which includes two nights onboard the Blue Train, travelling from Cape Town to Pretoria, plus a stay at the Ivory Tree Game Lodge at Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
The tour is from £5,995 including flights, accommodation, most meals and full board on the Blue Train.
Also new in the collection are Paris, Versailles & Monet’s Garden for Solos, from £995 for four days, including travel by Eurostar; Swiss Christmas Markets & The Golden Pass Express, a five-day tour from £1,499 including flights; and Festive Paris & Versailles By Rail from £1,499 for five days, including travel by Eurostar.
Pictured: The Glacier Express in the Swiss Alps.