Train Holiday Deals and Special Offers from Planet Rail
If you are still thinking about holidays for this year or fancy a luxury short break, why not take advantage of one of our fabulous train holiday special offers? Below are details of a great deal on our tailor-made holiday to Venice on the Legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, as well as some excellent discounts on day trips and short breaks on luxury sister trains, the British Pullman and Northern Belle. Our 5 star river cruise offers superb value with all meals included on board, as well as drinks with lunch and dinner and a shore excursion in every port.
Our special “Champagne on the Schilthorn” experience is something of a first – never before has a Planet Rail escorted group been welcomed with Champagne at almost 10,000 feet!
As you know all of our train holidays are tailor-made and can be adapted to suit your individual requirements, so please feel free to contact us to discuss any of these ideas – or indeed any of your own ideas – with us. We look forward to helping you create your perfect Summer holiday by rail.
Save over £400 per person on the Orient Express in July and August
A journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is always a special experience. If you travel from Venice to London on this legendary train in July or August, you will save over £400 per person.
Our 5 night holiday includes First Class rail from London to Venice, with an overnight stay in a deluxe lake view room at the Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (4 star) in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, a 3 night stay at a top quality 4 star hotel in Venice and a fabulous journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to London in a double compartment with all meals included. Prices start from £2,350 per person, staying at the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente (4 star) in Venice. Other hotels available.
Bookings must be made by 31st July 2015. Limited availability*.
A £200 saving per couple on a Northern Belle luxury short break

Book a short break to the Edinburgh Tattoo, Inverness or York, departing on 8th August* and benefit from a discount of £200 per couple. This represents an excellent train holiday deal. These two night luxury breaks include a return journey on this lovely, vintage train, 4 or 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast and entrance to the Edinburgh Tattoo, a guided tour of Inverness or a walking tour of York. Departures from London Victoria or regional railway stations.
Bookings must be made by 31st July 2015. Limited availability*.
Full details > Edinburgh Tattoo, Inverness or York luxury short breaks
Save £100 per couple on a British Pullman or Northern Belle luxury day trip
Book a day trip on the sumptuous British Pullman or the lovely Northern Belle for travel in 2015 and benefit from a discount of £100 per couple. Choose from a range of day trips departing from London Victoria and a number of regional railway stations. Journeys include lunches, afternoon teas, dinners* and scenic journeys to Great British destinations. These day trips make great gifts or celebrations and prices start from £195 per person, before your discount.
Bookings must be made by 31st July 2015. *Some exclusions apply.
Discover Options > Day Trips on The British Pullman or Northern Belle
Sail away on our 5 star river cruise
What better way to enjoy the scenery of the River Seine than from the luxury of a 5 star ship? Our special offer includes First Class return rail from London to Paris and a return private transfer to your beautifully appointed ship, MS AmaLegro for a 7 night cruise with all meals included, drinks with lunch and dinner and a varied and interesting shore excursion programme. Amongst the highlights are a visit to Monet’s garden at Giverny, the pretty fishing port of Honfleur and an excursion to the Normandy Landing Beaches.Prices start from £1,795 per person and a number of dates are available between now and mid-November.
Full details > Luxury 7 night Seine River Cruise to Paris and Normandy on board the AmaLegro in 2015
Champagne on the Schilthorn
Join our wonderful 7 night Escorted Glacier Express and Scenic Switzerland by First Class rail holiday and enjoy a Champagne reception at the summit of the Schilthorn.
Made famous in the James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, views of the Jungfrau and the Eiger from this mighty peak are spectacular.
Other highlights include some of Switzerland’s most exciting and iconic rail journeys on the incredible Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Golden Panoramic Express. Departing on 18th September, this holiday includes 5 dinners and lunch on the Glacier Express and is great value at £1,795 per person – new for 2015 is our mountain-top Champagne reception.
Full details > The Glacier Express & Scenic Switzerland (Escorted Holiday) – 18th September 2015
To discuss these or any of our tailor-made holidays please email info@planetrail.us or call us on 01347 811810.
We look forward to hearing from you!