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Thirty years on since the end of the Bosnian conflict the country is welcoming visitors to explore its hidden gems and wealth of history. Rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel's new escorted, small group tour, limited to just 14 travellers, discovers the scenic beauty and culture of Bosnia Herzegovina. As well as visits to Sarajevo, Mostar and Konjic, the group will encounter places not usually visited by UK tourists including the old medieval capital, Jaice, with its castle, waterfall and riverside water mills, Kravice Waterfalls and Blagaj where an underground river flows out of the mountainside. Rail journeys include the stunning Šargan Eight narrow gauge railway to Serbia, plus the scenic Mostar to Sarajevo line. Departing 14 May 2025, this 8-day escorted tour costs from £2,550pp including return flights, rail travel, B&B accommodation in small hotels, some meals, UK tour leader and Bosnian guide.

Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel continues its journey into its next half century with the launch of its 2025 Rail Holidays of the World brochure. Having experienced a bumper 50th anniversary trading year so far during 2024 the company believes the rail holiday travel renaissance is set to continue.

General manager Maria Cook comments; “We are excited to continue our journey reassured by the fact that rail travel is enjoying a resurgence, particularly among the over 50s travellers, who are opting for a slower pace, carbon footprint-light way of exploring destinations around the world.”

Simply jump on the train in London and take a scenic journey that follows the course of the River Rhine to reach beautiful Lucerne in Switzerland where the slow relaxation continues as you enjoy the beautiful lakeside resort flanked by glorious mountains. This 8-day Ffestiniog Travel escorted rail tour is a serene sojourn that offers daily escorted excursions including three lake cruises on the Vitznau, Alpnachstad and Flüelen, an ascent of the Rigi and Pilatus mountains by train and journeys through the Brünig and Gotthard Passes by rail. A Tell Travel Pass is included to allow for some independent sightseeing or simply wander around historic Lucerne. An ideal first time holiday for those new to rail touring. Departing 12 September 2024, price from £2,245pp (two sharing) includes all rail travel, excursions, a Tell Pass, B&B hotel accommodation, welcome dinner and tour leader.

Mallorca is a busy destination in summer, so avoid the crowds and explore the full beauty of this Mediterranean isle in October – by train! Away from the beaches Mallorca is equally stunning in its interior as its coastline. This six-day tour by Ffestiniog Travel, visits areas that may be unfamiliar to most as you journey inland on narrow gauge rail lines that date back over 100 years. Based in Palma, where you will have time to discover its rich history, enjoy escorted daily excursions that include a day out on the century old Soller rail network on a 20-mile journey up into the Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains before taking a tram to the fascinating port of Soller. Plus visits to Manacor, Inca and Pollença. Departing 6 October 2024, costs from £1,675pp (two sharing), includes flights, B&B hotel, excursions and tour leader.