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With Georgia's ancient wine-making traditions, dating back 8,000 years, gaining renewed international attention, 2027 is an enticing time to discover this fascinating country. Ffestiniog Travel's Springtime in Georgia and Armenia escorted tour, limited to 15 travellers, is an immersive Small & Traditional tour that goes beyond the usual tourist trail. Meet local families, sample homemade wine and organic produce, break bread with hosts and explore Georgia's ancient wine region of Kakheti. Discover underground Prometheus Grotto, Okatse and Martvili Canyons, the cave town of Uplistsikhe and travel by train to Kutaisi. In Armenia, explore Lake Sevan, Garni Gorge, the cave monastery of Geghard and historic Yerevan. Departing 15 April 2027, the 12-day's price from £3,550pp includes, flights, B&B en-suite boutique hotels and guesthouses, selected meals, excursions, rail travel, local guides and UK tour leader – an authentic small-group experience.

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Escape February's grey skies for ten days of snow, sunshine and spectacular Swiss rail travel. Ffestiniog Travel's Snow on the Alps, is an ideal introduction to Switzerland by train. Based in Chur and Thun, the escorted tour combines independent sightseeing with optional guided excursions, giving first-time rail travellers the reassurance of a group while leaving plenty of freedom to explore. The star attractions are journeys on the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway, the Bernina Express and Glacier Express, where winter landscapes unfold from the comfort of First Class. Travel over dramatic viaducts and through snow-covered valleys, with views towards glaciers and the high Alps - plus dinner in a heritage Rhaetian Railway dining car. Departing 9 February 2027, the price from £2,955pp includes return rail travel, First Class Swiss Travel Pass, B&B hotels, excursions, dining-car meal and UK tour leader – exceptional value.

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A piece of Ffestiniog Travel history has been brought to life in The Canadian Wonderland Tour 1980 Diary, a newly published account by Reverend W. Awdry, creator of The Thomas the Tank Engine Series, and his brother George. The previously unseen material records their 19-day rail journey across Canada, organised by rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel and led by founder Alan Heywood, described as their “trusty shepherd”. Scribbled diaries, photographs and memories capture what they called a “great trip” and offer a charming glimpse into the early days of international rail touring. Over four decades later, Ffestiniog Travel continues to explore Canada by rail. Eastern Canada in the Fall departs 6 October 2027 for 14 days, from £5,145pp, combining Montréal, Québec City, Toronto and Niagara Falls with VIA Rail, the Polar Bear Express to remote Moosonee and the spectacular Agawa Canyon autumn colours.

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Discover Poland by rail on Ffestiniog Travel's new 14-day specialist tour, combining superb railway experiences with fascinating sightseeing, it offers a rewarding taste of a country that will surprise rail touring travellers. The highlight is a full day at the spectacular Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, featuring more than a dozen steam engines from across Europe, at Europe's last depot still operating regular steam passenger trains. Explore Poznan, Warsaw and Krakow by tram, visit two outstanding railway museums and Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park, and discover the remarkable Wieliczka Salt Mine and historic Auschwitz. There is also a chartered vintage tram ride in Frankfurt an der Oder. Departing 29 April 2027, the price from £2,825pp includes rail travel from London, quality B&B hotels, excursions, public transport tickets, taxes and an experienced tour leader throughout – exceptional value.

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