Ffestiniog Travel offers Portillo Rail Journey packages

December 21, 2012

Missed Michael Portillo’s incredible Great Continental Railway Journeys or simply want to see it again? Good news – BBC Two is repeating this popular series over five consecutive nights, starting on Monday 31^st December at 4.30 pm (full broadcasting schedule here).

Ffestiniog Travel launches 2013 Rail Holidays of the World

September 5, 2012

New brochure adds several European itineraries alongside perennial train travel favourites

Specialist rail operator Ffestiniog Travel has launched its new Rail Holidays of the World 2013 brochure, packed with a tempting selection of escorted and tailor-made journeys across the globe. Holidays featured in the brochure are divided into three collections, offering something for every type of train traveller:

Grand Rail Tours - for those looking to explore the world by rail and enjoy a fulfilling mix of culture, leisure, like-minded company and comfortable accommodation during the journey.

Connoisseur Rail Tours – for those with a specific passion for railways who wish to indulge this enthusiasm within the framework of a refined and relaxing holiday.

Signature Rail Tours – provide the flexibility to travel anytime, anywhere in the world. Trips can be tailor-made for couples or groups who have a specific itinerary in mind, including accommodation and guided sightseeing en route, as well as all rail arrangements.

Enjoy Two-for-One Swiss rail passes with Ffestiniog Travel

January 19, 2012

Rail specialist Ffestiniog Travel is pleased to announce that it will be offering two Swiss Saver Passes for the price of one, entitling travellers to unlimited journeys over four consecutive days on railways, boats and most alpine postbuses throughout Switzerland.

The offer applies to the four-day Swiss Saver Pass on departures from 1 April to 31 May and from 1 September to 30 November in 2012. A 50% saving is also being offered on all funicular and mountain railways, plus free entry to 400 museums in Switzerland.