Your World On Track 2019

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2019

Your World On Track EUROPE & BRITAIN | CANADA | USA | JAPAN | CHINA | AUSTRALIA | NEW ZEALAND


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JOURNEYS & DESTINATIONS

Mosjøen

TRIP TIP

Trondheim

Destinations in the 2-hour range make a perfect day trip! Want to go further? Consider booking a reservation on a night train and get there ready to explore.

Flåm Lillehammer Myrdal Bergen

Ballina

Karlstad

Stockhol

Larvik

Westport

Stranraer

Dublin

Ireland

Mallow Cork

Kilkenny Rosslare Waterford

Newcastle

York Liverpool Manchester Holyhead

Birmingham Cardiff

Harwich

Oxford

Cambridge

Bristol Southampton

Plymouth

London Dover

Roscoff St-Brieuc Lorient

Rennes

Paris Le Mans

Laval

Tours Vierzon

Nantes

Coimbra

Oviedo Santander Bilbao Agen Dax Irún León Miranda Biarritz Tarbes Vitoria Burgos Lourdes Medina del Campo

Portugal Lisbon

Cádiz

Granada

Algeciras

Malaga

Hamburg

Osnabrück Rotterdam

Berlin

Hannover Braunschweig

Belgium Luxembourg

Germany

Mannheim Wurzburg Nuremberg Heidelberg

Ostra Czech RepublicPrerov

Karlsruhe Freiburg

Breclav

Stuttgart

Nevers

Mulhouse Dijon

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Croatia

Italy

Menorca Palma

Ibiza

Szczecin

Bremen

Austria

Alcazar Albacete

Seville

Bremerhaven

Amsterdam

Barcelona

València

Sassnitz Stralsund

Rostock

Slovenia

Zaragoza

Madrid

Spain Faro

Bordeaux

Monforte

Pampilhosa

Malmö Trelleborg

Linz Munich Augsburg Basel Zurich Salzburg Vienna Bern Lucerne St.Gallen St. Germain Chalonsur-Saône Lausanne Switzerland Chur Innsbruck Limoges Geneva Graz St.Moritz Bolzano Zermatt Disentis ClermontBellinzona Villach Ferrand Lyon Lugano Maribo Chambéry Milan Trieste Valence Ljubljana Turin Grenoble Pivka Zagreb Verona Venice Toulouse Rijeka Genoa Avignon Montpellier Bosnia Nice Ostarije Bologna Foix Herzegov Marseille Narbonne Florence Perpignan Pisa Ancona Split

France

Porto

The Netherlands

Reims Metz Fontainebleau Nancy Montargis Strasbourg

Châteauroux

La Coruña

Copenhagen

Poznan Magdeburg Leipzig Düsseldorf Aachen Cologne Göttingen Brussels Wroclaw Fulda Le Havre Bonn Dresden Valenciennes Koblenz Rouen Hirson Frankfurt Prague Lisieux

Brighton Calais Lille Cherbourg

Quimper

Helsingborg

Esbjerg

Fredericia Flensburg

Fishguard

Brest

Norrköping Gothenburg

Århus

Denmark

Great Britain

Galway Limerick

Frederikshavn

Edinburgh

Larne

N. Ireland Sligo Belfast

Gävle

Stavanger

Glasgow

Londonderry

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Sweden

Oslo

Norway Aberdeen

Lugo

Änge

Dombås

Inverness

Vigo

Ostersund

Åndalsnes

Mallorca

Mon

Corsica Civitavecchia Rome

Pescara

Foggia Golfo Aranci

Sardinia

Naples

Bari Sorrento Taranto

Capri

Alacante

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Cartagena Almeria Palermo

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MAIN EUROPEAN RAIL LINES High speed rail lines Conventional rail lines Conventional ferry lines

Agrigento

Messina

Sicily

Reggio di Calabria Siracusa


Kiruna

Kolari

Kemijärvi Rovaniemi

Boden

Tornio

POPULAR ROUTES & AVERAGE TRAVEL TIMES Oulu

Kontiomäki

Finland

Lieksa

Iisalmi Joensuu

Pieksämäki Lapua

Jyväskylä Parikkala

Sundsvall

Tampere Toijala

Kouvola Kotka

Helsinki

Turku

St. Petersburg

Tallinn

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Estonia

Russia

Moscow

Lithuania

Klaipeda

Smolensk

Vilnius Kaunas

Russia Gdansk

Minsk

TRAVEL TIME BY1 Amsterdam–Brussels Amsterdam–Paris Barcelona–Madrid Basel–Paris Bordeaux–Paris Brussels–Frankfurt Brussels–London3 Edinburgh–London Florence–Rome Frankfurt–Munich Frankfurt–Paris Geneva–Paris London–Paris3 Lyon–Paris Madrid–Seville Marseille–Paris Milan–Zurich Paris–Strasbourg Rome–Venice

TRAIN AIR2 CAR 1h 51m 4h 15m 2h 21m 3h 17m 4h 45m 5h 16m 2h 30m 4h 50m 6h 26m 3h 03m 4h 15m 5h 13m 2h 04m 4h 40m 5h 40m 2h 59m 4h 35m 4h 08m 2h 01m 4h 40m 4h 31m 4h 19m 4h 45m 7h 40m 1h 20m 4h 20m 3h 04m 3h 15m 4h 30m 4h 23m 3h 38m 4h 50m 6h 02m 3h 08m 4h 35m 5h 56m 2h 15m 4h 45m 5h 38m 1h 57m 4h 30m 5h 07m 2h 20m 4h 35m 5h 01m 3h 22m 4h 50m 7h 33m 3h 26m 4h 25m 3h 19m 1h 46m 4h 30m 4h 55m 3h 29m 4h 30m 5h 17m

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City-centre to city-centre

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Includes estimated transfer and check-in times

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Add 10–45 minutes to train time for check-in

Bialystok

Poland

Belarus

Brest

GREAT CONNECTIONS: Airport to downtown

Helpful Hint: Book your international flight to one of these cities for great train connections directly from the airport. Plus, the trip from the airport may be covered by your rail pass.

Warsaw

Katowice Przemysl

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COUNTRY/CITY AIRPORT Austria Vienna Hbf/Mitte............................... Vienna Schwechat

Kraków Zilina

Slovakia

Kosice

Bratislava

Belgium Brussels (North, Midi, Central)........ Brussels National Airport

Oradea

Budapest

Sibiu

Arad Timisoara

& vina

England* London, Paddington Station........... Heathrow London, Victoria Station................... Gatwick London, Liverpool Street Station.... Stansted

Ploesti

Bucharest Craiova

Germany Frankfurt Main Hbf............................ Frankfurt Rhein/Main

Lapovo Gorna Orjahovitza Varna

Serbia ntenegro Dimitrovgrad

Sofia

Bulgaria

Skopje

Edirne

Macedonia Thessaloniki

Lecce Larissa

Kalamata

Istanbul

Netherlands Amsterdam Centraal........................ Amsterdam Schiphol Spain Barcelona Sants................................. Barcelona El Prat Switzerland Zurich HB............................................ Zurich Flughafen

Greece

Patras

Italy Rome Termini..................................... Rome Fiumicino

Turkey

Brindisi

Corfu

Brasov

Romania

Belgrade

Nis

Bar

Denmark Copenhagen Central........................ Copenhagen Kastrup

Cluj Nopoca

Hungary

*See page 14 for details

Athens

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WELCOME TO THE 2019 EDITION OF YOUR WORLD ON TRACK At Rail Europe, we take pride in being in service to travellers for over 80 years, and this brochure is just one of the many tools we make available to our travel partners.

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European Map: Journeys & destinations

What was a modest beginning selling train tickets to the South of France led to our becoming a leading Global distributor of train tickets, rail passes and Great Train Journeys throughout the world. What makes us unique is our commitment to customer service. Rail Europe is committed to being there for you, helping turn dreams into reality, and making sure our customers enjoy a stress-free experience from start to finish.

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About travelling by train

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What is a Rail Pass?

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What’s at the station?

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Type of trains

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Popular trains and ticketing

WHY TRAVEL BY TRAIN?

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Suggested itinerary

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Eurail Passes

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Favourite one country passes

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Great Britain

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Germany

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Eurostar

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Switzerland & Popular scenic routes

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Swiss Packages

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Ultimate Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

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Ground services, transport & sightseeing

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North America: Rocky Mountaineer, VIA Rail & Packages

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Japan

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Asia by Rail

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New Zealand & Queensland

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Australia by Rail

Whether for the efficiency of high speed, the abundant comfort, the scenery, or the attractive prices, travelling by train is a unique experience. If you haven’t decided how to travel for your next trip, we’ve put together five compelling reasons to choose travelling by train over any other means of transport.

City-centre to city-centre. Train stations are located in city centres, so you can begin exploring easily. Avoid endless lines at airports or the stress of driving in a different country. Comfort. Trains provide comfort with spacious seating, ample legroom, and designated areas for luggage. Be green. Trains are an eco-friendly, low impact form of travel. And high-speed trains are 3 times more energy efficient than regional trains. Unique experience. Enjoy diverse experiences; watch rolling landscapes pass by, stretch your legs as you walk through the train, and chat with locals and other travellers. Save money. Our broad product range of rail passes and train tickets fit the needs and budgets of all travellers: adult, senior, youth, child, groups, and families.

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ABOUT TRAVELLING BY TRAIN Now that you know the benefits of train travel, these are answers to the questions we are asked most often. Should you have a question that is not answered here, contact your trusted Travel Advisor for more information. TRAIN TICKETS

A train ticket is a travel document issued for travel between two known destinations. Choose from two types: Open ticket

Valid for travel on a specific route within a set period of time No seat is guaranteed Valid from one city to another

Global ticket

Valid for travel on a specific route for a specific date and time Mandatory reservations are included Valid from one city to another

TYPES OF TICKETS

Depending on the train operator, your train tickets will either be delivered to you in paper form or electronically via email. Paper ticket

Conventional paper travel document A paper ticket is mailed to your home.

E-ticket

Print at Home travel document A PDF of the ticket is emailed to you and must be printed before arriving at the station. Once printed, your ticket is valid for travel.

RESERVATIONS

A reservation guarantees a seat, or berth, on board the train. Reservations are mandatory on most high speed, scenic, and night trains. Global tickets include a reservation and your seat number is printed on your ticket. On some trains, when travelling with a rail pass, the reservation is called a “passholder fare.� When travelling with an open ticket or a rail pass, you must book reservations separately. Space is subject to availability, so book early.

Print at Station travel document An e-ticket confirmation code is emailed to you. To retrieve your tickets, enter this code at a self-service ticket kiosk in the station. You must retrieve your ticket prior to boarding.

CLASSES OF SERVICE

Train travel offers several options, though most often they are classified as First or Second class. In all classes, seats are large and comfortable with ample leg room. Second class experience Comfortable seats Space for luggage Access to onboard restaurant/bar-buffet car for food and refreshment purchases First class experience Spacious cars Comfortable reclining seats with ample legroom Generous space for luggage Some trains offer extra services including meals, lounge access, and taxi reservations High speed trains such as Eurostar, TGV Lyria, Thalys, Frecciarossa, and Italo offer Premier or Executive Business class, in addition to First and Second class Premier, Business, or Executive experience Business lounge access Newspapers and magazines Onboard catering served at seat Quiet cars Taxi reservations

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WHAT IS A RAIL PASS?

A rail pass allows unlimited travel on the national rail network(s) of the country(ies) it covers. Passes are usually the best value if your itinerary includes three or more journeys and they allow you to choose when you travel within a set period of time and they often come with bonuses. Look for reduced or free fares on ferries, cruises, private trains, hotels, museums, and other attractions— plus local discounts. There is a wide range of passes from the Eurail Global Pass, covering 31 countries, to passes, like the Swiss Travel Pass or the BritRail pass covering only one country. Travelling with a rail pass is like travelling with a great companion who helps you keep your budget on track. Which rail pass is best for me?

Continuous Pass Travel consecutive days during the validity of your pass. Flexi Pass Travel on the days of your choice within the validity of your pass, either consecutive or non-consecutive days. e-Pass The Renfe Spain Pass, valid for travel segments in Spain, is issued as an e-pass.

Good to know about rail passes: Pass holder fares, also known as reservations, are mandatory for seats on most high speed, scenic, and night trains—remember to book these as early as allowed Discounted reservations are available for rail pass holders Most rail passes may be purchased up to 11 months before travel dates

DISCOUNTS ON RAIL PASSES

Important: Age limits vary according to the product or the country travelled, so check before booking. Different rules apply for train tickets. Children

Under 4 travel free (unless a reservation for a separate seat/ berth is required) Ages 4–11 usually pay half the adult fare Swiss Travel Pass: children under 16 travel free with a parent BritRail Pass: a child under 16 can travel free with an adult or senior Eurail and German Rail Passes allow two children under 12 to travel free with a paying adult Reservations for separate seat/berths are at an additional cost

Youth

Eurail and German Rail Pass: discounts offered to youth between 12 and 27 years of age BritRail and Swiss Travel Pass: discounts offered to youth between 16 and 25 years of age

Seniors

Travellers 60 years and older are considered seniors and may benefit from special discounts on Eurail, Balkan, and BritRail passes

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RAIL PASS or TRAIN TICKET RAIL TRAIN PASS TICKET

Best for discovering more than 3 cities Children usually travel free Often includes travel bonuses

BOOK A RAIL PASS IN 3 EASY STEPS 1: Pick the number of days you want to travel Continuous travel days for travellers that want to experience as much as possible in the time they have (Eurail Global Pass, BritRail, and Swiss Travel Pass only) Flexible travel days for the person wanting to spend extra time at a destination 2: Reserve your seats Reservations are required on most high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. We recommend always checking your desired journey for any specific seat reservation requirements. Travelling on local and regional trains allows you to explore at will. Simply board with your rail pass and choose any open seat. 3: Activate and travel Your rail pass requires that you activate it by getting it stamped at the ticket window at the departure station on the day of your first train journey. Once activated, you are all set and ready to explore.


WHAT’S AT THE STATION?

Each station is unique, picturesque, and has its own distinct architecture; take time to look around before you get on the train. Most stations offer services such as currency exchanges, shops, information desks, restrooms, restaurants, and more. Unwind at Europe’s longest champagne bar at London’s St Pancras station. Enjoy high-end fashionista shopping at Milan Centrale. How about a little art infusion at Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station, home to a permanent sculpture display? You’ll also find that many of Europe’s train stations are hubs for other transportation like local buses and subways, or airport transfers.

HOW DO I FIND MY TRAIN? At the station

Locate the large DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL board in the centre of most stations. Match what is on your ticket with the Departure Board. Look for Train Number, Departure Time, and Platform Number, then head to the platform.

At the platform

Look for the Carriage (or coach) Number that is printed on your ticket or reservation and position yourself on the platform nearest to where your coach will be. Your ticket or reservation will also indicate your class of service. Many train stations have diagrams located above the platforms that illustrate the location of each coach on the train. These diagrams enable you to wait on the platform very close to where your coach will be arriving.

Seat reservation

If you have a seat reservation, your ticket will also have your seat number. Once you have boarded the correct car, proceed to your seat.

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY LUGGAGE?

Take only what you can easily manage yourself. Storage compartments are available on all trains and are most often located at the end of each carriage and/or above the seats. Please label your luggage to avoid mix-ups and note that some major train stations do have luggage storage lockers or storage room services. For groups of 10 or more, luggage handling is available for advance purchase on select trains.

GROUP TRAVEL

We take pride in delivering quality service to all travellers, no matter the number of travellers. If you know 10 or more people who want to travel together that’s the best time to contact one of our Group Specialists. Groups of 10 or more travelling together receive discounted pricing and personalised service. Our multi-lingual Group Travel Consultants are dedicated to your booking needs throughout the process and will work with you to secure space months in advance and provide helpful information to ensure your journey is a success. They can help you organise: Seat, sleeper, and couchette reservations Train charters or exclusive carriages Meal service, and luggage handling City transportation cards and museum passes Secure space months in advance of journey From student groups to corporate incentives, we’ve got you covered.

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TYPES OF TRAINS There are a wide variety of trains available for travel throughout Europe. Whether you are travelling a short distance on a local train, flying through the beautiful countryside at 322 km/h on a high-speed train, enjoying breath-taking vistas on a scenic train, or taking an overnight ‘hotel-on-wheels’, you will experience the very best in efficiency and comfort, and the freedom to enjoy a truly unique journey.

DAY TRAINS

Offer a wide range of schedules and destinations, and several class of service options. Many Intercity and Express trains, as well as most high-speed trains require reservations be made in advance. Regional or Local trains

Travel shorter distances and make frequent stops connecting smaller cities, towns, and villages within a country.

High-speed trains

Eurostar, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, ICE, Italo, Railjet, RENFE, SJ High Speed, TGV, Thalys, Virgin Up to 322 km/h

Scenic trains

Bergen Railway, Flam Railway, and Rauma Railway in Norway; Switzerland’s Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and GoldenPass Line For spectacular views, take in the Alps and UNESCO World Heritage vistas

NIGHT TRAINS

Allow you to cover long distances while saving time and money on hotels. Arrive the next day in the city centre rested and ready for sightseeing. Night trains can be found in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more.

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Popular night trains

Nightjet, EuroNight, Lusitania, Thello, Nice-Moscow, and Paris-Berlin-Moscow Save time and money Arrive refreshed and ready to tour

Accommodation

Vary by route but most include Deluxe Sleepers with 1 and 2 berth cabins, shower and toilet in cabin Sleepers with 1, 2, and 3 berth cabins Couchettes with 4 or 6 berth cabins Reclining seats Bar buffet car for light meals & drinks


POPULAR TRAINS AND TICKETING

Enjoy extraordinary comfort, amenities, and efficiency as you’re whisked from city-centre to city-centre on board the most popular high-speed trains like AVE, Eurostar, Frecciarossa, ICE, Italo, Thalys, and more. High speed train tickets include reserved seats and offer discounted rates to rail pass holders. E-tickets are available on all of the high-speed trains featured here either as Print at Home or Print at Station*. See chart. COUNTRIES

POPULAR ROUTES

E-TICKET

ADVANCE PURCHASE

Britain Belgium France Netherlands

London–Paris: 2h 15m London–Brussels: 2h 01m London–Lille: 1h 22m London–Amsterdam: 3h 55m

Print at Home

6 months

Britain

London–Glasgow: 4h 29m London–Holyhead: 3h 37m London–Liverpool: 2h 12m London–Manchester: 2h 04m

Print at Station

3 months

Belgium France Netherlands Germany

Amsterdam–Brussels: 1h 51m Amsterdam–Paris: 3h 17m Brussels–Paris: 1h 22m Cologne–Paris: 3h 20m

Print at Home

3 months

France Switzerland

Dijon–Lausanne: 2h 03m Geneva–Marseille: 3h 33m Paris–Geneva: 3h 08m Paris–Zurich: 4h 03m

Print at Home

France Germany Italy Spain

Paris–Avignon: 2h 37m Paris–Frankfurt: 3h 38m Paris–Milan: 7h 09m Barcelona–Toulouse: 3h 14m

Print at Home

Germany Austria

Munich–Salzburg: 1h 30m Berlin–Frankfurt: 4h 10m Frankfurt–Munich: 3h 15m Munich–Berlin: 3h 55m

Print at Station^^

3 months

Italy

Florence–Milan: 1h 40m Florence–Venice: 1h 53m Milan–Bologna: 1h 02m Rome–Venice: 3h 45m Rome–Florence: 1h 20m

Print at Home

6 months

Spain

Madrid–Barcelona: 2h 30m Madrid–Malaga: 2h 30m Madrid–Seville: 2h 20m Madrid–Valencia: 1h 35m

Print at Home

2–3 months

Print at Station^

4 months

Print at Station^

3–6 months

Print at Station^

*See page 5 for explanation. ^ Thalys and French International TGVs Print at Station tickets can only be retrieved from a SNCF ticketing kiosk in France. This includes roundtrip tickets. ^^ DB International Print at Station tickets can only be retrieved at a Deutsche Bahn ticketing kiosk.

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Great Britain London 1

The Netherlands Amsterdam

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Berlin Belgium

Germany Prague 4

Paris 12

Basel 11 France

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Vienna 5 Austria

Lucerne 10 Switzerland Milan 9

Ljubljana 6 Slovenia Venice 7

Barcelona

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SUGGESTED ITINERARIES Regardless if this is your first or umpteenth trip to Europe, the aim is to make every visit memorable. On and off the train, we can help you with your dream itinerary. Should you like a taster of Europe visiting some of the continent’s most popular cities, the below suggested itinerary might help. Equip yourself with a Eurail Global Pass to enjoy all of the associated discounts and flexibility it offers.

Italy

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1. London, England With your Oyster Card handy, tick off the must-sees including Covent Garden, Hyde Park, Oxford Circus, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and more! At the Olympic Park, don’t miss the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture, featuring the longest tunnel slide in the world. 2. Amsterdam, The Netherlands (3h 55m from London on the Eurostar) A bicycle tour is a great way to get acquainted with this city. Explore its Museum District houses, the Van Gough Museum, the city’s artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades. When visiting the Anne Frank House museum, be sure to purchase your ticket in advance online to secure entry. 3. Berlin, Germany (6h 22m from Amsterdam) Berlin, a vibrant city where glamour meets grit, is home to some of Europe’s greatest nightlife and modern German cuisine. It is also home to the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest gallery. 4. Prague, Czech Republic (4h 27m from Berlin) Known for its Old Town Square, Gothic churches, the medieval Astronomical clock and Charles Bridge, Prague is a romantic and photogenic city. Often referred to as the City of a Hundred Spires, the city pleasantly surprises with hidden courtyards, gardens, quirky cafes, and endless cobbled laneways.

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5. Vienna, Austria (3h 59m from Prague) Vienna bursts with palaces, beautiful architecture and manicured parkways. Known for its music, cuisine, pristine landscape, art and Mozart, this city is the ideal introduction to the rest of Austria. 6. Ljubljana, Slovenia (6h 16m from Vienna) Considered a hidden gem, the compact country of Slovenia is where you will experience a whole range of landscapes and experiences including beach breaks and the great outdoors of the mountains, lakes and even the underground attraction in the Karst region. It’s capital Ljubljana makes for the ideal base for further exploration. 7. Venice, Italy (5h 24m from Ljubljana) Venice is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. There are no roads, just canals and bridges. Did you know the narrowest street in Venice is just 53 cm wide? 8. Rome, Italy (3h 45m from Venice) Explore this historic city by foot and marvel at iconic ruins including the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain and the Roman Forum. When visiting the Vatican, home to the Sistine Chapel and some of the world’s most priceless art and art collections, be sure to get there early to avoid the long queues. 9. Milan, Italy (2h 46m from Rome) Apart from the stunning Milan Cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall, another must-see is Da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’, housed in Milan’s Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

10. Lucerne, Switzerland (3h 26m from Milan) There’s much more to Switzerland than its watches, cheese and chocolate. A picturesque destination with snow-capped mountains, glassy lakes and verdant valleys everywhere you look, be sure to also savour their wines. Not widely exported, Swiss wines are well-known for their diversity and high quality. 11. Basel, Switzerland (1h from Lucerne) Switzerland’s art and culture capital, Basel is home to 40 museums, the highest concentration of museums in the country. Located along the River Rhine and bordering France and Germany, Basel is also a major cruise hub in Europe. 12. Paris, France (3h 6m from Basel) Known as the City of Lights and the City of Love, Paris is peppered with spectacular architecture and monuments new and old (think the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre). From art galleries, museums, fashionable cafes and boutiques, no visit to France is complete without a visit to Paris. 13. Barcelona, Spain (6h 22m from Paris) One of the liveliest and most beautiful cities in Europe, Barcelona is where you go to indulge in Flamenco music, wild nights of dancing, delicious food, great shopping, stunning beaches and Gaudi’s masterpieces!


CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE

EURAIL PASSES Eurail has now made it easier for travellers to see more of Europe for less. Visit a total of 31 countries with a Eurail Global Pass, or choose from one of the 26 Eurail One Country Passes.

Eurail Pass Benefits Senior: discount for travellers age 60 and over NEW Youth: discount for young travellers under 28 years of age Child: 2 children ages 4–11 can travel for FREE per adult Passholder fares on most high-speed trains Free or discounted offers on ferries, hotels, museums, and more Free European rail map with each Pass

EURAIL GLOBAL PASS

TO BOOK

Included countries in the Global Pass: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain (NEW), Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania (NEW), Luxembourg, Macedonia (NEW), Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Choose your validity

EURAIL ONE COUNTRY PASSES

TO BOOK

When you’re exploring just one European country, choose where you want to explore and seek out the hidden gems in any one of these 26 countries. Austria Benelux Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France* Greece

Hungary Ireland Italy Lithuania (NEW) Macedonia (NEW) Norway Poland Portugal Romania

Scandinavia Serbia Slovenia Slovakia Spain Sweden Turkey

Continuous pass: 15 days, 22 days, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months of train travel Flexi pass: 3, 5, or 7 days of train travel within a 1-month period 10 or 15 days of train travel within a 2-month period

NEW FOR 2019 The addition of Lithuania, Macedonia, and Great Britain 3-days in 1-month validity Senior version for travellers 60 and over 1st and 2nd class travel for Adult, Senior, and Youth

Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Senior and Youth

Choose your validity 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 days of train travel within a 1-month period *France offers a choice of 1–8 days of train

NEW FOR 2019 6-days in 1-month validity Senior option for travellers 60 and over

travel within a 1-month period

Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Senior and Youth

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FAVOURITE ONE COUNTRY PASSES FRANCE

France conjures up images of rolling vineyards, gourmet food, and incomparable art. Watch the landscape change from your window and relax as the train transports you through the magic of France. The French rail network is yours with the Eurail France Pass. With extensive train travel and 3,000 railway stations, you can go almost everywhere—from chic cities to the countryside and around to the vineyards. See page 11 for Eurail One Country booking and validity guidance.

DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS Base yourself in Paris and consider simple day trips to experience life beyond the City of Lights.

Bayeux Paris

Avignon (2h 40m) Bayeux (2h 12m) Bordeaux (2h 04m) Strasbourg (1h 46m)

Strasbourg

Bordeaux Avignon

Eurail France Pass will get you there with a choice of 1 to 8 days of train travel within a one-month period. Recommended City Pass Paris Pass® A city card that provides entry to over 60 top attractions, public transportation in central Paris, a Seine River Cruise, wine tasting, and hop-on/hop-off bus tour.

SPAIN

All trains reach out to Spain’s great cities from magnificent Madrid, the country’s geographical and cultural centre. For train travel in Spain you have the option of a Eurail Spain Pass (details on page 11) or the RENFE Spain Pass, a unique e-pass.

RENFE SPAIN PASS

Reservations are free. A perfect e-pass for all the trains in Spain! TO BOOK Choose your validity 4, 6, 8 or 10 segments for travel within a 1-month period Choose your fare Business or Tourist class Reservations are free

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DAY TRIPS FROM MADRID Spain is a magnificent country with a rich history. Expand your horizon with visits to these cultural and architectural beauties. Toledo (0h 33m) Seville (2h 20m) Barcelona (2h 30m) Malaga (2h 30m)

Madrid Toledo Seville Malaga

Barcelona


ITALY

Italy is filled with classical delights and is home to some of the most magnificent works of art in the world. There is no greater experience, or more beautiful sight, than arriving in Venice by train, exiting the station and seeing the Grand Canal before your eyes. With nearly 10,000 miles of rail, and over 7,000 trains running daily, a Eurail Italy Pass valid on the Trenitalia trains puts you on the right track to enjoy it all. See page 11 for Eurail One Country booking and validity guidance.

When you base yourself in Florence or Rome, it’s easy to travel to a variety of cities less than 2 hours away on the train.

Recommended City Pass Omnia Vatican and Rome Card Includes Fast Track entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including St. John’s in the Lateran & Cloister and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Rome Naples (1h 10m)

DAY TRIPS FROM: Florence Siena (1h 28m) Bologna (0h 35m) Rome (1h 28m)

Bergamo Bologna Florence

Siena

Rome Naples

SCANDINAVIA

Enjoy extensive train travel on the national rail networks of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden; four countries with a One Country pass. Now that is beautiful! Discover countries where storybooks are written, and fairytale endings are recorded for posterity. With a Eurail Scandinavia Pass, hit the tracks and create your own amazing journey by train wherever you want to go, including ferries. See page 11 for Eurail One Country booking and validity guidance. EXPLORE THE FJORDS Norway Fjord Tours combine travelling by rail, bus, and boat offering spectacular scenic journeys. Norway in a nutshell One-way and round-trip itineraries combining travel by train, by ship through the fjords, and by bus between Voss and Gudvangen. Sognefjord in a nutshell One-way and round-trip itineraries combining travel by train and by ship through the Sognefjord. Hardangerfjord in a nutshell One-way and round-trip itineraries combining travel by train, ship, and by bus between Norheimsund-Bergen.

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BritRail Scotland Passes are all valid in Standard class, and offer a discount for children 5–15

GREAT BRITAIN Ride the British rails to the land of royals and roof-raising pubs. From the cliffs of Dover to the Scottish Highlands, enjoy the dramatic transition in countryside and culture between north and south on Britain’s numerous rail lines. We can help you explore the big cities like London and Edinburgh, as well as quaint countryside villages. The wide variety of passes featured for Britain allows you to pick the best one for your travel plans. Travel every day with the Consecutive Pass or, with the Flexi version, travel at a leisurely pace, stopping for extended periods between journeys. Let’s get started!

BRITRAIL PASS

For train travel throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.

BRITRAIL ENGLAND PASS

For train travel throughout England.

BRITRAIL SOUTH WEST PASS

Train travel within a specific area of southwest England, and the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. TO BOOK Choose your validity Continuous pass: 3, 4, 8, 15, 22 days, or 1-month continuous travel

Recommended City Passes The London Pass® Free entry to over 55 London museums/attractions plus special bonus offers. Also available with a public transportation option. Visitor Oyster Card is the easiest way to travel on the London underground and public transport system. The Oyster Card can be used immediately and automatically calculates the cheapest fare for each journey, taking it off your credit as you go. When the credit runs out simply top it up locally and keep travelling.

BRITRAIL SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND PASS

Flexi pass: 3, 4, or 8 days train travel within 1-month, or 15 days within 2 months

Experience train travel within Scotland, including the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries from mainland Scotland to the islands and from the cities of Carlisle and Berwick.

Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Senior, Youth, or Saver for three or more travelling together

Valid for 4 days train travel within 8 days, or 8 days train travel within 15 days.

BRITRAIL LONDON PLUS PASS

Perfect for day trips from Glasgow or Edinburgh.

For travel within the southeast area of England surrounding London. TO BOOK Choose your validity 3, 4, or 8 days train travel within a 1-month period Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Senior, and Youth

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BRITRAIL CENTRAL SCOTLAND PASS

Valid for 3 consecutive days.

BRITRAIL SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PASS

Explore Northern Scotland by rail, ferry and bus to enjoy some of the most scenic routes in Scotland. Valid for 4 days within 8 days on designated rail, ferry, and bus lines in Northern Scotland.

DAY TOURS WITH BELMOND BRITISH PULLMAN FROM LONDON Glide through stunning scenery to destinations all over Britain as champagne flows and gourmet cuisine is served. This truly is an elegant day journey out of London. DAY TRIP EXPERIENCES The Golden Age of Travel Murder Mystery Lunch Historic Bath AIRPORT TRANSFERS Heathrow Express Connecting Heathrow and Paddington Station in the centre of London. Gatwick Express Connecting Gatwick Airport and Victoria Station in the centre of London. Stansted Express Connecting Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale/London Liverpool Street stations. FARE TYPES Senior Pass Travellers 60 and over Saver 3 or more adults travelling together Youth Pass Travellers under 28 Family Pass One child 5–15 years of age travels free with each full fare (Adult or Senior) or a BritRail Pass, BritRail England Pass, or BritRail South West Pass


GERMANY Germany boasts a vast rail network, freeing you to explore the entire country. Plus, you can use a German Rail Pass to go to Salzburg, Austria, and Basel Bad, Switzerland. GERMAN RAIL PASS

TO BOOK

A versatile choice for train travel across all of Germany, plus ICE International trains to Liège and Brussels, DB-ÖBB EuroCity trains to Kufstein, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Trento, Verona, Bologna, and Venice; DB IC Buses to Strasbourg, Prague, Antwerp, Krakow, London, Copenhagen, Luxembourg, Milan, and Paris. Recommended City Pass Berlin Pass A smart-chip card that provides public transportation in Berlin zones ABC, free access to over 50 attractions, a hop-on/hop-off bus tour, and a river cruise.

Choose your validity Consecutive pass: 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, or 15 continuous days of train travel Flexi pass: 3, 4, 5 7, 10, or 15 days of train travel within a 1-month period Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Twin*, and Youth *Two passengers travelling together

EASTERN EUROPE & BEYOND EUROPEAN EAST PASS

Train travel in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. VALIDITY OPTIONS 5–10 days train travel within a 1-month period FARES 1st or 2nd class accommodations

CENTRAL EUROPE TRIANGLE PASS

Two unique itineraries covering the most popular cities in Central Europe offering one-way train travel in 2nd class. Travel in either direction. CHOOSE EITHER ITINERARY Vienna–Prague– Budapest–Vienna Vienna–Prague– Salzburg–Vienna

THE BALKAN FLEXIPASS

Travel on the rail networks of Bulgaria, Greece, the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Serbian Entity of Bosnia Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, and Turkey. VALIDITY OPTIONS 3, 5, 7, 10, or 15 days train travel within a 2-month period FARES 1st or 2nd class accommodations for Adult, Senior, or Youth

GREECE

See the Greek Islands with the Greek Island Pass. Choose among 53 Greek Islands. A perfect complement to the Eurail Greece Pass. DESTINATIONS 6 trips: Round-trip ferry crossing between Italy and Greece plus 4 domestic Greek Island ferry trips in 1 month 5 domestic trips: Five oneway ferry trips in 1 month FARES 1st or 2nd class accommodations on international route, 2nd class on domestic routes

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EUROSTARTM Eurostar is the number one choice for travel between the heart of London and the heart of Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam via the Channel Tunnel. Avoid the stress of airports, costly transfers, and taxes as Eurostar whisks you to your destination in style and comfort. CLASSES OF SERVICE Standard Premier offers you freedom and space to work or unwind.

Business Premier offers a first class service designed specifically for the business traveller.

Spacious and comfortable reclining seats with generous legroom Complimentary light meal and beverages served at your seat Complimentary newspapers and magazines Semi-flexible ticket options available Check-in until 30 minutes prior to departure

Boarding guarantee Dedicated private carriage Access to the exclusive business premier lounges & free access to Wi-Fi throughout the lounges Priority check-in: 10 minutes prior to departure Meals & selection of drinks served at your seat Choice of complimentary newspapers and magazines onboard At seat power sockets for laptops

Standard Class offers comfort, convenience and value for money. A variety of food and drinks are available for purchase from the buffet-car Seamless city to city centre travel Check-in until 30 minutes prior to departure AMSTERDAM

ROTTERDAM

LONDON

Bruges

EBBSFLEET ASHFORD CALAIS

Ghent

ANTWERP

BRUSSELS

Namur Charleroi

LILLE

Discounted fares Eurostar offers a range of discounted fares including special child and youth discounts, available as one way and return fares. Eurostar passholder* fares offer outstanding value for money and are available for holders of selected passes covering France and/or Belgium. *this will require a day off your pass

E-tickets E-tickets are an electronic version of the paper ticket. This is emailed to you once your Eurostar booking has been processed. You must print the physical ticket on A4 paper as proof of purchase. Eurostar Regional trains offer unforgettable high-speed season routes to the French Alps in winter and Avignon in summer. All Eurostar journeys are carbon neutral, so why not take the green run all the way to the slopes?

DID YOU KNOW?

PARI S

The Eurostar station in Amsterdam is only a stone’s throw away (300m) from the European River Cruise port?

MARNE -LA-VALLÉE (DISNEYLAND ® PARIS)

JOURNEY TIMES & FREQUENCY Le Creusot

FROM

TO

London London London London

Paris Brussels Rotterdam Amsterdam

TRAVEL TIMES 2h 15 m 2h 01 m 3h 01 m 3h 41 m

AVE. NO. LYON TRAINS / DAY Valence 18 10 AVIGNON 3 Nîmes Montpelli er 3 Toulouse Agde

BOURG-ST-MAURICE AIME-LA-PLAGNE MOÛTIERS Chambéry

-SALINS-BRIDES-LES BAINS

Aix-En-Provence

MARSEILLE

Cannes Toulon

St Raph aël

TIP:

Hop off your river cruise and connect directly to your next European destination seamlessly via Eurostar!

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SWITZERLAND Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a country renowned for its unparalleled beauty and a cultural diversity that includes four national languages: French, German, Italian, and Romanche. We embrace that diversity, offering rail passes to explore, scenic trains to delight, hotel packages to relax, and mighty peaks to put you on top of the world. The Swiss Travel System includes trains, lake steamers, postal buses, and city transportation lines—all synchronised for easy connections. Reservations are not required in Switzerland, except on scenic trains.

SWISS TRAVEL PASS

REGIONAL PASSES

TO BOOK

JUNGFRAU TRAVEL PASS Explore the Jungfrau region with 3, 4, 5, or 6 consecutive days of travel on Jungfrau Railways, including Jungfraujoch

Includes Swiss Museum Pass with access to over 500 museums, and public transportation in 90 towns and cities.

Choose your validity Consecutive pass: 3, 4, 8, or 15 consecutive days of travel Flex pass: 3, 4, 8, or 15 days travel within a 1-month period Choose your fare 1st or 2nd class pass, Adult, Youth

For in-depth exploration of a specific Swiss region.

REGIONAL PASS BERNER OBERLAND Choose 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 consecutive days of travel in the Bernese Oberland region including PostBus lines and more than 15 mountain excursions

LUGGAGE SERVICES

Travel light. These services offer various delivery options to meet your needs. Express Flight Luggage Check your luggage for your flight and have it delivered to selected Swiss Rail stations Express Door-to-Door Flight Luggage Check your luggage for your flight and have it delivered directly to your Swiss hotel Also available from Switzerland to any location except North America

SWISS HALF FARE CARD

50% off tickets for most trains, buses, and boats 50% off public transportation in 90 towns and cities Valid for 1 month

SWISS FAMILY CARD FREE

Valid with all Swiss Travel System products Children under 16 travel free with parent or legal guardian Request at time of purchase

Express Door-to-Door Luggage in Switzerland Have your luggage transferred between your destinations, so you can travel ‘hands-free’

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Schaffhausen Basel

St.Gallen Zürich Appenzell

Neuchâtel

Lausanne

Luzern

Rigi

Pilatus

Bern

Stanserhorn Engelberg Flüelen

Chur

Fribourg Interlaken Titlis Schynige Platte Gruyère Andermatt Zweisimmen Schilthorn Jungfraujoch

Visp

Brig Locarno

Genève Martigny

MOUNTAIN TOP EXCURSIONS

Discounted with your Swiss Travel Pass Glacier 3000 A short 15-minute cable-car ride rewards you with a panoramic view of four snow-capped peaks. Gornergrat Europe’s highest open-air cog railway and one of the best panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. Jungfraujoch Travel from Interlaken, Grindelwald, or Wengen to the Jungfraujoch at 4,454 m., the highest railway station in Europe. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Experience a Glacier Palace, ice slide, and view of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Mt. Pilatus Reach the Pilatus summit by cable car, panoramic gondola, and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Mt. Stanserhorn Travel by nostalgic tram and on the world’s first double-decker, open-air cable car to reach the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Mt. Titlis Travel from Engelberg to Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car. Schilthorn / Piz Gloria The four segment cable-car used to reach the summit is the longest cable car system in the world. Schynige Platte A relaxing 40-minute scenic journey by cogwheel train brings you to Swiss nature at its best. More Swiss Peaks Grindelwald-First, Rigi, Blauherd, and Monte Generoso.

St.Moritz

Gstaad Glacier 3000

Montreux

Zermatt

Gornergrat

Bellinzona

Tirano

Lugano

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

POPULAR SCENIC ROUTES Bernina Express This UNESCO World Heritage listed journey features a north-south Alpine crossing from Chur to Lugano, with breath-taking views as you travel from ice-age glaciers to palm trees. Cheese Train A roundtrip excursion from Montreux or Zweisimmen to Château-d’Œx, includes an artisan cheese making demonstration, cheese fondue, and entry to Musée du Vieux Pays-d’Enhaut. Chocolate Train This train is not just for chocolate addicts. This one-day trip includes a visit to the famous Broc chocolate factory, a stunning trip through Montreux vineyards, and the medieval city of Gruyères. Glacier Express Between Zermatt and St. Moritz, you’ll cross 291 bridges, pass through 91 tunnels and reach the 2,045-meter-high Oberalp Pass, slow enough to enjoy every single detail of the view. GoldenPass Line The GoldenPass Line is one of the most picturesque in Switzerland. It links the Swiss Riviera to Lake Lucerne, the historic heart of Switzerland. Gotthard Panorama Express Cross Lake Lucerne on a historic paddlewheel steamer. Continue the journey on a scenic train, heading to Italian-speaking Lugano. Impressive ravines and majestic snow-covered cliffs guaranteed. Voralpen Express With the Voralpen Express, you travel through the Toggenburg region past Rapperswil (City of Roses) and via the Rothenthurm Upland Moor to lakeside Lucerne.

Note: Reservations on scenic trains are mandatory, and are an additional cost.

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SWISS PACKAGES Combining transportation and hotel accommodations, these exciting packages allow you to see the best of each Swiss region. Itineraries can be extended, booked in the reverse direction, and rail and hotel upgrades are possible. Seat reservations are additional. Glacier Express Tour 3-day/2-night package includes journey on the Glacier Express and overnights St. Moritz and Zermatt. GoldenPass Tour 6-day/5-night package highlights the GoldenPass Line’s scenery between Lucerne and Lake Geneva, an excursion to Jungfraujoch—Top of Europe, and overnights in Lucerne, Interlaken, and Montreux. NEW Bernina Express Tour 3-day/2-night package highlights the Bernina Express route by train and bus as you travel from the Swiss Alps into the tropical Italian region of Switzerland. Choose one night in Chur or St. Moritz and one night in Lugano.

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland 10-day/9-night package features the GoldenPass Line, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, excursion to Jungfraujoch, and overnights in Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne.

Jungfraujoch

Rail Adventure 8-day/7-night package combines travel on the Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, and Glacier Express with overnights in Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz, and Zermatt. Top of Europe and Titlis 5-day/4-night package contains excursions to Jungfraujoch—Top of Europe and Mount Titlis with overnights in Interlaken and Lucerne. Tops of Switzerland 5-day/4-night package includes excursions to Jungfraujoch and Mt. Pilatus and overnights in Interlaken and Lucerne.

TOP OF EUROPE

The best place to discover ice and snow · open 365 days

DISCOUNT

25%

with Swiss Travel Pass

More Top highlights in the Jungfrau Region: • Grindelwald-First – Top of Adventure: 50% with Swiss Travel Pass • Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken: 50% with Swiss Travel Pass • Schynige Platte – Top of Swiss Tradition: 50% with Swiss Travel Pass

Buy your ticket online: raileurope.com/pass/jungfrau


ULTIMATE GRAND TRAIN TOUR OF SWITZERLAND Begin your rail adventure in the vibrant cultural city of Basel and continue along on the Ultimate Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. (13 days/12 nights) To/From Basel–Interlaken–Montreux–Zermatt–St. Moritz–Lugano–Lucerne The art and architecture capital of Switzerland, Basel, sitting pretty along the River Rhine, is the ideal R&R spot before you embark on the iconic scenic train journeys highlighted on the Ultimate Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. The all new exclusive Grand Train Tour of Switzerland package offers 13 days of travel covering five of country’s most popular scenic train journeys: Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, GoldenPass Line, Glacier Express, Bernina Express and the Gotthard Panorama Express. Overnight stays are included in this package in Basel, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne.

INCLUSIONS*

12 nights in 3 & 4 star accommodations with breakfast included daily 1st class Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi – inclusive of all transfers as per itinerary Seat reservations on all scenic trains except the train to the Jungfraujoch and Basel – Interlaken Experience Basel welcome pack including a free Basel card, City guide, walking tour guide, vouchers for a complimentary audio guide and wine tasting Discount voucher to be used at KURZ watch and jewellery store

BASEL

SWITZERLAND LUCERNE

INTERLAKEN

*Departs daily between 01 Apr - 13 Oct, 2019. This is an independent package and no tour guide included. Inclusions and offers may vary.

ST.MORITZ

MONTREUX JUNGFRAUJOCH

TIRANO ZERMATT MARTIGNY

LUGANO

ITALY

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Basel – Interlaken : regular Interlaken – Jungfraujoch Interlaken – Montreux: Golden Pass Line Montreux – Zermatt: regular Zermatt – St Moritz: Glacier Express St Moritz – Lugano: Bernina Express Lugano – Lucerne: Gotthard Panorama Express


GROUND SERVICES, TRANSPORT & SIGHTSEEING GROUND SERVICES AND TRANSPORT Paris Metro Card (Paris Visite) Public transport is the best way to get around this bustling city. Paris’ famous Metro is easy to use and includes access to Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versaille Castle with the Zone 1-5 card. A vast network of buses crisscross the city and many travel past major monuments and attractions. A Paris Metro card includes all metro, tramway, bus, SNCF & RER express trains. Valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days travel and available for zones 1-3 or 1-5. Paris Luggage Service Take the hassle out of transferring and storing your luggage in Paris, with our convenient door-to-station delivery service of luggage from train stations and airport to/from hotels or rentals. This service offers same day delivery and Longer-term storage with options to have luggage stored for 1,2 or 3 days. Paris Airport Shuttle Service & Train Station Transfers The easiest way to travel between central Paris and Charles De Gaulle or Orly airport is with door-to-door shuttle service. With a maximum of 8 passengers per vehicle, our transfers mean fewer stops and less waiting times. Private transfers available to/ from your hotel to major Paris train stations, offering convenience of a door-to-door private service without paying for expensive taxi fares.

SIGHTSEEING We offer City Passes, and Day Tours in many of the major cities and markets. A few of these include: London Pass The London Pass allows FREE entry into over 65 of London’s top attractions, including Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Tower Bridge Exhibition, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace. City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Get an overview of a city with a Hop-On Hop-Off tour. They offer a great way to become familiar with a city and its important sights. The tours include onboard commentary. Tickets are open dated, with tours of either 24 or 48 hours allowing you to hop on and off as much as you wish. There are multiple cities in Europe, the UK & USA to choose from. A full list can be found on our website. OMNIA Vatican & Rome Pass FREE and FAST TRACK entry to the Coliseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Two great passes rolled into one. The Roma Pass allows FREE entry to 2 out of 5 top attractions. Also receive a 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Paris - Moulin Rouge & Cruise Enjoy a 1-hour River Seine cruise discovering the beauty of Paris’ illuminated monuments and bridges followed by an amazing Moulin Rouge Show. See the 2nd show “FÉERIE”, with Can-Can dancing amongst the echoes of ToulouseLautrec (1/2 bottle of champagne included per person). Paris Museum Pass Avoid the queues and receive priority admission to over 60 Paris attractions including Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and Le Louvre. Salzburg - The Original ‘Sound of Music’ Tour Listen to the Original Sound of Music soundtrack as you take in the breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of The Sound of Music were filmed. You will see lots of movie location highlights as well as the many historical and architectural landmarks in the city of Salzburg, and surrounding areas. All tours include an English-speaking guide. Jungfraujoch – Travel Pass and Return Day Trip The Jungfrau Travel Pass is your own personal passport to some of the most spectacular excursions in Europe. Or purchase a return day ticket to the highest peak in Europe.

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NORTH AMERICA JOURNEYS

Canada

Churchill

Pukatawagan

Prince Rupert

Edmonton

Jasper

Quesnel

Saskatoon

Lake Louise Whistler

Kamloops

Vancouver

Banff

Calgary

Sioux Lookout

Winnipeg

West Glacier

Grand Forks

Seattle

Spokane Portland

United States Of America

Ottawa

Sudbury Jct

Minneapolis Toronto Sarnia

Milwaukee

Omaha

Salt Lake City Denver

Indianapolis

St. Louis Flagstaff

Los Angeles San Diego

Oklahoma City Albuquerque

Phoenix Tucson

El Paso

Fort Worth

Austin

Niagara Falls Albany

Buffalo

Chicago Windsor Cleveland

Kansas City

Sacramento San Francisco Oakland Las Vegas

Detroit

Dallas

Houston

Atlanta

New Orleans

San Antonio Tampa

Boston

Philadelphia Baltimore

Washington, D.C.

Charlottesville

Charlotte

Halifax

New York

Pittsburgh

Cincinnati

Memphis

Québec City Montreal

Selma

Charleston

Jacksonville

Orlando

Miami

North America Routes 2019 Rocky Mountaineer VIA Amtrak

Map indicative of primary long-distance or popular routes only. For full network maps, including inter-urban services, see pages 22–29 or visit the Rail Europe website. Please use as guide only.

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CANADA & USA A CONTINENT OF SURPRISES

Rocky Mountaineer

Canada is the world’s second largest country, and USA is the fourth. Exploring North America by rail is easy, economical, incredibly scenic and departures are frequent. Rocky Mountaineer’s luxury independent rail journeys tour Canada’s Rocky Mountains and west coast seasonally from Spring to Autumn. Amtrak and VIA Rail are the national rail networks of the USA and Canada, respectively, and traverse the continent year-round. There are three main passenger rail operators in North America, ranging from luxury to budget, and escorted or independent touring holidays that are customizable & flexible.

POPULAR RAIL JOURNEYS, CANADA & USA

Type

National passenger rail network (USA)

National passenger rail network (Canada)

Privately-owned scenic train (North America)

Seasonality

Year-round (most destinations)

Year-round (most destinations)

Seasonal (Mid-April > Mid-October)

Unique Attributes

Caters to all budgets, Long distance, interurban & scenic routes

Caters to all budgets, Long distance, interurban & scenic routes

Luxury scenic rail, gourmet cuisine & service

Areas Serviced

Mainland USA*

Most Canadian provinces**

Canadian Rockies & West Coast~

Journeys

Daylight, overnight & multi-night journeys

Daylight, overnight & multi-night journeys

Daylight journeys

Onboard Accommodation

Sleeper Bedrooms (some with bathrooms)

Sleeper cabins onboard longer trains

N/A: On-land hotel accommodation each night

Special Viewing Observation lounges areas (partial domes)

Dome seats & lounges available

SilverLeaf Service: Single-level glass-dome coach GoldLeaf Service: Bi-level glass-dome coach with Outdoor Viewing Platform #

Onboard Dining

Onboard dining room &/or café

Onboard dining room SilverLeaf Service: &/or café Seat-side dining GoldLeaf Service: Exclusive dining room

Holiday Types

Tickets, Passes & Vacation Packages see pages 29-30

Tickets, Passes, Tours & Packages see pages 26-28

Vacation Packages see page 24-25

*Excludes Hawaii & Alaska. Rail services in Alaska are operated by Alaska Railroad. See our Great Train Journeys brochure or website for details. **Excluding some northern, eastern and remote Canadian provinces & territories where rail not available. See Great Journeys for Yukon White Pass Railroad. ~West Coast areas serviced: Vancouver, Seattle & Whistler on selected routes. #GoldLeaf Service only.

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ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT To/From Vancouver–Kamloops–Lake Louise or Banff Following the transcontinental rail line, the ‘First Passage to the West’ route is the most popular route and the only passenger rail service on the historic Canadian Pacific track – famous for uniting the country and connecting British Columbia to the rest of Canada over 125 years ago. This route overnights in Kamloops during the journey.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT To/From Vancouver–Kamloops–Jasper Experience the natural wonders of the West on the ‘Journey through the Clouds’ route, between Vancouver and Jasper. Witness unparalleled natural beauty including Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and breathtaking Pyramid Falls and Jasper National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage site.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER OFFERS TWO SERVICE LEVELS: GoldLeaf Service Guests enjoy seating in bilevel glass-dome coaches, featuring panoramic views on the upper level and an elegant private dining room on the main level. Guests will indulge in a delectable hot breakfast and choose from an à la carte lunch menu. Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet snacks are served onboard.

RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS To/From Vancouver–Whistler–Quesnel–Jasper Enjoy some of the most breathtaking and varied rail scenery found anywhere in the world on Rocky Mountaineer’s three-day route, ‘Rainforest to Gold Rush’. Enjoy diverse and extreme landscapes like BC’s coastal rainforest, the largest temperate rainforest in the world, as well as the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon and the ranchlands of the historic Cariboo Gold Rush region.

COASTAL PASSAGE 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS To/From Seattle–Vancouver–Kamloops–Lake Louise or Banff The ‘Coastal Passage’ route seamlessly connects the cosmopolitan and picturesque Pacific Northwest city of Seattle, USA to the Canadian Rockies. The journey begins or ends in Seattle or the Canadian Rockies, and travels through Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff or Lake Louise, across a three day, all daylight luxury rail route, including accommodation and selected meals along the way.

SilverLeaf Service Offers guests seating in a spacious single-level glass-dome coach, with oversized windows, breakfast and lunch served at your seat with a choice of entrees, complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. INCLUSIONS Your 2 day/1 night* onboard Rocky Mountaineer journey includes train travel in your choice of GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service, 1 night* moderate accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel, breakfast and lunch daily. Inclusions vary with each itinerary. *some itineraries are 2 nights

DEPARTURES There are multiple departures between mid-April and midOctober. For specific itineraries and departure dates please visit our website.

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ROCKY MOUNTAINEER PACKAGES Extend your stay in the Canadian Rockies by choosing one of the many Rocky Mountaineer packages featuring either two or four days onboard the train as well as local sightseeing tours and your choice of accommodation. Choose from one of the many popular packages or create your own tailor made holiday. No matter which trip you choose, we guarantee you’ll sit nose pressed to the window as the attentive and knowledgeable Rocky Mountaineer Hosts offer fascinating live commentary.

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST CLASSIC

JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS EXPLORER

JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS EXCURSION

Go West! To many, Banff and Lake Louise represent the holy grail of Canadian Tourism. Embark on a seven-day journey of luxury and romance to Canada’s most-talkedabout destinations.

Discover why this has been one of the most popular holidays for more than a decade. Care for hint? All the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies are included in this eight-day itinerary.

Survey the Canadian landscape on a 4 days-package for two days on board Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy one night of accommodation in Vancouver plus one night in your choice of Lake Louise or Banff.

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST AT LEISURE Embark on a well-paced journey to Canada’s most awe-inspiring destinations, Banff and Lake Louise on this eight-day trip through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Experience all the Rockies have to offer on this six-day journey to some of the most breathtaking places in Western Canada. Visit the scenic towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, and explore Canada’s largest National Park on a guided tour.

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CANADA PACKAGES Canada is filled with unexpected wonders that are sure to awaken your inner explorer. No matter how you wish to explore Canada’s dramatic wonders, our packages makes it that much easier to prepare for Canada as a holiday destination. TAILOR-MADE PACKAGES

Our tailor-made packages include travel aboard VIA Rail trains, the Rocky Mountaineer, cruises, luxury coaches, ferry rides, hotel accommodation, selected meals, entry to attractions, sightseeing tours and transfers. Let our Canada specialists create a package suited to your travel needs or choose from several packages on our website to build your very own custom itinerary.

MOUNTAINS, LAKES & GLACIERS

(7 days/6 nights) Travel between Vancouver and Calgary and stop at Jasper, the picturesque Lake Louise and Banff. The first leg of travel is from Vancouver, on board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’, the famous train journey to the majestic Rockies. By dawn the next morning, the train will have just departed Kamloops to begin a day of travelling towards the Canadian Rockies and Jasper. Day three is your opportunity to explore Jasper before departing in the evening to experience the environs of Jasper and close encounters with the wildlife. You will then travel by coach from Jasper to Banff the next day via the Icefields Parkway. Before arriving in Banff on day five, a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley will have your jaw dropping. You will also enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Banff. Other highlights include visits to the Hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind), Bow Valley Viewpoint, Surprise Corner, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka and Bankhead, an abandoned mining town and the relic of Banff’s industrial past. At the end of the tour, you will transfer to the Banff Gondola for a breathtaking ascent to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy a spectacular 360-degree panorama of sheer mountain majesty. INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodation in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff including taxes for 5 nights Sleeping accommodation on board VIA Rail for 1 night - including meals Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper Evening Jasper wildlife tour Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Sightseeing tour of Banff including the Banff Gondola

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PEAKS & GLACIERS

(4 days/3 nights) Discover Canada’s majestic Rockies and glaciers aboard VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ from Vancouver to Jasper. Arrive into Jasper in the late afternoon on day two to explore this unique mountain community. Travel by coach the following day along the most scenic highways in North America, i.e. the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area of nearly 325 sq. kms. Hop on the Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier; and take in the beauty of Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of bear, elk, moose and mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Your final day will be spent at your leisure in Banff before heading to Calgary by coach. INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodation in Jasper and Banff including taxes for 2 nights Sleeping accommodation on board VIA Rail for 1 night - including meals Full day tour between Jasper and Banff with picnic lunch Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier (Glacier Skywalk also included). Scheduled coach transfers between Banff hotel and Calgary


SNOW TRAIN TO THE ROCKIES

(7 days/6 nights) Give yourself a break and head for the hills… or the magnificent Rocky Mountains! VIA Rail’s ‘Snow Train’ will take you there in style in Sleeper Touring class comfort on an overnight journey from Vancouver to Jasper. Enjoy the beauty of Jasper while staying in one of the town’s cosy lodges and experience the wonders of the Maligne Canyon. Guides will lead groups along the frozen canyon floor and its ice-clad limestone walls. Travel southward along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. Included this evening is a fun 40-minute sleigh ride along the lake. Then it’s off to Banff where you can choose a day on the trails or enjoy the shops before scheduled departure to Calgary. INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodation in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. Sleeping accommodation on board VIA Rail for 1 night - including meals Maligne Canyon Ice Walk Sleigh ride at Lake Louise (subject to dates) Schedule Express coach between Jasper – Lake Louise, Lake Louise – Banff and Banff – Calgary.

TRANS CANADA RAIL ADVENTURE

(15 days/14 nights) To/From Vancouver–Kamloops–Banff–Lake Louise–Jasper–Toronto– Montreal–Halifax Experience the Rocky Mountaineer & VIA Rail – Two train trips into and out of the majestic Canadian Rockies. This 7-day Canada train package packs a lot in and even includes private sightseeing tours just for you and your travel companion(s). Spend your first night in a private bedroom as you head into the Canadian Rockies on board The Canadian first before transferring to the GoldLeaf service on board the Rocky Mountaineer, staying at Fairmont Deluxe hotels along the way. Your journey will end in Vancouver in the late afternoon on day seven. INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodation in Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax VIA Rail accommodation for nights between Jasper and Toronto VIA onboard accommodation for 1 night between Montreal and Halifax Business class rail travel Toronto Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Banff Sightseeing tour of Banff, Sulphur Mountain Gondola ride, full day tour between Lake Louise & Jasper, Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, Glacier Sky Walk, admission into the Polar Bear Conservation Centre, Niagara Falls sightseeing tour, Quebec City Sightseeing tour and much more.

Note: This tour operates between Nov and April. The summer option operates as Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers tour. Please visit our website for more information.

CANADIAN SIGHTSEEING, TOURS & TRANSFERS

Extend your stay in Canada by choosing one of our many sightseeing tours. With a number of organised activities in multiple cities on offer, get more out of your holiday with one or a few of these experiences. Private hotel transfers from Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary Airport are also available.

GREAT TRAIN JOURNEYS Rail Europe is the leading dedicated rail specialist in Australia and New Zealand; offering independent & group itineraries, luxury rail journeys and tailor-made packages through some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes in Canada, USA, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa, India, South America, Australia and New Zealand. The Great Train Journeys Department specializes in creating itineraries including bucket list experiences that are sure to provide memories to last a lifetime! Our dedicated consultants with over 45 years combined travel experience can help with everything from transfers, accommodation, car hire, cruises, local experiences and of course the perfect rail options to cater to your ideal itinerary! Travelling by rail means your clients can sit back, relax & take in all the sights from destination to destination and everything in between. With rail departures year-round and routes covering many destinations, speak to our Great Train Journeys Department and let them put together your perfect journey today! Visit: greattrainjourneys.com.au or greattrainjourneys.co.nz for more information

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VIA RAIL VIA RAIL

From coast to coast, through mountains, prairies, forests and skylines, there is nothing quite like seeing Canada by rail. Step into one of our well-appointed cars and get carried away to another world of travel, one that’s free of the stresses

EASTERN CORRIDOR TRAINS

Corridor trains operating between Quebec City and Windsor connect andquite leisure travellers, From coast to coast, through mountains, prairies, forests and skylines, there business is nothing like seeing and service Canada by rail. Step into one of our well-appointed cars and experience another worldthe ofFrench-Canadian travel, one cultural hub of Montreal, as well as that’sCANADIAN free of the stresses of reading maps and navigating highway traffic and the endless line-ups THE Niagara Falls, the nation’s and capital, Thetravel. Canadian takes four nights to travel between Toronto confinement of air Ottawa, and Canada’s largest and Vancouver and lets you see the breadth of the country like never before. city, Toronto. THE CANADIAN EASTERN CORRIDOR TRAINS Sleeper Touring Class All guest on board Corridor trains VIA’s flagship train, The Canadian takes four nights to travel between service, Toronto and To/From Quebec City– pampered with superb dining, cosy accommodations and attentive enjoy convenient and frequent Vancouver you viewing see the breadth of lounges the country never before. Windsor corridor along with and glasslets dome carriages, andlike more. departures, free on board WiFi, Sleeper Touring ClassClass exemplifies classic train travel passengers areservice Connect business spacious seats and withleisure individual The Prestige Sleeper provides an exciting newwhere level of comfort and pampered with superb dining, cosy accommodations and attentive service,service along travellers, service the Frenchpower and outlets, on-board light for travellers. Enjoy spacious cabins, a personal concierge, and turn-down with glass dome viewing carriages, lounges and more. Canadian hubbar of Montreal, meals,cultural snack and service in a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere in the lounge of the Prestige Park Car. Indulge as well as Niagara Falls, the nation’s all-Canadian wine menu. featuring The Prestige Sleeper Class provides an exciting new level of comfort and service capital, Ottawa, and Canada’s largest for travellers. Enjoy spacious cabins, a personalrefurbished concierge, and turn-down service Dining Cars: Savour your meals in completely dining cars, where city, Toronto. in a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere in the lounge of thechefs. Prestige Park Car. Indulge POPULAR VIA RAIL breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by onboard in this refined comfort as you watch the Canadian countryside pass you by. All guest on board Corridor trains JOURNEYS enjoy convenient and frequent JASPER – PRINCE RUPERT Dining Cars: Savour your meals in completely refurbished dining cars, where TO/FROM DURATION departures, free on board wi-fi, breakfast,Jasper–Prince lunch and dinner are prepared by onboard chefs. To/From George*–Prince Rupert spacious seats with individual82 hrs Vancouver–Toronto Passenger’s onboard this two-day daylight journey will be treated to spectacular power outlets, on-board light18.5 meals, Vancouver–Jasper hrs snack and bar service featuring allJasper–Toronto 62 hrs sawmills the lake-studded landscape. Train stops overnight in Prince JASPERdotting – PRINCE RUPERT Canadian wine menu. Toronto–Quebec 10 hrs George* then windsGeorge*–Prince through the Yellowhead To/From and Jasper–Prince Rupert Pass, across British Columbia’s Toronto–Montreal 5 hrs interior plateau and along the mighty Skeen River. will be treated to spectacular Passengers onboard this two-day daylight journey Montreal–Quebec 3 hrs views of the rugged Canadian Rockies, the beautiful Pacific Coast, the farms and *Accommodation and transfers not included.

sawmills dotting the lake-studded landscape. Train stops overnight in Prince George* and then winds through the Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia’s interior plateau and along the mighty Skeena River. *Accommodation and transfers not included.

Churchill Prince Rupert

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Prince George

Edmonton Jasper Kamloops

Vancouver

Saskatoon

Thompson

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VIA Rail operates a number of epic OTHER TRAINS & scenic train routes, including ‘The VIA Rail operates a number of epic Ocean’ from Montreal to Halifax, & scenic train routes, including services to Churchill, home of ‘The Ocean’ from Montreal to Canada’s polar bears and beautiful Halifax, services to Churchill, coastal-rural routes along the St. home of Canada’s polar bears,for Lawrence River. Visit our website beautiful coastal-rural routes along further inspirations. the St. Lawrence River. Visit our website for further inspirations.

POPULAR VIA RAIL JOURNEYS Trains depart all year round

Sioux Lookout

Winnipeg

Mont-Joli Rimouski Rivière-du-Loup

Seattle Sudbury Jct

Toronto

Toronto–Vancouver (Candian* ) Chicago Jasper–Prince Rupert Winnipeg–Churchill Corridor Québec–Windsor Montréal–Halifax (OcéanTM) Amtrak connections available to the USA

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OTHER TRAINS

Ottawa

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Ste-Foy

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19 hrs

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DID YOU KNOW? Rail Plus has live connectivity to Amtrak inventory via our website, giving you the ability to search, book and ticket 24/7.

AMTRAK AMTRAK

The New York Pass Free entry into over 50 of New York’s most popular attractions including the our you covered. Choose from Empire State Building, Statue extensive list of point to point fares or a rail pass. Amtrak’s network reaches 500 destinations across of Liberty, Ellis Island, and The 46 states & 3 Canadian provinces. There are 300 trains and 20 Acela Express high-speed trainsets, USA RAIL PASS Guggenheim Museum. You’ll Gets youare around USA with ease and services complete access the Amtrak network. which the the fastest passenger in thetoWestern Hemisphere. also receive discounts at more Passes are available in three pass types with varying travel durations for travel than 25 retailers including throughout the USA. TheMacy’s, New York Pass Bloomingdales and USA RAIL PASS Note: One city-to-city pair equals one segment. Child ages on Amtrak are 2–12 years inclusive Planet Hollywood. Preferred Free entry into over 50 of New Gets you around the USA with ease and complete access to the Amtrak network. access offeredattractions at many of 8 segments over 15 days pass types with varying travel durations for travel York’s mostispopular Passes are available in three the attractions. 12 segments over 30 days including the Empire State Building, throughout the USA. 18One segments over 45 days Note: city-to-city pair equals one segment. Child ages on Amtrak are 2-12 years inclusive Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and The Guggenheim Museum. You’ll Point to point fares 8 segments overare 15great days value if a pass is more than your itinerary requires. also receive discounts at more 12 segments over 30 days than 25 retailers including Macy’s, 18 segments over 45 days POPULAR AMTRAK JOURNEYS Bloomingdales and Planet Hollywood. Point to point fares are great value if a pass is more than your itinerary requires. Preferred access is offered at many of TO/FROM TRAIN DURATION the attractions. POPULAR AMTRAK JOURNEYS Lake Shore Limited Chicago–New York 20 hrs TO/FROM TRAIN Acela Express DURATION FREQUENCY New York–Boston 3.5 hrs New York–Washington Acela Express 3 hrs Chicago - New York Lake Shore Limited 20 hrs Once a day New York–Miami Silver Service3.5 hrs 27hours hrs New York - Boston Acela Express Every two Los Diego Pacific Surfliner NewAngeles–San York - Washington Acela Express 3 hrs Hourly 3 hrs Los Coast Starlight 12 hrs NewAngeles–San York - Miami Francisco Silver Service 27 hrs Twice a day San Francisco–Seattle Coast Starlight 23.5 hrs Los Angeles - San Diego Pacific Surfliner 3 hrs Every two hours San Francisco–Chicago California Zephyr 51 hrs Los Angeles - San Francisco Coast Starlight 12 hrs Once a day New Orleans–Los Angeles Sunset Limited 48 hrs San Francisco - Seattle Coast Starlight 23.5 hrs Once a day All services operate daily. San Francisco - Chicago California Zephyr 51 hrs Once a day New Orleans – Los Angeles Sunset Limited 48 hrs Once a day From busy vibrant cities to the mountains and the sea, Amtrak has you covered. Choose from our extensive list of point to point fares or a rail pass. Amtrak’s network reaches 500 destinations across 46 states & 3 Canadian provinces. There 300vibrant trains and 20 Acela Express high-speed trainsets, which are thehas Fromare busy cities to the mountains and the sea, Amtrak fastest passenger services in the Western Hemisphere.

All services operate daily. Vancouver

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Empire Builder® Lake Shore Limited® Silver Star®/Silver Meteor®/Palmetto® Southwest Chief® Sunset Limited® Texas Eagle®

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Niagara Falls

Miami

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Rail Europe has live connectivity to Amtrak inventory via our website, giving you the ability to search, book and ticket 24/7.

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USA PACKAGES Take an unforgettable journey by train to visit America’s renowned National Parks and world-famous cities. Travel cross country and witness the beauty and grandeur of the great American landscape from the comfort of the Observation car. Explore the stunning Pacific coast and watch waves crash on the shore while you take lunch in the Dining car. We have carefully crafted vacations that showcase the incredible variety and scenery of North America. We will plan your itinerary to ensure you get the most out of every destination. There are multiple weekly departures throughout the year on all our packages.

JAZZ BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

INCLUSIONS

(9 days/8 nights) To/From Chicago–Memphis–New Orleans This 9-day rail journey is perfect for music lovers! Kick off your vacation in Chicago and explore its famous blues scene and popular sights. Next, explore Memphis, the birthplace of Rock ‘N’ Roll and see all this city has to offer, including Elvis’ birthplace of Graceland. Your last stop is New Orleans, birthplace of Jazz. Spoil your senses with a jazz brunch at the famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant; and take in the iconic sights of New Orleans and the French Quarter from the deck of an oldfashioned paddlewheel boat. This itinerary is a music lover’s dream come true!

We have carefully designed vacations to showcase the incredible variety and scenery of North America. We will plan your itinerary to ensure you get the most out of every destination. Note the multiple weekly departures throughout the year on our packages.

GREAT AMERICAN MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES (12 days/11 nights) To/From New York–Chicago–Denver–San Francisco–Napa Valley–San Francisco Enjoy the best of America on a coast-to-coast train journey from New York City to San Francisco! Embark on a multi-day sightseeing tour of the “Big Apple” before getting acquainted with Chicago via a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to all the popular landmarks, including the Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Immerse in the urban sophistication of Denver and lose yourself in the harbour city of San Francisco before spoiling your tastebuds in the Napa and Sonoma wine countries.

GRAND NATIONAL PARKS WITH YELLOWSTONE, YOSEMITE AND THE GRAND CANYON ROUND-TRIP FROM LOS ANGELES (14 days/13 nights) To/From Los Angeles–San Francisco–Salt Lake City–West Yellowstone–Salt Lake City–Chicago–Williams–Grand Canyon–Los Angeles Three of the nation’s greatest national parks await to welcome you on this rail journey across America! First, explore the stony peaks, beautiful open meadows and pine forests of Yosemite National Park. Then, continue to the wonders of the sprawling Yellowstone National Park. Finishing in the Grand Canyon, you will no doubt be in awe with this natural wonder that took millions of years to form. For some urban/nature balance, this itinerary includes stops in San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Chicago.

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Fukushima Hachinohe Japan’s national rail system is known for being incredibly Oga Ninohe Toyama Kanazawa Koriyama Akita efficient, and a great way to take advantage of thisNagano is with a Matsue Iwaki Fukuiunlimited Japan Rail Pass.Hamada A Japan RailTottori Pass gives you travel Matsumoto Shin-Hanamaki Miyazu Takasaki across the extensive JR network including Shinkansen HONSHU Nagato-Shi Kofu Okayama (except Nozomi)Hiroshima for a period of 7, 14 or 21 Gifu consecutive Kashimajingu Kyoto Yamagata Ishinomaki Mt. Fuji Niigata Tokyo Nagoya days and isAsaonly available for purchase in Takamatsu Imabari Osaka Sendai Shizuoka Yokohama Wakuraonsen Matsuyama Sasebo Hakata Kansai Airport Fukushima Australia and New Zealand. Mishima SHIKOKU Awa-Ikeda Hamamatsu Kumamoto

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Kushimoto

Shinkansen note: There are three types of train services, “Nozomi,” “Hikari” and “Kodama” on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, and the stations at which trains stop vary with train types. The Japan Rail Pass is only valid for “Hikari” and “Kodama” trains, and not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “Nozomi” trains. To travel on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen , the pass holders must take “Hikari” or “Kodama” trains, or pay the basic fare and the Shinkansen express charge to take “Nozomi” trains.

THERE ARE TWO CLASSES AVAILABLE: A green pass gives you access to superior rail accommodation in the green cars (excludes private compartments and sleepers) An ordinary pass provides standard class facilities Passes for travel in JAPAN

JAPAN RAIL PASS

JR KYUSHU PASS

Valid on the island of Kyushu

JR NORTHERN KYUSHU PASS

Covers the northern part of Kyushu Island

JR KANSAI WIDE AREA PASS

For travel in the Kansai area: Shiga, Tsuruga, Nankai area, Okayama area & Kinosaki-Onsen

JR ALL SHIKOKU RAIL PASS

Unlimited travel on Japan railways, affiliated buses & ferries

Travel free in Shikoku

JAPAN RAIL PASS BENEFITS Unlimited travel on the JR network Choice of Ordinary or Green class Great value for money Select between 7, 14 or 21 consecutive day passes Free seat reservations – made locally Enjoy worry-free, convenient travel User friendly

Naagano, Niigata Area Pass– unlimited travel on Japan railways in Nagano, Niigata area

JR EAST PASS

Tohoku Area Pass – unlimited travel on Japan railways in the Kanto and Tohoku area

JR HOKKAIDO PASS

Valid on the island of Hokkaido

JR Lines Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) Takaido Shinkansen (bullet train) Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) Joetsu Shinkansen (bullet train) Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Akita Shinkansen (bullet train) JR Lines Non-JR Lines (and sections)

Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) Takaido Shinkansen (bullet train) TohokuSuica Shinkansen (bullet Pre-paid Metro Card – train) Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) Discover Tokyo by Metro. Joetsu Shinkansen (bullet train) Don’t wasteYamagata time queuing for train) Shinkansen (bullet Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets, the Akita Suica can be used Non-JR Lines (and sections)

immediately. Just touch your Suica to the ticket gate and the fare is automatically deducted from your credit. When the credit runs out simply top it up locally and keep travelling. (Add Top seller here) Airport Coach Transfer between Narita Airport and Central Tokyo Hotels vice versa Airport Limousine Bus is the leading operator of the airport transportation in Tokyo. Enjoy convenient door-to-door transfers between Narita Airport and your hotel in central Tokyo. Purchasing tickets before arriving into Tokyo enables you to travel to your final destination with ease.

DID YOU KNOW?

There is no charge to reserve seats in Japan. Reservations must be made in Japan and can be performed at any JR Rail office. Avoid rush hours. In major cities, avoid travelling during the morning and evening rush hours (7:30-9:30am and 5:00pm-8:00pm)

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ASIA Explore the ancient temples, countryside and cities of Japan; See the highlights of China such as the Great Wall or a train trip to Xian, renowned for its buried army of Terracotta Warriors. These destinations will take your breath away with beautiful scenery as you sit back and relax on the train. CHINA

Discover the essence of Chinese history and culture, and one of the world’s most ancient civilizations. Trains in China are safe, comfortable and offer an inexpensive way to travel around this remarkable country. TO/FROM

DURATION

Beijing – Shanghai

5 hrs

Shanghai – Hong Kong

19 hrs

Hong Kong – Guangzhou

2 hrs

Beijing – Ulaan Bataar

30 hrs

DID YOU KNOW? Trains can sell out quickly particularly on holidays and weekends. Hong Kong – Shanghai/Beijing service operates every 2nd day of the week. From Beijing you can travel to Mongolia, Russia, Central Asia and beyond. Train travel in China during holidays is busier than usual and tickets can sell out in minutes.

LOOKING FOR A LUXURY ASIAN RAIL JOURNEY?

Discover the mystery and magic of Asia onboard The Eastern & Oriental Express offering a choice of itineraries including the classic 3-day journey linking Singapore and Bangkok, including a tour of Kuala Kangsar and a cruise along the River Kwai. The reverse itinerary from Bangkok is a 4-day journey. There are several departures all year round. For specific itineraries and departure dates please visit our website.

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NEW ZEALAND Discover New Zealand and its true beauty when you travel on The Great Journeys of New Zealand scenic trains. Travelling around New Zealand by train combines world famous scenic train journeys with quality facilities and comfort. THE NORTHERN EXPLORER

To/From Auckland–Wellington The Northern Explorer is a 10½ hour journey through the heart of the North Island, travelling between Auckland - New Zealand’s largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington - New Zealand’s arts and culture capital. You also see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges - all from panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.

TRANZALPINE

To/From Christchurch–Greymouth The award winning TranzAlpine travels 4 hours from coast to coast, departing from Christchurch and is one of the world’s greatest scenic railways, with ever-changing vistas of rich farmlands, spectacular gorges and river valleys, the grandeur of the Southern Alps and the lush rainforest of Greymouth where your journey ends.

THE COASTAL PACIFIC

To/From Christchurch–Picton The Coastal Pacific travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch in a 6 hour trip. This journey is a scenic feast, with the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on one side of the train, and mountains on the other. Along the way you pass through the village of Kaikoura, where you can break your journey to take in whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.

QUEENSLAND The Spirit of Queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options for travel between Brisbane and Cairns. An Australian first, with revolutionary RailBeds, a spacious and comfortable seat by day which converts to a lie-flat bed for overnight travel. In additional to the innovative RailBed, the Spirit of Queensland also introduces full leather Premium Economy seats. The Tilt Train offers Economy and Business class seating Brisbane to Rockhampton. Wherever you’re heading, you’re transported through some of the most beautiful scenery in Southern Queensland. Spirit of the Outback heads West into the heartland of Queensland’s outback. With blue summer skies and rich golden soil to be seen into the horizon, this expedition is the perfect beginning to an outback adventure. The Spirit of the Outback travel experience will take you from Brisbane to the pioneer town of Longreach with historic authentic outback towns along the way. Trains are also available in the opposite direction. For specific itineraries and departure dates, please visit our website.

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AUSTRALIA There’s no other travel experience that compares to seeing this country aboard Australia’s great train journeys; The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland. Welcome aboard and discover Australia from coast to coast. INDIAN PACIFIC

(4 days/3 nights) To/From Perth–Sydney From the Indian Ocean to the Pacific shores, the Indian Pacific travels across the breadth of Australia over four days. This 4352 km journey of contrasts spans the vast Nullarbor Plain, South Australia’s acclaimed wine country and the spectacular Blue Mountains.

THE GHAN

(3 days/2 nights) To/From Darwin–Adelaide Explore the heart of Australia aboard The Ghan, spiriting you from the tropical splendour of the Top End to the southern capital of Adelaide via the iconic Red Centre over three days. For the ultimate Outback holiday, The Ghan Expedition offers a four-day adventure from March to October 2019 and March 2020 (Darwin to Adelaide only) featuring extended time in Alice Springs and a day’s tour of the underground opal-mining town, Coober Pedy.

THE OVERLAND

(10 hours) To/From Melbourne–Adelaide There’s not another more relaxing way to enjoy the trip between Melbourne and Adelaide than aboard The Overland. This twice-weekly train journey provides a sit-up daytime service, where you will enjoy the changing landscapes occupying between the two cities. Darwin Katherine

Indian Pacific The Ghan The Overland

Alice Springs Marla Manguri Rawlinna Perth

Kalgoorlie

Cook

Coober Pedy Broken Hill

Adelaide

Sydney

Melbourne

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ACCOMMODATION THE GHAN & INDIAN PACIFIC PLATINUM SERVICE The ultimate way to undertake your next Australian rail adventure. Spacious cabins available in twin bed or double bed configuration All Platinum cabins feature full size en suites equipped with shower, vanity and WC All-inclusive dining and beverages Exclusive access to the Platinum Club onboard restaurant and bar All-inclusive selection of Off Train Excursions at key destinations Complimentary private transfers to and from the rail terminal (up to 60km) GOLD SERVICE Ideal for those seeking all-inclusive value and onboard style. Gold Twin cabins feature upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day Gold Twin cabins include a compact ensuite Gold Single cabins are available and comprise of a single berth that converts to a one-seater lounge by day Gold Single cabins include a wash basin and access to shared toilet and shower facilities All-inclusive dining and beverages Access to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and Outback Explorer Lounge All-inclusive selection of Off Train Excursions at key destinations Hotel/airport to train station transfers in Darwin (Northbound & Southbound journeys) and Adelaide (Southbound journeys)


AUSTRALIA RAIL HOLIDAY PACKAGES There is no place in the world like Australia, and the romance of rail offers a unique and memorable way to explore its length and breadth. Showcasing the diverse landscapes, sights, flavours, wildlife, climates and human endeavour that define Australia in the imagination, these coast-to-coast journeys offer exceptional scale, range and significance. Venture further with curated, powerfully enriching journey extensions that capture the nation in all its guises: from the outback, to food & wine, nature, indigenous interests, beaches, adventure trails, rail & sail, and city excursions. TOP SELLING PACKAGES THE GHAN TASTE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

(8 days/7 nights) If you are a lover of fine food and wine, then South Australia must be on your hit list. This flavour-filled state has the perfect combination of climate, soil and topography to produce some of the world’s most sought-after wines and fresh produce. Visit the original Grange Cottage at Penfolds and see their underground cellars. Indulge in an exclusive selection of Penfolds most coveted wines and discover the history of the Barossa Valley. INCLUSIONS: 5 nights accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily The Iconic Penfolds Experience tour including a 3 course lunch with matching wines 1 day Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour Transfer from Hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal 3 days/2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner Departing Tuesdays.

INDIAN PACIFIC ROTTNEST WONDER

GREAT SOUTHERN COASTAL ADVENTURE

(8 days/7 nights) Travelling across Australia, connecting two oceans, the Indian Pacific is one of the world’s most iconic great train journeys. However, your holiday experience doesn’t have to end in Perth. Why not visit the fabulous Rottnest Island when you reach the Western Australian capital? Highlights include cruising along the Swan River, exploring Rottnest Island by bike, meeting a quokka or few, the ‘world’s happiest animal’, and ride a Segway through the original Rottnest Island settlement.

(6 days/7 nights) Feeding dolphins, exploring rugged mountain ranges, soaking up the spectacular coastal scenery, and travelling across the southeast of the country by a train connecting three vibrant cities – this is a signature Australian summer adventure! Discover the ancient Grampians, tour Australia’s capital city of Canberra, experience the stunning seascape of Northern New South Wales, enjoy a special beachside dining near Coffs Harbour, tour the tropical Tangalooma and feed wild dolphins at dusk.

INCLUSIONS: 4 days/3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to Hotel 3 nights accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily 2 days/1 night Rottnest Discovery including accommodation and touring 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

INCLUSIONS: 3 days/2 nights aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane including all meals, beverages and Off Train Excursions in the Grampians, Canberra and Northern New South Wales Coast 3 nights accommodation in Brisbane 1 day Tangalooma Dolphin Feeding Cruise 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners Departing Fridays in December 2019 and January 2020.

Departing Wednesdays.

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GREAT SOUTHERN New for 2019 – A new train with new adventures on a new journey. Be one of the first travellers to take in the exciting south-east corner of Australia on board the Great Southern. ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE

(3 days/2 nights) Departing Adelaide, you will head towards the Grampians, one of Australia’s most stunning wilderness regions boasting sandstone mountains, wildflowers, waterfalls and native fauna. Day two, your journey heads to Australia’s capital, Canberra. While the jewel in Canberra’s crown is the Parliament House, it is also home to landmarks such as the National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and the National Arboretum. Day three, you will traverse to the Northern New South Wales Coast and on to Brisbane. Enjoy brunch with a stunning seaside view on the northern NSW coast, a stone’s throw from Coffs Harbour.

BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE

(4 days/3 nights) Watch the sun dip into the horizon as you dine to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore. The Northern New South Wales Coast stretches across 90kms of sandy beaches and some of the best surfing breaks in the world. On day two, pass over the Semillon and Shiraz! Take the time to meander through the picturesque Hunter Valley vineyards, home to world-renowned brands and family-run boutique cellar doors. Embrace the pastoral perfection of regional Victoria and the Twelve Apostles on day three. Ascend the dramatic cliff faces along which the famous Great Ocean Road passes and marvel at the Twelve Apostles – a majestic collection of crumbling pillars rising from the Southern Ocean. On your final day, look out of your window in the morning to marvel at the lush green fields of South Australia. After breakfast, the Great Southern will roll into Adelaide. Here, you may wish to extend your stay with trips to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island. Adelaide to Brisbane Brisbane to Adelaide

Brisbane

NORTH NSW COAST HUNTER VALLEY

Adelaide

CANBERRA GRAMPIANS

REGIONAL VICTORIA & THE TWELVE APOSTLES

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Platinum Service offers guests the most luxurious transcontinental holiday Australia has to offer. Boasting deluxe extras such as Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfast and access to the Platinum Club, Platinum Service promises and delivers a journey beyond expectations. Alternatively, stretch out and relax in your Gold Service cabin, a place to relax and recharge before heading for the lounge or dining carriage. You’ll enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of engaging off-train excursions at key stops. Please refer to page 34 for a full list of inclusions on board Platinum & Gold Service.


CONDITIONS European rail conditions 1. Passes and tickets are strictly personal, nontransferable and only valid with a passport, official identity card or special military travel permit. Presentation of this document to the European control staff on trains and shipping lines is compulsory (in UK upon request). 2. Passes and Eurail tickets may not be purchased, issued to or used by residents of Europe, UK, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. 3. Transportation covered by the pass or ticket is subject to the Uniform Rules concerning the contract for International Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by rail (CIV). In the event of carriage by sea, the legal provision of the individual sea carrier applies. 4. Passes are not valid until the first and last day of validity and passport number are entered by a railway official before travel begins. Usage must begin as stated on the ticket. Holders are not allowed to validate their own passes. 5. Eurail Passes may be purchased up to 11 months in advance. 6. The passholder may travel on any dates within limits of the period of validity. Travel must be completed latest by midnight on the last day of validity. The pass also entitles the holder within the period of validity to many transportation bonuses such as those on ferries, boats and buses (either entirely free or at a discount) as described in accompanying ticket documentation – subject to change without notice. Free bonuses may necessitate use of a travel day on the pass. 7. For all Flexi passes, every day before boarding the first train or ship the date of use must be entered in blue/black ink by the traveller in the corresponding box on the calendar. Dates must be inserted in chronological order in the following way, for example: May 27 = 27/05. 8. Night train rule: A night train does not have to depart after 7pm to be counted as 1 day of travel. The traveller fills in the date in their travel calendar as the date of departure. Travel after midnight still counts as day of departure. 9. When using an overnight ferry covered by the pass, the holder may enter the date of departure or the date of arrival. 10. Additional fees for seat reservations, sleepers, couchettes, sleeping car accommodation, meals, extra services on board, supplement charges on certain ships, port taxes, luggage forwarding, etc. are payable. 11. Premier Trains –Premier Trains are sold as an inclusive fare including the reservation fee (Eurostar, Thalys, AVE, France-Italy TGV, France Spain High Speed, Allegro, Euro City, Italy High-Speed, TGV, Sapsan, Swiss Scenic Trains, X2000 and X3000) Inclusive fares often include extra on board services which can vary according to the class of travel. Additional supplements are payable on other train services. Some train services such as EC, IC and ICE do not require a compulsory seat reservation, however are recommended in peak travelling periods. 12. Passes and Eurail Tickets do not guarantee a seat on a train, bus or passage on a boat unless reservations are made in advance. For certain day/night trains, buses and boats a reservation is compulsory. For some regional and shorter journeys reservations are not allowed. A booking file fee applies to all confirmed train reservations, in addition to the reservations charges imposed by the railways. 13. For 1st Class travel with a pass or ticket marked 2nd Class, the difference between the full 1st and 2nd Class fares on the respective route must be paid. 14. If the traveller cannot present, upon request, a valid passport, official identity card or special military travel permit with his/her pass, the local control staff is authorised to demand payment, in addition to the full fare of a fine charged in conformity with the regulations of the railway concerned, both in local currency. Control staff are authorised to confiscate the pass and demand payment of the full fare plus a fine, both in local currency, when the pass has been used in the following circumstances: • The entries have been altered or tampered with; • The pass is forged; • I t is used by anyone else other than the person to whom it was issued; and • It is being used beyond its period of validity. Travelling on a non-validated pass or with any Eurail Flexi Pass on which the travel date in the corresponding box in the calendar on the pass has not been entered or entered with a pencil instead of ink, authorises control staff to demand the payment of the full fare plus a fine, both in local currency. 15. A Youth Pass may be used by a person under 28 years of age. A Child Pass may only be used by persons under 12 years of age, unless the specific pass allows otherwise. Senior passes are available for persons 60 years of age and over.

16. A Twin Pass requires 2 people to travel together at all times. 17. Lost or stolen passes and tickets are neither refundable nor replaceable. Passes may only be refunded if none of the components of the pass or package have been used and the pass or the package is not validated. Refunds when applicable will only be paid if a pass or ticket is returned to the issuing office, totally unused, prior to validation and in its original jacket. All Eurail and National European passes* may be presented for application for a refund up to one year from the date of issuance. (*Conditions may vary for regional and promotional passes). Refund applications must be submitted to the office where the pass or ticket was purchased with appropriate, original documentation, such as all components of the original pass. Any refundable amount is subject to a minimum $30 per person cancellation charge. A 100% cancellation fee will be applied for couchettes and sleepers if space is not cancelled and the vouchers were not endorsed with a railway official stamp. Handling fees and seat reservations are non-refundable. Refunds for unused Eurail sector tickets or sleeper reservations may only be considered if the ticket is returned prior to the commencement validity date on the tickets or otherwise endorsed by a European or British railway office as ‘unused’, prior to first day of ticket validity. This may be arranged at any respective European or UK railway station, except the arrival city on the ticket. Tickets not endorsed cannot be refunded after the validity commencement date. Tickets must be returned within 60 days of the travel date on the ticket, to the place of issue for a refund. Thereafter, no refund is possible. BritRail conditions 18. Consecutive Passes are valid for the period indicated on the pass and the passholder may travel on any date within the limits of the period of validity. 19. Flexipass holders are entitled to a specified number of days within the period of validity and the date of use must be entered in (blue/black) ink or ballpoint pen before boarding the first train each day in the corresponding box on the calendar. Party Pass holders are required to travel together at all times and be of the same Pass Type. 20. Passes expire at midnight on the last day of validity. However, this validity (and that for any day of travel chosen under the Flexipass formula) may be extended through to the destination or calling points of a train that has commenced its journey before midnight, provided that the pass holder has boarded that train also before midnight. 21. 1st Class passholders should note that some trains provide Standard Class accommodation only, and that this is allowed for in the pricing of the 1st Class Pass. 22. No supplements are required for some trains, but additional payments will be required for reserved seats and sleeper reservations, meals etc. Seat reservations are rarely obligatory but, for busy trains/ public holidays, are advisable. Sleeper reservations should be made in advance. A booking file fee applies to all confirmed train reservations, in addition to the reservations charges imposed by the railways. 23. Senior Passes are available for persons 60 years of age and over. Youth Passes may only be used by persons under 26 years of age. Child Passes may only be used by persons under 16 years of age and children under five travels free on Participating Operator Services. 24. Use of a pass that has been altered or tampered with, which is forged, which is being used by someone other than the person to which it was issued or which is beyond its validity period, will be withdrawn by Control Staff and payment for the journey being undertaken will be demanded. Other steps may also be taken. 25. A refund will be granted if a pass is unused or not validated pass is returned to the office from which it was purchased within 12 months from the date of issue and bears no evidence of having been tampered with. No refund can be made in Britain or if the pass cannot be produced or if lost or stolen. No refund will be made on a partially used or validated pass. General conditions 26. For Japan and USA rail tickets, the passenger name on the ticket must correspond directly with the name in the passenger’s passport. 27. Detailed conditions for each specific product offered by Rail Europe are detailed in the accompanying transportation company documentation at time of ticket issue. Copy of such conditions may be requested prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the customer to read all documentation prior to commencement of travel.

28. Payments must be made strictly in accordance with the requirements stipulated for each product at the time of booking. Unless otherwise stated, payment is required by 2pm EST & 2pm New Zealand time on specified day as per your invoice. 29. In general, a minimum cancellation fee of $30 per person is imposed on unused passes. Higher cancellation fees apply to Luxury Rail Journeys and Premier Train products and are available on request from Rail Europe. Travel documents must remain in their official ticket cover, un-used and not validated/ not exchanged to be eligible for a refund application. Refunds must be submitted to the issuing office within the specified refund validity period. 30. When seeking a refund for a cancelled or partially cancelled booking for which payment has already been made to a supplier, Rail Europe will not issue a refund unless and until Rail Europe receives the refunded sum in full from the relevant supplier. 31. All prices and product information indicated in our brochure are effective from 1 January 2019 and subject to change without notice. All prices and product on our website(s) is correct and subject to change without notice. Rail Europe may make changes to the Rail Europe website without notice to you. Rail Europe Australasia Pty Ltd and Rail Europe New Zealand reserves the right to change prices and product without notice whether such changes are related or not to alterations in rate of exchange. All prices are exclusive of any goods and services tax (if applicable). All rail passes are issued open dated. A Pass Only booking (online) incurs an Issuance Fee of $10 per person, per file capped at $90, via phone/email a $50 per file fee applies. Fees vary according to method of booking. Rail Europe offers all tickets for sale in Australia or New Zealand dollars at recommended market prices, however, makes no undertaking that the prices paid for this ticket is the best applicable for the services provided. International sales conditions and distribution costs, fluctuating exchange rates, availability restrictions or other factors may reflect variance to domestic prices available in the country of travel commencement or elsewhere quoted by or on behalf of the operating railway company. Rail Europe will not accept any claim in respect of such price variance. 32. For all bookings requiring reservations made by phone/email, a non-refundable booking fee of $50 will apply per file. Please refer to the Rail Europe website for up-to-date information. Bookings made online: $10 per person, per file, capped at $90 per file. 33. Once a booking is confirmed a fee of $20.00 applies for any amendments made. Amendments to Premier Trains and Luxury rail products may be subject to higher fees. Once ticketed please contact Rail Europe for re-issue charges. 34. For any deposits or final balances paid by credit card an additional charge of 1% for Visa, Mastercard, and 2% for American Express will be added to the invoice value of the booking. Rail Europe Australasia Pty Ltd and Rail Europe New Zealand reserves the right to vary this charge. 35. There is no refund on lost or stolen passes. No refund is available on City Pass products or on a Japan Rail Pass once the exchange order has been presented for the official travel pass to be issued. 36. For avoidance of doubt, Rail Europe Australasia Pty Ltd and Rail Europe New Zealand make no representation or warranty about the accuracy or correctness of any of the information contained in Rail Europe’s brochure, or as given by its employees, staff, servants or agents from time to time, whether verbally or in writing. 37. Rail Europe Australasia Pty Ltd and Rail Europe New Zealand shall not be liable for any loss, damage or claim whatsoever arising out of, or in connection with, any reliance on such information. 38. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions, tariffs and regulations as detailed in the passenger documentation and/or subsequently imposed by the rail companies, firms or persons concerned. 39. Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they have all necessary visas and appropriate travel documents prior to their departure from Australia and New Zealand. 40. Fares quoted in AUD or NZD are subject to change without prior notice. Additional local processing and amendment fees may apply to any change, cancellation or refund. Cancellation fees in Australia are subject to 10% GST. 41. Rail passes do not include the cost of admission fees to sightseeing venues/tourist attractions unless they are listed as a Bonus Travel Offer included with the pass. 42. Information in our brochure was valid at time of publication and is subject to change without notice.

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