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About Us
At Marvellous Escapes, we specialise in creating tailor-made rail holidays across Europe and beyond, combining expert knowledge, personal service, and complete financial protection to deliver seamless, unforgettable travel experiences.
Who We Are
About Marvellous Escapes
At Marvellous Escapes, we’re passionate about creating exceptional, tailor-made rail holidays with a personal touch. We take the time to understand what matters most to you , because your holiday dreams deserve care, expertise, and attention to detail.
As proud members of Protected Trust Services (PTS), we hold our own ATOL licence, and all customer funds are safeguarded in a secure trust account, giving you complete financial protection and total peace of mind.
Our independent status means we’re free to offer honest, expert advice and handpick the best journeys from over 200 trusted travel partners worldwide. Combined with our 24/7 on-trip support and dedication to outstanding service, we ensure your experience is seamless from the first call to your return home.
We’re proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with a 4.9 score, reflecting the care, attention, and passion our travellers experience on every journey.
What Makes Us a Trusted Choice
What We Do
Why Book With Marvellous Escapes?
Marvellous Escapes is passionate about delivering outstanding levels of customer service and expertise for our customers. We spend the time to get to know you and what you want to get from your next escape; your holiday dreams are important to us.
These are a few key points outlining what we do:
- Tailor-made rail holiday specialist
- Travel designed around you
- Independent, expert advice from our travel designers
- 24/7 on-trip support for complete peace of mind
- ATOL protected with a secure Trust Account
- Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by our happy travellers
Why Choose Us
Why Travellers Love Us
At Marvellous Escapes, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and expert travel advice. We take the time to get to know you, ensuring every journey is crafted around your interests and style of travel.
Discover why our travellers return time and again, from seamless journeys to unforgettable scenery, every escape is designed to be truly special.
Let's Plan Your Trip15 + Years
Rail Travel SpecialistsFrom dream getaways to spontaneous escapes—our travelers reached out, and we delivered.
4.9 'Excellent'
Rated Excellent on TrustPilotOur travellers consistently rate us ‘Excellent’ for our personal service, expert advice, and attention to every detail.
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Inspiring DestinationsFrom the Alps to the Amalfi Coast, we curate the most scenic and memorable rail journeys across Europe and beyond.
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Customer SupportWherever your journey takes you, our team is always here , ensuring peace of mind from departure to return.
100% Of Client Money Is Held In A Travel Trust Account
Your payments are fully protected. Book with confidence knowing your money is safe until your trip is complete.
All holidays with flights are protected under our ATOL licence (12815), and all packages are covered by The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018
Top Travel Packages
Swiss Panorama Express
Embark on a panoramic train across Switzerland, where every twist of the track reveals a new panorama of awe-inspiring landscapes.
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Ultimate Switzerland
Embark on the Ultimate Switzerland Rail Holiday, a 15-day journey through the country’s most iconic destinations and dramatic landscapes, journeying on the Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Express.
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Journey to the Amalfi Coast
Discover Italy’s highlights by rail on an 11-day journey through Venice, Florence, Rome, and Sorrento, blending iconic sights, rich culture, and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
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Puglia & Beyond Grand Tour
Explore Italy’s Adriatic coast and Apulia on this extended rail holiday, featuring scenic train journeys, a two-night stay in Matera, and visits to Lecce and the charming Salento region.
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & Venice
Travel in timeless elegance on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice to Paris, where luxury, fine dining, and breathtaking scenery create a once-in-a-lifetime rail experience.
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & the Italian Lakes
Explore Italy’s stunning lakes and cities with stays in Lake Como, Lake Garda, and Venice, before enjoying the romance and luxury of an overnight journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris.
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Norway Rail & Fjord Escape
Discover Norway’s breathtaking beauty on a journey of fjords, mountains, and scenic railways, from Oslo to Flåm, Balestrand, and Bergen.
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Spirit of Norway Extended
Journey from Oslo to Bergen through Norway’s spectacular landscapes, including the world famous Flåm Railway.
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Canada’s Complete Rail Odyssey
A spectacular coast-to-coast Canadian adventure, combining the Rocky Mountaineer, iconic VIA Rail journeys and the country’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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Rockies & Lake Louise Grand Adventure
Journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies in luxury aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, from coastal Vancouver to the majestic beauty of Lake Louise and Banff.
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A Flavour of Italy
Explore Italy’s rich culinary traditions on a 13-day rail journey, blending scenic train travel with authentic food experiences, cooking classes, and delicious regional specialities.
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Andalusia Discovery
Discover the heart of Andalucia on this 12-day rail holiday, exploring Córdoba, Seville, Ronda, and Granada. From Moorish palaces to flamenco rhythms and charming whitewashed villages, experience the very best of Southern Spain before ending with an authentic tapas finale in Madrid.
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Alps to the Eternal City
Discover the best of Italy on this 13-day rail journey, from Venice and Florence to the stunning Cinque Terre and historic Rome, with scenic train travel connecting each destination.
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Charming Tuscany
Discover the timeless beauty of Tuscany on an 8-day rail journey, from Florence’s artistic treasures to Siena’s medieval charm and Lucca’s enchanting streets, ending with an overnight in elegant Turin.
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Central Europe by Sleeper Train
Discover Central Europe’s iconic cities by rail and overnight sleeper
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Castles & Culture of Central Europe
A captivating rail journey from Bavaria’s fairytale castles and the Alpine beauty of Salzburg to the imperial elegance of Vienna and the grand boulevards of Budapest.
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Grandeur Of The Glaciers
Discover the Swiss Alps in style on this 6-day rail adventure. From the heights of the Gornergrat with its Matterhorn views to the luxury of Excellence Class aboard the Glacier Express.
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Grand Tour of Poland by Rail
A captivating rail journey through Poland’s historic cities, from the Baltic coast to Kraków
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Kraków, Prague & Vienna by Rail
A timeless journey through Kraków, Prague and Vienna
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Lake Como Alpine Discovery
Enjoy a 5-day rail escape combining the dramatic beauty of the Swiss Alps with the timeless elegance of Lake Como, featuring the scenic Bernina Express and time to explore historic lakeside towns
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Malaysia Discovery
Experience Malaysia’s nature, culture and scenic heartlands on an 8-day rail adventure beginning and ending in Singapore.
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Northern Lights Odyssey
Travel through Norway’s snowy landscapes by train and air, from Oslo to Tromsø, for a once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights adventure.
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North Coast 500
Discover the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this rail holiday, featuring the Caledonian Sleeper, the scenic North Coast 500, and the legendary Loch Ness.
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Scenic Swiss Summits
Journey through Switzerland’s iconic landscapes by rail, from Zurich to Zermatt, aboard legendary trains like the Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express.
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Sicilian Treasures
Discover the magic of Sicily on a 9-day rail holiday, from the historic charm of Taormina and lively Catania to the cultural treasures of Palermo, all connected by scenic train journeys through the island’s stunning landscapes.
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Spanish City Explorer
Set off on an 11-day rail adventure through Spain’s most captivating cities, from Barcelona’s architectural wonders and Valencia’s coastal charm to Madrid’s cultural heart, before discovering the treasures of Seville and the sun-kissed shores of Malaga.
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Switzerland Odyssey
Explore Switzerland by rail on a 9-day rail holiday abord the breathtaking Bernina Express and the iconic Glacier Express.
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The Spirit of Scotland
Explore Scotland in comfort and style on this rail journey, from the vibrant streets of Edinburgh to the serene beauty of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine, with a taste of Scotland’s finest whisky at Glenturret Distillery.
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Trans-Alpine Rail Escape
Discover Europe’s alpine beauty on this 8-day rail journey from London to Zurich. Stay in Vienna and Innsbruck before travelling through the spectacular Arlberg Pass to Switzerland, enjoying breathtaking mountain scenery along the way.
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The Rockies & Beyond by Rail
A spectacular cross-Canada journey combining the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer, the charm of VIA Rail’s sleeper train, and unforgettable moments in Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Toronto, plus the iconic Niagara Falls
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Trans-Canadian Rail Odyssey
Experience Canada’s ultimate rail journey from Vancouver to Halifax, exploring majestic mountains, vibrant cities, and stunning coastlines along the way.
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