DAY TRIPS · AROUND THE WORLD
Good scenic train days sell out weeks ahead wherever they are. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz through Alpine scenery, with a guide, bus transport, and free time for $122.
“It was fun and we were simply mesmerised by the beautiful scenery”
See Maeklong Railway Market by train, paddle through Damnoen Saduak, and finish above Bangkok at Mahanakhon Skywalk.
“An amazing trip!! Our guide Kitty was extremely helpful in getting us to the best vantage spots on and off the popular Maeklong market train, followed by the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market. She even gave us some essential Thai language tips along the way. Kkp khun kráp!”
Review of the Munich to Salzburg train day trip, with Mozart sites, Sound of Music locations, free time, costs, and practical tips.
“Maxine was the best ! Would take any tour that she gives. She’s super knowledgeable, well prepared, and very kind. She goes out of her way to help group members, even outside the bounds of the tour. Highly recommend.”
Review of Bangkok’s floating market and Maeklong Railway Market tour, with boat ride, Buffalo Café stop, timing tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Very comfortable bus. Guide Bamboo was very good and easy to understand. There are 3 attractions- the floating market which is great. Maeklong railway good to see. However the buffalo cafe to see albino buffalos is a waste. Seems lRead more”
Review of the South Downs and Seven Sisters day trip from London, with train tickets, coastal walks, scenic stops, practical tips, and value advice.
“We had a wonderful day in Brighton. The Seven Sisters Cliffside were beautiful. The sheep and ponies were adorable and fun to see across the countryside. We were fortunate to have a clear day to visit this part of England. The lunch at Middle Farm was delicious. Our guide Adam was amazing and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the tour.”
Review of a private Delhi to Agra train trip with Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical travel advice.
“We had the most wonderful time on this tour - seamlessly organised and interesting. Farid was our guide and he was some knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended”
Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan through the Swiss Alps to St. Moritz, with scenic stops, free time, and an English-speaking guide.
“It was totally wonderful ❤️ I specially thank to our lovely smart talkative tour guide Alejandro 🙏🏻 He both had a good knowledge about history and had a very good sense of humor that made us laugh often 🙏🏻”
Review of the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail day trip from Cairns, with route details, costs, tips, optional wildlife stops, and honest drawbacks.
“The communication was very poor did not get documented items on time and left getting a taxi from one place to another”
Review of the Geneva to Chamonix day trip, with cable-car views from Aiguille du Midi, Montenvers train, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“We had a beautiful day, clear skies, could not have been better. The tour was well organized and very easy to follow instructions. Overall great list of activities with enough time to enjoy each part stress free.”
Review of Milan to St. Moritz with the Bernina Red Train, including views, timing, stops, value, practical tips, and who should book.
“The guide was very professional, helpful and responsible. The visited places were extremely wonderful.”
Review of Delhi’s private Taj Mahal day trip by Gatimaan Express, with train tickets, guide, meals, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, and hotel transfers.
“This was a very good day trip from Delhi. The transfers were seamless, albeit with car change due to engine troubles. The information about the Taj Mahal and Red Fort was informative and generally able to understand.”
Ride past Maeklong market stalls, explore Wat Bang Kung, taste Amphawa treats, and watch fireflies on a small-group Bangkok day trip.
“We had a great time, the communication with our guide Sureena was smooth and she was very sweet and also gave us a good history background about the spots we visited. The van was spotless clean and very comfortable as well. My personal opinion after taking the tour would be to spend less time at the railway market and more time at the floating market, as the last one is much more interesting and has more to offer. Both the temple visit and the fireflies boat tour were very special and I'm glad we got to experience them. Overall I'd really recommend this excursion and thanks Sureena once again for…”
Review of Da Nang to Hue by train over Hai Van Pass, with Imperial City, royal tomb, pagoda, lunch, guide, and practical tips.
“This was a truly excellent tour. The views on the train journey were spectacular (our guide got us the seats on the right side of the train so we could enjoy the views uninterrupted), the tour of Hue was really great and the lunch was arranged in a gorgeous looking restaurant, with a variety of tasty food. Our guide, Thinh, was fantastic, witty, knowledgeable and above all, incredibly kind and helpful person. Would 100% recommend to anyone :)”
Explore Kutná Hora from Prague by train, including the Bone Church, St Barbara’s Cathedral, local transport, guiding, and practical tips.
“This experience was as described. Though time in each location is limited, it did not feel rushed. The guide was well versed in Kutna Hora.”
Explore Ostia Antica from Rome by train in a small group, with entry, transport, and an engaging guide included.
“This was really an insightful tour into a complete Roman city ruin. Provided a very real understanding of how the Romans lived and thought. Our host Alberto provided a clear view of how The Romans lived and the history of this particular city. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to truly explore the Roman day to day experience. Family was initially skeptical of “archaeological” tour (I was quite excited) but they all found the tour enlightening and enjoyable - no regrets at all. If traveling with teenagers - maybe offer them option to continue trek after tour to go to Ostia beaches just 1-2 stops further down rail from Ostia…”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
