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Luxury Journeys by Steam Train

Holidays by steam train in Europe with every detail meticulously planned by our dedicated specialist team. We offer unique and magical experiences with our personal approach at the heart of everything we do.

The Emerald Isle Belle
Wednesday 23rd June - Thursday 1st July 2027

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Your next great adventure awaits – nine midsummer days exploring the wild beauty of the ancient Emerald Isle. Ireland’s finest landscapes, discovered the most romantic way possible.

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Luxury Journeys by Private Train

Discover the wonderful nostalgia of travelling in luxurious carriages through spectacular landscapes to captivating locations by vintage steam train. With delightful cuisine and fantastic hand-selected hotels all alongside our vibrant and experienced holidays team, you will be sure to experience an unforgettable trip.​

 

Our inaugural holiday was The Harz Mountains Belle in May 2025, when we offered passengers the chance to travel across Germany on the mainline by private charter train, staying overnight at some of its finest cities and towns as well as the beautiful Harz Mountains region. 

2026 saw a tour of Germany, Switzerland and Austria passing through the Alps on The Alpine Belle, and in 2027 will be visiting Ireland in June with a nine day holiday by train visiting the island's Wild Atlantic Way and scenic Lake District. Find out more here.

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kitchen
cologne at night
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Wiesbaden city palace
Taieri Gorge New Zealand

Taieri Gorge, New Zealand

Future Tours

With the Harz Mountains Belle and Alpine Belle setting the scene for the future, Belle Trains will be looking to provide forthcoming railway holidays across Continental Europe as well as Ireland. 

We also plan to explore further afield within the next few years, including the ‘Kiwi Belle’ - an incredible three week railtour of the North and South islands of New Zealand with over a thousand miles of steam hauled train travel.

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Steam train through the snow-Harz

Harz Mountains, Germany

Emerald Isle Explorer

Killarney, Ireland

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