Fred. Holidays has expanded its rail portfolio in response to trending destinations, with new journeys now available in Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Morocco.
*All details correct at time of publish (27 August 2025)
This expansion comes on the back of the continuing growth in popularity of the rail programme, with a 64% increase in bookings and a 58% increase in turnover year-on-year.
Sally Barlow, Rail Product Manager for Fred. Holidays, comments: “We keep an eye on the destinations where our customers want to go and listen to their feedback regarding how they get there and what they want to do when they arrive.
“As a result, we have expanded our product offering with a collection of brand new rail tours for Europe and beyond that offer alternative options to the classic experiences.”
Switzerland
With enquiries for the Glacier and Bernina Express up 150% year-on-year, Fred. Holidays have added in new, less high-profile but just as incredible rail product in Switzerland as an alternative for customers to consider.
GoldenPass Express Fly-Rail. Launched in 2022, the GoldenPass Express is the newest offering on the Montreux Oberland Bernois rail network, providing – for the first time ever – a seamless journey between the Montreux Riviera and the Bernese Oberland.
New technology allows the train to change its own gauge to accommodate the narrow-to-standard gauge on the line and plush armchair seating is available in Prestige Class.
This four-night trip includes flight from the UK to Geneva, rail from Geneva Airport to Montreux, two nights in Montreux with breakfast and a journey on the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken.
Also included are two nights in Interlaken with breakfast, rail from Interlaken to Zurich Airport and flight from Zurich to the UK. Daily departures year round with prices from £899 per person.
Lake Lucerne & Lugano via the Gotthard Panorama Express. A stunning journey that combines both boat and panoramic train, the Gotthard Panorama Express includes a complimentary, convenient luggage transfer service.
This five-night no-fly trip, which showcases the contrasts of the lake regions in the German-speaking Lucerne and the more temperate Italian-speaking Ticino region, includes return rail travel from the UK, two nights in Lucerne with breakfast and a journey on the Gottard Panorama Express.
Also included are three nights in Lugano with breakfast and vouchers for discounted local transport and entry to attractions. Daily departures between April and October with prices from £1,199 per person.
Spain
Spain is currently trending almost 30% up year on year, so Fred. Holidays have introduced the Costa Blanca with a stay in Alicante, perfect for those seeking the classic beach holiday without having to fly.
Alicante by Rail. A seven-night trip to one of the UK’s favourite sunshine holiday destinations that includes return rail travel between London and Barcelona, two nights in Barcelona with breakfast, return rail travel between Barcelona and Alicante, five nights in Alicante with breakfast and overseas transfers.
Departures available on request with prices from £1,699 per person.
Italy
Enquiries for Italian rail holidays are up 100% year-on-year, with Sorrento proving incredibly popular.
As a result, Fred. Holidays now has a more comprehensive Italy offering, bringing Sorrento firmly into the mix with both rail-all-the-way and fly-rail options.
Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast Fly-Rail. This seven-night trip includes return flights from the UK, two nights in Rome with breakfast, first class rail travel from Rome to Naples, five nights in Sorrento with breakfast and a full-day tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.
Daily departures year-round with prices from £1,259 per person.
Italian & French Riviera with Cinque Terre by Rail. This seven-night no-fly journey takes in some of Europe’s most iconic coastlines and includes return rail travel from the UK, two nights in Nice with breakfast, a half-day excursion to Èze, Monaco and Monte Carlo.
Also included are four nights in La Spezia with breakfast and one night in Chambéry with breakfast. Dates available on request with prices from £1,499 per person.
Grand Tour of Italy: Sorrento by Rail via The Alps. This 14-night grand tour of Italy includes rail travel from London to Lucerne, one night in Lucerne with breakfast, journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express, two nights in Milan with breakfast, two nights in Venice with breakfast and three nights in Florence with breakfast.
Also included is a full-day trip to Pisa and Lucca, two nights in Rome with breakfast, a guided tour of the Colosseum Arena and Forum, four nights in Sorrento with breakfast, a day trip to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello and flight from Naples to London.
Selected departures between April and October with prices from £2,999 per person.
Morocco
In response to a few enquiries about Morocco, Fred. Holidays has introduced a five-star rail journey that features a comprehensive itinerary and is ideal for the more adventurous traveller.
Five-Star Morocco by Rail. This 12-night tour offers a rich blend of culture, history and natural beauty across multiple cities and includes rail travel from London to Barcelona, one night in Barcelona with breakfast, rail travel from Barcelona to Cordoba and one night in Cordoba with breakfast.
Also included is a guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, ferry from Algeciras to Tangier, first class travel, five-star hotels and all overseas transfers in Morocco, three nights in Tangier with breakfast, half-day guided tour of Tangier and a day trip to Chefchaouen with an English-speaking guide and one night in Rabat with breakfast.
Plus, two nights in Fez with breakfast, a cooking class in Fez, full-day guided tour of Fez, one night in Casablanca with breakfast, half-day guided tour of Casablanca, three nights in Marrakesh with breakfast, guided tour of Menara and Majorelle Gardens, full-day guided tour of Marrakesh, excursion to the Atlas Mountains and a farewell dinner at Dar Zellij in Marrakesh.
Dates available on request with prices from £3,999 per person.
For further information, visit www.fredholidays.co.uk
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