Famous for political exiles and cold war secrets, a journey on the Baikal Amur Railway, (or BAM Railway as it's commonly known), opens up the little-visited heartlands of Siberia and Russia's Far East to the intrepid traveller. Discover pristine wilderness, indigenous villages and forgotten gulags on this adventurous route to Vladivostok.

This classic journey takes us from Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, to the azure splendour of the Sorrento. Between the two we will spend time discovering the art treasures of Florence, the stunning landscapes of Tuscany and marvel at the might of Rome. This is an ideal tour for first time visitors to Italy, as well as those returning for a second look at this remarkable country.

Crossing Canada by train is a long held ambition for many and the varied highlights of this magnificent country do not disappoint. From the European feeling city of Montreal we journey west, pausing in Toronto where you can visit Niagara Falls, to the Rockies where we walk on glaciers and go wildlife spotting in the national parks, finally arriving at the beautifully located city of Vancouver on Canada's Pacific coast.

From the most Northern point of the rail network in Thailand, this classic trip takes us the length of Thailand and on through the Malay peninsula to the terminus in Singapore. On the way we pause at ancient cities and bustling capitals. We ride elephants in the rainforest, relax on tropical beaches, and experience a kaleidoscope of cultures.

A fascinating insight into one of Africa's newest and least-visited nations. From the Art Deco architecture of Asmara to the bustling market of Keren; the mountainous Italian-era steam train to the faded charms of the Arabic port of Massawa, Eritrea has emerged from it's troubled recent past to provide a truly different and rewarding destination in a hidden corner of Africa.

This exciting family adventure offers a whole variety of activities for all to enjoy. In Andalucia we explore whitewashed hill villages shaped by the Moors; in Gibraltar we'll come across Barbary apes and awesome caves. We'll search for dolphins and whales in the Strait of Gibraltar - one of the best places in Europe to track their migration between the warm waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Across in Africa, two of the fabulous ancient Royal Cities of Morocco - Fes and Marrakech - provide a vibrant feast for the senses.

Travelling on a network that carries a staggering 10 million people every day, this incredible rail journey travels from vibrant Kolkata on the Bay of Bengal to the heights of the Himalaya and then on to the Pakistan border. We encounter pilgrims on their spiritual journeys to some of the holiest of places in India, whilst passing through the wonderfully contrasting scenery of northern India.

A journey of discovery that harks back to a golden age of rail travel, when the British élite travelled across Europe and beyond in search of adventure and opportunity. Following spectacular scenery across landscapes that have witnessed some of the most turbulent events in European history, we travel to the very edge of Christendom, Constantinople itself, before crossing into the lands of the Crusades and Lawrence of Arabia.

On this voyage of discovery by rail, we visit Andalucian hill villages shaped by the Moors and the fabulous ancient Royal Cities of Morocco: Rabat, Fes and Marrakech. From our carriage windows we watch the changing landscapes; from whitewashed villages to minarets and medinas. We'll drink Malaga wine and mint tea, eat tapas and cous-cous, bargain in exotic souks, and simply enjoy soaking up the magic of Andalucia and Morocco.

This special tour offers the chance to travel along the newly opened railroad to the fabulous Tibetan city of Lhasa. An awesome feat of engineering, the line climbs from the semi-desert of Qinghai across the high passes and plateaux, to the fluttering prayer flags and white-washed monasteries of the Tibetan capital. Starting from Beijing, we take in Xian and the little-visited region of Sino-Tibet en route.