Fred. Holidays has released its European Touring and Rail brochure for 2026 and 2027, reporting that rail and touring have become the company’s primary travel style.
The launch follows a 10% year-on-year increase in bookings for this category, with specific growth seen in Switzerland (up 62%) and Italy (up 18%).
The 96-page brochure includes a range of rail journeys, independent touring and special interest itineraries. New additions to the programme include tours of Monet’s Gardens, the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and a route across Scandinavia to the Baltics.
The collection also features expanded special interest tours focusing on Christmas markets, heritage and battlefield sites in World War I and World War II locations.
The brochure highlights several no-fly and independent options, including itineraries to the Netherlands, the French Riviera and the German Fairy Tale Route.
Standard offerings such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are also included. Prices for the new programme start at £359pp, with a selection of tours available for under £1,000.
Simon Sharpe, Fred. Holidays’ Head of Tour Operations, said: “Touring and rail holidays continue to grow in popularity as customers look for richer experiences, seamless journeys and more sustainable ways to travel.
“Our new 2026/27 brochure reflects that demand with an exciting mix of classic favourites, new special interest tours, no-fly holidays and emerging destinations across Europe. Whether customers want iconic rail journeys, cultural discovery or great-value short breaks, the brochure has something for everyone.”
The brochure is currently being distributed to 600 strategic partners and is available via BP Tradegate.
Digital versions and supporting assets for travel agents have been made available on the company’s agent portal.
