Cox & Kings has unveiled its latest series of tailormade itineraries: Europe by Rail – a collection of 10 routes offering travel by train across the continent. They focus on destinations with some of the best rail links and all start in the UK. These have been designed to include major historic cities as well as off-the-beaten-path destinations, in Belgium, Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Czechia, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The new rail product line has been driven by growth of climate conscious travel, it says. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger railway journey. It says traffic to the Cox & Kings’ train journeys webpage is up by 400% compared to a year ago. “We’ve seen huge enthusiasm for rail itineraries over the last few years and we’re thrilled to be launching this new collection,” says George Colvin-Slee, Product Manager. “Cox & Kings has always focused on providing immersive and knowledge-based itineraries for the culturally curious.” The routes are available as tailormade itineraries, completed independently with guiding and experiences ranging from wine tastings in Burgundy to hot springs in Aachen offered and arranged by Cox & Kings on request. Some routes feature a flight but can be arranged as rail only. The new rail journeys include The Rhineland by Rail, Vienna to Brașov by Rail and London to Madrid by Rail.

Cox & Kings has unveiled its latest worldwide brochure featuring three new tours and four new tailormade suggested itineraries in new destinations. Departures run through to the end of 2026. Italy remains a favourite, inspiring Cox & Kings to create two new specialist-led tours. Piedmont, with food writer and chef Valentina Harris, and Sicily: Normans in the South. They offer culinary, historical, and art experiences, providing unique insights into these regions. The new Portuguese Pousadas tour includes accommodation in heritage buildings and combines UNESCO-listed sites with wine tasting and a boat ride along the Douro River. As part of its tailor-made service, Cox & Kings has expanded its offerings to new destinations including Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. These tailor-made trips are designed to suit individual interests and needs, from the Tozeur Oasis in the Tunisian Sahara to the scenic Flåmsbana Railway in Norway. "The latest additions represent the quintessential Cox & Kings experience – small-group tours designed to immerse travellers in local cultures through genuine interactions and off-the-beaten-track exploration," said Jennifer Charlton, SVP Trade Sales & Business Development at Cox & Kings. Up on last year, solo travellers now make up more than a quarter of Cox & Kings’ group tour clients in both the small group tours and the four dedicated ‘Solo Travellers’ tours which are free of single supplements:   New small group tours NEW: Portuguese Pousadas | 8-day small-group tour An eight-day journey from Lisbon to Porto. Staying at two of the country’s famed Pousada properties, one of which was once a Moorish castle. Guests explore historic regional centres including Coimbra and Porto; and the picturesque, terraced hillsides of the Douro valley. Signature experiences include a boat ride on the Douro River and a visit to a bakery to learn how to make pastel de nata tarts.   NEW: Sicily: Normans in the South | 6-day small-group tour Situating guests in the heart of Palermo – capital for both Norman kings and Islamic emirs – this tour reveals the island’s unique history, including the Romanesque architecture of the Normans, the legacy of Byzantine artisans, and the enduring Arabic influence on Sicilian cuisine. Highlights include a street-food tasting in Palermo and a visit to Cefala Diana to see the only surviving Arabic hammam in Italy.   Piedmont with Valentina Harris | 5-day small-group tour Exploring the gastronomy of Piedmont alongside food writer and chef, Valentina Harris. Based in Turin throughout, your tour will reveal the delicacies of this corner of northern Italy, known for its truffles, wine, vermouth, grappa, chocolate, and cheese. Join a truffle hunt demonstration in the Langhe region and take part in a private vermouth making class at the Martini offices. The brochure is available to order and view online here 

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For the first time guests will be able to explore Europe completely by rail

  The world's first travel company, Cox & Kings, has unveiled its latest Worldwide Brochure - a diverse collection of group tours and custom-crafted trips spanning the globe. Departures run through the end of 2025 and include four new tours, with 95% of group tours having guaranteed departures for 2024.   No Fly – No Problem   For the first time with Cox & Kings, travellers can ditch flights and see Europe by rail. Most European trips can now depart straight from the UK and be taken by train – this was introduced on the back of client feedback and shifting travel trends. With train travel becoming more popular, a revived Grand Rail Adventure across China has been introduced. Europe remains a hot ticket, with two new whirlwind tours of Italy's most iconic sites, including one by rail through Lombardy's captivating landscapes. Catering to travel pioneers, a new tour traverses Kosovo - arguably Europe's last truly off-the-beaten-path gem – is now also being offered.   Renowned for Latin America, Cox & Kings launched a new combination trip, fusing Peru's majestic Machu Picchu with the Galapagos' marvellous wildlife. Other greatest hits include India and Sri Lanka, with the Golden Triangle and Shimla tour' still a bestseller. For Japan 2025, book soon - 2024 is nearly sold out but for those looking for something new, Taiwan makes a terrific alternative.   More highlights include new direct flights to Lima making it even easier to join guest favourite - Peru; a rail journey aboard Peru's Belmond Andean Explorer; and stays at Spain's iconic paradors on a relaunched Spain voyage. Solo travel is as popular as ever, with 20% of travellers on group tours being solo alongside the company’s collection of four dedicated solo group tours.   NEW: Lombardy & Veneto by Rail | 10-day small-group tour from £2,895pp   Travelling to and from London by high-speed train, explore Italy’s Lombardy and Veneto regions – both of which have more to offer than just the headline cities of Milan and Venice. Visit the three Renaissance-era jewels of Verona, Mantua and Vicenza, and embark on rewarding cultural and rural excursions.   NEW: Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Pompeii | 8-day small-group tour from £1,795pp   This tour is your chance to revel in the history, scenery and gastronomy surrounding Italy’s Bay of Naples, famed for its alluring coastal views and ancient ruins. From Sorrento, you visit the palaces and piazzas of Naples and tour the ash-preserved ruins of Pompeii and Oplontis. Continue to the Caserta Palace – Italy’s Versailles – before wine tasting in the foothills of Mt. Vesuvius.   NEW: Across Albania & Kosovo | 10-day small-group tour from £1,495pp   Known as the 'Cradle of the Balkans', Albania is home to a wealth of natural and historic sites. Beyond the lively capital of Tirana, the country is home to spectacular mountain and coastal scenery and dotted with pretty Ottoman towns like Gjirokastër and Kruja. It is also home to many important Greek and Roman ruins including Butrint and Apollonia. Travelling through this almost forgotten corner of the Mediterranean is both informative and a total delight.   NEW: Peru & Galápagos Odyssey | 14 day small group tour from £6,595pp   The Incan treasures of Peru pair perfectly with the natural wonders of the Galápagos on this superior group tour. Explore Lima, the Peruvian capital, then continue to the Sacred Valley to see the legacy of the Incas – including mountaintop Machu Picchu. After a city tour of Ecuador’s capital, Quito, fly to the Galápagos Islands for your 4-night cruise. Your voyage around the islands includes land excursions alongside naturalist guides, seeking out the unique wildlife for which this archipelago is renowned.   The brochure is available to order and view online here