This edition of Great Railway Journeys of Europe from Insight Guides features inspiring full-colour photography and detailed maps, alongside a country-by-country review of the most fascinating railway routes in Europe, including the most worthwhile places to visit en route. These exciting journeys include Cross-Continental Routes such as The Venice Simplon-Orient Express, as well as routes within Great Britain and Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia and more beautiful countries. Europe's best railway journeys are highlighted to help you choose the best type of experience to suit you, whether it be a classic journey, a luxury train journey or a scenic byway trip. All the principal routes are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. An introduction to European rail travel is insightfully explored, as is a section covering the intriguing history and interesting features on everything from The Growth of Rail Travel to Engineering Feats. 'Information Panels' throughout the colour-coded sections give extra detail for anyone with a thirst for knowledge, covering The Royal Scotsman to The Train of Kings, and other interesting information. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section covers booking agents, tickets and reservations, European rail passes, visas and passports, travel for the disabled, and many more invaluable tips. A further quick-reference A-Z section summarises the main points of information arranged conveniently by country, focusing on money, health and emergencies, public holidays and more, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your trip.