Hit The North from London — 10 days

Liverpool

United Kingdom

Glasgow

United Kingdom

• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

  Free world-class museum with Dalí's Christ of Saint John

• Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis

  Medieval cathedral and atmospheric Victorian cemetery on a hill

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More about Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is a vibrant cultural powerhouse with outstanding architecture and a legendary music scene. Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations connect to Edinburgh (50 minutes), London (4.5 hours via Avanti), and the Scottish Highlands. The scenic West Highland Line to Fort William and Mallaig (crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct) departs from Queen Street.

Oban

United Kingdom

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

• Edinburgh Castle

  Iconic hilltop fortress with Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and city panoramas

• Royal Mile

  Historic thoroughfare connecting the Castle to Holyroodhouse with closes, museums, and shops

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More about Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's majestic capital, is a city of dramatic contrasts—medieval Old Town perched on volcanic rock alongside elegant Georgian New Town, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Edinburgh Waverley station, one of Britain's most scenically situated stations, sits in the valley between Old and New Town with direct trains to London King's Cross (4.5 hours by LNER), Glasgow (50 minutes), and services across Scotland.

York

United Kingdom

Gent

Belgium

• Ghent Altarpiece (Mystic Lamb)

  Van Eyck masterpiece in St. Bavo's Cathedral, one of art history's greatest works

• Graslei & Korenlei

  Stunning medieval guild-house waterfront along the Leie River, magical when lit at night

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More about Gent

Ghent (Gent) is one of Belgium's most captivating cities — a medieval powerhouse that rivals Bruges in beauty but with a grittier, more youthful edge. Gent-Sint-Pieters station connects to Brussels (30 min by IC), Bruges (25 min), Antwerp (50 min), and Lille in France. The city sits at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers.

Amsterdam

Netherlands

• Rijksmuseum

  Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Rembrandt's Night Watch

• Van Gogh Museum

  World's largest collection of Van Gogh's works

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More about Amsterdam

Amsterdam, the vibrant capital of the Netherlands, welcomes rail travelers at its stunning Centraal Station—a grand 19th-century architectural masterpiece that serves as the city's gateway. From here, the entire compact city center unfolds within walking distance or a short tram ride. The iconic canal ring (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), world-class museums, and charming neighborhoods are all easily accessible without a car, making Amsterdam one of Europe's most rewarding destinations for train travelers.

Berlin

Germany

• Brandenburg Gate

  Iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of German reunification

• Museum Island

  UNESCO World Heritage site with five world-class museums including the Pergamon Museum

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More about Berlin

Berlin, Germany's capital, is a city shaped by history and reinvention. Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest crossing station, opened in 2006 and serves as a major hub for ICE high-speed trains connecting to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond, as well as international services to Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam, and Vienna. The station's dramatic glass-and-steel architecture sets the tone for a city that constantly reimagines itself.