How much does it cost?

From £749 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,012 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Rail travel to and from France is available as an add-on to the base package: from GBP 899 for Standard Class including Eurostar, or GBP 1,049 for First Class with the Eurostar Plus upgrade. The base GBP 749 price assumes you make your own way to Amiens.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is an escorted tour with an experienced Tour Manager included throughout.

All three nights are spent at the Moxy Hotel in Amiens.

3 nights bed and breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 1 lunch, all transfers, excursions and admissions as detailed, and the services of a Tour Manager.

The only departure currently listed is in December 2027, priced from GBP 749 per person.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Amiens, Arras & Chantilly at Christmas 2027

4-day Christmas escorted tour to Amiens, Arras and Chantilly by rail

Amiens, Arras & Chantilly at Christmas is a 4-day escorted tour from Railtrail Tours based at the Moxy Hotel in Amiens, reached from London St Pancras by Eurostar via Lille. On arrival, the group takes a guided walking tour of Amiens, visiting Notre Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Saint-Leu Quarter. Day 2 travels by rail to Arras, with free time to explore its squares and Christmas Market before returning to Amiens. Day 3 is spent at the Chateau de Chantilly on a guided tour of its art galleries, suites, and library, followed by lunch and the chateau's Christmas-themed equestrian show in the Great Stables. A Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. This short break suits travellers who want a fully guided Christmas trip to northern France with some independent time built in, rather than an extended touring holiday.

What to know before you look closer

Railtrail Tours currently lists only one departure for this tour, in December 2027.
The GBP 749 base price is for independent travel to and from Amiens; Eurostar and connecting rail travel from London St Pancras is extra, from GBP 899 in Standard Class or GBP 1,049 with the First Class/Eurostar Plus upgrade.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Moxy Hotel, Amiens
Amiens
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille, then onwards to Amiens and our hotel for three nights, the Moxy Hotel, where we check in and unpack. Afterwards, we embark on a guided walking tour of the city visiting the highlights including the magnificent Notre Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the charming Saint-Leu Quarter, renowned for its picturesque canals, half-timbered house, and waterside cafes. We enjoy our first evening meal together at a local restaurant.
Day 2railovernight: Moxy Hotel, Amiens
Arras & Amiens Christmas Markets
After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to Arras with free time to explore this historic city, discover the fabulous Squares, or relax in the quaint cafes. We can also visit the enchanting Christmas Market where the heart of Arras is transformed into a fairytale village with sparkling chalets and festive treats. We return to Amiens for an evening at leisure where we can soak in the festive atmosphere of the Amiens Christmas Market. We can also experience the spectacular Chroma Light Show where stunning projections recreate the cathedral's original medieval colours and bring its remarkable facade vividly to life.
Day 3overnight: Moxy Hotel, Amiens
Chateau de Chantilly
Today, our private coach takes us to Chantilly where we visit the iconic Chateau de Chantilly, beautifully decorated for the festive season. Here, we will tour the chateau, learning of its history as we discover the art galleries, suites, and extensive library ahead of our lunch together in the restaurant. This afternoon, we will attend the chateau's acclaimed Christmas-themed equestrian show in the Great Stables combining fantastic horsemanship, music, and festive storytelling before returning to Amiens for our final evening meal together.
Day 4rail
Homeward journey
We bid farewell to Amiens and to France, returning by rail to Lille, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1A guided walking tour of Amiens, visiting the Notre Dame d'Amiens Cathedral and the Saint-Leu Quarter.
Day 2A rail trip to Arras to visit its Christmas Market.
Day 3A guided tour of the Chateau de Chantilly followed by lunch and the chateau's Christmas-themed equestrian show in the Great Stables.

Included

3 nights bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
Eurostar and rail travel to and from France in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £749 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,012 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Rail travel to and from France is available as an add-on to the base package: from GBP 899 for Standard Class including Eurostar, or GBP 1,049 for First Class with the Eurostar Plus upgrade. The base GBP 749 price assumes you make your own way to Amiens.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is an escorted tour with an experienced Tour Manager included throughout.
Where do you stay?: All three nights are spent at the Moxy Hotel in Amiens.
What is included?: 3 nights bed and breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 1 lunch, all transfers, excursions and admissions as detailed, and the services of a Tour Manager.
When does it run?: The only departure currently listed is in December 2027, priced from GBP 749 per person.