How much does it cost?

From £2,825 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,816 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all the train travel included?

Yes, Ffestiniog Travel includes all rail travel in Standard Class as stated in the itinerary, from London via Eurostar to Cologne, then across Germany and Poland, returning via Cologne to London.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, a tour leader from Ffestiniog Travel accompanies the group from London and throughout the 14 days.

What is the main focus of this tour?

The tour centres on railway heritage and steam locomotives, with a full day at the Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, visits to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew, Warsaw Railway Museum, and Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park.

What accommodation is included?

Ffestiniog Travel provides bed and breakfast in good quality hotels: CityClass am Dom in Cologne, Mercure Poznan, Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw, Tribe Hotel in Krakow, and Intercity Hotel in Berlin.

What is not included?

Meals other than bed and breakfast (except one packed lunch on Day 9), flights, visas, travel insurance, and items of a personal nature are not included.

Ffestiniog Travel · Escorted tour

Poland & the Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade

Poland and Germany by rail, with steam locomotives and railway museums

Ffestiniog Travel operates this 14-day escorted tour combining railway heritage and Eastern European cities. Beginning in Cologne and ending in Frankfurt an der Oder, the itinerary centres on Poland's railway museums and the world-famous Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, where more than a dozen historic steam engines from across Europe converge at Europe's last working steam locomotive depot. Days are structured around train journeys linking Cologne, Poznan, Warsaw, Krakow, Berlin, and Frankfurt an der Oder, interspersed with leisure time for tram exploration in three Polish cities, each day including a public transport ticket. Specialist excursions visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew, the Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park near Krakow, and key historical sites including Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz. The tour suits repeat rail travellers interested in railway heritage, history enthusiasts, and photographers seeking structured access to museum collections and operating heritage railways. A Ffestiniog Travel guide leads the group throughout, handling logistics and providing context at each destination.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,825 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Only one departure is currently listed: April 2027 at GBP 2,825 (approximately USD 3,773).
Day 10 includes a visit to Auschwitz Birkenau; potential visitors should be prepared for the historical and emotional significance of this site.
The from-price covers Standard Class rail travel; First Class rail upgrade is available upon request, subject to availability.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Cologne
To Cologne
A mid-morning departure by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Cologne where we stay for 1 night.
Day 2overnight: Poznan
Onward to Poland
An early morning departure for a full day’s journey to Poznan where we stay for 3 nights.
Day 3overnight: Poznan
Steam Locomotive Parade
A full day at the Steam Locomotive Parade featuring more than a dozen steam engines from across Europe, in Wolsztyn, famous for its steam locomotive depot which still operates regular steam powered passenger trains, the last of its kind in Europe.
Day 4overnight: Poznan
Day at Leisure in Poznan
Poznan is known for its stunning Old Town. A 24-hour public transport ticket is included today to explore the city using its tram system.
Day 5railovernight: Warsaw
On to Warsaw
After a leisurely breakfast we catch a mid-morning train to Warsaw for a 3-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 6overnight: Warsaw
Day at Leisure in Warsaw
A full day at leisure in Warsaw, exploring the city’s tram network (28 lines, approximately 90 miles) with a 24-hour public transport ticket included.
Day 7railovernight: Warsaw
Narrow Gauge Railway & Warsaw Railway Museums
We travel by train to Sochaczew to visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, housing Europe’s largest collection of narrow gauge steam, diesel and electric locos, then to the Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Museum) in the afternoon.
Day 8overnight: Krakow
On to Krakow
Morning departure on a direct service to Krakow. A lunchtime arrival leaves the afternoon free with the 24-hour public transport ticket included. The tram network here has 27 lines covering over 50 miles.
Day 9overnight: Krakow
Chabowka Heritage Park
A private bus transfer to Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park, an open-air museum with around 90 exhibits including steam, electric and diesel locomotives, carriages and freight cars. A packed lunch is included.
Day 10overnight: Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine & Auschwitz
A private coach takes us to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the “Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland”, then after lunch we continue to Auschwitz Birkenau, the largest concentration camp in occupied Europe during 1940-1945.
Day 11railovernight: Berlin
Rail to Berlin
We leave Poland this morning by train and head back into Germany for a 2-night stay in Berlin. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 12overnight: Berlin
Frankfurt an der Oder
A chartered ride on a historic tram car through the streets of Frankfurt an der Oder, preserved by the Historic Frankfurt Association. The rest of the day is free to explore Frankfurt’s tram network.
Day 13railovernight: Cologne
To Cologne
After breakfast we take a train to Cologne for a 1-night stay, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 14rail
Homeward Bound
Morning departure to Brussels where we connect with the Eurostar, arriving London early afternoon.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3A full day at the Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade featuring more than a dozen steam engines from across Europe, at the depot that still operates regular steam-powered passenger trains, the last of its kind in Europe.
Day 7Train journey to Sochaczew to visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, housing Europe's largest collection of narrow gauge steam, diesel and electric locomotives, then to the Warsaw Railway Museum in the afternoon.
Day 9Private bus transfer to Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park, an open-air museum with around 90 exhibits including steam, electric and diesel locomotives, carriages and freight cars.
Day 12A chartered ride on a historic tram car through the streets of Frankfurt an der Oder, preserved by the Historic Frankfurt Association, with the rest of the day free to explore the tram network.

Included

All rail travel as stated in Standard Class
Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
24-hour public transport tickets for Poznan, Warsaw and Krakow
Excursions as specified
1 packed lunch
Local taxes/fees
Services of a tour leader from London and throughout the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,825 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,816 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all the train travel included?: Yes, Ffestiniog Travel includes all rail travel in Standard Class as stated in the itinerary, from London via Eurostar to Cologne, then across Germany and Poland, returning via Cologne to London.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, a tour leader from Ffestiniog Travel accompanies the group from London and throughout the 14 days.
What is the main focus of this tour?: The tour centres on railway heritage and steam locomotives, with a full day at the Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade, visits to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew, Warsaw Railway Museum, and Chabowka Rolling Stock Heritage Park.
What accommodation is included?: Ffestiniog Travel provides bed and breakfast in good quality hotels: CityClass am Dom in Cologne, Mercure Poznan, Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw, Tribe Hotel in Krakow, and Intercity Hotel in Berlin.
What is not included?: Meals other than bed and breakfast (except one packed lunch on Day 9), flights, visas, travel insurance, and items of a personal nature are not included.