Text by the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Traveling across Europe is a beloved itinerary for many, especially when exploring the continent’s railways to soak in the autumn and winter scenery of various countries—perfectly fulfilling romantic travel fantasies. Taiwan’s exclusive distributor of Eurail passes—Fida Travel—has launched autumn and winter train travel deals starting October. Travel to the UK, Germany, and France to save money and enjoy maximum romance.
The intricate railway network of Europe. (Photo provided by Mook Publishing)
[Deal 1] British Rail Pass 20% Off Now (BritRail Pass & England Pass ))
Travelers heading to the UK can take advantage of the tail end of autumn by purchasing the BritRail Pass (covering all of Great Britain) or the England Pass before February 13, 2015, to enjoy a 20% discount. You could save up to USD 220 (about NT$6,700), equivalent to two round-trip tickets on Tokyo Skymark Airlines.Grab these deals now and not only get discounted UK rail tickets but also afford two extra trips to Japan.
Stroll along the Thames River to explore London’s glorious history and modern art. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Team)
※ BritRail All-in-One Pass: Valid for travel across Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales), excluding Northern Ireland.
※ England Pass: Offers unlimited rides on trains within England for the validity period of the pass. You can travel as far as border stations such as Carlisle, Berwick upon Tweed, Lydney, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hereford, Bucknell, Shrewsbury, Chirk, Crewe, Chester, and West Kirby.
Artist William Morris called Bibury, located by the River Coln, “the most beautiful village in England.” (Image source: lostpastremembered.blogspot.tw)
[Deal 2] German Rail Pass 25% Off + Free Berlin Welcome Card (German Rail Pass & Berlin Welcome Card ) Free Berlin Welcome Card (German Rail Pass & Berlin Welcome Card)
Before December 5, 2014, purchase the German Rail Pass to enjoy a 25% discount and, when visiting Berlin, receive a free Berlin Welcome Card (limited to 200 cards) worth EUR 18 (includes free public transport in the city plus 200 other offers), plus 25% off the Berlin TV Tower express entry night view ticket, 25% off the Spree River cruise that crosses East and West Berlin, and 20% off the Yellow Bus guided tour.
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Germany’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s said that the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland came from this very castle. (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Team)
※ German Rail Pass: Within the validity period of your ticket, you can ride Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains unlimited times, including those going to Salzburg in Austria and Basel Bad Bf in Switzerland.
[Deal 3] Eurail Global & Select Pass: 20% Off All-You-Can-Ride Deals Now (EuRail Global & Select Pass ))
Before December 30, 2014, purchase either the Eurail Select Pass (choose four countries) or the Eurail Global Pass (24 countries)—both ideal for in-depth and multi-country travelers—and enjoy a 20% discount this autumn and winter. You could save up to EUR 312 (about NT$12,000), which equals the cost of three nights in a four-star European hotel.
Traveling across Europe via the Eurostar and admiring different sceneries through the window is a highly popular way to explore. (Photo provided by Fida Travel)