From Sean Connery chasing Goldfinger through the Swiss Alps, to the star-studded villas of Lake Como, home to George Clooney, Sting and Sir Richard Branson, the lakes and mountains of Italy and Switzerland rightly garner a great deal of admiration from holidaymakers. For those looking to venture beyond the classic hotspots, Great Rail Journeys, Europe’s leading escorted rail tour provider, is shining a spotlight on the vistas that may be lesser known but are certainly just as beautiful.