b'From the Matterhorn ofSwitzerland to the lakes of Italy KEUKENHOF Springtime Tulips and Enjoy a splash ofKeukenhof Gardensand rivers of Germany. 8 Days from 1,795ppWeve perfected the art of travel for From Amsterdam and its charming Dutch colour canals, sail on board a luxurious our customers over 50 years.river-cruise ship to Flemish Belgium to uncover wartime battlefields before returning to the Netherlands for a tour 50 years ago our founders made plans to see the pyramids of Egypt for themselvesof the gorgeous Keukenhof Gardens. Lose yourself in scents and colours on this flower-filled cruiseKnown for its glorious tulip fields, one - journeying across Europe, through northern Africa and into Egypt by train. Other through scenic Belgium and the Netherlands. Walk among theof Europes most beautiful gardens journeys around the globe quickly followed, and in 1977 we embarked on our very first tour to Switzerland, before expanding fully into continental Europe in 1982.vibrant floral displays at Keukenhof Gardens as the tulips burst intoexplodes in an incredible display of When the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994, the blueprint for our hassle-freecolour in spring. Learn more about colour, visit poignant war sites and explore the quaint streets of escorted tours across Europe was created. Since then, our expertise and knowledgehorticulture with a fascinating talk from Amsterdam, Bruges and Ghent. the wonderful Charlie Dimmock, star of has continued to lead the way in escorted holidays by rail in Europe. With many of those original journeys to Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Hungary just as incredibleBBCs Ground Force.and popular today as then.To celebrate 50 years of truly amazing journeys into Europe were delighted to First Class departures available for only 300ppshare with you this brochure of excellent and carefully curated holidays Visit greatrail.com/NER to find out more.to Europes most beautiful locations.Dave Riley,CEO, Great Rail JourneysThe Goldenpass Express, Switzerland. 115'