Classic rail journeys of the modern world
Classic rail journeys are quintessential adventures. From the beaches of Cape Town to the snowbound peak of Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps our flagship tours combine the luxury of a great rail hoiday with the excitement of global travel and have proven themselves favourites with our customers year after year. Our classic rail journeys section covers a broad section of our favourite holidays but for longer epic adventures see our Grand Tour section.
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India's famous hotel train adventure
What finer way can there be of touring a majestic land of diverse cultures and experiencing the lavish lifestyles of the Maharajas than on board the Palace on Wheels. Discover the mysteries of India as we travel in style from the capital city of Delhi to the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Departures from February to November
from £3,395
Join us for a unique experience on the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a luxury sister-train of the terrific Palace on Wheels. Travel in royal comfort through beautiful and diverse India on a seven-night rail adventure into a world of majestic forts, opulent palaces, incredible cities, fascinating culture and tiger-spotting safaris.
Departures from March to March
from £3,350
Paris, Milan, Venice and a legendary train
Relive the romance of rail travel on board one of the most famous and glamorous trains of all: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. This wonderful 9-day holiday takes us to seductive Paris, Vibrant Milan and the most romantic of all cities; Venice.
Departures from March to October
from £2,848
Discover the majestic Swiss Alps by First Class rail
Spectacular views and stunning scenery have made the Glacier Express famous the world over. Explore the Alps on Switzerland's terrific rail network during this incredibly popular mountain holiday.
Departures from April to October
from £1,698
Stunning scenary and spectacular views are enough to take your breath away as we travel by rail through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the world-famous Glacier Express. Explore the region at leisure with an included GRJ Swiss Travel Card.
Departures from April to October
from £1,038
India's Palace on Wheels 2012
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels 2012
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express 2012
Classic Glacier Express (Brig-Chur) 2012
Traditional Glacier Express 2012 | |
South Africa's highlights and a journey on the legendary Blue Train | |
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Classic Rail Journeys
The rail networks of Europe have been fundamental for much of the development in the industrial age. Cheaper to build than a canal and offering a quick and convenient way to travel over long distances, railway was a both a practical necessity for the industrial age and an iconic luxury. With the rise of the internal combustion engine it seemed that the train would be retired but as more and more people take to the road making a simple journey from A to B has turned into a stressful queue of traffic jams, congestion and angry motorists. Taking the train remains a fast and efficient means of transport that offers the traveller time and space to relax. This has inspired us to offer the finest classic rail journeys