Short breaks by train in Europe and around the world
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If you only have a few days and you need to just get away from it all, what better way than "short breaks" by rail? Travelling by rail, as opposed to flight, allows you to spend the first and last days of your journey enjoying the scenery and the company of friends. Travelling in the comfort of a train can effectively double the length of short breaks by train, when touring Europe.
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Rail and cruise holiday based in the beautiful German city of Trier
Visit historic Trier and the picturesque riverside villages of Cochem and Bernkastel, all of which portray an ageold Germanic flair, with centuries-old castles, half-timbered houses and a city gate so beautiful even Napoleon spared it.
Departures from September to September
from £698
Rail holiday to Normandy and the site of the D-Day landings
Historic Rouen is the perfect base for exploring the enchanting Normandy region. Visit Monet's Garden at Giverny, a centre for impressionist artists, and spend a poignant day discovering the Normandy beaches, site of the D-Day landings.
Departures from September to September
from £848
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands by rail
Compare the sights and sounds of three different countries. From our base in the lively Belgian city of Liège, we visit historic Aachen in Germany, brimming with splendid architecture, and charming Valkenburg, a Dutch resort town for centuries.
Departures from September to September
from £565
Scotland short break featuring a journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway
Enjoy a new short break based in our hotel on the Royal Mile, a great place from which to explore Scotland's proud capital. We also include two excursions through lochs, glens and mountains, and a true taste of Scotland at the home of Famous Grouse.
Departures from September to September
from £529
Experience the spectacular Swiss Alps by rail
Switzerland's mountain railways are undoubtedly the world's best, giving access to enchanting scenery normally accessible only to serious walkers. This break is centred in Lucerne, within easy reach of these dazzling mountain railways.
Departures from September to September
from £975
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Enchanting Normandy 2010
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Little Trains of Switzerland 2010
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If you want your holiday to start as soon as you leave the house, Great Rail Journeys can organise short breaks by train, in the UK and Europe, as well as overnight stays in top hotels. So if you have an overnight stay in, for example, London you can rest assured that the hotel has been pre-checked by an expert. No one understands short rail breaks like we do and aside from arranging national and international travel we also offer a luggage transfer service. Your bags will be collected a few days before the holiday and returned a few days after you arrive back so the most you have to carry out of the house for short breaks by train, is an overnight bag.