Special interest holidays on extra special guided group train tours
Our special interest holidays offer tours to suit a variety of tastes. Experience some of Europe's finest carnivals, with music flowing from every street corner and elaborately costumed dancers parading through the city streets. Discover our walking holidays, featuring the opportunity to enjoy the exhilarating mountain air whilst strolling through beautiful Alpine landscapes. Waltz the night away at a Viennese ball, a truly elegant affair not to be missed by those who appreciate the finer things in life, or travel to Scotland to celebrate the birth of the nation's favourite poet, Robert Burns on our special interest tours
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Experience of the myriad of absorbing sights
As the cultural hub of the North West, Manchester boasts a myriad of absorbing sights, along with eight fantastic Christmas Markets. The city also serves as a great base for our exciting excursions in the local area.

Departures from December to December
from £265
Historic steam railways and York's Christmas markets
Based in the spa town of Harrogate, experience the Christmas Markets in York, enjoy two vintage steam rail journeys with a festive theme and visit the historic house of Castle Howard in its full Christmas glory.

Departures from November to December
from £315
Discover the wonderful Christmas Markets of the south east by rail
Known for its old-world charm and magnificent cathedral, Canterbury is the perfect setting for our exploration of Kent. On this exciting break we enjoy great excursions and Rochester's special festive atmosphere.

Departures from December to December
from £355
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The beautiful Keukenhof Gardens and the 2012 World Horticultural Expo | |
| More details >>> Prices from £685 |
Special interest group holidays are as varied and special as the people who take them. At Great Rail Journeys our holidays are selected for people who appreciate a high standard of comfort. The flagship tour for our carnival holidays is Venice's Carnevale, which offers exuberance and colour with spine tingling luxury. Providing a comprehensive list of all the possible combinations of special interest tours would be a herculean task which is why we are proud to announce Rail Select our sister site which offers tailor made holidays by train.
Manchester Christmas Markets 2012
Yorkshire Christmas Market 2012
Canterbury & Kent Christmas Markets 2012

