The Alps - the last great barrier on the Grand Tour
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Would you prefer the tranquil crystal lakes and waterfalls of the Austrian Tyrol or the glittering cities of Salzburg and Vienna? View Switzerland's dramatic peaks along the Oberalp Pass from the comfort of the legendary Glacier Express or by visiting the invigorating Swiss resorts of picture perfect Kandersteg or fashionable Montreux. Perhaps discover the dramatic Dolomites in Italy for an entirely different Alpine experience.
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Picturesque rail holiday to the Tyrol featuring the Achenseebahn Railway
Discover the beauty of the Austrian Tyrol during this holiday based in Jenbach, a small historic town, perfectly placed for exploring the region's mountains, lakes and villages, as well as the fascinating local heritage railways.
Departures from September to September
from £978
Enjoy exhilarating yet relaxing walks in alpine meadows and mountains from our base in that most classic of Tyrolean resorts, Kitzbühel, a colourful town renowned for its unique charm and overlooked by the mighty Hahnenkamm and Kitzbüheler Horn.
Departures from September to September
from £1,325
Idyllically perched on a small headland jutting out into pretty Lake Zell, the Grand Hotel is our home during this seven night stay in the heart of the Austrian Alps. We explore the Grossglockner Hohe Tauern National Park, The Eagle's Nest and beautiful Salzburg.
Departures from September to September
from £1,485
Swiss Alps holiday travelling on the Jungfrau and Bernese Oberland Railways
The quintessentially Swiss town of Meiringen was a favourite of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and is an ideal base for our visits by rail and steamer, not to mention the breathtaking Jungfrau.
Departures from September to September
from £1,598
Switzerland surely has one of the best public transport networks. Travel with us on the Golden Panoramic Express along the length of the Golden Pass line through some of Switzerland's finest scenery.
Departures from September to September
from £1,578
A Taste of the Tyrol 2010
Walking in the Kitzbüheler Alps 2010
Zell am See & the Eagle's Nest 2010
Jungfrau Express 2010
The Golden Panoramic Express 2010
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All of Great Rail Journeys alpine tours include a range of excursions to satisfy even the most thirsty of cultural appetites. Should you decide to venture off and explore on your own the tour manager will be able to advise you on a number of issues. Once you have decided to view cultural, historical or natural sights your tour manager can recommend a variety of points of interest, will be able to assist you in matters of alpine safety and find the best places to stop for lunch.