Local food and home grown beauty in the UK and Ireland
Those seeking a getaway closer to home will enjoy one of our tours of the United Kingdom or the Emerald Isle. From London's famous sights, to the stark landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, the UK offers a wealth of fascinating experiences, whilst Ireland's Ring of Kerry and west coast enchant with verdant countryside, welcoming villages and hearty food and drink.
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Navigate enchanting Scottish waterways on this relaxing cruise
This fantastic five-night cruise through the heart of the highlands begins and ends with a night in Edinburgh before we board our ship for a journey through the rugged coastline of the Scotland's west coast to the unspoilt beauty of the Isle of Mull, along the Caledonian Canal, across Loch Ness and up Neptune's Staircase.
Departures from April to October
from £1,195
Medieval castles and wonderful mountain railways are an integral part of the adventure as we explore the very best of North Wales. Our base in Llandudno is ideal for accessing the wonderful Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and discovering the castles of Caernarfon and Conwy.
Departures from April to October
from £565
Rail holiday to discover Scotland’s glory in a nutshell
Experience the glory of the Highlands on a rail adventure on Britain's northernmost line, witness the remote, untouched beauty of Orkney and Shetland, and trundle alongside the River Dee on the scenic, steam-hauled Royal Deeside Railway.
Departures from April to September
from £895
Scotland's greatest rail journeys
Majestic lochs and glens lie in wait as we cross the Western Highlands and visit the isles of Skye and Mull. We travel through the Cairngorms on this fabulous round trip climaxing on Edinburgh's stately Royal Mile.
Departures from April to October
from £875
An escorted rail holiday with wonderful excursions in a stunning region
Enjoy breathtaking scenery and fantastic journeys by mainline and steam railways on a tour which takes in the very best of northern Scotland and its majestic Highland landscapes.
Departures from April to October
from £435
Scottish Islands & Lochs Cruise 2012
Railways & Castles of Wales 2012 (Dunoon Hotel)
Orkney, Shetland & the Highlands 2012
Edinburgh, the Highlands & Islands 2012
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More and more people are discovering that the UK and Ireland have a wealth of interesting holiday destinations which they are seldom given credit for. Almost every parish has its share of local myths, history and cultural idiosyncrasies so that an unfamiliar traveller can feel entirely lost while touring this sceptred isle. Great Rail Journeys escorted tours cover the best and finest sights with expert local knowledge providing insight into our own familiar yet fresh landscape.