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Lakes & Mountains Escorted Tours

Away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, nature takes centre stage - and our lakes and mountains holidays showcase scenes that will take your breath away.

Make the journey part of the adventure as you explore the world's iconic mountains by rail. The Alps extend across Europe, providing stunning views of villages nestled in deep valleys and flowering Alpine meadows that turn into rugged mountains. And what better way to discover them than on the world-renowned Glacier or Bernina Express?

The great lakes of the world provide no less scenic wonders, but offer a more sedate experience. Discover waters that dance between shades of emerald and blue, where shores are dotted with elegant villas, ancient towns, and leafy vineyards. From beautiful Garda and Como in Italy, to the often overlooked beauty of Austria's Lake Zell and, further afield, the unparalleled drama found in Canada's national parks. Wherever you go, discover a wealth of extraordinary scenery perfectly suited to explorations by rail.

Come summer or winter, our lakes and mountains rail holidays get you back to nature in comfort, offering up a stunning feast for the eyes as well as authentic local experiences. Wind through snow-dusted mountains by train, sip local wines in family-run country estates, or cruise the sparkling waters of the world's most beautiful lakes; there's no better way to see the world.

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Back to nature: 5 authentic experiences in scenic Europe

Discover a way of travelling that puts nature centre stage as you discover Europe's spectacular lake and mountain scenery in the best possible way - by rail. Our itineraries are packed with unique experiences, from authentic, local activities that bring to life the cultural heart of your destination, to those unforgettable, bucket-list excursions that you'll remember for years to come. Here's just a small selection of some of our favourite experiences found on our scenic lakes and mountain holidays.

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Glacier Express
4.6 stars(233 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
8 days from
£1,995 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Simply Lake Garda
4.3 stars(205 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
10 days from
£1,795 pp
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
4.4 stars(216 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
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10 days from
£2,545 pp
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International, London St Pancras
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Fjords of Norway rail tour
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4.4 stars(66 reviews)
2024MayJunJulSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
7 days from
£1,595 pp £1,395 pp
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  • DestinationNorway
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Zell am See
4.3 stars(100 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
9 days from
£2,095 pp
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  • DestinationAustria
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail, Coach
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Glacier Express & St Moritz
4.2 stars(73 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
9 days from
£3,145 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Canada Coast to Coast rail holiday
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4.1 stars(44 reviews)
2024MayJunSepOct
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17 days from
£5,395 pp
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  • DestinationCanada
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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The Canadian
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4.3 stars(22 reviews)
2024JunSep
2025MayJunSep
13 days from
£3,995 pp £3,795 pp
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  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail
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Wengen & the Jungfrau Express
4.6 stars(105 reviews)
2024MayJunAugSepOct
7 days from
£2,295 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Glacier Express All Inclusive
Rail Discoveries
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
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8 days from
£1,799 pp £1,699 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Glacier Express
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Free Cabin Upgrade
4.6 stars(39 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
2025MayJunJul
12 days from
£3,795 pp
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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Grand Alpine Explorer
4.5 stars(16 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
14 days from
£3,895 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International / London Heathrow
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Our customers love our Lakes & Mountains tours
Interlaken and the Jungfrau Express in Winter
16/Mar
NEWALL
5 stars
“superb holiday. The tour leader Yasmyn ( not sure how to spell it) was very good. Dealt with all train problems well. Hotel was good. The group of people were also very companionable. Overall fantastic. It would have been nice to have had another day, there was more to do. Picture is view from hotel room, lovely.
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Grand Tour of New Zealand
14/Mar
Donald Kroll
5 stars
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Darjeeling and the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
6/Mar
M Richards
5 stars
“Great Rail has done it again! Another fabulous holiday. Everything I could have wished for. The service of our Tour Manager was first rate, especially when we had to relocate to another hotel in Darjeeling at very short notice. The work she put in to ensuring a great adventure was deeply appreciated by all. Thanks also to the team at GR who put together the itinerary - whilst we added a few excursions when time permitted, I really felt that they had given us the best insight, especially in Bhutan. Keep both the Tour Guides as well - excellent friendly service, imparting as much knowledge as they could. You are a great company GR, thanks are not enough, but I highly recommend you whenever there is an opportunity.
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Italian Christmas & Austrian New Year
18/Jan
Rowena Wolfe
5 stars
“Excellent food and hotels. Very well planned and, above all a great tour leader.
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
30 Dec 2023
Dale Buche
5 stars
“It was overall a wonderful trip. The trains were great. The accommodations were wonderful and most of all our tour guide was exceptionally great. The towns we visited were everything I hoped they would be.
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Traditional Glacier Express
30 Oct 2023
Alec
5 stars
“Great views and great travel experiences. Guide was first class in planning and cummunicatopin.
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Discover South America
28 Oct 2023
Lynda Robins
5 stars
“Itinerary was great. Tour manager excellent. the only thing that didn’t live up to expectations was the ranch excursion, it was ok but expensive for what it was.
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Austrian Alps All-Inclusive
28 Oct 2023
Alan Bowles
5 stars
“We very much enjoyed this mini adventure, The hotel was typically Austrian - good food and comfortable. We liked the tour manager and delighted in the wonderful hotels in Mannheim and Cologne on the journeys. We think that it was a very busy holiday; we realised this I’m advance but good to know.
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Classic Swiss Alps and the Jungfrau Express
27 Oct 2023
Shonagh Stewart
5 stars
“Thoroughly enjoyed the Great Rail Journeys experience so much that we are looking to book another trip for next year
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