Escorted Rail Tours 2011 Destinations

If you prefer to holiday closer to home, Great Rail Journeys has a wide selection of UK escorted rail tours for 2011. Enjoy the festive season at one of the magical Christmas markets where you will be greeted by pretty wooden stalls that house mouth-watering food, beautiful gifts and charming handmade decorations. Let the heavenly aroma of mulled wine entice you through the pretty display of shimmering fairy lights as you discover the history of Harrogate's spa town. Perhaps you would like to celebrate Hogmanay in the exuberant city of Edinburgh or even take a heritage rail journey to Lindum Fayre in Lincoln.

If however you enjoy a warmer climate when holidaying, Italy is one of the most incredibly picturesque countries to visit during the summer months on an escorted 2011 rail tour. The warm Mediterranean weather creates ideal conditions for parks and gardens to flourish, which makes discovering the exquisite countryside even more pleasurable. The wonderful Italian lakes provide stunning backdrops to a wealth of idyllic towns and villages that you can explore at your leisure. Marvel at the unique architecture as you stroll along winding cobbled streets that open out into fantastic piazzas. Amble around stylish boutiques, fashionable bars and cool cafés or simply absorb the romantic ambience of this splendid country on a cruise across one of the shimmering lakes. When visiting Italy you may want to sample the delectable fresh cuisine such as delicious pasta dishes, pizzas and velvety ice cream, for which the country is widely celebrated.

Whichever escorted rail tour for 2011 you wish to experience you can rest assured that you will have the most amazing holiday. Great Rail Journey's Tour Managers welcome you at the start of your tour and are on hand throughout the entire trip to make certain that your needs are met. They will share their extensive knowledge and wealth of experience about each location, as well as organising all of the travel arrangements. However, if you feel that you would like to spend your time more independently, they will happily make themselves unobtrusive. Browse the website to find the most suitable escorted rail tour for 2011 and choose to either book online with a credit or debit card or alternatively, speak to one of our accommodating Tour Advisors over the telephone.