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Journeys of a Lifetime

The destination you've been eyeing up for years, that trip of a lifetime you've been promising yourself, a rail journey you've always wanted to experience - now's the time to rediscover your travel ambitions. This collection of highly-inclusive, unforgettable holidays really are journeys of a lifetime. So, let us take you on an epic rail holiday, where travelling in style and new adventures come as standard. Take the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer across Canada's vast and dramatic landscapes or cross five African nations on the Pride of Africa. There's so much waiting for you to explore. Relax as our local experts guide you through breathtaking scenery, fascinating historical sites and authentic gastronomic experiences.

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Iconic Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys by name, Great Rail Journeys by nature. On nearly every holiday we run, relaxing, impressive or once-in-a-lifetime rail journeys are par for the course. Whether it's the 180-mile trip the Glacier Express makes through the mountains of Switzerland, an experience aboard the steepest railway line in the world - the Flåm Railway in Norway, or a beautifully-restored journey on the Jacobite Steam Train through the Scottish Highlands, we know all of the best rail experiences to be had.

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Three Unmissable Rail Journeys

The world is waiting to welcome us back. Once it's safe to do so, we can't wait to help you rediscover your passion for travel. It's time to remember the excitement that comes with ticking a new destination off your travel wish-list.

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Around the World on Railways

Holidays are a time to unwind, reminisce, and return to the carefree days of childhood, all the while exploring new destinations and making new friends. Add to that a few romantic rail journeys and we've got the recipe for the perfect getaway.

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Discovering Europe

There's something deeply romantic about train journeys. Rail unveils a different aspect of our favourite holiday hotspots, and the experiences are as varied as the routes they traverse.

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Arctic Norway and Midnight sun in Lofoten

25/Jun

Howard

“Fantastic trip. Norway is an amazing country, although we were very lucky with the weather. Excellent tour leader.

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Grand Alpine Explorer

17/Jun

Joe Royle

“We have recently returned from a wonderful holiday with GRJ. The Grand Alpine Tour truly lived up to expectations with stunning scenery, good weather & a variety of traditional & modern hotels. We had an excellent tour manager John Grundy, who was the consummate professional in every sense. The holiday gave us the opportunity to explore many cities & rural landmarks, so we covered a lot of ground whilst also enjoying several leisure days where we could explore further at our own pace. Great food, company, luxury trains….the list goes on!

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Ultimate Australia and the Ghan

Mar 08 2020

Mr N Larvin

“A well organised experience. You leave everything to the tour manager. Just turn up when they say. Australia is a lovely country to visit.

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Ultimate Rajasthan and the Palace on Wheels

21 Dec 2018

Mrs A Liggett

“The tour was absolutely excellent. The accommodation, the restaurants chosen, the itinerary, were all superb as were the guides everywhere.

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Ultimate Canada and The Rocky Mountaineer

29/Jun

B Butler

“I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday/adventure and is something I will always be glad that I have had the experience of.

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Grand Imperial Cities

28/Jun

M Walker

“Too little time spent with guides in the cities. Free time could have been used to give more informative tours.

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The Outer Hebrides and The Highlands

23/Jun

MRS EVI TRICKEY

“We had a very good tour manager. It was disappointing that the train journey from Fort William was cancelled but not the fault of GTJ. It rained so hard that day that visibility would not have been good on this spectacular piece of rail track. It was very interesting tooter the Isle of Lewis. I enjoyed the Callanish standing stones. The food was always good. It became a little wearisome continually packing and unpacking.

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Machu Picchu and the Andes

20/Jun

IVAN

“The tour itself was excellent but the reason for only four stars is that the pre tour information was very slow in being made available.

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Top to Toe of Italy

19/Jun

peter

“The tour was wonderful, seeing many beautiful cities of Italy, let down by Great Rail at the end for using a 3rd rate hotel.

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