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Escorted European Holidays

Europe is a beautifully diverse continent, home to the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands as well as the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. And with train lines connecting much of what's in between, an escorted holiday with Great Rail Journeys offers a relaxing and scenic way of exploring its different countries. Travel with people who share your interests and enjoy similar activities, as we bring to life unique towns and cities from Scandinavia to Sicily, through engrossing excursions, hand-picked hotels, comfortable travel, and meals bursting with local flavour.

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Our exclusive 2025 tours - perfected over more than 50 years - reveal the very best of beautiful Europe, from journeying between the spellbinding peaks of Switzerland on iconic trains to basking beside the gleaming waters of Italy's famous lakes and uncovering the elegance of central Europe's imperial cities. To experience the delights of Portugal, Germany, Croatia and everywhere in between, download our new brochure now!

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European Top-selling Holidays

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Carcassonne & the Canal du Midi
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4.2 stars(176 reviews)
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Highlights of Tuscany
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Zell am See
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4.2 stars(170 reviews)
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
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£2,045 pp £1,895 pp
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Bari
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4.3 stars(428 reviews)
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Jungfrau Express
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4.5 stars(149 reviews)
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£3,495 pp £3,295 pp
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
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4.4 stars(296 reviews)
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Simply Lake Garda
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Classic Glacier Express
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The Wonder of Rail

The adventure often starts as we depart London St Pancras, beginning our journey towards mainland Europe. Travelling by rail has always had romantic connotations, and as we pass rural villages that seemingly haven't changed in centuries and coast through cosmopolitan cities, it's hard to deny that trains offer a different perspective.

With freedom to move around the carriages as you please, make new friends or just wallow in the luxury of time to sit back and read a book, feel yourself unwind a little more with each passing mile before arriving in the heart of your destination, relaxed and ready to explore.

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 across Europe.

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Engadine Valley
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4.4 stars(57 reviews)
2025AprMaySepOct
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Jungfrau Express
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Bari
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4.3 stars(428 reviews)
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsLondon Stansted, London Gatwick, London Heathrow / London Stansted, London Gatwick, BDS Brindisi
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  • TransportFlight, Coach
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Roses, Cadaques & The Catalan Coast
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4.4 stars(108 reviews)
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  • DestinationSpain
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Carcassonne & the Canal du Midi
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
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4.4 stars(204 reviews)
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Zell am See
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4.2 stars(170 reviews)
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  • DestinationAustria
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Christmas Markets of the Rhine
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Rhine Gorge
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4.4 stars(174 reviews)
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Classic Glacier Express
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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
3/Oct
Mr Stephen Vango
5 stars
“It was a great week
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
3/Oct
Kay Gallagher
5 stars
“Exceptional value for money. What a fabulous was to holiday. Everything was superb .. communication, accommodation, meals, tours, our guide. End to end flawless! We couldn't have agreed for more. It was the first time for us but my goodness we'll definitely be using them again. Cannot stop singing their...
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Historic Cities of Spain
3/Oct
Jane Johnson
5 stars
“It was great to visit places we had known through our reading and study. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing, learning and adding to our understanding of history. It was well organised with valued free time. Hotels were great, especially in Seville and Granada which both had wonderful character.
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Classic Swiss Alps and the Jungfrau Express
2/Oct
Richard
5 stars
“It was really good and enjoyable and we had good weather
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Roses, Cadaques and The Catalan Coast
2/Oct
ERIC LOMAS
5 stars
“Lovely part of the Costabrava. Hotel overlooking the beach in a beautiful bay.
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Walworth Castle & Durham
2/Oct
John Yeomans
5 stars
“Excellent, thank you JY
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Grand Imperial Cities
2/Oct
JA Baugh
5 stars
“The holiday was wonderful,well organised excellent guides around each city and our tour leader was very calm when there were no trains out of Vienna due to the weather.Simon was also very helpful helping with ideas what to do on our free days.
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Waterways of Burgundy
2/Oct
Mr richard garrard
5 stars
“Actual Barge trip was brilliant - good food, excellent service & staff. Gelled well as a group of passengers & had a really good time. Originally the outward Eurostar was for 9.31 so we booked an overnight stay in a hotel on a non-refundable basis. Train time was changed to...
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The Majestic Rhine
2/Oct
Graham Jordan
5 stars
“Glide slowly down the river visiting a selection of interesting towns and villages. Well organised and perfect for me as a solo traveller. A great taster of what the Rhineland has to offer and an inspiration to return and spend more time exploring in detail.
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