European Rail Holidays - Escorted Tours & Trips

Experience the diverse landscapes of Europe

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First-Class Glacier Express, Zermatt & Matterhorn

9 days from £3,599 pp £3,299 pp

Experience the iconic Glacier Express and Bernina Express in First Class
See unparalleled vistas of the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat Mountain Railway
Stay in 4-Star Swiss hotels, enjoying spectacular lake and mountain views

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GRJ All Inclusive Puglia: Bari, Matera & Alberobello

8 days from £1,399 pp £1,299 pp

Unwind in a relaxing 4-Star coastal spa hotel with a private beach
Discover the 'trulli' homes of Alberobello and Matera's 'sassi' cave dwellings
Departures from London and Manchester airports available for 2026

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First-Class Lake Garda: Sirmione, Venice & Verona

10 days from £2,499 pp £2,299 pp

Journey to and from Italy in comfort with First-Class rail travel throughout
Enjoy 7 nights' 4-Star accommodation at a lakeside spa hotel in Sirmione
Discover Venice's canals, Shakespeare's Verona, and picturesque Malcesine

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Escorted European Holidays

Europe is a beautifully diverse continent, home to the magical landscapes of Switzerland 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. Look forward to discovering new destinations with us in 2026, from the ancient wonders and timeless beauty of Greece's islands, to the colourful coastlines of Malta and cultural treasures of Poland.

Travel with like-minded people as we bring to life unique towns and cities from the fjords of Scandinavia to the vibrant streets of Sicily. Our holidays include enriching excursions, hand-picked hotels, comfortable travel and meals that celebrate authentic local flavours. Wherever you go, experience the continent the way it was meant to be seen - by rail.

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.