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Iconic Rail Journeys & Escorted Rail Tours

As the leading rail holiday experts, we firmly believe there's no better way to explore the world than by rail. A rail journey introduces you to scenic delights you'd never uncover on any other form of travel; as you glide through the heart of your destination, steal glimpses at picture-perfect rural landscapes, glittering azure coastlines, or frosty mountain peaks.

One of the things that makes rail travel so unique, is the long history behind classic railways. Intriguing tales, both fictional and non-fictional, give certain trains and rail routes an almost legendary status; one that makes our classic rail holidays something to remember.

From the dizzying heights of Switzerland's Alpine railways to the scenic beauty of Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, classic rail journeys are found across the globe. Our classic rail holidays take these unforgettable journeys and elevate them, by including them in culture-rich itineraries, all packed with hand-picked excursions and authentic experiences.

Take a look at our classic rail journeys selection below which features rail experiences around the world, and enjoy discovering your next once-in-a-lifetime holiday.

 

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Glacier Express
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4.5 stars(320 reviews)
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Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer train tour
4.3 stars(64 reviews)
2025AugSep
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14 days from
£6,299 pp
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Cape Town, the Blue Train & Kruger
4.6 stars(43 reviews)
2025OctNov
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£5,599 pp
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4.5 stars(304 reviews)
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Blue Mountains
4.6 stars(36 reviews)
2025SepOctNov
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21 days from
£7,499 pp
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Scottish Highlands
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4.3 stars(523 reviews)
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Pride of Africa, Rovos Rail
3.8 stars(13 reviews)
2025OctNov
2026MarOctNov
19 days from
£9,799 pp
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Engadine Valley
4.5 stars(66 reviews)
2025SepOct
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Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel in the heart of the forested Albula Valley, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express, before viewing the 'Swiss Grand Canyon' and incredible alpine scenery from...

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Enjoy Switzerland's warm hospitality and astounding landscapes from traditional hotels in historic Chur and idyllic Täsch. Soak up dramatic scenes of soaring mountains and glaciers on journeys aboard two iconic trains. Cross the Alps on the amazing Bernina Express, admiring glacier views enroute, and bask in views of alpine valleys and...

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Experience the best of the Swiss Alps in ultimate luxury, where majestic mountains, picturesque landscapes and unspoiled nature align. On this magnificent all-inclusive holiday, you'll wake up in a delightful five-star hotel in the enchanting village of Grindelwald. Nestled in a green valley beneath the immense Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains...

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Experience magnificent mountain landscapes and sparkling alpine lakes on this fantastic holiday to Switzerland. Discover the Swiss Alps on the world-renowned Bernina Express and Glacier Express from our bases in Chur and Brig, traditional alpine towns surrounded by mountains. Enjoy a private aperitif on the terrace of the lakeside 10th-century...

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4.3 stars(311 reviews)
2025JunJulAugSepOct

From Inverness, the gateway to our Highland adventure, we discover the very best of northern Scotland. Soak up breathtaking scenery as we travel aboard magnificent mainline and steam railways, including the legendary Jacobite Steam Train and charming Strathspey Steam Railway. Along the way, we marvel at the towering mountains, shimmering lochs,...

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Embark on an amazing all-inclusive tour of the Swiss Alps, based in the chocolate-box village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. From this picture-perfect location, enjoy a jaw-dropping trip to Europe's highest railway station on the iconic Jungfrau Express to marvel at snow-capped peaks and the stunning Aletsch...

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Engadine ValleyEngadine ValleyEngadine ValleyEngadine ValleyEngadine Valley
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Enjoy having your head in the clouds as we stay in a selection of Switzerland's best mountaintop hotels, all with sweeping views of mountains and lakes. The Belle Époque Grandhotel Giessbach on Lake Brienz is only accessible via boat and funicular railway, while Pilatus Kulm lies at the top of a mountain accessed by Europe's steepest cogwheel...

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Railways of WalesRailways of WalesRailways of WalesRailways of WalesRailways of Wales
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4.4 stars(494 reviews)
2025JunJulAugSepOct

Experience the magic of North Wales on this holiday filled with picturesque landscapes, historic sites, and heritage rail journeys. Staying in the seaside town of Llandudno, this Welsh adventure includes a journey on the Llangollen Steam Railway, exploring the Italian Riviera inspired town of Portmeirion and riding the scenic Ffestiniog Railway. ...

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4.7 stars(140 reviews)
2026JanFebMar

Discover the magic of a Swiss winter on this seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express, before...

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4.5 stars(75 reviews)
2026JanFebMar

Enjoy an idyllic winter holiday in the heart of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, staying in the picture-book village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This all-inclusive getaway includes a jaw-dropping trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to Europe's highest railway station. Here, at...

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4.6 stars(153 reviews)
2026JanFebMar

Snow-bound views and enchanting seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests of the Swiss Alps provides picture-postcard backdrops. On this memorable holiday, pass icy lakes and the ethereal Palü Glacier on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express. Later,...

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This unforgettable tour of colourful southern India explores exciting cities, stunning Hindu temples, atmospheric mountain plantations and tranquil backwaters. After a night in Bengaluru, we soak up Mysuru's awe-inspiring royal palace and the charms of botanic Ooty before the tea plantations of Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Arriving...

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Our customers love our Classic Rail Journeys tours
First Class Cannes & the Côte d'Azur
13/May
Richard Johnson
5 stars
“My recent holiday to the French Riviera with Great Rail Journeys was fantastic. Our guide Simon was great, thoroughly professional and capable. The tour was so well presented and thought out it made it a great experience. I can't thank them enough.
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Magic of Sicily: Etna, Taormina & Palermo
13/May
E Birrell
5 stars
“It was a busy trip. Sicily was amazing. A beautiful island full of history
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Lakes & Dales by Rail
13/May
Roland Stevens
5 stars
“A well organised and great trip. The usual high standard by GRJ.
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Highland Adventure
13/May
A Kelley
5 stars
“Amazing scenery, hotel and Ann Forrest went above and beyond her job as tour guide making the experience exceptional
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All Inclusive Jungfrau Express
12/May
Keith
5 stars
“A well organised trip to the Interlaken area with plenty to do each day. A very comfortable hotel with a varied menu through the week, including a packed lunch each day. A very enjoyable holiday.
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First Class Mountaintops of Switzerland
12/May
John Mulligan
5 stars
“Great railway trip, great scenery
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Highlights of the Glacier Express
11/May
Sue Mcnamara
5 stars
“A wonderful trip, well organised and our tour manager, Ian Winter, was super. Couldn’t have asked for more from him. Would highly recommend this trip.
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Classic Glacier Express
11/May
Mrs Elizabeth Macintyre
5 stars
“The holiday was very well organised and ran like clockwork, with a Tour Manager who made sure we always knew where we were to be and when. Scenery was magnificent, the mountains snow -clad, the meadows full of wild flowers. By good fortune, the weather was excellent too. Hotels were...
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Harz Mountains & Rhine Gorge
9/May
Mick S.
5 stars
“This was a very well organised trip. The hotels were excellent, the trains, coaches and paddle steamer were comfortable and clean, and the tour manager spoke fluent German and knew every part of Germany we visited well. The steam train to the Brocken mountain was exciting and we were lucky...
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