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The Italian Riviera
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4.0 stars(126 reviews)
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Fjords of Norway rail tour
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4.4 stars(66 reviews)
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
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4.4 stars(216 reviews)
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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Highlights of Tuscany
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4.2 stars(139 reviews)
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Nyhavn Canal
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Glacier Express & St Moritz
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This handpicked collection showcases not just our bestsellers but also customer favourites, celebrated for their unforgettable hotels, exquisite dining, enriching cultural experiences, and, notably, the spectacular railway adventures. Each year, we're thrilled by feedback from our travelers, lauding the comprehensive experiences these holidays offer.

Venture to the vibrant heart of Southern Europe with tours in Italy and Spain, lands teeming with rich traditions and home to some of Europe's most legendary landmarks. Delight in expertly guided tours, savor authentic tastes of local cuisines and wines, and dive deep into cultures celebrated for their historic artistry and gastronomic delights.

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For those who appreciate the splendours of nature, there can be no place better than stunning Switzerland. A destination where the towns and cities spill over into the incomparable countryside with astonishing effects, this is certainly a country that has to be seen by rail. And on board the Glacier Express, the 'slowest express train in the world', is a fine way to do it, as the leisurely pace allows passengers to truly absorb the awe-inspiring Alpine landscape in all seasons.

Austria and Germany are home to some of the Imperial capitals established by the Hapsburg empire. Vienna with its elegant, artistic style, and Berlin with its turbulent history and resilient monuments both offer an inspiring insight into the changes of mainland Europe throughout the ages.

Just beyond your front door, you can enjoy the very best that the United Kingdom has to offer. Climb aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the most visited heritage railway in England thanks to it's breathtaking scenery, and picturesque railway stations along the way. On the Isle of Man, uncover an incredible amount of history that still comes alive on the island, with horse-drawn trams, steam railways, and castles that are beloved by visitors from all around the world.

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
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4.7 stars(491 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHeysham
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Classic Glacier Express
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4.6 stars(227 reviews)
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International, London St Pancras
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  • TransportRail
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Glacier Express
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Grand Imperial Cities
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4.6 stars(118 reviews)
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail
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Wengen & the Jungfrau Express
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4.6 stars(105 reviews)
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  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Andalucian Explorer
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4.5 stars(34 reviews)
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Nice Carnival
4.5 stars(33 reviews)
2025Feb
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Railways & Castles of Wales
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4.4 stars(372 reviews)
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  • DestinationWales
  • Starts / EndsLlandudno
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
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4.4 stars(216 reviews)
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International, London St Pancras
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  • TransportRail, Coach
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Harz Mountains & the Rhine Gorge
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Simply Lake Garda
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  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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4.3 stars(434 reviews)
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The Cote d'Azur and Nice Carnival
13/Mar
Rosalind
5 stars
“A great trip with a great leader. My first ever escorted tour. Nice hotel right on the Promenade des Anglais. The carnavale was spectacular.
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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
13 Nov 2023
Peter
5 stars
“We really enjoyed the Isle of Man and our tour manager was great especially when my wife had a fall and had to go to the local Hospital.
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
11 Nov 2023
Michael J Slein
5 stars
“A truly great experience. Aside from the beautiful scenery, the trip was extremely well run by Tracey Richards. The buses were spotless and comfortable, the trains all enjoyable. I thought each of the hotels and meals were superb.......well done by Great Rail. When weather forced some changes in mode os transportation, Tracey made it all appear seamless and an improvement. I felt she balnced her handling of a very diverse group so well. My hats off to Tracey. Thank you Great Rail. Mike and Bonnie Slein Newport, RI USA
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Portugal and the Douro
10 Nov 2023
customer Len
5 stars
“Amazing quality & quantity of sights fitted in, very good guide manager ‘Charles’, excellent 4* hotels. Only real down was a port wine trip to ‘Taylor’s’ the guide here was useless- a video & TV would have better & NO wine tasting, hence no sales!
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The Italian Riviera
31 Oct 2023
R Gunston
5 stars
“It was a well organised and enjoyable trip
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Traditional Glacier Express
30 Oct 2023
Alec
5 stars
“Great views and great travel experiences. Guide was first class in planning and cummunicatopin.
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Grand Imperial Cities
28 Oct 2023
Joanne Hulbert
5 stars
“All round great experience. Tour Manager (Kevin) was great, organised and prepared. The cities were great, just the right split between guided and free time. Have already recommended to others.
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Austrian Alps All-Inclusive
28 Oct 2023
Alan Bowles
5 stars
“We very much enjoyed this mini adventure, The hotel was typically Austrian - good food and comfortable. We liked the tour manager and delighted in the wonderful hotels in Mannheim and Cologne on the journeys. We think that it was a very busy holiday; we realised this I’m advance but good to know.
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Classic Swiss Alps and the Jungfrau Express
27 Oct 2023
Shonagh Stewart
5 stars
“Thoroughly enjoyed the Great Rail Journeys experience so much that we are looking to book another trip for next year
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