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Michael Portillo's Great Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo's railway programmes are simply wonderful. With his extensive knowledge and charismatic presentation style, his shows delve into the history of railways, exploring beautiful countries and their unique cultures through the eyes of Bradshaw's railway guides. The programmes offer a fascinating glimpse into the changes that have taken place over the last century, showcasing the beauty of countries such as India, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, and America.

Portillo doesn't just focus on the most iconic railway journeys; he also takes us to lesser-known destinations, revealing hidden gems that few people have ever seen. His programmes offer a delightful blend of history, culture, and travel, making them an absolute must-see for anyone with a passion for railways, history, or travel.

If you haven't had the chance to watch his programmes, they are still available on BBC iPlayer, offering a wealth of entertainment and knowledge.

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
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4.6 stars(362 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSepOct
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHeysham
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Taj Mahal, Agra
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4.8 stars(54 reviews)
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  • DestinationIndia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Yorkshire & Northumberland
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHarrogate
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USA Coast to Coast
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  • DestinationUSA
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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The Enchanting Emerald Isle
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2023Sep
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  • DestinationIreland
  • Starts / EndsDublin
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  • DestinationNorway
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Delta
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  • DestinationCambodia, Vietnam
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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The Trans-American Rail Tour
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  • DestinationUSA
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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South African Adventure
3.9 stars(12 reviews)
2023Oct
2024AprOct
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  • DestinationSouth Africa
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Machu Picchu
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4.7 stars(6 reviews)
2023SepOct
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  • DestinationPeru
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Brazil, Argentina and Patagonia
3.6 stars(5 reviews)
2024Feb
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  • DestinationArgentina, Brazil
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Our customers love our Michael Portillo's Great Railway Journeys tours
Yorkshire and Northumberland
2/Jun
D Barker
5 stars
“Brilliant trip & an excellent tour guide
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America Coast to Coast
1/Jun
Helen Darroch
5 stars
“As my 1st experience of this type of holiday. I felt it was very well organized, good sized group and any questions/queries I raised prior to the holiday were dealt with speedily and to my satisfaction. I had blood the tour in 2020 and the original length was 20 days to allow more than one day in some locations, I think it would be beneficial to look to do this again.. the turnaround on some of the 1 night stopovers was quite exhausting at times.
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Dublin and the Enchanting Emerald Isle
30/May
Astrid Athen
5 stars
“The rail journey to Dublin was fine without any problems. Before we boarded the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin we met our guide Ivan. During the 9 days he was always friendly, with patience and gave us the relevant historical information. Hotels bus trips and driver all was top class. I personally had a very positive experience since it was my first trip with GRJ .
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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
30/May
val horsfall
5 stars
“Interesting ,informative ,and very enjoyable The tour manager Maria was very good She ensured the holiday ran smoothly and was extremely helpful
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India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers and Shimla
12/May
Mark Huntley
5 stars
“Great tour. Very well organised. But lots of travel time
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Ultimate South America and the Rio Carnival
18/Mar
alan coltman
5 stars
“Excellent Tour. Ticked all the boxes for me. Iguazu Waterfalls were amazing. Patagonia Glacier Patagonia Express, just being able to get to it then travel on this old railway was amazing. Ushuaia, city at the end of the world, old Penal colony railway, brilliant.
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Grand Tour of South Africa
05 Dec 2022
Mr Chris Payne
5 stars
“Superb service from day one
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Grand Tour of America
28 Oct 2022
Gillian Thornhill
5 stars
“An amazing adventure expertly led across the USA
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Sirmione on Lake Garda
25/May
Maria Dunn
4 stars
“Lovely Place. Weather in Mid May was not good for 50% of the time. Excellent Tour Leader / Manager. We had problems with return of our suitcase. Overall, Very enjoyable holiday and notably, excellent Hotel.
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