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Rail Discoveries

Welcome to the new home for Rail Discoveries. Here at Great Rail Journeys, we are marking a significant milestone as we merge our two sister brands. All the same great tours are exclusively available here on our Great Rail Journeys website and will be called our Discoveries collection.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences is stronger than ever and we see this as an exciting new chapter. The knowledgeable Tour Managers, award-winning Customer Service team and transportation services you've come to trust with Rail Discoveries will continue seamlessly.

Our 2025 range is now ready to book, and we also have some last-minute spaces on our final 2024 tours. As always, our expert team in York is on hand, whether that is a tour you have booked, deciding on your next holiday with us or any other questions you may have.

Discoveries

Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

8 days £1,199 pp £1,099 pp

Discover the unique 'trulli' houses of Alberobello
Unwind in a relaxing 4-Star coastal hotel with a private beach
Visit Matera and its intriguing 'sassi' cave dwellings

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Discoveries

Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

8 days £1,099 pp £999 pp

Stay in the seaside town of Roses on the shimmering Catalan coast
Journey on France's 100-year-old Little Red Train through the Pyrenean foothills
Travel through beautiful gorges on the scenic Núria Valley Rack Railway

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

8 days £1,899 pp £1,699 pp

Embark on an all-inclusive tour of Switzerland’s stunning peaks and lakes
Enjoy a jaw-dropping trip to the ‘Top of Europe’ on the iconic Jungfrau Express
Spend 6 nights in a charming 3-star Swiss chalet-style hotel in Winderswil

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The journey is part of the adventure

Unique holidays

Perfectly-planned holidays by rail and river

Destination experts

Showcasing the world through unforgettable experiences

Price Promise

Everything in your itinerary is included in the price

Our customers love our Rail Discoveries tours

Norwich & Norfolk

20/Oct

Adrian McCarthy

“It was a very well managed tour. Our Tour manager was very good. A lot was crammed into each day. The bus driver was very good and added a lot of enjoyment with his narration. All the destinations we visited were very good. The hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff courteous...

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Cotswolds & The Severn Valley

20/Oct

Mrs Elizabeth Cook

“Good value for money. Hotel opposite Foregate station. Very good food at hotel and pleasant room. Knowledgeable guide

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

20/Oct

Lyn Offord

“Absolutely amazing food. Upgraded to a suite by the hotel. Tour Manager wonderful and great socialising with an amazing group of people.

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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps

19/Oct

gordon stuart

“Stresa is a great place to stay on this trip, close to the islands on the lake, full of nice shops and restaurants. Close to the train station and lovely walks beside the lake.

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Walworth Castle & Durham

19/Oct

Sue Jepson

“Historical but comfortable, friendly and helpful staff, always warm in the cool autumn and the food is delicious.

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Italian Lakes: Como, Maggiore & Orta

18/Oct

Judith Newbold

“A very enjoyable holiday!

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The Isle of Man

18/Oct

linda scrutton

“well looked after, interesting and varied programme, lovely hotel and beautiful food, friendly staff and tour leader. It was a beautiful experience and I met some great new friends

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Nice & The French Riviera

17/Oct

Glenise Lee

“A great trip. Wouldn't have missed it for the world.

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Explore Yorkshire by Rail

17/Oct

E Akroyd

“An excellent tour.

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The journey is part of the adventure

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