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Short Breaks

If you'd like to escape for just a few days, look no further than our magnificent selection of short breaks in the Great British Isles and Europe. From a short cultural getaway immersing yourself in the history of medieval Bruges, to a long weekend discovering the outstanding beauty of the Great British Isles, our varied collection of short break holidays mean that no matter how little time you have to spare, you always have time for an exciting getaway. We believe that you shouldn't have to compromise on quality just because you're short on time, so we strive to ensure that our short break itineraries are packed with unforgettable excursions, carefully chosen hotels and many delicious meals.

A short break with Great Rail Journeys puts the world within easy reach; we take care of all arrangements in advance, from travel to accommodation to meals and excursions, so that you can relax with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that every aspect of your holiday is taken care of before your departure. All of our tours include the services of a professional Tour Manager, who will be on hand to guarantee that your time away is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible, and will happily assist you with anything from travel advice to restaurant recommendations.

An escorted rail holiday is a perfect way to experience a destination in a short amount of time, as it makes the journey a part of the adventure. From the moment your tour departs you can sit back and relax, taking in the scenic views as they roll past your window, and socialising with fellow, like-minded passengers.

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Railways & Castles of Wales

14/May

M Laville

“beautiful scenery with wonderful trains competing with castles

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Highland Adventure

13/May

A Kelley

“Amazing scenery, hotel and Ann Forrest went above and beyond her job as tour guide making the experience exceptional

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

12/May

Michael Jeffries

“Efficient staff instant response, speedy comprehensive service. Well researched programme, seamless organisation,great choice of hotel with lovely staff. Terri worked hard to make us all get so much from the package. Good value. Looking for our next venture with you.

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Explore Yorkshire

9/May

Kevin Snapes

“Excellent from start to finish. Heritage railways and local history

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Keukenhof Tulips, Canals & Amsterdam in Springtime

5/May

Mr Barry Smith

“Very good

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Yorkshire Dales & Moors

1/May

M Locke

“A very enjojable holiday.

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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets

1/Jan

Chris Jenkins

“Excellent Christmas Break. Very well organised and managed by the tour manager Andrew.

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Bavarian Christmas Markets

30 Dec 2024

Mr Protheroe

“It was an excellent trip with a fantastic tour manager

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Royal Deeside & Glamis Castle

16 Sep 2024

Doreen Guest

“The tour was very well organised and ran very smoothly, helped by an extremely good friendly guide who engaged fully with all the group. The visits were very good particularly Glamis Castle and also the Highland cow farm and the gin distillery. The only disappointment was the failure of Tornado...

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