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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.

Our customers love our Short Breaks tours

Railways and Castles of Wales

25/Jul

ANTHONY

“I highly recommend this holiday. We had great weather which made it all the more enjoyable. So much to see and do and everything was well organised.

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Norwich, Sandringham and the Norfolk Broads

25/Jul

Maurice Dickins

“Great tour of Norwich and North Norfolk.

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Highland Adventure

22/Jul

M Holgate

“The organisation was spot on. Sanjay was an excellent guide. The trip was made better by thevfact there was no rain!

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Explore Yorkshire by Rail

9/Jul

John Hartigan

“Really good tour

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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets

30 Dec 2023

Dale Buche

“It was overall a wonderful trip. The trains were great. The accommodations were wonderful and most of all our tour guide was exceptionally great. The towns we visited were everything I hoped they would be.

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Christmas Markets of the Rhine

25 Dec 2023

Melanie Gold

“This 4-city cruise was a great introduction to the Rhine and the fabulous German Christmas markets. Food was excellent, the stateroom felt luxurious, the walking tours informative, and for travelers who speak only English, there are no language barriers. Most helpful was our Great Rail Journeys coordinator, who gave...

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Bavarian Christmas Markets

23 Dec 2023

Susan Rose

“A truly lovely trip. All places visited very interesting and full of Christmas atmosphere. Rothenburg is so very quaint and beautifully preserved. Highlight of the trip for us was visit to Thurn & Taxis Market in Regensburg, quite magical after dark. The local Germans flock to this market which speaks...

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Peebles, the Edinburgh Tattoo and Floors Castle

09 Sep 2023

J Urbanowski

“Our trip with GRJ was excellent in every respect from dealing with the office staff, accommodation, meals provided, coach transport and the service of our Tour Manager.

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Edinburgh Tattoo and the Highlands

29 Aug 2023

B Derbyshire

“First time on a trip like this, very well organised and very friendly

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