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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.

Our customers love our Short Breaks tours

Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

13/Nov

Peter

“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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Railways and Castles of Wales

21/Oct

J Oldfield

“Sorry no. I do not write reviews. I submitted my comments after the holiday and that is enough.

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Edinburgh Tattoo and the Highlands

29/Aug

B Derbyshire

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

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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets

15/Jan

Susan Rose

“The 3 towns you visit are all full of charm and character with real Christmas Markets that have a wonderful olde worlde atmosphere which can onky truly be apprecuated after dark. Excellent Tour Manager, Graham, who together with Abbey back at GRJ York, managed to still get us back to London on alternative trains due to German train drivers calling in sick (strangely, on World Cup Final Day!!!) which meant we missed our Eurostar so new tickets had to be booked and issued in Brussels.

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Christmas Markets of the Rhine

30 Dec 2022

H Townsend

“Luxurious, interesting, supportive, friendly staff, lovely experience. A very relaxing well curated voyage of discovery down the Rhine.

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South Devon, Dartmouth, and The English Riviera

31/Oct

Margaret Watson

“GREAT HOLIDAY HOTEL AND GUIDE EXCELLANT BUT A MAP TO ENABLE US TO FIND HOTEL WOULD HAVE BEEN HELPFUL AND SEATS ON INWARD JOURNEY WAS BADLY CHOSEN WE WERE 6 HOURS ON TRAIN AND NO WINDOW . HOMEWARD BOUND WAS DREADFUL BUT NOTHING ANYONE COULD DO ABOUT FLOODS AND TRAINS STOPPED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOLIDAY.

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Highland Adventure

22/Oct

M Locke

“Unfortunately the weather was not good.

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Norwich, Sandringham and the Norfolk Broads

17/Oct

J Inman

“Well organised, hotel and meals good, Railway journeys as anticipated

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Yorkshire Dales and Moors

12/Oct

Hilary Stracey

“The rearrangement of the itinerary was not ideal. It would have been much better to go to Malton on the last day, as planned. This would have enabled us to buy fresh produce.

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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.

So whether you'd prefer a short city break, discovering the history and culture of Europe, or a relaxing escape closer to home, travelling on some of the most charming railways in the Great British Isles, browse our extensive range of holidays listed below to find your next short break, or call one of our Tour Advisors today for more information.

Short Breaks

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Europe 2023

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