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Looking to get away in autumn?

Hold onto the warm weather for that bit longer with an autumn break. It is the perfect time for a holiday with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Book now and experience the romantic charm of Italy, the beauty of Switzerland or the unique culture of India.

Worldwide Holidays

Fjords of Norway rail tour

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities

(92 reviews)

2024Oct

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7 days from

£1,995 pp £1,895 pp

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Taj Mahal, Agra

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India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers and Shimla

(202 reviews)

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14 days from

£2,295 pp £2,095 pp

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New England in the Fall

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New England in the Fall

2025SepOct

10 days from

£3,395 pp £3,195 pp

Tigers, the Taj Mahal and Mumbai

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Highlights of India, Mumbai and the Golden Triangle

(49 reviews)

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11 days from

£1,895 pp £1,695 pp

Nyhavn Canal

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Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen by Rail

(55 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJulAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,895 pp £1,795 pp

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Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu and the Andes

(14 reviews)

2025MayJunOct

15 days from

£4,195 pp £3,995 pp

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Milford Sound

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Grand Tour of New Zealand

(48 reviews)

2024Nov

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21 days from

£6,295 pp £5,795 pp

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Pyramids of Giza

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Treasures of Egypt and Nile Cruise

(14 reviews)

2024OctNovDec

2025JanAprSepOctNovDec

12 days from

£4,595 pp £4,295 pp

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Europe Holidays

Jungfrau Express

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Jungfrau Express Five-Star All Inclusive

(137 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJunSepOct

9 days from

£3,495 pp £3,295 pp

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The Italian Riviera

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The Italian Riviera

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,295 pp

Simply Lake Garda

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Simply Lake Garda

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£1,895 pp £1,795 pp

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The GoldenPass Express

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GoldenPass, Mont Blanc & Jungfrau Express

(20 reviews)

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£2,495 pp £2,295 pp

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

(286 reviews)

2024Oct

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10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,195 pp

Little Red Train

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

(449 reviews)

2024Oct

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8 days from

£1,099 pp £999 pp

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Highlights of Tuscany

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Highlights of Tuscany

(182 reviews)

2024Oct

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10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,295 pp

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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro

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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro: The Adriatic Coast

(51 reviews)

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

13 days from

£3,495 pp £3,295 pp

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British Isles Holidays

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Highland Adventure

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Highland Adventure

(292 reviews)

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5 days from

£895 pp £795 pp

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

(607 reviews)

2024Oct

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6 days from

£845 pp £795 pp

North Yorkshire Moors

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Explore Yorkshire by Rail

(679 reviews)

2024Oct

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5 days from

£429 pp £379 pp

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Railways & Castles of Wales

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Railways and Castles of Wales

(457 reviews)

2024Oct

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6 days from

£895 pp £795 pp

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Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Fort William and The West Highlands

(14 reviews)

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7 days from

£1,595 pp £1,495 pp

Isle of Man

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The Isle of Man

(436 reviews)

2024Oct

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£599 pp £549 pp

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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broads

(140 reviews)

2024Oct

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£795 pp £695 pp

Railways of Wales

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Railways of Wales

(476 reviews)

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£649 pp £599 pp

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River Cruises

Stolzenfels Castle

Highlights of the Rhine

2024Oct

5 days from

£1,295 pp

Moselle Valley

The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

(21 reviews)

2025Oct

8 days from

£2,095 pp

Rhine Gorge

The Majestic Rhine

(157 reviews)

2024Oct

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8 days from

£1,995 pp

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

The Romantic Rhine

(60 reviews)

2025MayJunJul

8 days from

£1,895 pp

Heidelberg

Glacier Express & Highlights of the Rhine

2024Oct

9 days from

£2,395 pp

Zermatt Matterhorn Mountain

Glacier Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

2025Sep

11 days from

£4,395 pp

Interlaken

Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

2025SepOct

10 days from

£3,295 pp £3,095 pp

Rheinstein Castle

Top of Europe & Highlights of the Rhine

2024Oct

8 days from

£2,595 pp

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Our customers love our October 2024 tours

Highlights of Tuscany

12/Sep

Jane E Barry

“Excellent

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

11/Sep

Customer

“A wonderful 10day holiday staying at the Hotel Continental, a lovely lakeside hotel with great views an outside terrace and delicious food. Sirmione delightful and buzzing. Enjoyable trips to Malcesine on Lake Garda, Venice, Verona and a Valpolicella winemaker for a wine tasting and delicious dinner. Three free days....

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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive

11/Sep

Michael Grummitt

“The trip was very good with many lovely places to visit and see problem was the tour manager who didn't seem very confident in the job we had to wait and stand around on stations for him to ask about trains we have done quite a number of trips...

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

11/Sep

Mr David Johncock

“Excellent experience. Lovely old fashioned Swiss chalet style hotel in a charming village. Delicious local produce in the buffet breakfasts and five course table service dinners. Balance of enjoyable excursions and free time to explore this beautiful area. Excellent service from our guide, Peter.

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Norwich, Sandringham and the Norfolk Broads

10/Sep

Sheila McGrath

“Very enjoyable tour of Norfolk area. Lovely hotel and knowledgeable efficient tour guide

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Valleys and Railways of Mid Wales

10/Sep

David Wilson

“Excellent accomodation, comfortable coach travel between destinations and a very knowledgeable tour manager accompanied us throughout. Plenty of opportunities to walk around places of interest and take photos.

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Railways and Castles of Wales

10/Sep

Gigi Verghese

“very much enjoyed

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The Isle of Man

9/Sep

Alistair Knox

“Excusions gave a great overview of IoM

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Five-Star Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards

7/Sep

Keith Wright

“This was our first taste of Great Rail and what an excellent experience!! Yes it was a long journey but the location was fantastic. The excursions and the free time to do our own thing was well balanced and the tour manager very attentive. Based on this we are now...

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