Last Minute Holidays

“We had wanted to visit this area for many years and it was exactly what we'd hoped for. It was a lovely, relaxed holiday thanks to Great Railway Journeys and especially our wonderful tour manager Linda. We're already looking at the brochure for another holiday with them.

“Varied program, not rushed but we fitted so much in. Hotel room OK, food excellent. tour manager excellent

“So much to see and good hotels.

“Excellent holiday, weather failed us on 2 days, not fault of GRJ who made alternative arrangements to see Amalfi Coast by road rather than sea. Good tour manager who kept group informed throughout. Visit to local agriturismo was an unexpected delightful surprise. Hotels all good quality. Recommended

“Excellent in every wat

“Local Tour Guides for both Vietnam and Cambodia were excellent. Hotels/ boat at Halon Bay were also very good in all the places that we stayed. Not enough time at some places to explore. The Great Rail Journey guide ( Caroline) was also very good (friendly, approachable). She had to cope with a broken ankle that happened to one of the tour members (half way down a motorway at a service stop on day 2). Possibly a bit more help for her when these things happened (training /local contacts). We had one problem with Cambodia Visas. We obtained them from the Cambodia Embassy in the UK before we went on holiday based on the border crossing given in the itinerary. This was changed and we had to pay again for both our visas as they were not valid for that particular crossing (an extra $60) The procedures for dealing with luggage on and off coaches/ hotels etc like our previous Great Rail Journey in India were excellent. A slightly smaller group might have helped. A few on the group wanted to change some aspects of the prearranged trips which must have been very annoying for both the local guides and Caroline Overall a very good holiday and a good introduction to Vietnam and Cambodia. Regards, Philippa and Michael Hope

“Best holiday this year

“Great group, well organised and loved all the places we visited. Luggage a little stressfull, difficult form for Sherpr and then luggage help up in customs so eventually got it a week late. In part thanks to our excellent tour manager.

“The holiday was well thought out with a great balance of planned visits and free time. I enjoyed all the train travel which ran very smoothly. The hotel in Rome was okay and very convenient for the sites but the original one may have been better fitted out. Our hotel in Santa Maria al Bagno was excellent and highly recommended. The hotel in Monopoli was in a great position although a little noisy on one night from a restaurant in the square. The last hotel in Turin was superb but sadly we had no time to enjoy it as we left early the next morning. All trips out and the associated guides were good. Our group leader Cathy was excellent and she ensured we were organised but not rushed as we explored southern Italy. My wife and I will certainly plan to go on another GRJ trip into Europe by rail.