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Read about the Great War Centenary Commemorations which take place between 1914-1918 and pay tribute to our fallen heroes on one of our Battlefield Tours.
Step back in time with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Eilean Donan Castle and the Culloden Battlefield, where we delve into Scotland's fascinating heritage and rich history. This scenic adventure lets you lose yourself in Highland treasures and the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape.
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Day 8 - Spion kop Battlefield. We take a tour of Spion kop, 'Spy Hill', discovering the historic battlefield with a local expert. In 1900, this was the site of a bloody battle between Boer farmers and British troops, whose miscalculated tactics led to their embarrassing defeat.
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Starting our journey in North Carolina, we discover the music legends of Tennessee, then continue on the City of New Orleans train through Mississippi to Louisiana, tracing musical tracks on a culture-packed adventure. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 01904 521 936. Enquire about this tour.
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Discover the secrets of the great Pharaohs, exploring the ancient cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor, then enjoy a cruise along the Nile to experience Egypt's great temples, sacred monuments and archaeological treasures. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 01904 521 936. Enquire about this tour. Unforgettable Experiences. MS Movenpick Sunray.
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Join us on this incredible discovery tour of Southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the dynamic city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, an elegant rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal metropolis ...
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Mobility Rating 2. 2025 Tour code: CCG25. About the tour. A spectacular overland adventure showcases the beautiful and varied landscapes for which the world's second largest country is famed.
View tour detailsRead about the Great War Centenary Commemorations which take place between 1914-1918 and pay tribute to our fallen heroes on one of our Battlefield Tours.
23 April 2014. April. On the centenary of its outbreak, the battlefields and cemeteries of World War I are a fitting pilgrimage for those who wish to learn or just remember. The British Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, once said: "War would end if the dead could return".
With a varied range of choices including short breaks in the British countryside, fascinating battlefield tours and luxurious all-inclusive Italian escapes, we have a single centre tour to suit every traveller.
Today, Beaumont-Hamel has become an unmissable destination on our battlefield trips for those who wish to learn about, and pay their respects to, those who fought in the Great War. Covering thirty hectares, it is the site of the largest preserved battlefield of the Somme, at which visitors can walk between the German trenches and the Allied ...
The Lochnagar Crater is the largest British mine crater on the Western Front. Today, preserved as a war memorial, it receives more than 200,000 visitors each year and is an important stop on any tour of the battlefields and memorials of the Somme.
Today, Tyne Cot Cemetery is the largest Commonwealth war memorial and cemetery in the world and an unmissable destination for visitors on our First World War battlefield tours in Flanders, north-west Belgium.
Battlefields. If you're looking for something a little more poignant to remember Belgium by, and you're open to soaking up some fascinating history in the process, then you need to go on the Belgium battlefield tours, where you'll discover the town of Ypres, which was once immersed in war between the Germans and the Allied forces in World War I.
5 July 2021. July. The Palace Hotel in Inverness has long been a customer favourite here at Great Rail Journeys. And really, what's not to like? With a prime location on the edge of the Highlands, a stay here blends the best of both worlds; a cosmopolitan city break, as well as a chance to retreat into the surrounding wilderness.
From there, we drove to Culloden Battlefield for a private tour. As we walked the historic grounds, our guide brought to life the stories of the infamous battle that took place here in 1746. It was a sobering reminder of the rich history and culture that permeates every corner of Scotland.
8 November 2018. November. One hundred years ago, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, Germany signed an Armistice with the Allies, marking the end of World War One and bringing four years of incomprehensible violence, suffering and conflict to an end.
Aside from the lasting legacy of great battlefield victories the Plantagenets also bequeathed democracy to England in the form of Magna Carta, considered to be one of the most important documents in the western world.
It has become an international tourist attraction as the location of the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme, the largest war memorial in the world and is an unmissable destination for visitors on battlefield tours of the Somme.
February. The Pride of Africa is a luxury train running a number of routes across the whole of Africa. Making its maiden voyage in 1986 with a small train consisting of restored vintage carriages, the company has grown exponentially since then to become one of the world leaders in luxury rail travel and great rail holidays.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad is a heritage railway company founded in 1961. Travel through one of Tennessee's oldest railroad tunnels on this scenic line.
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Experience the culture and nightlife of the capital city of Bangkok, enjoy adventure holidays in regions such as Chiang Mai, or simply soak up the sunshine on relaxing beach breaks in the many island and coastal resorts when you visit Thailand by train.