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(23 reviews)With fifty years of travel expertise, creating hundreds of well-planned vacations and guiding thousands of customers around the world, Great Rail Journeys is your trusted authority on memorable experiences. We take you to places that can only be reached by rail, to cultural cities and within reach of the world's many wonders, from Africa's national parks and New Zealand's wine regions to India's enchanting temples.
We combine journeys on iconic trains with unique excursions to introduce you to each destination's highlights and hidden gems while still providing free time to explore independently. Ride aboard Japan's high-speed network of bullet trains or uncover far-flung cities and intimate villages across the globe. Soak up the atmosphere of other worlds when you witness a traditional Māori ceremony or listen to an Aboriginal 'star talker' describing the night sky over Australia's Uluru.
A friendly, professional Tour Manager is with you all the way, so you're free to relax, explore and relish new experiences. You also benefit from the local knowledge of our specialist partners and guides around the globe. Join us on a worldwide holiday, where incredible moments await at every turn.
(66 reviews)Explore Japan from top to toe on an epic overland expedition from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. Experience all Japan has to offer while journeying on ultramodern bullet trains. Compare Sapporo's scenic setting to Tokyo's neon-lit streets, and discover this captivating country's history while visiting its tranquil...
Embark on a journey of a lifetime, witnessing iconic landmarks, astonishing natural wonders and top locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Encounter cities like Melbourne and Sydney in southern Australia and the many allures of the tropical north, including the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Then, explore New Zealand's...
Experience Australia with a combination of luxury train travel and incredible natural wonders, journeying between Adelaide and Alice Springs in Gold Service on the world-famous Ghan. From the Blue Mountains and Great Ocean Road to the breathtaking monolith of Uluru and the dazzling colors of the Great Barrier Reef, discover Australia's...
Follow in the footsteps of maharajas on a fantastic journey through India's Golden Triangle. Embrace the many wonders of this mystical country, taking a rickshaw ride through Delhi's buzzing bazaar, tracing the steps of the Raj on a visit to the former summer capital of Shimla and searching for Bengal tigers in Ranthambore National Park,...
Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colors of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region...
(114 reviews)Discover New Zealand's dynamic cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular alpine mountains, glacial lakes and breathtaking Fiordland on this extensive tour of the North and South Islands. This epic adventure combines the greatest and most famous features of New Zealand's North and South Islands in one vacation: a combination of...
(51 reviews)Discover the ancient secrets of Egypt's great pharaohs while exploring the historic cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor, followed by a luxury cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Experience Egypt's great temples, sacred monuments and archeological gems including the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, and the ancient temples of Karnak and...
(28 reviews)On a journey through Morocco, discover the rich heritage of its imperial cities and the timeless beauty of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Explore the historic streets of Fes, Marrakech and Rabat, where bustling souks, intricate palaces and grand mosques offer a window into Morocco's past and present. Venture into the High Atlas,...
(23 reviews)Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls to South Africa's multicultural 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, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal...
Discover the stand-out sights and diverse destinations of Vietnam on this Southeast Asian adventure. Enjoy a street-food experience in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, and a serene overnight cruise amongst the jungle-draped islands of Ha Long Bay. Traveling on the Reunification Express allows us to uncover the laid-back delights of coastal Hue and...
From iconic palaces and colonial hill stations to vast tea estates, the spiritual center of Rishikesh to the Golden Temple of Amritsar at the heart of Sikhism, experience India's diverse cultural traditions. Stay in classic luxury and heritage hotels, based in pulsing cities, amid rolling hills beneath the source of the Ganges River, with...
Become immersed in Australia on an exceptional cross-country vacation by rail. Explore Perth and meet the quokkas of Rottnest Island before boarding the luxurious Indian Pacific train for a four-night journey with meals, drinks and excursions included. Taste famed wines in the Barossa Valley and savor a bonfire under the stars. Marvel at...
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