TGV

Introduced in 1981, France's TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) was the original European high-speed train. Linking Paris with Lyon, the new service revolutionised train travel and meant that traveling by air over medium and short distances was no longer seen as the best option, even for business travel.

The network has expanded rapidly and today these sleek, stylish trains offer links to over 60 destinations throughout France. Operated by SNCF, the French national rail operator, TGV trains travel over specially-constructed high speed lines. The trains can achieve speeds of up to 186mph (300km/h) on most long distance routes and 200mph (320km/h) on the new TGV Est line, which links Paris with Strasbourg, Luxembourg and Basel. With the exception of shorter journeys, TGVs almost always have an on-board buffet car, serving a selection of drinks and light refreshments.

Our customers love our TGV tours

A Grand Tour of Italy

Mrs J Hitchcock

“I will never need to travel with another company again. Great Rail Journeys are 5 star in every respect. Fantastic vacation.

Andalucian Explorer

Mr J Knox

“This was another outstandingly great vacation. It was full of wonderful experiences and unexpected sights.

Biarritz & the Atlantic Pyrenees

Mr K Berridge

“Great vacation almost ruined by the chaotic and badly planned journey home

Lake Como & The Bernina Express

Anonymous

“A well organised tour led by a fantastic Tour Manager. The base hotel was excellent being on Lake Como shores, on the main route around the island and within a couple of minutes of the ferry stages. The day trips were well organised and the day trip on the Bernina Express a major highlight. Highly recommend this tour.

Classic Glacier Express

Mr D Webber

“Great experiences, wonderful scenery, well organised, great Tour Manager, friendly group, no problems.

Glacier Express in Winter

Ms C Hill

“A wonderful full itinerary, well organized and planned. The hotels were a great contrast...one in a town and one in a small village of typically Swiss wooden houses surrounded by mountains, and only accessible by train. The country was expensive, but the provided meals were good and local. Our group was friendly and a good mix of pleasant people, who all got on well. The weather couldn’t have been better....five days of sunshine for all the trips on the glacier and Bernina Express, so amazing views, then snow on the last day for a wonderful woodland walk from the chairlift above our last hotel. One of the best tours we have had with Great Rail.

Highlights of Tuscany

Anonymous

“Excellent tour manager and overall content of vacation.

Magnificent Morocco & Moorish Spain

Anonymous

“A really enjoyable vacation from start to finish. Learnt a lot about a very different culture.

Nice & the Côte d'Azur

Dr G Lloyd

“Excellent & Jeannette Croft was a brilliant tour guide.

Dimitri

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