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Great Rail Journeys – Tour Listing Page

Escorted rail tours across Europe, 1 to 14+ days, luxury and classic trains

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Great Rail Journeys is a UK-based operator specialising in escorted holidays that combine rail travel with coaching, flights and cruises across Europe and beyond. The operator offers 337 different tours spanning 1 to 14+ days, each featuring different routes, hotels and experiences. Some showcase luxury trains such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (Paris to Istanbul) and the Royal Scotsman (Scottish Highlands); others focus on classic scenic railways like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express in Switzerland. Trips range from budget-conscious packages starting under £800 to luxury journeys exceeding £20,000. Great Rail Journeys caters to solo travellers with pricing on 232 tours and selected departures with no single supplement, as well as to group travellers and families. Mobility ratings span Leisurely Tourist to Active Adventurer, and the operator runs departures year-round across all months, with themed holidays including Christmas markets, wine and gastronomy, and wildlife.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a listing page for 337 different tours rather than a single trip. Each tour has its own itinerary, pricing and inclusions; confirm the specific package details with Great Rail Journeys before booking.
  • Price range varies widely: from £799 to over £20,000 per person depending on the tour selected.
  • Transport combinations include rail, coach, flight and cruise; not all tours are rail-only.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in Great Rail Journeys tours?
Yes. Great Rail Journeys specialises in escorted rail tours. Trains including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express, Jungfrau Express, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Royal Scotsman feature across different tour packages. Some tours also include coach, flight or cruise.
Are these escorted or independent tours?
Great Rail Journeys offers escorted rail holidays, as well as river cruises, ocean cruises and independent travel options. The operator describes its tours as escorted.
What is the typical tour length?
Tours range from 1 to 5 days up to 14 days or more, depending on the specific package.
Is solo traveller pricing available?
Yes. Solo traveller pricing is available on 232 of the 337 tours. Selected tours also offer no single supplement.
What regions does Great Rail Journeys cover?
Great Rail Journeys operates 337 tours across the UK, Europe and worldwide. European destinations include Switzerland, France, Spain, Scotland, the Rhine, the Rhône, Normandy and more.

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