Great Rail Journeys is the UK's leading operator of holidays by rail. Founded over 25 years ago, there is no-one who understands rail travel like we do.
At Great Rail Journeys we've been organising holidays by train for over 25 years. As the UK's largest rail based holiday company, we know exactly what makes a holiday by train successful. You can choose fromover 130 individual tours in over 40 countries. Our train tours cover Europe, Africa, America, Canada, the Far East, Russia, India and The Orient and Australaisia. Click here to view our history.
Great value holidays by rail
As a company we believe in doing things properly, so we are always clear about what is included in our holidays and make sure there are no hidden extras. The price of your holiday includes all transport and accommodation, a range of meals and excursions, leaving you with very little to pay when you are away. Our customer are always pleasently surprised at how little they had to pay for when they were actually on holiday.
Great holiday choices
From a short rail tour around the UK to an epic rail journey from east to west coast USA, Great Rail Journeys offers just about every kind of rail holiday experience avaible. Take a Grand Tour, Cruise by Rail or a Short Break and personalise your holiday as you wish - upgrade your flights, book a London hotel, maybe extend your stay at the end of the tour. We can arrange UK rail tickets from your local station to London to join your holiday.
Great Tour Managers
Our Tour Managers are courteous, friendly and professional. They are sociable, organised and unflappable. Their backgrounds are varied and include business, social service, teaching and the travel industry. It goes without saying that they are passionate about travel, and eager to help you fill your journey with fond memories. Your Tour Manager will ensure that arrangements made by our office come to fruition hundreds of miles away on your holiday - and that any local difficulties are overcome before you are even aware of them. Your Tour Manager is knowledgeable about the region and relishes the opportunity to solve problems.
Great Associations
You can book with Great Rail Journeys in confidence. We're ATOL bonded and a full member of ABTA. All our holidays that include air travel are protected by the CAA and we are also a member of AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators. All this means that whatever happens in the world, your money, your holiday and your flights will be safe.
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