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Escorted City Breaks & Sightseeing Holidays by Rail

Across Europe and the UK, there's a magnificent wealth of cities to lose yourself in, each brimming with unique culture and unforgettable sights. Join us on an enticing city break and we'll take you to the cultural heart of each city, with carefully-planned itineraries that combine visits to must-see attractions with authentic local experiences, as well as free time to explore in a way that suits you.  

See how historic cities have developed into modern hubs while maintaining their one-of-a-kind charms, or step back in time in ancient cities seemingly unchanged in centuries; the best part of Europe is its rich diversity. Our holidays take you to your chosen city in the best way possible, with an efficient and comfortable rail journey that takes you straight into the centre of the action - and gives you the chance to admire some of Europe's stunning stations, often landmarks in themselves.

With us, you'll be expertly guided by our knowledgeable tour managers, who bring these amazing cities to life with their local insights and engaging stories. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, we'll show you a side of these cities that you've never seen before, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Grand Imperial Cities
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Highlights of Tuscany
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Portugal & the Douro
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City break ideas from our blog

From what to get up to if you find yourself in Amsterdam for the day to the world's most beautiful railway stations, head over to the Journey Blog and let us inspire you with our unique city insights.

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Taj Mahal, Agra
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  • DestinationIndia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Delta
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  • DestinationCambodia, Vietnam
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Jungfrau Express
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Discovering Japan
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  • DestinationJapan
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Carcassonne & the Canal du Midi
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Grand Tour of China
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  • DestinationChina
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Zell am See
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  • DestinationAustria
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Rhine Gorge
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Salzburg
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Fjords of Norway rail tour
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  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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The Italian Riviera
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The Majestic Rhine
17/Sep
EH
5 stars
“The Amadeus Imperial was a great ship and the staff were amazing, working so hard to ensure that everyone had a great time. Everything was well organised and the excursions were good. The Cruise Manager, Rob and his assistant, Sharon, were brilliant in ensuring everything ran smoothly and...
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Glacier Express & The Majestic Rhine
17/Sep
Ian B - Surrey
5 stars
“Tour manager Jill was absolutely brilliant from the start. The service, food and accommodation were all five star, and the rail trips and cruise were fabulous.
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Grand Imperial Cities
16/Sep
Tony Astles
5 stars
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Highlights of Tuscany
16/Sep
D & M
5 stars
“Although we were not able to participate in all of the holiday due to my wife being hospitalised the tour manager, Hotel and Great Rail Journeys were excellent with their care.
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Jungfrau Express Five-Star All Inclusive
16/Sep
Mrs. Lucy Butler
5 stars
“Excellent guided experience.
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Royal Deeside and Glamis Castle
16/Sep
Doreen Guest
5 stars
“The tour was very well organised and ran very smoothly, helped by an extremely good friendly guide who engaged fully with all the group. The visits were very good particularly Glamis Castle and also the Highland cow farm and the gin distillery. The only disappointment was the failure of Tornado...
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Austrian Alps All Inclusive
16/Sep
Brian Carter Carter
5 stars
“Well organised trip. Nice friendly hotel & great tour manager.
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Portugal and the Douro
15/Sep
Mr Michael Edwards
5 stars
“A brilliant holiday. Each place we visited was more exciting than the last. I want to see them all again. The organisation was perfect, the tour manager was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The hotels were excellent and close enough to the centres and the balance of free time to organised trips...
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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities
15/Sep
tamara helland
5 stars
“Great trip with Martin King-leader
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