The holiday was extremely well thought out with just the right amount of day visits and free days. Emma was very good looking after us all. The hotel was perfectly positioned to take advantage of the... See more
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Switch location4th and 5th Floors, HQ Building Hudson Quarter, Toft Green, YO1 6JT York, Yorkshire, GB
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On 29 September I booked the Grand Rail Tour of Switzerland on the phone with Adele. She answered my questions very thoroughly and efficiently. She was always very polite and was very clear with her... See more
Excellent booking and pre holiday admin. It was our first time with GRJ and would highly recommend. Great itinerary, can't believe how much we did and incredible sights we saw. The Tour Manager who tr... See more
Extremely helpful and friendly staff in both Customer Service (Ellie) and Sales (Andy). Between them they sorted out the muddle that I'd got myself into online and Andy booked my holiday on the phone... See more
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Great Rail Journeys has 50 years’ experience creating escorted rail holidays that go without a hitch. Our destination specialists work year round to craft unique itineraries and use their rail expertise to connect must-see sights in every destination, while our attentive Tour Managers travel with you from start to finish, taking care of all the logistics. We also offer luxury river cruises and Independent holidays.
The leader in escorted holidays by rail
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- Unique Experiences
- We know when you go on holiday, you want to learn about the places you visit and connect with the local culture. Our team of destination experts have done all the hard work for you, making sure you get to experience authentic and inspiring activities. And, with our encyclopaedic knowledge of rail networks across Europe and the UK, you can rest assured your holiday will run like clockwork., leaving you with plenty of stories to tell on your return as you create memories to last a lifetime.
- Explore with Sociable Groups
- Joining like-minded travellers, you can enjoy the sociable aspects of group travel or opt for time to yourself. While exploring the sights or enjoying exclusive experiences, we’re here to make your holiday a memorable one. So, whether it’s over drinks at our hand-picked characterful hotels or during free time to explore independently, you can choose to be part of the group or spend time separately. Plus, your professional Tour Manager is on hand throughout your holiday to offer advice or tips on places to see and things to do.
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4th and 5th Floors, HQ Building Hudson Quarter, Toft Green, YO1 6JT, York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- 0190452936
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IGreat company to travel with
I have been on almost 20 Great Rail holidays some in the British Isles some Europe and World Wide
I find there organisation excellent with attention to detail to make things run smoothly
Can get to speak to a person
Can get to speak to a person. Also not waiting in a queue. Always polite and helpful. That’s why we have been on so many Tours.
Easy to book
Alice was helpful and answered all…
Alice was helpful and answered all concerns before booking
GOOD HOLIDAYS
As always, very helpful, friendly and polite customer service. The booking process is very straight forward and doesn't take long to complete.
It is good to be able to talk to an…
It is good to be able to talk to an agent who can clarify details of the holiday.
Booking system for Northern Lights
Easy to use and all information required was easy to access
Straightforward booking process
The website was easy to use and the booking went through without any problem. It was the first time that I'd booked online with the company, having previously either telephoned or booked in person in York, and I found it very straightforward.
Puglia - Loved it!
This was a beautiful part of Italy, with fascinating towns to visit, and the opportunity to walk as much or as little as one liked. Our Tour Manager, Ceri Williams was exceptional! She provided a broken down itinerary which covered everything from timings, places of interest to toilets! And timings were followed to the letter. She was also extremely helpful on our free day in organising our coach driver to drop and pick up those wishing to go, to Monopoli. Observing her; she was particularly attentive to less mobile guests, advising them on suitability of terrain and amount of walking. It was the first escorted holiday I’ve had where the tour manager has not irritated me by constantly changing plans and timings! The hotel was very good with huge rooms and the food was excellent. Let me know which holidays Ceri is tour manager for again and I shall seriously consider booking. On the back of this holiday I have already booked Vietnam and Cambodia so hoping I get the same tour manager or, at least one of the same calibre: professional, organised and personable.
Excellent service
The whole booking experience from start to finish was excellent. I had to ring back several times with different bits of information that I didn’t have on the initial booking and nothing was too much trouble. Really looking forward to doing the cruise now.
The booking process was quick and…
The booking process was quick and efficient. We received all the discounts we expected.
Clear and supportive agent
My call was answered promptly and everything I asked was answered politely and with good humour. We reviewed several options and came to a welcome conclusion. Nothing was too much trouble. Thanks.
Very helpful and kind
Always helpful
I recently booked a holiday to the Scilly Isles with Great Rail. The lady I spoke to, Jasmine, was very helpful in securing the booking I wanted. She explained everything clearly and the whole process was quite straightforward. I've used Great Rail for a few years now and they're always really good and I
would definitely recommend them.
Very easy to use
So easy to book …
I tend to phone up to book up as soon as easy and l always get sorted quickly
Very helpful operator
Very helpful operator, explained my queries in a easy and understanding manner
The staff were pite and friendly and proffessional.
The staff were pite and friendly and followed our enquiry re credit of £50, email offer of up to £100 and 40% off our future bookings. The former two offers due to a change of programme whilst on our last holiday.
Recommended.
I booked our holiday for 2027 by phone and found the experience easy and quick. The person taking the booking (Paul) was friendly and helpful.
Our adventures began with Great Rail…
Our adventures began with Great Rail Journeys in 2012 and we’ve journeyed with them every year since then, and sometimes twice in a year. I always make a point on ‘phoning when booking because I find the staff are always so helpful and understanding and bend over backwards to make sure you’re happy with the arrangement. This year was no exception. We had some vouchers from a previous holiday and weren’t sure of their validity. Adel went away and checked with her manager and came back with a very good deal, win win
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