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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I spoke with Alice. She had very clear diction, answered all my questions and requests. She was friendly but professional in her manner and made booking via the telephone instead of online an extreme... See more
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
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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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The booking process was quick and…
The booking process was quick and efficient. We received all the discounts we expected.
28 September 2026
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.
27 September 2026
Very helpful and kind
27 September 2026
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.
21 September 2026
Very easy to use
23 September 2026
So easy to book …
I tend to phone up to book up as soon as easy and l always get sorted quickly
27 September 2026
Very helpful operator
Very helpful operator, explained my queries in a easy and understanding manner
22 September 2026
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.
23 September 2026
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.
22 September 2026
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
27 September 2026
First class telephone conversation
27 September 2026
Just a great holiday offer
21 September 2026
We have travelled with Great Rail…
We have travelled with Great Rail Journeys at least five times to Canada and various parts of Europe. All very well organised and hassle free.
10 September 2026
simple to book
simple to book, itineraries written out clearly, good choice of hotels
26 September 2026
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