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Welcome to the new home for Rail Discoveries. Here at Great Rail Journeys, we are marking a significant milestone as we merge our two sister brands. All the same great tours are exclusively available here on our Great Rail Journeys website and will be called our Discoveries collection.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences is stronger than ever and we see this as an exciting new chapter. The knowledgeable Tour Managers, award-winning Customer Service team and transportation services you've come to trust with Rail Discoveries will continue seamlessly.

Our 2025 range is now ready to book, and we also have some last-minute spaces on our final 2024 tours. As always, our expert team in York is on hand, whether that is a tour you have booked, deciding on your next holiday with us or any other questions you may have.

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Bari
Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
8 days £1,649 pp £1,499 pp
  • New departures from Manchester now available for selected 2025 dates
  • Unwind in a relaxing 4-Star coastal spa hotel with a private beach
  • Discover the 'trulli' homes of Alberobello and Matera's 'sassi' cave dwellings
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Roses
Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
8 days £1,149 pp £999 pp
  • Stay in the seaside town of Roses on the shimmering Catalan coast
  • Journey on France's 100-year-old Little Red Train through the Pyrenean foothills
  • Travel through beautiful gorges on the scenic Núria Valley Rack Railway
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
8 days £1,949 pp £1,799 pp
  • Embark on an all-inclusive tour of Switzerland’s stunning peaks and lakes
  • Enjoy a jaw-dropping trip to the ‘Top of Europe’ on the iconic Jungfrau Express
  • Spend 6 nights in a charming 3-star Swiss chalet-style hotel in Winderswil
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year
4.2 stars(23 reviews)
2025Dec

Discover the magic of Switzerland at New Year on this seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience the country's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express,...

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
4.3 stars(523 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunAug...

From the charming seaside town of Roses, discover the glistening Catalan coast and ride into the Pyrenees, taking in the stunning scenery of France and Spain on this relaxing holiday. Experience the delightful Núria Valley Rack Railway on a journey through a peaceful valley and ride the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat in France's...

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
4.3 stars(482 reviews)
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Experience traditional Italy on a relaxing all-inclusive, fly-rail holiday to the unspoilt heel of southern Italy. Based in a spa hotel overlooking the beautiful coast of Monopoli, just 50 meters from a gorgeous white sandy beach, we explore the undiscovered region of Puglia, dotted with historic ports, white-washed villages and unique ancient...

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Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel in the heart of the forested Albula Valley, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express, before viewing the 'Swiss Grand Canyon' and incredible alpine scenery from...

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive in Winter
4.5 stars(68 reviews)
2026JanFebMar

Enjoy an idyllic winter holiday in the heart of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, staying in the picture-book village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This all-inclusive getaway includes a jaw-dropping trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to Europe's highest railway station. Here, at...

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The Charming DordogneThe Charming DordogneThe Charming DordogneThe Charming DordogneThe Charming Dordogne
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The Charming Dordogne
4.1 stars(283 reviews)
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Based in charming Les Eyzies, explore this beautiful region renowned for picturesque villages, ancient history and excellent cuisine. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Dordogne from the village of La Roque-Gageac and discover the spectacular cliff-side pilgrimage site of Rocamadour. Delight in the sights and smells of fresh produce on market day...

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The Jurassic Coast & New Forest
3.9 stars(35 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulSepOct

Explore the gems of Dorset and Hampshire by steam train and heritage railway. Based in Bournemouth, experience the incredible Jurassic Coast - England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage site - on a cruise past Old Harry Rocks to Swanage. From here, travel on the Swanage Railway through idyllic scenery to ancient Corfe Castle on the Isle of...

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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive
4.2 stars(158 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...

Discover beautiful Bavaria on an all-inclusive tour of Germany's wonderful 'Romantic Road', with superb excursions including to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle - a fairytale fortress of piercing towers clinging to densely forested hills. On an exploration of one of Germany's most picturesque regions, experience the charming serenity of...

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Explore Yorkshire
4.1 stars(712 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...

Discover Yorkshire on this picturesque getaway by rail. With timeless towns and cities, Yorkshire is packed with rural landscapes, ancient streets, and diverse architecture, just waiting for you to explore. After checking into your hotel in the elegant town of Harrogate and visiting the coastal town of Whitby, enjoy a journey on the North...

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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
4.7 stars(123 reviews)
2025Mar
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Discover the magic of a Swiss winter on this seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express, before...

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Isle of Wight
4.2 stars(94 reviews)
2025AprJunJulAugSep

Experience a five-day holiday to the lovely Isle of Wight. With half of the island designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', this tour takes in the best of its scenic gems. From the iconic Needles to historic Carisbrooke Castle, embrace the diverse delights of this timeless island. With beautiful beach views from our base in the seaside...

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
4.5 stars(292 reviews)
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Embark on an amazing all-inclusive tour of the Swiss Alps, based in the chocolate-box village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. From this picture-perfect location, enjoy a jaw-dropping trip to Europe's highest railway station on the iconic Jungfrau Express to marvel at snow-capped peaks and the stunning Aletsch...

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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
20/Feb
Paula Walton
5 stars
“First I have to say that Rob (Clark) is the best tourist guide we’ve ever had. He made the trip run smoothly and explained everything as we went. Nothing was left unknown. Nothing was too much trouble. The trip itself had more train rides than expected with all the connections...
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive in Winter
15/Feb
MARY
5 stars
“Excellent organisation, tour guide and scenery. The only downfall was the conduct of the hotel staff. They weren't as friendly as they should have been. You felt that you were received as a paying customer rather than a welcome guest.
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year
18/Jan
Y Williams
5 stars
“A fantastic way to celebrate the new year! Every day was memorable for different reasons. Every day the scenery was mind blowing, the food was great and it was especially good on New Years Eve when we had a 7 course meal and fizz to celebrate the New Year...
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at Christmas
15/Jan
Denise Clifford
5 stars
“A great holiday led by a very friendly and helpful tour guide.
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive at Christmas
5/Jan
M Woodcraft
5 stars
“A great Christmas experience with a great group of people and Claire, our top class tour manager. Wonderful, traditional Swiss Chalet hotel with amazing food and Hotel staff. We were also very fortunate to have snow on Christmas Eve.
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The Charming Dordogne
16 Nov 2024
Fiona Stuart
5 stars
“For value for money, this was very good. Excellent tour manager. Hotel was good. Food in the allocated restaurant was very good.
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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
13 Nov 2024
Stephanie
5 stars
“Fantastic tour to a wonderful area. Itinerary to suit rail buffs & general travellers. Well organised throughout
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Explore Yorkshire
12 Nov 2024
Robert Robson
5 stars
“Very enjoyable and interesting 4 night break. Harrogate an excellent base. Hotel couldn't be faulted, food very good and plentiful. Ample free parking, which made for a stress free break. Friendly, helpful staff. Very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced coach driver and courier. Excellent value.
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Norwich & Norfolk
11 Nov 2024
Roy
5 stars
“Excellent trip. Good use of trains and a very pleasant tour guide. Thank you.
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