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We are thrilled that Rail Discoveries has joined the Great Rail Journeys family

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 Rail Discoveries tours are still available and are Europe wide, but Great Rail Journeys doesn't stop there - discover the huge range now open to you, from the USA, to South Africa or Vietnam & Cambodia. Exploring the world by rail is our passion, and we can't wait to welcome you to one of our tours soon, whether it is cross continental, or close to home. 

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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Mont Blanc Express
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Bari
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The Charming Dordogne
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jeremy smith
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“Great introduction to the Dordogne region with enough free time to let loose and make discoveries. Glad I did a bit of research first but the planned visits brought the area to life. The hotel in Sarlat was ideal. I added a couple of nights in Paris to the end...
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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
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Gill
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“Really lovely holiday, made all the better by our Tour Manager Nickie. Lovely hotel complex, fantastic food, beautiful region of Italy
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Cotswolds & The Severn Valley
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Warren Pyke
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“This was our 4th Rail journey and they are always good value, good hotels, food, company and Tour Guides.
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
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Yvonne Yates
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“This is an amazing trip. Our group numbered 30 and our Tour Manager was brilliant. This holiday includes so much whilst still incorporating two free days to do your own thing. The Swiss rail pass was great too as rail travel in Switzerland is superb. As a solo traveller I...
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The Isle of Man
15/Sep
Jon
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“The holiday fulfilled our expectations.
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Norway’s Fjords and Railways
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Stuval
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“This was a well organized comprehensive tour for our first visit to Norway, Ashley (our tour guide) took good care of us. The trips and guided tours were excellent, just a small niggle though, the 3 hr guided tour of Oslo could have been better, the lady who took...
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Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
13/Sep
Diane Hadley
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“Had a lovely holiday on the steam trains, seeing some beautiful scenery and did a lot of travelling about on the coach. We could of done with a little more time in Pitlochry though. Hotels were good with delicious food.
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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive
11/Sep
Michael Grummitt
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“The trip was very good with many lovely places to visit and see problem was the tour manager who didn't seem very confident in the job we had to wait and stand around on stations for him to ask about trains we have done quite a number of trips...
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Imperial Cities by Rail: Vienna, Prague & Berlin
11/Sep
Amanda Henderson
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“Excellent trip to 3 fascinating cities. Our tour guide, Carina, was brilliant - helpful and really dedicated to making sure we got around smoothly - she really made the trip. It's not a 'restful' holiday but absolutely worth all the moving around.
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