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Idyllic journeys through some of Europe's most famous and inspiring landscapes may be enough to tempt you, but there are many more reasons to let Great Rail Journeys take care of your cruise holiday. Our ships and barges have been hand-selected to offer the highest quality experience in a relaxing and exceptionally comfortable environment, accompanied by fine food and panoramic views.

Excursions are all included in the price to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Not only that, but you also get the kind of reassurance that only comes with selecting an experienced holiday operator who will make sure that every aspect of your cruise is a joy.

Whether you arrive at your cruise's starting destination by flight or rail, we're with you all the way. There are lots of ways our river cruises can suit you, including extending your tour with an iconic rail journey, or choose a barge cruise if you prefer a more intimate experience than on our larger ships.

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The Majestic Rhine

17/Sep

“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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Waterways of The Yonne, Paris and The Petite Seine

17/Sep

Alan

“Fantastic holiday for seeing unusual places, very relaxing with excellent food and drink.

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Glacier Express & The Majestic Rhine

17/Sep

Ian B - Surrey

“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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The Classic Blue Danube

12/Sep

Mr Derek Pottenger

“The Amadeus Imperial is clearly a 5 star ship and the cruise was a very relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The trip was exceptionally well curated and managed by the two cruise directors/managers Kate and Linda.

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The Classic Blue Danube

11/Sep

John Hopper

“We were impressed with the cruise organisation, with information details and choice of tours. The crew and tour leaders created a very relaxed atmosphere. The evening entertainments – quizzes, folk dancing and singing and the Vienna Philharmonic quartet were all very enjoyable. The evening cruise along the Danube from Budapest...

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Provence and The Elegant Rhône

10/Sep

Catharina Bekker

“The whole trip was excellent. All Great Railways Staffa, managers were professional and helpful. The local guides were very informative and really made a difference when we visited the Towns , museums and the Camargue Delta.

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Mont Blanc Express and Rhône Cruise

10/Sep

Jeannie Seymour

“A well organised and thoroughly enjoyable holiday from beginning to end. We were well looked after by the Tour Managers; excursions were informative and interesting; food and service, excellent.

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Delights of the Danube

10/Sep

Jane

“A great trip and well organised

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Delights of the Danube

8/Sep

Mrs Wigham

“Terrific holiday. Great guides, well planed holiday. Wonderful food. Fun staff and a thoroughly enjoyable week. I would highly recommend this holiday!

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River cruising is a great holiday choice if you want to distil the real essence of each destination you visit from the comfort of your floating hotel. And with Great Rail Journeys, you can expect each of our cruises, as well as our fantastic team, to go above and beyond. We'll make sure you have a wonderfully relaxing cruise experience. But how exactly do we make this happen?

Take it easy, you'll be looked after from start to finish

From when you book until the journey home, we'll be right beside you making sure your cruise goes without a hitch. Be reassured by the expert knowledge of our Travel Specialists, enjoy the company and composed nature of your Tour Manager, and get inspired by your on board Cruise Director. We can even arrange luggage transfers directly to and from your home.

One of the biggest stars of any great cruise holiday is often the river itself. Charming banks lined by beautiful scenery, the gentle lull of calm waters and the wonderful variety of sights to see all make the simple act of sailing down the river an experience to remember.

Your holiday, your way

We know that one size fits all doesn't work for holidays. When you cruise with Great Rail Journeys, you can make the most of a whole host of personalised options. If it's easier to fly, no problem! Fancy extending your holiday with a pre-cruise tour? Just let us know. Or perhaps you don't want to decide all your plans until you're on board. Excursions are included in the price, but you can explore independently if you like or simply relax on board.

We've also included a choice of sightseeing tours so you can pick the pace best suited to you.

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Take it easy, you'll be looked after from start to finish

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