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Looking to get away in autumn?

Hold onto the warm weather for that bit longer with an autumn break. It is the perfect time for a holiday with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Book now and experience the romantic charm of Italy, the beauty of Switzerland or the unique culture of India.

Worldwide Holidays

Fjords of Norway rail tour

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities

(94 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJunJulAugSepOct

7 days from

£1,995 pp £1,895 pp

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Taj Mahal, Agra

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India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers and Shimla

(202 reviews)

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14 days from

£2,295 pp £2,095 pp

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New England in the Fall

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New England in the Fall

2025SepOct

10 days from

£3,395 pp £3,195 pp

Tigers, the Taj Mahal and Mumbai

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Highlights of India, Mumbai and the Golden Triangle

(49 reviews)

2024OctNov

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11 days from

£1,895 pp £1,695 pp

Nyhavn Canal

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Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen by Rail

(55 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJulAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,895 pp £1,795 pp

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Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu and the Andes

(14 reviews)

2025MayJunOct

15 days from

£4,195 pp £3,995 pp

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Milford Sound

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Grand Tour of New Zealand

(48 reviews)

2024Nov

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2026JanFebMar

21 days from

£6,295 pp £5,795 pp

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Pyramids of Giza

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Treasures of Egypt and Nile Cruise

(14 reviews)

2024OctNovDec

2025JanAprSepOctNovDec

12 days from

£4,595 pp £4,295 pp

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Europe Holidays

Jungfrau Express

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Jungfrau Express Five-Star All Inclusive

(138 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJunSepOct

9 days from

£3,495 pp £3,295 pp

Classic

The Italian Riviera

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The Italian Riviera

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,295 pp

Simply Lake Garda

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Simply Lake Garda

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10 days from

£1,895 pp £1,795 pp

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The GoldenPass Express

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GoldenPass, Mont Blanc & Jungfrau Express

(20 reviews)

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£2,495 pp £2,295 pp

Classic

Sirmione on Lake Garda

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

(287 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MarAprMayJunJul...

10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,195 pp

Little Red Train

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

(456 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MarAprMayJunAug...

8 days from

£1,099 pp £999 pp

Classic

Highlights of Tuscany

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Highlights of Tuscany

(184 reviews)

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunJulAug...

10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,295 pp

Classic

Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro

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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro: The Adriatic Coast

(52 reviews)

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

13 days from

£3,495 pp £3,295 pp

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British Isles Holidays

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Highland Adventure

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Highland Adventure

(293 reviews)

2025MarAprMayJunJul...

5 days from

£895 pp £795 pp

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

(609 reviews)

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunJulAug...

6 days from

£845 pp £795 pp

North Yorkshire Moors

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Explore Yorkshire by Rail

(681 reviews)

2024Oct

2025AprMayJunJulAug...

5 days from

£429 pp £379 pp

Classic

Railways & Castles of Wales

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Railways and Castles of Wales

(461 reviews)

2024Oct

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6 days from

£895 pp £795 pp

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Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Fort William and The West Highlands

(14 reviews)

2025MarAprMayJunJul...

7 days from

£1,595 pp £1,495 pp

Isle of Man

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The Isle of Man

(442 reviews)

2024Oct

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6 days from

£599 pp £549 pp

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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broads

(140 reviews)

2024Oct

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5 days from

£795 pp £695 pp

Railways of Wales

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Railways of Wales

(478 reviews)

2025AprMayJunJulAugSep

6 days from

£649 pp £599 pp

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River Cruises

Stolzenfels Castle

Highlights of the Rhine

2024Oct

5 days from

£1,295 pp

Moselle Valley

The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

(21 reviews)

2025Oct

8 days from

£2,095 pp

Rhine Gorge

The Majestic Rhine

(157 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJunJul

2026MayJunJul

8 days from

£1,995 pp

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

The Romantic Rhine

(60 reviews)

2025MayJunJul

8 days from

£1,895 pp

Heidelberg

Glacier Express & Highlights of the Rhine

2024Oct

9 days from

£2,395 pp

Zermatt Matterhorn Mountain

Glacier Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

2025Sep

11 days from

£4,395 pp

Interlaken

Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

2025SepOct

10 days from

£3,295 pp £3,095 pp

Rheinstein Castle

Top of Europe & Highlights of the Rhine

8 days

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Our customers love our October 2024 tours

Railways and Castles of Wales

16/Sep

christina

“great holiday with castles and steam trains. hotel excellent, food was lovely. Tour guide very helpful and knowledgable

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

16/Sep

Paul

“Excellent good value superb trip.

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Highlights of Tuscany

16/Sep

D & M

“Although we were not able to participate in all of the holiday due to my wife being hospitalised the tour manager, Hotel and Great Rail Journeys were excellent with their care.

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Rhine Valley & Mountain Railway All-Inclusive

16/Sep

Mrs Howard

“The return journey using five different trains on a Sunday was beset with multiple cancellations but the tour guide was excellent at rearranging the plan to get the group to our destination. Having sent my luggage in advance was a good move and one I would recommend to anyone with limited...

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Jungfrau Express Five-Star All Inclusive

16/Sep

Mrs. Lucy Butler

“Excellent guided experience.

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

15/Sep

Emily

“Great trip, good combination of tour days and rest days. The hotels were excellent and the first class train travel made the travelling extra special. I would definitely recommend this trip.

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

15/Sep

Yvonne Yates

“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

“The holiday fulfilled our expectations.

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities

15/Sep

tamara helland

“Great trip with Martin King-leader

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