Great Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys For more than 50 years, GRJ have been perfecting the art of travel by rail, cruise and beyond.

Our award-winning escorted tours take you to the heart and soul of every destination, creating unforgettable memories along the way.

06/06/2026

Discover our Waterways of Alsace & Lorraine barge cruise, where canals lead you past half-timbered villages, rolling vineyards, and peaceful countryside.

Our team recently stepped aboard to experience this journey first-hand, discovering what makes life on the water so unique.

Travel in a small, intimate group for a more personal way to explore, with enhanced excursions and shared experiences that bring each destination to life.

Enjoy exceptional dining and local wines onboard, alongside unique moments like the Arzviller Inclined Plane and the charming town of Saverne.

This is slow travel at its most immersive, where the journey itself becomes the highlight.

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/the-waterways-of-alsace-and-lorraine-barge-cruise/?tc=CAR27

05/06/2026

Step aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa and discover the romance of luxury rail travel. From elegant dining cars and afternoon tea to ever-changing views of rolling hills, forests and the dramatic Drakensberg mountains, every mile is an experience to savour.

Add unforgettable safari moments and Cape Town's stunning landscapes, and you have a journey unlike any other.

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/south-african-adventure/

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Discover the beauty of Lake Geneva from the elegant lakeside towns of Lausanne and Vevey, on one of our newest tours. Fe...
04/06/2026

Discover the beauty of Lake Geneva from the elegant lakeside towns of Lausanne and Vevey, on one of our newest tours. Featuring a cruise across the lake, wine tasting in the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, visits to the fairytale Château de Chillon, and unforgettable journeys aboard the GoldenPass Express and Rochers-de-Naye Railway.

Add cheese and chocolate tastings along the way, and you've got the perfect Swiss holiday . 🚞🍷🍫

Images from our wonderful Tour Manager, Daniel Treacy

03/06/2026

🇫🇷 Known as the 'Venice of the Alps', Annecy is one of France's most picturesque towns, with crystal-clear canals, colourful facades and a stunning setting beneath the French Alps.

Katie, Head of Product at Great Rail, recently added Annecy into our new tours for 2027. In this video, Katie explains the story behind Annecy's famous title and what makes this lakeside town so special.

Would you add Annecy to your travel bucket list? Search 'Classic Lakes & Mountains of France and Switzerland' to discover the tour.

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/classic-lakes-mountains-of-france-and-switzerland/

Not sure which lakes and mountains holiday is right for you? 🏔️✨Whether you're dreaming of the Mediterranean charm of La...
02/06/2026

Not sure which lakes and mountains holiday is right for you? 🏔️✨
Whether you're dreaming of the Mediterranean charm of Lake Garda, scenic rail journeys through Switzerland on the Lucerne & Gotthard Express, or discovering the stunning lakeside treasures of Lake Geneva aboard the GoldenPass, we've got a tour to match your travel style.

Swipe through to find your perfect fit and tell us: which tour would you choose?

31/05/2026

Whilst travelling onboard the heritage steam train from Hoorn to Medemblik, we overheard something from one of our guests that will stay with us forever. 💛🌷

Rob, our Cruise Director, recounts the special moment we experienced while passing the tulip fields in Holland.

Would you or your family love to experience the tulips for yourselves? Discover our Springtime Tulips & Keukenhof Gardens River Cruise.





Tour Manager Jim is currently onboard Rocky Mountaineer and has been sending us these incredible photos of Canada 🇨🇦 🚂 ...
29/05/2026

Tour Manager Jim is currently onboard Rocky Mountaineer and has been sending us these incredible photos of Canada 🇨🇦 🚂

From the Pacific Ocean backdrop of Vancouver to the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, this journey really is one of those “you have to see it to believe it” experiences.

Over the next few days, Jim will travel through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery including Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise and the Athabasca Glacier, before continuing east towards Toronto and the unforgettable Niagara Falls.

We honestly don’t know how anyone gets anything done onboard… we’d spend the entire journey glued to the windows 👀

Which photo is your favourite so far?
And more importantly… would you love to experience a multi-day rail journey like this?

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/canada-rocky-mountaineer/

28/05/2026

Many people miss this when they visit Sydney. Just two hours by train, you can reach the Blue Mountains. More than one million hectares of cliffs, valleys, waterfalls and forest, shaped over millions of years. A UNESCO World Heritage landscape and one of the most unique experiences Australia offers.

Experience it for yourself on Day 5 of our Ultimate Australia tour.

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/australia-and-the-ghan-/

27/05/2026

From the vineyards of Piedmont to the medieval hilltop towns of Umbria 🍷✨

On this brand-new holiday, savour Italy’s hidden gems with wine, chocolate & olive oil tastings, UNESCO wonders and unforgettable flavours at every turn. From Turin and Alba to Florence and Assisi, this is la dolce vita beyond the ordinary. 🇮🇹

Book your next holiday: https://www.greatrail.com/tours/treasures-of-italy-piedmont-umbria/

Discover our First-Class Mountaintops of Switzerland tour - a highly rated favourite with our customers. 🗻 ✨Travel throu...
26/05/2026

Discover our First-Class Mountaintops of Switzerland tour - a highly rated favourite with our customers. 🗻 ✨

Travel through the heart of Switzerland aboard its most iconic trains, from the panoramic Glacier Express to the spectacular Bernina Express that crosses the Alps into Italy.

Along the way, stay in extraordinary mountaintop and lakeside hotels, including the historic Grandhotel Giessbach on Lake Brienz and the remarkable Pilatus Kulm, perched high above the clouds.

Expect breathtaking scenery, timeless hospitality and some of Europe’s most memorable rail journeys — all experienced at a relaxed and comfortable pace.

Would you take this tour?

https://www.greatrail.com/tours/mountain-tops-of-switzerland/

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