From your idyllic base up in the Alps, explore picture-book resort towns bursting with traditional Swiss and French charm, discover the Montreux Riviera on dazzling Lake Geneva, marvel at the mighty Matterhorn and take an iconic trip on the elegant Mont Blanc Express. View Dates & Pricing.
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The Alps. Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter. 8 days From £1,899 per person. (103 reviews) Gallery. Map. An all-inclusive tour of wintry Switzerland. Mobility Rating 3. 2025 Tour code: 25TFW. About the tour. Discover the magnificent wintry setting of Switzerland on this fabulous holiday.
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Cruise. 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Provence. 5-Star service onboard from our English-speaking crew. Complimentary onboard Wi-FI. Excursions & Entertainment. A superb choice of excursions. Food & Drink.
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Lisbon, Porto & The Douro Valley Tour | Rail Discoveries. Southern Europe & The Mediterranean. Lisbon, Porto & The Douro Valley. 8 days From £1,399 £1,299 per person. (22 reviews) Gallery. Map. Last 100 Spaces. Explore Portugal’s historic cities, travel by rail into the breathtaking Douro Valley and visit the coastal town of Cascais.
View tour detailsThe Alps. Glacier Express All Inclusive at Christmas. 8 days From £1,999 per person. (16 reviews) Gallery. Map. An all-inclusive festive tour on iconic railways through mountainous Switzerland. Mobility Rating 3. 2024 Tour code: 25TFX. About the tour. Discover the delights of Switzerland at Christmas on this all-inclusive festive break.
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(30 reviews) Gallery. Map. New tour. Uncover the exquisite beauty of the mountainous Tyrol region of Austria, and enjoy guided excursions to Bavaria and Salzburg. Save up to £150pp on selected 2024 Europe, British Isles and Cruise holidays, when you book by 10th May 2024. View terms and conditions. Mobility Rating 2. 2024 Tour code: 24TAS.
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About the tour. Discover the spectacular and remarkable beauty of the Swiss Alps at one of the most wonderful times of the year, on this all-inclusive rail adventure that takes in the 'Top of Europe' - the continent's highest railway station. Highlights.
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About the tour. Fly direct to the 'toe' of Italy to uncover the hidden beauty of Calabria from your base at an all-inclusive hotel in the lovely coastal village of Tropea. Embark on a cruise to the volcanic island of Stromboli to witness the spectacular eruptions by night.
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail | Rail Discoveries. UK & Ireland. Explore Yorkshire by Rail. You are viewing the 2024 itinerary. Select your departure year. 2024 2025. 5 days From £449 £399 per person. (610 reviews) Gallery. Map.
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New England in the Fall | Rail Discoveries. North America. New England in the Fall. You are viewing the 2024 itinerary. Select your departure year. 2024 2025. 10 days From £3,095 £2,895 per person. Map. Experience the glorious hues of New England’s golden season. Operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys. Mobility Rating 2.
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About the tour. Travel from bustling Beijing, home of the iconic Great Wall, to ancient Xi'an with its Terracotta Warriors, cruising the scenic Yangtze River on the way, on this adventure through China's ancient and modern wonders. Highlights. Discover the vibrant cities of Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai on guided sightseeing tours.
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16 days Sold out. Map. A journey through ancient history and timeless traditions. Operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys. Mobility Rating 3. 2024 Tour code: JTG24. About the tour. Absorb ancient history and timeless traditions as we travel through the 'Land of the Rising Sun' by futuristic bullet train.
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(35 reviews) Gallery. Map. Explore cultural Oslo and delightful Bergen on a fantastic and scenic rail adventure across Norway’s highlands before embarking on a stunning fjord cruise. Save up to £150pp on selected 2024 Europe, British Isles and Cruise holidays, when you book by 10th May 2024. View terms and conditions. Mobility Rating 2.
View tour detailsBy Gareth Newton. 5 October 2021. October. My wife and I were lucky enough to experience The Impression of the Seine Rail and Cruise tour in September this year with Great Rail Journeys, and it will leave a life-long lasting impression on us and anyone else with a love of travel. From cruising along the mirror-like Seine aboard MS Renoir with ...
2024 Jun Sep Oct. Save up to £150pp. 7 days from. £1,299. £1,199. per person. View Details. Map and accommodation. Our customers love our Cannes tours. Nice & The French Riviera. 4/Apr. Nicholas Brooks.
Rail Discoveries offer a wonderful choice of steam train holidays in the UK. Steam holidays in England are a great way to see the countryside. The West Somerset Railway is a heritage route with a myriad of sights along the way.
The Angel's Flight, USA. With a rather beautiful name, found in the razzle and dazzle of Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, the Angel's Flight is regarded by many as the shortest railway in the world. Travelling only 298 feet between Hill Street and Grand Avenue, this iconic little funicular rail experience is well-worth doing both for the reason that ...
In finding the land, a few elected to return to Wales, and bring more people over to share in the abundance of their newfound utopia. Now, you may think that legend in itself is a wild ride, but not as wild as the ride the second load of settlers took.
Enjoy Andalucía like a local. With its Moorish history and Flamenco tradition, Andalucía distinguishes itself culturally and historically from the rest of Spain. Make the most of rail holidays to Spain by savouring specialities, such as salmorejo, and indulge in the ever-popular siesta.
The Sami are one of the oldest cultures found throughout much of northern Europe, first heard of in 98 AD when they were detailed in a book by Roman Historian Tacitus', who spoke of them as 'Fenni' - although his account is widely acknowledged to have been based on hearsay and is not confirmed.
For the love of rail: A love letter to rail travel. At Rail Discoveries, we've been singing the praises of rail travel for almost 50 years now. There's an undeniable romance in taking to the tracks, one that harks back to a bygone age of rail travel, when railways opened up the corners of Great Britain, Europe and beyond for the travellers of ...
Explore the history of China's railways and their pivotal role in connecting the nation. Learn about this vast railway network with Rail Discoveries.
31 October 2018. October. There is something equally compelling and terrifying about the unknown. From unsolved tragedies to creepy myths and legends from bygone centuries, curiosity about the strange and mysterious seems to be an ingrained facet of human nature.