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Classic Rail Journeys

From winding around the Swiss Alps on narrow-gauge railways to relaxing by the beautiful coast at the Côte d'Azur, Rail Discoveries' classic rail journeys visit some of Europe's most exquisite places. Whether you are looking for areas of outstanding natural beauty or places that are culturally rich, we have a classic tour to suit you.

These exciting holidays have proven themselves popular with customers year upon year and new guests are continually thrilled when they embark on one of our classic tours. Everyone from groups of friends to solo travellers are welcome on these holidays which boast a friendly group atmosphere along with exciting excursions and exploration into the area the holiday is based. Browse our full range of classic rail journeys.

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Railways of Wales

24/Jul

Ray Brandreth

“the tour was interesting and a mix of history and railways. Some very picturesq places seen with a good base

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Glacier Express All Inclusive

21/Jul

Patricia Galley

“It has to be taken into consideration that this is an all inclusive holiday therefore one must accept the rough with the smooth. We were very lucky with the weather which made the rail journeys so memorable. Any cons I mention are supported by pros. For instance, there...

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Lakes and Dales by Rail

14/Jul

D Friend

“Excellent break. Tour guide extremely helpful.

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

7/Jul

Raymond Madders

“Excellent all round couldn’t have done it all on our own. All smiles.

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North Devon & Somerset

19/Jun

Steve Buckley

“Excellent Hotel, first-rate Tour Manager and good itinerary.

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Loch Lomond & The Scottish Highlands

14/Jun

John

“Excellent escorted tour. Tour Manager was also excellent in every way. A well organised, good value for money, tour.

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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter

2/Apr

Eric Waters

“Holiday was very good Bernina and Glacier express trains were excellent lots of snow going through the mountains only downside was the walk up the hill everyday although a local bus was available and having to transport cases across Paris and on to final destination

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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year

11/Jan

K Brown

“.It was a wonderful tour, scenery was stunning, my 5 th tour overall with the Glacier Express, says it all, the Hotel at Tiefencastel was up to its highest Standard, our Tour Mgr was excellent, produced a lovely booklet which covered the whole tour in extroadinary detail which was brilliant. Overall I give...

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Glacier Express All Inclusive at Christmas

12/Jan

Mike Batson

“This would have been 5 stars but for the following. 1.Disappointment being changed from Strasbourg to Mulhouse. Mulhouse was attractive and the hotel very good but the journey was too long,we arrived too late to see anything and had to leave next morning just as the market was opening. 2. The group...

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