Combining scenic rail journeys with Great Rail Journeys river cruises brings together two of the most pleasurable modes of travel. Whether it is a connecting journey from St Pancras International to our ship's harbour or a scenic shore excursion, travelling by rail is a lovely and seamless complement to river cruises. Enjoy interesting and cultural places, fabulous hotels and friendly Tour Managers, all combined with some of the most spectacular scenery the mighty rivers of Europe have to offer.
All of our great rail cruises allow you to travel on the most famous modern and historic railways, wake up relaxed and refreshed in specially-selected hotels and ships, and enjoy excursions that go beyond the normal tourist traps. View quaint villages along the ever-changing landscape of a riverbank as we lazily cruise toward our next port of call. Whilst your Tour Manager takes care of the smooth running of each of our great rail cruises, we are met in our destinations by local guides who bring the excursion programmes of our great rail cruises to life, sharing their intimate knowledge of the local language, history and culture.
Popular River Cruise Tours
- Waterways of the Tsars 2010
- The Seine & Oise Cruise 2010
- Rhine Cruise Short Break 2010
- Romance of the Seine 2010
- Rhineland Markets Cruise 2010 (5 days)
- Christmas Rhine Cruise 2010
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Volga River Cruise Discover the clashing architecture of Moscow and the vast boreal forests of rural Russia on a unique cruise through one of Europe’s most undiscovered gems.
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Elbe River CruiseFairytale castles, cobbled marketplaces and sandstone cliffs shape the landscapes of the charming regions visited on our Elbe cruises. Find out more about the striking region.
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Rhône River CruiseWitness the breathtaking beauty of the Rhône Valley on our great rail cruises which sail pass half-timbered houses, endless vineyards and charming towns.
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Whether you prefer a cruise through the rolling countryside bordering the Seine or a more adventurous tour to Eastern Europe on the 'Blue Danube', river cruises are one of the most enjoyable ways to experience a region. Great Rail Journeys' no-fly cruises include all accommodation and transport as well as a selection of meals and excursions. All of our great rail cruises are aboard elegant 3 to 5 star ships that have been specially designed to capture the breathtaking vistas that they pass. From the splendour of Scotland's Caledonian Canal to the epic route of the Volga-Baltic Waterway, our relaxing river cruises sail through some of the world's most spectacular scenery.
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