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.
We are the rail cruise experts. 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.
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Premium Rhine Cruise Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Rhine aboard one of our wonderful 5-star ships past medieval towns and fairytale castles surrounded by lush vineyards.
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Romance of the Seine CruiseEnjoy the passing scenery of the pretty River Seine from our floating hotel. On board we are treated to some gastronomic delights accompanied by fine French wines.
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Premium Danube CruiseWhat a civilised way to visit the magnificent cities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We join our luxurious ship for a gentle cruise along the queen of Europe's rivers.
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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 are the rail cruise experts. Our 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 superior 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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