Why Book Cruises with Great Rail Journeys

Combining a scenic rail journey with a Great Rail Journeys river cruise brings together two of the most pleasurable modes of travel. Excellent rail travel; excursions to interesting and cultural places; fabulous hotels; many meals, some with wine; friendly and unobtrusive Tour Managers; all combined with some of the most spectacular scenery the mighty rivers of Europe have to offer - simply outstanding value for money!

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step

With many holidays, the journey is just a means of reaching your destination - and it can often prove to be uncomfortable, inconvenient and exasperating. A holiday with Great Rail Journeys couldn't be more different - as such, we travel by First Class rail whenever possible, allowing you to take in the passing scenery in the best possible way, from the comfort of your seat.

The journey is just the start of the adventure

You will see that we make sure it's an adventure that continues throughout your cruise holiday. Included in the price of your holiday is the rail travel, transfers, excellent hotel accommodation and cruise ships, many meals featuring tantalising local cuisine and, many excursions with experienced local guides sometimes including presentations of traditional song and dance. We strive to go beyond the usual 'tourist' destinations to give our customers a real taste of regional flavour.

No one does rail holidays like Great Rail Journeys

As passionate travellers ourselves, we aim to create holidays that provide you with memories to cherish. We include the most pleasant way of travelling and the most exciting excursions. Free time is also built in to the cruise itinerary, so you can get the most of your holiday, relaxing in your chosen destination, on boar your cruise ship or maybe delving deeper into the local area.

Passionate about our customers

We value your feedback and analyse customer comments after every single tour, with the aim of improving itineraries from year to year. With over 25 years expertise, we attribute our success to our passion for customer satisfaction excellence. Consistently, over 90% of our customers say that they would recommend Great Rail Journeys to a friend, and thousands travel with us time and time again.

Friendships forged on board a train

Travelling with Great Rail Journeys is a social experience. The companionship of fellow travellers makes each journey fun. People from all walks of life come together for the joy of the journey and the whole holiday. Friendships and future travelling partners are waiting to be discovered.

Travel where no car, coach or plane can venture

There are many parts of the world that simply aren't accessible other than by rail and river cruise. We can take you, in total comfort, through vast forests, rolling countryside or through soaring mountain ranges. Travelling to and from your cruise, you travel on the very latest high-speed trains, and wherever you go, the journey is just the start of the adventure.

Sustainable Tourism

All tourism potentially has an environmental, social and economic impact, and we recognise our duty to respect and preserve the culture of the places we visit. Rail travel is one of the most ecologically-friendly means of transport and using trains as much as possible is one way we endeavour to minimise the effects of tourism on our environment. In recognition of its commitment to Sustainable Tourism policy both on tour and in our Head Office, Great Rail Journeys has been awarded AITO's 4-star status.

Fully bonded for your Financial Protection

Great Rail Journeys is a member of ABTA, adhering to its strict code of conduct and our bonding with ABTA protects any monies paid to us. The air travel holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Great Rail Journeys is also a member of the AITO, which exists to promote the wide range of holidays available from the best of Britain's specialist holiday companies.