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“Brilliant venues, great hotels, easy travel. All supported by a tour guide who had everything really well organised. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Puglia: Italy’s Undiscovered Coast

11 days £2,299 pp

Explore ancient Rome, Lecce, Matera's cave dwellings, and Alberobello's 'trulli' houses
Spend 11 nights in 4-Star accommodation, including a spa hotel on the Ionian coast
Enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, and First Class rail travel throughout

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The Basque Country

8 days £1,199 pp £1,099 pp

Explore the Basque country from the traditional seaside town of Hondarribia
Travel on Le Petit Train de la Rhune, enjoying panoramic views of the Pyrenees
Discover San Sebastián's celebrated cuisine, and Bilbao's iconic art and culture

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Wonders of Corsica & Sardinia

12 days £3,499 pp £3,399 pp

Explore Corsica's charming towns, dramatic mountains and unspoilt coast
Discover Sardinia's stunning beaches and delicious cuisine, staying in a 5-Star hotel
Delight in superb guided tours and scenic rail journeys, featuring First-Class travel

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Italy, Southern Europe & Mediterranean Escorted Rail Holidays

Those seeking a quieter holiday will find peace and solitude beside the waters of the Italian lakes or on the idyllic islands of Ischia and Sicily. Spain, Portugal and Morocco offer an exotic blend of cultures and flavours while in Greece we unearth the infancy of civilisation itself.

Aside from being the birthplace of Western civilisation and hosting a horde of magnificent cities, the countries around the Mediterranean possess an increasingly rare quality; respite. Even in the bustling cities there is an other worldly sense that no one really takes things seriously. Taxi drivers honk their horns at the traffic but they're not doing it out of spite, they just know it's what they're supposed to do and not doing so would be silly. As you travel towards the coast this semi-serious way of life fades away entirely. So long as there is food in your belly and good company nearby nothing in the world can disturb the Mediterranean summer.

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Highlights of Tuscany

11/Nov

David Kershaw

“Very enjoyable trip with visits to Pisa, Lucca, Siena & San Gimignano being the highlights. Florence was too crowded to enjoy properly. First class rail travel on the Eurostar & TGV made the journeys very comfortable & relaxing. The hotel in Montecatini Terme made a great base from which to visit the...

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

7/Nov

Anon

“Lovely hotel and food was outstanding. Enjoyed the excursions and our tour manager was excellent and always helpful.

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

2/Nov

Frein

“We had a very good week on this trip. The balance between organised itinerary and independence to explore was excellent. The tour manager was on hand if needed and the organisation, timings, advice and information were all well thought through and efficient.

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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps

1/Nov

Ann Holgate

“Love love love it

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The Magic of Sicily

31/Oct

Nigel T

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Sicily, Etna & The Aeolian Islands

30/Oct

Anna Del Nevo

“We don't normally do organised tours, but this turned out to be a very effort-free mix of sight-seeing, relaxation and socialising.

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Roses, Cadaques and The Catalan Coast

28/Oct

customer

“An excellent holiday - superb hotel, lovely location and really interesting excursions. Our tour guide was marvellous. What a wonderful time, and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole group.

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Italian Lakes: Orta, Como & Maggiore

28/Oct

Y James

“We loved our holiday, excellent hotel Gardinetto in Italy. Plus the mercure at Mulhouse was just opposite the train station. Final day too long travelling back to London. Paul Cording tour manager dealt with train issues as they arose.

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Treasures of Andalucia

26/Oct

Swetrat

“Excellent tour with first class leader - everything happened according to the published itinerary.

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The Rail Heritage of Italy, Southern Europe & the Mediterranean

Discover the fantastic railways of Italy, Southern Europe & the Mediterranean. It should come as no surprise that we love railways and we know many of you do too! That's why our tours feature some of the most iconic railways and trains on the continent.

Yellow Train

Nuria Valley Rack

Bernina Express

Circumetnea

Train des Merveilles

Train des Mouettes

Centovalli

Altaria

On Tour to Lake Maggiore

24/10/2024 · By Karen Overend

Discover Italy’s lakes, Maggiore, Orta and Como, with Great Rail Journeys. Choose from various tours combining stunning scenery with memorable excursions.

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On Tour in Tuscany

13/08/2024 · By Rob Payne

Getting to know our customers is not only one of the pleasures of our jobs, it also offers a great chance to see what we do and learn where we can keep improving. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Rob Payne, recently joined a group in Tuscany.

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Reliving the Golden Age of Travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

23/08/2024 · By Great Rail Journeys

Think of luxury trains and one stands out amongst the rest in most people’s minds. The opulent Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) conjures up images of the golden age of rail travel and is a byword for elegance. Stylishly decorated with rich wood panelling and Art Deco touches, travelling on this classic train is like stepping back in time to the 1920s.

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Journeying in Elegance: The World's Top 10 Luxurious Trains

26/02/2024 · By Great Rail Journeys

Embark on a lavish voyage through history and luxury with the world's top 10 luxurious trains. Experience opulence, romance, and unparalleled comfort on these iconic rail journeys!

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Italy, Southern Europe & Mediterranean Escorted Rail Holidays

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The Rail Heritage of Italy, Southern Europe & the Mediterranean

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Reliving the Golden Age of Travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Journeying in Elegance: The World's Top 10 Luxurious Trains