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Welcome to the new home for Rail Discoveries. Here at Great Rail Journeys, we are marking a significant milestone as we merge our two sister brands. All the same great tours are exclusively available here on our Great Rail Journeys website and will be called our Discoveries collection.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences is stronger than ever and we see this as an exciting new chapter. The knowledgeable Tour Managers, award-winning Customer Service team and transportation services you've come to trust with Rail Discoveries will continue seamlessly.

Our 2025 range is now ready to book, and we also have some last-minute spaces on our final 2024 tours. As always, our expert team in York is on hand, whether that is a tour you have booked, deciding on your next holiday with us or any other questions you may have.

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Bari
Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
8 days £1,199 pp
  • New departures from Manchester now available for selected 2025 dates
  • Unwind in a relaxing 4-Star coastal spa hotel with a private beach
  • Discover the 'trulli' homes of Alberobello and Matera's 'sassi' cave dwellings
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Little Red Train
Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
8 days £1,199 pp £1,099 pp
  • Stay in the seaside town of Roses on the shimmering Catalan coast
  • Journey on France's 100-year-old Little Red Train through the Pyrenean foothills
  • Travel through beautiful gorges on the scenic Núria Valley Rack Railway
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
8 days £1,799 pp £1,699 pp
  • Embark on an all-inclusive tour of Switzerland’s stunning peaks and lakes
  • Enjoy a jaw-dropping trip to the ‘Top of Europe’ on the iconic Jungfrau Express
  • Spend 6 nights in a charming 3-star Swiss chalet-style hotel in Winderswil
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Bari
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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
4.3 stars(475 reviews)
2025AprMayJunSepOct
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsLondon Stansted, London Gatwick, MAN Manchester, London Heathrow / London Stansted, London Gatwick, MAN Manchester, BDS Brindisi
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Coach
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Little Red Train
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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees
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  • DestinationSpain
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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The Isle of Man
4.6 stars(477 reviews)
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  • Starts / EndsHeysham
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Glacier Express All Inclusive
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Glacier Express All Inclusive
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • TransportRail
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
4.5 stars(291 reviews)
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  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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The Charming Dordogne
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The Charming Dordogne
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Portofino
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The Italian Riviera & Portofino
2025AprMayJunAugSepOct
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  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Lindau
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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive
4.2 stars(155 reviews)
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Tropea
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Calabria All Inclusive: Italy’s Hidden Gem
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsLondon Stansted
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Cotswolds & The Severn Valley
4.4 stars(114 reviews)
2025MayJunAugSepOct
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsWorcester
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North Yorkshire Moors
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
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  • Starts / EndsHarrogate
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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
4.7 stars(103 reviews)
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
12/Nov
Robert Robson
5 stars
“Very enjoyable and interesting 4 night break. Harrogate an excellent base. Hotel couldn't be faulted, food very good and plentiful. Ample free parking, which made for a stress free break. Friendly, helpful staff. Very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced coach driver and courier. Excellent value.
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
8/Nov
Phi
5 stars
“Excellent trip if you like gawping at the stunning scenery from the comfort of a train. Well run, with plenty of variety.
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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
7/Nov
Anon
5 stars
“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
5 stars
“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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Bavaria’s Romantic Road: All Inclusive
1/Nov
James Randle
5 stars
“Tour manager was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable excursions and met enlightening people along the way. Good, clean accommodation, although the owners were unwelcoming.
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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps
1/Nov
Ann Holgate
5 stars
“Love love love it
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The Isle of Man
30/Oct
Mr K Lee
5 stars
“Never been to Isle of Man before. Well worth a visit. The Ascot Hotel was excellent, with great food, all done buffet style, with wide choices. Excursions well planned with very knowledgeable coach driver.
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Sicily, Etna & The Aeolian Islands
30/Oct
Anna Del Nevo
5 stars
“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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Norwich & Norfolk
28/Oct
Caroline
5 stars
“Norwich easy to walk around , river and cathedral good to visit. Hotel within walking distance. Guide friendly and helpful and good coach driver
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