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Rail Discoveries

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.

Discoveries

Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

8 days £1,399 pp £1,299 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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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

8 days £1,299 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 £1,699 pp £1,499 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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The journey is part of the adventure

Unique holidays

Perfectly-planned holidays by rail and river

Destination experts

Showcasing the world through unforgettable experiences

Price Promise

Everything in your itinerary is included in the price

Our customers love our Rail Discoveries tours

The Charming Dordogne

16/Nov

Fiona Stuart

“For value for money, this was very good. Excellent tour manager. Hotel was good. Food in the allocated restaurant was very good.

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

13/Nov

Stephanie

“Fantastic tour to a wonderful area. Itinerary to suit rail buffs & general travellers. Well organised throughout

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Explore Yorkshire

12/Nov

Robert Robson

“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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Norwich & Norfolk

11/Nov

Roy

“Excellent trip. Good use of trains and a very pleasant tour guide. Thank you.

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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

8/Nov

Phi

“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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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps

1/Nov

Ann Holgate

“Love love love it

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The Isle of Man

30/Oct

Mr K Lee

“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

“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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Walworth Castle & Durham

24/Oct

M Wadsley

“GREAT HOTEL, FANTASTIC FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF

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The journey is part of the adventure

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