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Looking to get away in autumn?

Hold onto the warm weather for that bit longer with an autumn break. It is the perfect time for a holiday with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Book now and experience the romantic charm of Italy, the beauty of Switzerland or the unique culture of India.

Worldwide Holidays

Fjords of Norway rail tour

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities

(102 reviews)

2024Oct

2025MayJunJulAugSepOct

7 days from

£1,995 pp £1,895 pp

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Taj Mahal, Agra

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India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers and Shimla

(209 reviews)

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14 days from

£2,195 pp £1,995 pp

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Milford Sound

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Grand Tour of New Zealand

(48 reviews)

2024Nov

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2026JanFebMar

21 days from

£6,295 pp £5,795 pp

Tigers, the Taj Mahal and Mumbai

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Highlights of India, Mumbai and the Golden Triangle

(49 reviews)

2024OctNov

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11 days from

£1,895 pp £1,695 pp

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Pyramids of Giza

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Treasures of Egypt and Five-Star Nile Cruise

(14 reviews)

2024NovDec

2025JanAprSepOctNovDec

12 days from

£4,595 pp £4,295 pp

Nyhavn Canal

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Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen by Rail

(59 reviews)

2025MayJulAugSepOct

8 days from

£1,895 pp £1,795 pp

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Grand Tour of India & Nepal

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Grand Tour of India, Nepal and the Himalayas

(31 reviews)

2024OctNov

2025FebAprSepOctNov

18 days from

£3,495 pp £3,195 pp

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Iguassu Falls

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Discover South America

2025FebMayOct

16 days from

£5,695 pp £5,395 pp

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Italy Holidays

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

(293 reviews)

2024Oct

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10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,195 pp

Taormina Sicily

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Sicily, Etna & The Aeolian Islands

(52 reviews)

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£1,299 pp £1,199 pp

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The Italian Riviera

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The Italian Riviera

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

10 days from

£2,395 pp £2,295 pp

Lake Maggiore

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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps

(91 reviews)

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£1,549 pp £1,399 pp

Lake Orta

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Italian Lakes: Como, Maggiore & Orta

(58 reviews)

2025AprMayJunAugSep

8 days from

£1,699 pp £1,499 pp

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Europe Holidays

Jungfrau Express

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Five-Star Jungfrau Express All Inclusive

(146 reviews)

2025MayJunAugSepOct

9 days from

£3,495 pp £3,295 pp

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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro

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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro: The Adriatic Coast

(54 reviews)

2025AprMayJunAugSepOct

13 days from

£3,595 pp £3,395 pp

Little Red Train

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

(471 reviews)

2024Oct

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8 days from

£1,099 pp £999 pp

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The GoldenPass Express

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GoldenPass, Mont Blanc & Jungfrau Express

(21 reviews)

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£2,495 pp £2,295 pp

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The Basque Country

(50 reviews)

2025AprMayJunSepOct

8 days from

£1,399 pp £1,299 pp

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Nice & the Cote d'Azur

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Cannes and the Côte d'Azur

2025AprMayJunAugSep

7 days from

£1,995 pp £1,895 pp

The Charming Dordogne

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The Charming Dordogne

(247 reviews)

2025AprMayJunJulAug...

7 days from

£999 pp £899 pp

Rhine Valley

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Rhine Valley & Mountain Railway All-Inclusive

(23 reviews)

2025MarMayJunAugSep

7 days from

£1,199 pp £1,099 pp

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River Cruises

Stolzenfels Castle

Highlights of the Rhine

5 days

Rhine Gorge

The Majestic Rhine

(166 reviews)

2025MayJunJul

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8 days from

£2,395 pp

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy

26/Sep

Monks, Anthony Peter

“Great area to visit. Only down fall not able to fly from regional airports

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India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers and Shimla

26/Sep

Terea

“Excellent trip, and excellent support from Great Rail and the Tour Manager when I had to wait for insurance company to bring me home after an injury. Excellent back up plan when the Monsoon rain caused problems with our initial itinerary. Thank you so much for all your support.

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Highlights of Tuscany

25/Sep

Clive Stokes

“Very enjoyable trip, well organised and led by charismatic tour guide David.

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Highlights of Norway’s Fjords and Cities

24/Sep

Janice Freel

“Beautiful scenery.Lovely hotels.Teain Journeys spectacular. Great guide.Martin King.

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Sirmione on Lake Garda

24/Sep

CH

“Great location.

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Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees

24/Sep

Kenneth

“Good leader, interesting places, hotel comfortable, arrangements like clockwork

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Highlights of India, Mumbai and the Golden Triangle

28/Apr

A Richardson

“We recently returned from the 10 day tour of the Golden Triangle, Ranthanbore and Mumbai. We've had the most amazing experience. It felt like a school trip at times, but our Tour Manager Christine was a retired Teacher so that was to be expected and we found it quite funny. It...

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Grand Tour of India, Nepal and the Himalayas

3/Apr

Pooniavadee Ungapen

“we had a wonderful time . Just to remind the organiser the road to kathmandu was too hard and a lot of time wasted

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Darjeeling and the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

28/Mar

Sue Bates

“A holiday full of experiences in amazing places. History, culture, nature and fabulous landscapes. Something for everyone especially rail enthusiasts.

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