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Escorted City Breaks & Sightseeing Holidays by Rail

Across Europe and the UK, there's a magnificent wealth of cities to lose yourself in, each brimming with unique culture and unforgettable sights. Join us on an enticing city break and we'll take you to the cultural heart of each city, with carefully-planned itineraries that combine visits to must-see attractions with authentic local experiences, as well as free time to explore in a way that suits you.  

See how historic cities have developed into modern hubs while maintaining their one-of-a-kind charms, or step back in time in ancient cities seemingly unchanged in centuries; the best part of Europe is its rich diversity. Our holidays take you to your chosen city in the best way possible, with an efficient and comfortable rail journey that takes you straight into the centre of the action - and gives you the chance to admire some of Europe's stunning stations, often landmarks in themselves.

With us, you'll be expertly guided by our knowledgeable tour managers, who bring these amazing cities to life with their local insights and engaging stories. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, we'll show you a side of these cities that you've never seen before, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our recommended Cities & Sights holidays

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Grand Imperial Cities
4.6 stars(189 reviews)
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£2,099 pp
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Highlights of Tuscany
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4.3 stars(206 reviews)
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Portugal & the Douro
4.3 stars(84 reviews)
2025MayJunAugSepOct
15 days from
£3,799 pp
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City break ideas from our blog

From what to get up to if you find yourself in Amsterdam for the day to the world's most beautiful railway stations, head over to the Journey Blog and let us inspire you with our unique city insights.

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Engadine Valley
4.5 stars(64 reviews)
2025AprMaySepOct
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Delta
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4.7 stars(113 reviews)
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  • DestinationCambodia, Vietnam
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
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Taj Mahal, Agra
India 2for1
4.7 stars(245 reviews)
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India 2for1
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  • DestinationIndia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Jungfrau Express
4.5 stars(163 reviews)
2025MayJunAugSepOct
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Discovering Japan
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4.4 stars(84 reviews)
2025MarAprMaySepOct
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  • DestinationJapan
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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Grand Tour of China
4.8 stars(20 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunAug...
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£3,399 pp
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  • DestinationChina
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationCruise, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Cruise, Coach
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8 days from
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
4.4 stars(71 reviews)
2025MayJunJul
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Zell am See
4.1 stars(187 reviews)
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
9 days from
£1,999 pp
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  • DestinationAustria
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International / St Pancras International, Brussels Midi
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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The Italian Riviera
2025AprMayJunAugSepOct
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Grand Imperial Cities
4.6 stars(189 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunJul...
12 days from
£2,099 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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  • DestinationFrance, Italy
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Our customers love our Cities & Sights tours
Highlights of China
5/Nov
Sam Swinburne
5 stars
“Lots of activity and many delights
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Highlights of Tuscany
4/Nov
Mr Barnes
5 stars
“What an introduction for Kath and myself to Great Rail Journey Holidays. The tour was well thought out, having a couple of free days in between a schedule of excursions that included the best Tuscany had to offer,had a good pace,and provided a variety of interesting activities. Our favourites were...
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Five-Star Jungfrau Express All Inclusive
4/Nov
Paul Wheeler
5 stars
“A holiday of a life time, an unforgettable experience.
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Jewels of Japan
1/Nov
H Davies
5 stars
“Found the tour the right length of time. All the places we visited were different and gave an insight of Japan’s diversity. The group was large but everyone got on and no one was late. Thanks to Bill and Cazoo our Japanese guide for making it a memorable trip.
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Imperial Cities by Rail: Vienna, Prague & Berlin
1/Nov
Tina
5 stars
“Great experience, packs a lot in in the time. Travel light & wear good walking shoes to get the best out of it.
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Treasures of Egypt and Five-Star Nile Cruise
30/Oct
Mr B Ridley
5 stars
“Incredible experience, thank you. Would thoroughly recommend
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Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen by Rail
29/Oct
Sue B
5 stars
“Fantastic holiday well organised and well looked after. Highly recommend.
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Mountaintops of Switzerland
29/Oct
Gordon S
5 stars
“Another superb holiday organised by GRJ. Excellent all round.
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Machu Picchu and the Andes
27/Oct
Dick Hewett
5 stars
“Very enjoyable.
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