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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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
4.3 stars(474 reviews)
2025AprMayJunSepOct
8 days from
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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
4.2 stars(516 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunAug...
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  • DestinationSpain
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Glacier Express All Inclusive
2025AprMayJunJulAug...
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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4.5 stars(290 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Isle of Man
4.6 stars(477 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...
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£599 pp
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHeysham
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Lindau
4.2 stars(155 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Tropea
3.9 stars(83 reviews)
2025AprMayJunSep
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£1,399 pp
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  • DestinationItaly
  • Starts / EndsLondon Stansted
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight
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4.4 stars(114 reviews)
2025MayJunAugSepOct
5 days from
£479 pp
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsWorcester
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North Yorkshire Moors
4.1 stars(710 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAug...
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£429 pp
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHarrogate
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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
No Single Supplement
4.7 stars(103 reviews)
2025JanFebMar
2026JanFebMar
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£1,899 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Huskies
4.5 stars(64 reviews)
2025JanFebMar
6 days from
£1,999 pp
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Vienna, Prague & Berlin
4.5 stars(128 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunJul...
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£1,499 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Our customers love our Rail Discoveries tours
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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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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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps
1/Nov
Ann Holgate
5 stars
“Love love love it
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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
31/Oct
Mrs Lesley Eldridge
5 stars
“very good value for money holiday, lovely escort James.
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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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Italian Lakes: Como, Maggiore & Orta
28/Oct
Y James
5 stars
“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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