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Arrive in Style
Seamless rail travel to your river cruise
River Cruises

Escorted Rail & Cruise

We were born from a passion for rail travel, so what could be a more fitting way to cruise with us than by arriving in style following a hassle-free journey by train from the UK to mainland Europe? You can even choose whether to travel by First Class rail or in Standard Class.

Whichever you prefer, you'll be escorted all the way from St Pancras International to your ship by a dedicated and professional Tour Manager. Book your holiday today and cruise along Europe's most enchanting rivers.

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Comfort and Convenience

Travelling by rail to your river cruise ship ensures a leisurely experience, with comfortable seating and panoramic views of the passing landscape. Sit back, unwind, and let the rhythm of the rails relax you as excitement builds for your cruise.

Effortless Transfers

Upon arrival at your designated port, seamless transfers await to take you directly to your awaiting cruise ship. Your dedicated Tour Manager will ensure a smooth transition, allowing you to focus on embracing the magic of your river cruise from the moment you step off the train.

Our favourite picks

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Tulips Cruise
Springtime Tulips and Keukenhof Gardens
2025Apr
2026Apr
8 days from
£1,999 pp
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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
The Romantic Rhine
4.4 stars(71 reviews)
2025MayJunJul
2026MayJunJul
8 days from
£1,999 pp
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Salzburg
Delights of the Danube
4.2 stars(96 reviews)
2025JunJulAug
2026JunJulAug
11 days from
£2,899 pp
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Rhine in Flames
The Rhine Valley in Flames
4.7 stars(15 reviews)
2025Sep
8 days from
£2,799 pp
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Garonne & the Dordogne Cruise
Beautiful Bordeaux, the Dordogne and La Rochelle
2025Sep
7 days from
£2,299 pp
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Budapest
The Beautiful Blue Danube
4.6 stars(51 reviews)
2025JunAug
2026JunAug
9 days from
£2,899 pp
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Lisbon
Lisbon & The Douro Valley Cruise
4.4 stars(33 reviews)
2025MayJunSep
11 days from
£2,999 pp
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Premium Rhône Cruise
Provence and The Elegant Rhône
4.5 stars(107 reviews)
2025JunJulAug
2026AprJunJulAugSep
8 days from
£2,799 pp
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Tulips Cruise
Springtime Tulips and Keukenhof Gardens
2025Apr
2026Apr
8 days from
£1,999 pp
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8 days from
£1,999
per person
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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
The Romantic Rhine
4.4 stars(71 reviews)
2025MayJunJul
2026MayJunJul
8 days from
£1,999 pp
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8 days from
£1,999
per person
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Salzburg
Delights of the Danube
4.2 stars(96 reviews)
2025JunJulAug
2026JunJulAug
11 days from
£2,899 pp
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11 days from
£2,899
per person
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Charles Bridge, Prague
Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
4.4 stars(40 reviews)
2025JunJulAug
2026JunJulAug
13 days from
£3,199 pp
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13 days from
£3,199
per person
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
Map and accommodation
River CruiseRiver Cruise
Paris
Paris, Normandy and the River Seine
2025JulSep
8 days from
£2,499 pp
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8 days from
£2,499
per person
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Premium Rhône Cruise
Provence and The Elegant Rhône
4.5 stars(107 reviews)
2025JunJulAug
2026AprJunJulAugSep
8 days from
£2,799 pp
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8 days from
£2,799
per person
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
Map and accommodation
River CruiseRiver Cruise
Budapest
The Beautiful Blue Danube
4.6 stars(51 reviews)
2025JunAug
2026JunAug
9 days from
£2,899 pp
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9 days from
£2,899
per person
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
Map and accommodation
River CruiseRiver Cruise
Danube Bend
The Classic Blue Danube
4.5 stars(26 reviews)
2025JunJul
2026JunJul
11 days from
£2,499 pp
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11 days from
£2,499
per person
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
Map and accommodation
River CruiseRiver Cruise
Rhine Gorge
The Majestic Rhine
4.5 stars(206 reviews)
2025MayJunJul
2026MayJunJul
8 days from
£2,499 pp
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8 days from
£2,499
per person
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  • DestinationFrance, Germany, The Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
Map and accommodation
River CruiseRiver Cruise
Rhine Gorge
Treasures of the Rhine
4.8 stars(16 reviews)
2025SepOct
8 days from
£2,199 pp
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8 days from
£2,199
per person
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  • DestinationGermany
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Garonne & the Dordogne Cruise
Beautiful Bordeaux, the Dordogne and La Rochelle
2025Sep
7 days from
£2,299 pp
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7 days from
£2,299
per person
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  • DestinationFrance
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Interlaken
Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine
4.4 stars(12 reviews)
2025SepOct
10 days from
£3,299 pp
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10 days from
£3,299
per person
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  • DestinationGermany, Luxembourg, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationCruise
  • TransportRail, Cruise, Coach
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Our customers love our Escorted Rail and Cruise tours
Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine
21/Oct
Margaret Montgomery
5 stars
“Excellent trip very well organised. Madeleine our tour leader was exceptional Boat exactly as described and staff and food exemplary
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The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine
20/Oct
Nigel Pearce
5 stars
“Let’s start at the top. The Captain of the Amadeus Imperial was a brilliant, experienced 4th generation Dutch Sea Captain. With such good leadership, the whole holiday followed. The GRJ team of Andrew and Lucile were both lovely personalities and very effective at their jobs. The cabin, delicious food, great...
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The Classic Blue Danube
11/Sep
John Hopper
5 stars
“We were impressed with the cruise organisation, with information details and choice of tours. The crew and tour leaders created a very relaxed atmosphere. The evening entertainments – quizzes, folk dancing and singing and the Vienna Philharmonic quartet were all very enjoyable. The evening cruise along the Danube from Budapest...
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Provence and The Elegant Rhône
10/Sep
Catharina Bekker
5 stars
“The whole trip was excellent. All Great Railways Staffa, managers were professional and helpful. The local guides were very informative and really made a difference when we visited the Towns , museums and the Camargue Delta.
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Delights of the Danube
10/Sep
Jane
5 stars
“A great trip and well organised
Collected by Trustpilot
The Beautiful Blue Danube
7/Sep
Isabella Burlison
5 stars
“We chose this holiday to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and we had the most wonderful time.The boat was lovely and the crew were very friendly and helpful.the places we visited were lovely learning about the history of each place we visited.We would love to be able to do...
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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
24/Jul
Sue, Surrey
5 stars
“Excellent trip as described. Kate Leigh our Tour Manager was so well organised that everything went smoothly. Such an enjoyable time and our group got on so well. Many locations visited in a short period of time. Would thoroughly recommend this trip, although some train journeys were long.
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French Riviera and Rhône Cruise
21/Jun
norma arnold
5 stars
“We loved the boat, the accommodation and the food. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would have preferred an earlier time for evening meal and a staggered time for starting. the 4 days in Nice were also very good with some planned trips and some free time too. We used baggageman for our...
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Treasures of the Rhine
2/Jun
Pooler
5 stars
“It was first class. I have already submitted a very detailed review to Great Rail Journeys
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