Great Rail Journeys Canada

21/03/2018

Spring into action, and take a look at some of our hot summer tours!: https://www.greatrail.com/us/tours/?where=&when=&what=103660&from=&to=&days=

15/03/2018

Canada, why not check out your own backyard with our coast-to-coast tour?!

https://www.greatrail.com/ca/tours/canada-coast-to-coast/

Join Great Rail Journeys on a 17-day adventure across Canada from coast to coast. Ride iconic trains and visit Niagara Falls, Toronto and Quebec.

06/03/2018

Join us to celebrate the coming of springtime in these Central European hotspots! The first tour of the year departs on March 29th.

https://www.greatrail.com/us/tours/grand-imperial-cities/

Visit Europe's greatest cities Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Berlin. Our Grand Imperial Cities tour includes rail travel, hotels and excursions.

01/03/2018

In honor of Mărțișor, today's holiday celebrating the Romanian coming of the spring, check out our Romanian cruise holiday: https://www.greatrail.com/ca/tours/premium-danube-to-the-black-sea/

Embark on an exciting thousand-mile journey along the mighty Danube, cruising through eight countries before arriving at the Black Sea.

09/02/2018

In celebration of the Spring Festival, why not take a Grand Tour of China this year? https://www.greatrail.com/us/tours/grand-tour-of-china/

Discover magnificent Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors, captivating pandas and cruise through the Three Gorges on an unforgettable Grand Tour Of China.

24/11/2017

Black Friday means fantastic deals, and these ones you don't even need to leave the house for!

Check out our website for a 10% discount on certain tours when you book on or before November 27th.

Jump into the festive season with Great Rail Journeys' fantastic Black Friday Event, giving you 10% off selected tours, per person. From November 20th until November 28th, ending midnight!

29/10/2017

Stately cities, fabulous architecture, and a myriad of history, the Grand Imperial Cities of Europe are a delight to explore.

11/10/2017

See why we love our tours to Canada - one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world.

02/10/2017

What's your favourite Italian lake? Here are some of ours!

27/09/2017

Stunning Switzerland is just waiting to be discovered – learn more about it here!

21/09/2017

No matter the season, Norway is a magical country, so why not discover it by rail?

16/09/2017

Two incredible once-in-a-lifetime adventures, but which would you rather do?
Hit "like" for New England in the Fall, and "love" for the Northern Lights - and if you want to do both, click "wow"!

15/09/2017

Scotland has been voted one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and here's why we at Great Rail Journeys love our tours there.

13/09/2017

What train is this gorgeous picture of? Let us know your thoughts below!

21/07/2017

Thanks to Dickie Spurgin, who sent in these wonderful images from his recent trip to Switzerland. These were taken on a free day spent at Oeschinensee - what perfect weather for it! Thanks for sharing, Dickie.

If you'd like us to share your holiday snaps from a GRJ tour, send us a private message.

13/07/2017

We're lucky to be based in the glorious city of York. Here are all the fabulous features we enjoy having on our doorstep. http://ow.ly/3N4L30dzIpH

A grand railway station and one of Europe’s largest gothic cathedrals contrast with tiny medieval lanes on this stroll through the ancient capital...

27/06/2017

On the 26th of June 1997, we were introduced to teenage wizards, magical schools and an epic battle against He-who-must-not-be-named. Yesterday, Harry Potter reached its 20th anniversary, when we took our first steps into JK Rowling’s wizarding world!

Be sure to check out our Scottish tours, many of which feature the original Hogwarts Express, also known as the Jacobite Steam Train on the spectacular West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig.

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Escorted rail travel in Scotland with Great Rail Journeys. City breaks and mountain tours of the highlands and the islands with rail travel in...

25/06/2017

Rooting around for change in the darkness under the sofa is a thing of the past with the introductions of Canada’s latest addition to national coinage – a glow-in-the-dark $2 coin adorned with a luminous Aurora Borealis! Created in honour of the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation and the birth of the Canadian nation , the Canadian ‘toonie’ makes use of a specially designed ink, chemically compiled of luminescent materials.

Thoughts on the design?

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New two-dollar coin, or toonie, features two canoeists under the aurora borealis – and glows in the dark thanks to special ink that contains...

22/06/2017

From their heyday to their final journey, the Evening Express has put together some fantastic photographs of steam trains throughout the years, with some favourites including the ‘Flying Scotsman’, the ‘City of Aberdeen’, and the ‘Union of South Africa’. http://ow.ly/W7Dr30cK3PQ

Joan Sinclair, Susan Thomson and Lorraine Ogg were suitably attired for the 125th birthday celebrations of Aberdeen railway station are. The A4...

21/06/2017

Step back in time, and explore the luxury of Belmond trains. http://ow.ly/T8R630coEnb

The 'Golden Age' of rail travel is best experienced on board a true luxury train. From days out on a heritage rail experience, to far-flung...

17/06/2017

Enchanting Iran is a destination for the traveller who has seen it all. Discover its secrets on our blog. http://ow.ly/DiAx30coEb8

An ancient Empire, golden deserts, a mystical religion, noble mountains and wonderful people – Iran takes the best of every civilisation which has...

13/06/2017

Some destinations have to be seen - whilst others must be heard. Here are our top musical destinations around the world. http://ow.ly/xEOu30coDTn

Music is a splendid thing, and comes in many genres that can be appreciated at a variety of destinations around the world. Here are our picks for...

08/06/2017

In the spirit of the election, we are very excited about another result today – the announcement for the winners of the Silver Travel Awards! Great Rail Journeys has been nominated in the Category of Best Rail Holiday Provider and we look forward to the results of the awards show later today.

Giving a voice to seasoned holiday-goers, Silver Travel Advisor provides award-winning reviews, information and offers for the mature traveller. Check out the show below, hosted by singer Aled Jones and Classic FM

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The Silver Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel for the over 50s and is voted for by you, members of the public. Voting this year starts on 1...

07/06/2017

What does the 'Golden Age' of sailing look like? Find out with our blog. http://ow.ly/FXk130coDFB

For passengers looking to re-live the ‘Golden Age’ of sailing across the Atlantic, look no further than the charms of the Queen Mary 2, and the...

19/05/2017

The iconic Flying Scotsman passes through South Wales today, bringing steam and rail nostalgia to this beautiful part of the UK. Check out the times for this world-famous train as it passes through Gwent and alongside the River Severn. The remarkable journey begins at Newport in 18:53.

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ONE of the world’s most famous steam trains will be touring the Severn Estuary on a trip from Newport.

16/05/2017

In three years today, the world famous Oberammergau Passion Play is staged for the 42nd time in over 380 years! This is the oldest Passion Play on earth with a cast in the thousands, held once a decade.

Check out the trailer below and experience this magnificent event in all its dramatic glory on our 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play tours!

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https://www.greatrail.com/holiday-types/oberammergau-2020/

A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat - so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633. In the middle of...

15/05/2017

Our resident photographer and filmmaker Chris Goss has just returned from India, and even though he was busy getting us some great footage, he still managed to capture these candid images.

Follow the link below for a unique insight into the hidden stories of life on this colourful sub-continent.

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12/05/2017

There are few places quite like Venice for culture, elegance and class – or so socialite, art collector and heiress Peggy Guggenheim thought.

In honour of this, her previous home in the heart of the floating city is now an art museum known as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, featuring works from all manner of important 20th century artists including Picasso, Duchamp and Giacometti.

During your free time on our Italian tours, this collection in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni is well worth a visit.

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In the 1940s, the heiress fled New York and, with a makeshift gallery, became the star of Venice. But she was not the first woman to dazzle the...