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Skip the airport and embark on one of our no-fly holidays, travelling through incredible landscapes by rail. Our carefully curated holidays are planned with hassle-free connections to include smooth connections, scenic routes and stand-out moments that make travel truly memorable.
With more than 50 years' experience in creating award-winning escorted holidays and trusted as a Which? Recommended provider, we are the UK's largest no-fly tour operator. Our York-based customer service team is on hand to help in any way to make your holiday the best one possible - and our expert Tour Managers are with you each step of the way to sort out the logistics, so you can sit back and relax.
Wherever you choose to explore, our no-fly holidays provide the perfect chance to discover each destination with the support of our world-class team. Browse our collection below and find your ideal holiday.
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As the UK's leading rail escorted tour provider with more than 50 years of experience, we are the experts in train travel. Each year, we take more than 70,000 people on unforgettable holidays, ensuring they see the world hassle-free.
At the heart of every journey is our team of expert Tour Managers. They're with you from start to finish, handling the logistics and ensuring that every aspect of your trip runs smoothly, so you can sit back and enjoy your holiday.
Our friendly and world-class Customer Service team is on hand to help you with any questions you may have before and after you book your holiday. Call us on the phone, email us or even pop in to visit us at our offices in York.
When you travel on an escorted holiday, you can relax, safe in the knowledge that everything is included, from hotels and transfers to excursions. With GRJ, your holiday is ATOL protected, giving you financial and travel security.





Experience the stunning Swiss Alps on a Great Rail Journeys' all-inclusive holiday, spending six nights in a beautiful Belle Époque hotel in Interlaken, an idyllic town renowned as the gateway to the Swiss Alps. From this refined base, explore the highlights of the beloved Bernese Oberland, including the Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden...





Discover beautiful Bavaria on a GRJ All Inclusive tour of southern Germany's wonderful Romantic Road, featuring excursions to stunning locations, including the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle - a fairytale fortress of piercing towers clinging to densely forested hills. On an exploration of one of Germany's most picturesque regions, stroll amid...





Embark on a voyage of discovery amid half-timbered towns, rolling mountains and gleaming rivers in some of Germany's most picturesque locations. Explore the medieval villages of Wernigerode, Quedlinburg and Goslar and journey to the peak of the Harz Mountains by historic narrow-gauge railway. Uncover the idyllic towns of Assmannshausen and St...





Explore the beautiful towns and landscapes of the Austrian Alps based in an all-inclusive hotel in the charming town of St Johann, with drinks included with dinner each evening. Marvel at views of Austria's tallest mountain on a journey across the Hochtor Pass on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, viewing glaciers and gold-mining towns, before...





Discover the magic of a Swiss winter on this GRJ All Inclusive seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience Switzerland's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina...





Discover the magic of Switzerland at New Year on this GRJ All Inclusive seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience the country's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of...





Uncover the region's culture and history from a base in Kirchberg, a charming Tyrolean town of part-timbered chalets nestled amid gentle mountains and extensive alpine pastures. Experience amazing alpine views while travelling aboard the Achensee Railway to the 'Tyrolean Sea', followed by a short boat ride and a visit to the idyllic Gramai Valley...





Snow-bound views and seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the Swiss Alps' glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests provide picture-postcard backdrops. Journey through the Swiss Grand Canyon and over the Oberalp Pass on the world-renowned Glacier Express. Spend New Year's Day in historic Chur on this...





Snowbound views and seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the Swiss Alps' glistening peaks provide picture-postcard backdrops to an unforgettable journey. Enroute to Switzerland, visit Strasbourg's Christmas market and marvel at Matterhorn views from Zermatt, before travelling through the 'Swiss Grand...





From the coastal town of Roses, discover the glistening Catalan coast and ride into the Pyrenees, taking in the stunning scenery of France and Spain on this relaxing holiday. Journey through peaceful landscapes on the Núria Valley Rack Railway and ride the Little Red Train from Rivesaltes to Axat in France's Pyrenean foothills. Explore...





Experience epic mountain landscapes and shimmering alpine lakes on this fantastic holiday to Switzerland. Discover the Swiss Alps on the world-acclaimed Bernina Express and Glacier Express from our popular bases in Chur and Brig, traditional towns surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Enjoy a private aperitif on the terrace of the 10th-century Spiez...





Enjoy an idyllic winter holiday in the heart of the snow-capped Swiss Alps, staying in the picture-book village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This all-inclusive getaway includes a jaw-dropping trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to Europe's highest railway station. Here, at...