Fantastic holiday to Austria that included day trips to Gross Glockner, Salzburg and Zell am See. Lovely hotel in St. Johann, the staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. A very special menti... See more
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Great Rail Journeys has 50 years’ experience creating escorted rail holidays that go without a hitch. Our destination specialists work year round to craft unique itineraries and use their rail expertise to connect must-see sights in every destination, while our attentive Tour Managers travel with you from start to finish, taking care of all the logistics. We also offer luxury river cruises and Independent holidays.
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- Unique Experiences
- We know when you go on holiday, you want to learn about the places you visit and connect with the local culture. Our team of destination experts have done all the hard work for you, making sure you get to experience authentic and inspiring activities. And, with our encyclopaedic knowledge of rail networks across Europe and the UK, you can rest assured your holiday will run like clockwork., leaving you with plenty of stories to tell on your return as you create memories to last a lifetime.
- Explore with Sociable Groups
- Joining like-minded travellers, you can enjoy the sociable aspects of group travel or opt for time to yourself. While exploring the sights or enjoying exclusive experiences, we’re here to make your holiday a memorable one. So, whether it’s over drinks at our hand-picked characterful hotels or during free time to explore independently, you can choose to be part of the group or spend time separately. Plus, your professional Tour Manager is on hand throughout your holiday to offer advice or tips on places to see and things to do.
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4th and 5th Floor, HQ Building, Hudson Quarter, Toft Green, YO1 6JT, York, United Kingdom
- 01904 734 359
- holidays@greatrail.com
- greatrail.com
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Out of her way to help us
Lady on phone very good even when the phone wasn’t very clear she wanted to make sure everything clear sure with the hotel that we could have a walk-in shower in our bedroom something she was not forced to do but I thought was very good and rang me the next day to confirm it. She was great l can’t remember her name but thank her please.
This will be 4th holiday
This will be 4th holiday , always helpful , friendly staff. Prices are good value , especially as there is a guide to help you through your holiday. So many holidays to choose from , great range of prices .
The only bug bear is the colossal price of single person supplement , especially when you get a very small single room , which stops customers booking more holidays. I know this is every travel company, so maybe get together to come up with a solution.
Easy to book
Have used this company before, very easy to book with GRJ, and always happy to help when have contacted them.
Your employee Adele
Your employee Adele was familiar with the river cruise we chose. Very helpful.
Helpful and efficient
I received all of the advice I needed in order to decide to make a booking. All of the pricing was made clear to me and my needs were all met. The usual friendly, personal service I have come to expect from Great Rail Journeys.
Booking process easy and quick
Booking process easy and quick. Staff friendly and helpful. 3rd trip with Great Rail.
T was very helpful and patient
T was very helpful and patient. We have traveled with you before to Glacier NP and enjoyed it.
Professional customer service
Booking was simple, quick and, on Great Rail Journey's part, very professional. They provided me with the information I needed and it was a seamless process
The travel site is easy to search and…
The travel site is easy to search and navigate. Making a reservation was quick and and easy. A phone call confirming the reservation was quick and the agent polite and professional.
Satisfied with service thus far.
Polite and efficient and very helpful
Polite and efficient and very helpful - even making a useful suggestion (which we took up) about an alternative to our return flight.
pay & cross your fingers and wait to hear if you get what you ordered
like your choices
don’t like waiting to hear if you have room for us. hard to plan that type of schedule
We have enjoyed each of our five trips.
We have just come back from our fifth trip with GRJ, this time to Sorrento and Rome. We have found the Tour Managers to be knowledgeable and VERY helpful. The level of organisation is top notch. We liked it so much that we have booked a different holiday with GRJ for next year.
The booking process is easy. We rang up and were able to ask questions and got sensible replies. The staff were knowledgeable and did not push their products. There was no "sales" chat.
The quotes are what you pay. There are no hidden "extras".
Mistakes in Taking Names have no way…
Mistakes in Taking Names have no way Options to correct them except by making another dreaded call and waiting for support .
Very clear user friendly web site and…
Very clear user friendly web site and positive follow up call to address specific queries re possible flight changes
It’s always a pleasure to deal with the…
It’s always a pleasure to deal with the GRJ staff and this time was no different - a straightforward interaction with a pleasant young lady and another booking is in place.
Recommended as always
I have travelled with Great Rail…
I have travelled with Great Rail Journeys before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide was amazing with so
much knowledge at his finger tips. My next journey with them will be quite different, but I am confident that I will enjoy it.
Was offered an upgrade which was then…
Was offered an upgrade which was then denied the next day. Not good at all.
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