European Train Tours
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Edinburgh, theHighlands and Islands
9 days from$2,995per person
- Journey on the iconic Jacobite Steam Train
- Cruise across the mystical Loch Ness
- Visit historic Eilean Donan Castle
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Jungfrau ExpressFive-Star All-Inclusive
9 days from$4,795per person
- Reach the 'Top of Europe' by train
- Stay in a 5-Star chalet-style hotels
- Explore the Alpine Botanical Garden
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9 days from$2,795per person
- Discover the towns of Positano and Amalfi
- Visit Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Enjoy a guided tour of Rome
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Experience the History & Culture of Europe
Europe is a beautifully diverse continent, home to the dramaticlandscapes of the Scottish Highlands as well as the sun-drenchedshores of the Mediterranean. Traveling Europe by train or a rivercruise allows you to soak in the landscapesas you movebetween cities. On our well-planned itineraries the journey is partof the adventure.
- Recommended Destinations:Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, , France, , Scandinavia
- Ride Famous Trains: GlacierExpress, Jungfrau Railway, JacobiteSteam Train, Royal Scotsman, VeniceSimplon-Orient-Express, Bergen Railway and more.
- Explore by Travel Type: Escortedtours guided by a tour manager, River Cruises on their own or paired witha scenic rail tour, andIndependentitineraries toexplore at your own pace.
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
Discover the West Highlands and Cairngorms on our most popularScotland tour. For 9 days you'll explore lochs, glens, castles andislands for a full Scotland experience. Limited spots are left oneach departure, secure your spot before they're gone.
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22/Jun
Shopping Savant
“Overall, the trip was excellent. Our tour guide was terrific! She handled everything well, right down to dealing with a rail strike! The hotel rooms were fine. The river cruise in Paris and the evening at Villa Machiavelli were wonderful! The train ride through the Alps was beautiful! The food during group meals was delicious. Don't forget to bring a sweater or jacket. It's cold up there!If we could change anything, it would be to add more chairs and benches all across Europe! If you cannot walk for hours without an opportunity to sit down, don't take this trip. GRJ needs to only use hotels where a bus can pick us up at the front door, and coaches need to be waiting for us when we leave each train right outside the station. And launches in Venice need to be larger and more stable for easier boarding.We made friends on the trip who we will keep for a lifetime!Thank you to everyone whose efforts made this wonderful experience possible!
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Highland Adventure
21/Jun
Michelle Germundson
“Riding the steam trains was very fun! The tours were fantastic. Eilen Donan castle was our favorite stop.
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21/Jun
Helen
“Ireland, a place of wild beauty, history and charm. All these aspects were combined in this wonderful tour. So much to see and experience.
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
20/Jun
Wayne Thomas
“Trip escort (Angie) was very helpfull and knowledgeable.Hotels were nicee and in good locations, loved the Kings House location, quite and pretty.
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RHONDA MICHELLE SVENSSON
“We had a wonderful time. The hotels booked for us were within walking distance from the train stations and everything was well planned. We would highly recommend Vacations by Rail.
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19/Jun
Cynthia Hansen
“This was my first international trip and it was amazing! The sights of London and Paris did not disappoint. The tour manager was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The only negative was the transportation company used in London which was late all 3 days causing us to miss the ceremony at the Tower of London. They should not be used for any future tours.
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18/Jun
Denise Burruss
“Transportation and accommodations went smooth. All tour guides and drivers were very knowledgeable and kept us informed about schedules. We loved the scenery and stops. It was a well rounded vacation.
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Classic Glacier Express
15/Jun
JOANNE HELLEN
“It went above my expectations, the guild was very good, we had unexpected cancelations on booked trips that she was able to navigate around and get us where we needed to be. The food good and rooms were nice. Switzerland rocks!
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DANIEL O’CALLAGHAN
“All the arrangements were made and went off smoothly. It was a wonderful trip.
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Europe is home to some of the world's most beloved cities andacclaimed travel locales. Your dream may be to stroll theChamps-Elysees in Paris, to make a wish in the Trevi Fountain inRome, to relax along the Amalfi Coast or to visit any number of bigcities, medieval villages and coastal towns that lie in betweenthese destinations. Perhaps you desire to soak in the culture ofEastern Europe's Imperial Cities or to be surrounded by thefairytale scenery of Bavaria. Many tour packages depart from LondonSt. Pancras, giving you an easily accessible starting point foryour grand adventures through Europe.
European train tours are a wonderful way to get a closer look atthe landscape as you move between cities, thanks to the vast railnetwork that spans to virtually every country on the continent. Asyou make your way between destinations aboard local, regional andhigh-speed trains, such as the Eurostar or TGV, or upon scenicspecialty trains, like Switzerland's Glacier Express, relax in yourcomfortable onboard accommodations and drink in the local scenery,which ranges from coastal passages and lush vineyards to majesticmountains and quaint villages. Select vacations include railjourneys on Europe's famous luxury trains, including the VeniceSimplon-Orient Express, the Royal Scotsman and the Golden EagleTrans Siberian Express.
For an even more unique experience, select an escorted rail andcruise vacation that presents the best of Western Europe andbeyond by train and deluxe cruise ship. Sail along the windingwaters of the romantic Rhine River, surrounded by castlesand dramatic scenery, or along the mighty Danube,which weaves through 10 countries. Like our guided land tours,these combination holidays are thoughtfully designed with packagesranging from just a few nights to upwards of 14 days.
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