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Grand Tours by Rail UK & Ireland

A selection of longer holidays, completely unique to Railtrail and often limited to one departure and a smaller group size, Grand Tours by Rail UK & Ireland aim to share with you many of our favourite experiences on one fabulous Railtrail tour.

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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,275.00 There are said to be ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ and on this great railway holiday we visit six! Our grand tour begins at the very heart of the industrial revolution at a hotel within the Ironbridge World Heritage site, then explores the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore. Duration: 10 Days
3 dates available
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,339.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
09/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Only £1,849.00 Here is our recreation of Palin's second 'Great Railway Journey' from 'Derry to Kerry'! Experience the fabulous line from Coleraine to Londonderry and the scenic East Coast Line from Dublin to Wexford, enjoy the contrasts of Belfast, Dublin, Waterford and Tralee, and wonder at the natural beauty of the Causeway Coast and the Ring of Kerry, all rounded off with a final shindig in Dublin. Cead Mile Failte! Duration: 12 Days
23/09/2021
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Only £1,645.00 Another unique Grand Tour by Rail, visiting some of our best loved hotels, crossing Wales from coast to coast. From our bases in Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and Llandudno we tick off more steam and heritage railways than you could imagine, plus we bask in the wonderful scenery of the valleys, mountains, and coasts. Duration: 12 Days
30/09/2021
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,375.00 There are said to be 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways' and on this great railway holiday we visit six! Our Railtrail grand tour begins at the very heart of the industrial revolution at a hotel within the Ironbridge World Heritage site, then explores the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore. Duration: 10 Days
11/06/2022 and
17/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,359.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
08/09/2022
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Only £1,725.00 Another unique Grand Tour by Rail, visiting some of our best loved hotels, crossing Wales from coast to coast. From our bases in Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and Llandudno we tick off more steam and heritage railways than you could imagine, plus we bask in the wonderful scenery of the valleys, mountains, and coasts. Duration: 12 Days
29/09/2022
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UK & European Tours 2021

Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2021

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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,649.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £645.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £459.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £595.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Germany's Hanseatic Heritage
From Price: £1,049.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 15/07/2021
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,849.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,339.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2021
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 10 Days
3 dates available
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,295.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2021
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,125.00
Duration: 7 Days
3 dates available
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
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Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,379.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 20/09/2021
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £570.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,189.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2021
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,259.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £519.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £589.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Steam & Sail in the Elegant English Riviera
From Price: £509.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Price: £1,895.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £895.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
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