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What’s included on the tour?
More information on the different trains and ships that are used on this tour.
Travel in luxury and style when you choose one of our Deluxe Suites. Our largest en-suite cabins, at 26.4 square metres, a walk-out balcony, walk-in wardrobe an river-view lounge area.
These en-suite cabins are stylish and impressively spacious at 17.5 squre metres, with a panoramic window balcony, walk-in wardrobe and seating area.
These en-suite cabins are stylish and impressively spacious at 17.5 squre metres, with a panoramic window balcony, walk-in wardrobe and seating area.
Our Classic Staterooms offer quality, and elegance with space to relax in comfort at the end of the day. And we recognise the importance of having somewhere inviting to retire to after an engaging day of cruising or excursions. These 16 square metre en-suite cabins offer a wide picture window and large walk-in wardrobe.
Enhance your holiday
Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.
We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.
Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.
We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.
For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.
Reviews
4.7 / 5 · 63 reviews
John Wood
Submitted 05 Nov 2025
A fantastic holiday. Cannot fault it but the highlights were excellent food, friendly, efficient staff and well run, interesting excursions.
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Sheridan Walker
Submitted 04 Nov 2025
What a wonderful holiday my first river cruise but definitely not my last. The crew were so nice and nothing was too much for them. The food was amazing and our room was lovely. The Great Rail Journey staff were brilliant both helpful and entertaining. I would like to point out that there were two young women on the trip named Whitney and Jen who work for your company in York I believe who were actually on holiday themselves but who were so lovely and helpful to all of us. I hope you appreciate them both they are a credit to your company. I for one can’t wait to go on my next adventure with The Great Rail Journey staff.
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John Kaye
Submitted 04 Nov 2025
Great holiday everything was excellent
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Lily
Submitted 04 Nov 2025
Lovely relaxing break, so fortunate with the weather. Really enjoyed travelling to the ship by train.
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Mrs Susan Jenkins
Submitted 04 Nov 2025
Well organised and food was excellent
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M Llewellyn
Submitted 02 Nov 2025
This holiday did not disappoint-an absolute delight. The GRJ team were excellent and dealt with a food allergy issue immediately, the tours were well paced and the ship and crew all met expectation. Baggageman service is a game changer. Lovely convivial fellow passengers. All in all a superb autumnal river cruise.
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River Cruise Holidays 2026
Experience the magic of cruising along some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways. Glide serenely along the romantic Rhine, explore the blue Danube or meander through the enchanting Douro Valley. With our river cruises, you’ll drift through beautiful landscapes and historic towns.
