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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest

(30 reviews)

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£2,699 pp

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest - Fly

(50 reviews)

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£2,399 pp £2,199 pp

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip

(76 reviews)

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£2,499 pp

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip - Fly

(55 reviews)

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£2,199 pp £1,999 pp

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Delights of the Danube: Budapest to Passau

(113 reviews)

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2027JunJulSep

11 days from

£2,999 pp

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Delights of the Danube: Budapest to Passau - Fly

(49 reviews)

2026JunJulAugSepOct

2027JunJulSep

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£2,499 pp £2,299 pp

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Explore Europe on an elegant river cruise, redefined by rail. Soak up the ever-changing scenery, visit majestic cities and experience the unique traditions of each destination you sail through.

Luxury Train Holidays

For those looking for a truly legendary experience. Step back in time to the golden age of rail travel and enjoy the finest trains, highest level of service, gourmet cuisine and iconic destinations.

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All the benefits of a well-planned holiday with the freedom to sightsee independently and the comfort of familiar faces and a UK Tour Manager, travelling solo is a fantastic way to explore.

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Our escorted small group tours are designed for those who want a more personal and immersive way to explore. Enjoy exclusive travel experiences with an average of just 22 travellers.

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Our GRJ All Inclusive tours are all about making your holiday hassle-free, with every aspect taken care of. At your destination hotel, main meals and selected drinks are included, giving you more time to unwind.

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Our Discoveries range offers everything you need at a great price so you can travel with confidence. Discoveries tours provide comfortable, locally run accommodation where available, standard rail or economy flights and expert-led group tours. You'll be among groups with an average of 30-35 travellers and a maximum of 40.

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Our Classic range is what we're known for. Enjoy curated moments with plenty of inclusions. Centrally located hotels, premium travel options and engaging group tours with a seasoned expert are included. Classic tours average 20-25 people (up to 30 at most), while Scandinavian and Worldwide tours average 30-35 with a maximum of 40.

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PREMIUM JOURNEYS

Our Landmark range offers a special mix of unforgettable excursions, First Class rail travel where available, unique accommodation, tours with smaller groups, and one-of-a-kind experiences that you'll want to tell your friends about. Group sizes begin at 16 travellers, while our average is around 22 people with a maximum of 30.

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