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Arrive in Style
Seamless rail travel to your river cruise

Escorted Rail & Cruise

We were born from a passion for rail travel, so what could be a more fitting way to cruise with us than by arriving in style following a hassle-free journey by train from the UK to mainland Europe? You can even choose whether to travel by First Class rail or in Standard Class.

Whichever you prefer, you'll be escorted all the way from St Pancras International to your ship by a dedicated and professional Tour Manager. Book your holiday today and cruise along Europe's most enchanting rivers.

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Comfort and Convenience

Travelling by rail to your river cruise ship ensures a leisurely experience, with comfortable seating and panoramic views of the passing landscape. Sit back, unwind, and let the rhythm of the rails relax you as excitement builds for your cruise.

Effortless Transfers

Upon arrival at your designated port, seamless transfers await to take you directly to your awaiting cruise ship. Your dedicated Tour Manager will ensure a smooth transition, allowing you to focus on embracing the magic of your river cruise from the moment you step off the train.

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  • DestinationBelgium, The Netherlands
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River CruiseRiver Cruise
Rhine Gorge
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4.4 stars(164 reviews)
2024Oct
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Salzburg
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Premium Rhône Cruise
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Budapest
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Danube Bend
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The Majestic Rhine
17/Sep
EH
5 stars
“The Amadeus Imperial was a great ship and the staff were amazing, working so hard to ensure that everyone had a great time. Everything was well organised and the excursions were good. The Cruise Manager, Rob and his assistant, Sharon, were brilliant in ensuring everything ran smoothly and...
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The Classic Blue Danube
11/Sep
John Hopper
5 stars
“We were impressed with the cruise organisation, with information details and choice of tours. The crew and tour leaders created a very relaxed atmosphere. The evening entertainments – quizzes, folk dancing and singing and the Vienna Philharmonic quartet were all very enjoyable. The evening cruise along the Danube from Budapest...
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Provence and The Elegant Rhône
10/Sep
Catharina Bekker
5 stars
“The whole trip was excellent. All Great Railways Staffa, managers were professional and helpful. The local guides were very informative and really made a difference when we visited the Towns , museums and the Camargue Delta.
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Delights of the Danube
10/Sep
Jane
5 stars
“A great trip and well organised
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The Beautiful Blue Danube
7/Sep
Isabella Burlison
5 stars
“We chose this holiday to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and we had the most wonderful time.The boat was lovely and the crew were very friendly and helpful.the places we visited were lovely learning about the history of each place we visited.We would love to be able to do...
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Imperial Cities & The Classic Blue Danube
5/Sep
customer
5 stars
“A well structured, interesting, varied and enjoyable holiday.
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The Romantic Rhine
26/Jul
ANNE PRICE
5 stars
“Amadeus Star is an excellent ship, and with Great Rail Journeys chartering the ship, everything is customised for Great Rail travellers.
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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
24/Jul
Sue, Surrey
5 stars
“Excellent trip as described. Kate Leigh our Tour Manager was so well organised that everything went smoothly. Such an enjoyable time and our group got on so well. Many locations visited in a short period of time. Would thoroughly recommend this trip, although some train journeys were long.
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French Riviera and Rhône Cruise
21/Jun
norma arnold
5 stars
“We loved the boat, the accommodation and the food. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would have preferred an earlier time for evening meal and a staggered time for starting. the 4 days in Nice were also very good with some planned trips and some free time too. We used baggageman for our...
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