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Short Breaks

If you'd like to escape for just a few days, look no further than our magnificent selection of short breaks in the Great British Isles and Europe. From a short cultural getaway immersing yourself in the history of medieval Bruges, to a long weekend discovering the outstanding beauty of the Great British Isles, our varied collection of short break holidays mean that no matter how little time you have to spare, you always have time for an exciting getaway. We believe that you shouldn't have to compromise on quality just because you're short on time, so we strive to ensure that our short break itineraries are packed with unforgettable excursions, carefully chosen hotels and many delicious meals.

A short break with Great Rail Journeys puts the world within easy reach; we take care of all arrangements in advance, from travel to accommodation to meals and excursions, so that you can relax with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that every aspect of your holiday is taken care of before your departure. All of our tours include the services of a professional Tour Manager, who will be on hand to guarantee that your time away is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible, and will happily assist you with anything from travel advice to restaurant recommendations.

An escorted rail holiday is a perfect way to experience a destination in a short amount of time, as it makes the journey a part of the adventure. From the moment your tour departs you can sit back and relax, taking in the scenic views as they roll past your window, and socialising with fellow, like-minded passengers.

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

29/Jun

Christopher

“Excellent in so many respects but in particular, our tour manager David Parmley who ensured that we had a really enjoyable time (despite two very wet days!)

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Railways & Castles of Wales

29/Jun

Shauna Kidd

“This tour was a good combination of activities and free time. As a first time visitor to Wales, it was a good opportunity to see the beautiful countryside, ride in various trains, visit interesting castles, and eat delicious food.

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Explore Yorkshire

28/Jun

Lynn Cooper

“Lovely tour , enjoyed it Excellent tour manager The hotel was a bit disorganised the first night as they appeared short staffed but big improvement the next day

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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads

25/Jun

Thomas C Kane

“It was great

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German Christmas Markets of the Rhine

10/Jan

Ian

“A magical pre-Christmas trip, organised and delivered to Great Rail Journey's usual high standards! The crew, cabin, facilities and food on the Amadeus Cara were fantastic, and the views as we cruised the Rhine gave us some amazing memories. We did get a little 'Christmas market overload' at times, but...

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & the Highlands

31 Aug 2025

Christine Charie

“Good show, well organized and we enjoyed it very much.

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Highland Adventure

29/Jun

“Very pleasant holiday for the 4 day trip. Hotel comfortable and clean. Staff at hotel helpful and polite. Tour guide always available to give times for.pick ups and made sure we were in the right place at right time.

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South Devon, Dartmouth & the English Riviera

29/Jun

D Christie

“Hotel good Michael v helpful and knowledgeable Group very friendly Breakfast v good Evening meal needs to greatly improve

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Bavarian Christmas Markets

25 Dec 2025

Neil

“Generally a very good short holiday. Hotel in Nuremberg , central and convienent

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