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Festive Holidays

Festive Rail Holidays

Whether it's sipping mulled wine with friends beside a roaring fire in The Highlands, leaving footsteps in a blanket of fresh snow in Lapland, watching fireworks explode in a thrilling burst of colour across the night sky beside Lake Garda, or taking in views of a winter wonderland from the warmth of the iconic Glacier Express, there is no denying the joy of winter and the festive period. Make this year your most unforgettable yet on an rail holiday that showcases all that is enchanting about this time of year.

Take a look at our splendid selection below and experience a Great Rail Journeys' Christmas or New Year for yourself!

Festive Holidays with Great Rail Journeys

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Cologne Christmas MarketsCologne Christmas MarketsCologne Christmas MarketsCologne Christmas MarketsCologne Christmas Markets
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4.5 stars(146 reviews)
2025NovDec

Feel the spirit of Christmas on this cruise along the beautiful Rhine. Discovering Germany at the most magical time of the year we stop at traditional Christmas markets along the way. Strolling through the stalls, admire the craftsmanship of local artisans and savour the flavours that define the season. On board, soak up the natural beauty of the...

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Nuremberg Nuremberg Nuremberg Nuremberg Nuremberg
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4.4 stars(18 reviews)
2025Dec

Prepare to be swept away by the romance of Bavaria's world-renowned Christmas markets. Experience the captivating atmosphere of three unique markets - in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Rothenburg - each with its own distinct character, and enjoy a scenic journey along Germany's famous Romantic Road. Staying in Nuremberg, discover the historic city on...

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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New YearGlacier Express All Inclusive at New YearGlacier Express All Inclusive at New YearGlacier Express All Inclusive at New YearGlacier Express All Inclusive at New Year
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4.5 stars(17 reviews)
2025Dec

Discover the magic of Switzerland at New Year on this seasonal holiday based in the scenic Albula Valley. Experience the country's most spectacular train journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps and past enchanting glaciers to Italy on the UNESCO-listed route of the Bernina Express,...

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Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express at ChristmasInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at ChristmasInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at ChristmasInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at ChristmasInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at Christmas
4.3 stars(10 reviews)
2025Dec

Celebrate Christmas in the idyllic Bernese Oberland, staying in the pristine resort of Interlaken, surrounded by panoramic views, sparkling lakes and snow-capped peaks. Journey on the Jungfrau Railway to the highest train station in Europe, experiencing jaw-dropping views across the shimmering Aletsch Glacier. Cross the snowy Brünig Pass to...

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A Scottish ChristmasA Scottish ChristmasA Scottish ChristmasA Scottish Christmas
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4.2 stars(25 reviews)
2025Dec

Make it a truly merry Christmas on this festive Scotland holiday. Celebrate in Inverness with hearty food, warming drinks, traditional entertainment and seasonal cheer. Explore Edinburgh, aglow with Christmas spirit, travel through winter scenery aboard the heritage Kyle Line and visit legendary Loch Ness, home to the mysterious Nessie. With...

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A Wonderful Wiltshire ChristmasA Wonderful Wiltshire ChristmasA Wonderful Wiltshire ChristmasA Wonderful Wiltshire ChristmasA Wonderful Wiltshire Christmas
3.6 stars(5 reviews)
2025Dec

Celebrate Christmas in the charming rural county of Wiltshire, with everything taken care of, based at a traditional hotel in the cathedral city of Salisbury. This seasonal holiday features an exclusive Christmas Eve festive steam train journey into scenic countryside, an illuminating evening at the Longleat Festival of Light, a visit to the...

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Christmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish AdventureChristmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish AdventureChristmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish AdventureChristmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish AdventureChristmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish Adventure
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3.8 stars(5 reviews)
2025Dec

Experience a festive holiday in Edinburgh and the beautiful Scottish Highlands. With Christmas lights and decorations illuminating the city, soak up the enchanting atmosphere of Edinburgh. Discover the Kelpies, stay in peaceful Glencoe, and visit the Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Neptune's Staircase. Spend Christmas Day relaxing in the...

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Jungfrau RailwayJungfrau RailwayJungfrau RailwayJungfrau RailwayJungfrau Railway
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4.6 stars(5 reviews)
2025Dec

Experience the spectacular snow-capped Swiss Alps at one of the most wonderful times of the year, staying in the traditional village of Wilderswil, where dinner and drinks are provided each evening. This enchanting winter break includes a trip on the Jungfrau Express, a masterpiece of Swiss rail engineering, to the 'Top of Europe' where the...

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Classic Glacier Express at New YearClassic Glacier Express at New YearClassic Glacier Express at New YearClassic Glacier Express at New YearClassic Glacier Express at New Year
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4.8 stars(9 reviews)
2025Dec

Snow-bound views and seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the Swiss Alps' glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests provide picture-postcard backdrops. Journey through the Swiss Grand Canyon and over the Oberalp Pass on the world-renowned Glacier Express. Spend New Year's Day in historic Chur on this...

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Classic Glacier Express at ChristmasClassic Glacier Express at ChristmasClassic Glacier Express at ChristmasClassic Glacier Express at ChristmasClassic Glacier Express at Christmas
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4.7 stars(15 reviews)
2025Dec

Snow-bound views and seasonal scenery have made the Glacier Express famous at this time of year as the Swiss Alps' glistening peaks and sugar-frosted forests provide picture-postcard backdrops. Visit Strasbourg's Christmas market enroute to Switzerland, and journey through the Swiss Grand Canyon and over the Oberalp Pass on the world-renowned...

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Glacier Express All Inclusive at ChristmasGlacier Express All Inclusive at ChristmasGlacier Express All Inclusive at ChristmasGlacier Express All Inclusive at ChristmasGlacier Express All Inclusive at Christmas
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4.2 stars(21 reviews)
2025Dec

Discover the timeless enchantment of Switzerland at Christmas on this all-inclusive festive holiday, based in the scenic Abula Valley. Experience spectacular rail journeys from a family-run hotel, including drinks with dinner each evening. Travel across the Swiss Alps, past glistening glaciers to Italy on the World Heritage route of the Bernina...

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Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New YearInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New YearInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New YearInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New YearInterlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New Year
2025Dec

See in the New Year on this idyllic seasonal holiday in the beautiful Bernese Oberland, staying in the picturesque town of Interlaken, surrounded by panoramic views, sparkling lakes and snow-capped peaks. Ascend Grindelwald First Mountain on a spectacular New Year's Eve excursion, looking out across the twinkling valley and visiting the...

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Our customers love our Festive Holidays tours
Classic Glacier Express at Christmas
8/Jan
Edwin Dayment
5 stars
“what an amazing train journey, thanks!
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Interlaken and the Jungfrau Express at Christmas
7/Jan
Rosemary
5 stars
“An thoroughly enjoyable trip - the journey , itinerary ,hotels and Tour Manager.
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A Wonderful Wiltshire Christmas
5/Jan
A Harrison-Wallace
5 stars
“An excellent visit to the stones and the excellent information centre
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Jungfrau Express All Inclusive at Christmas
5/Jan
M Woodcraft
5 stars
“A great Christmas experience with a great group of people and Claire, our top class tour manager. Wonderful, traditional Swiss Chalet hotel with amazing food and Hotel staff. We were also very fortunate to have snow on Christmas Eve.
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A Scottish Christmas
4/Jan
Frederick
5 stars
“Beautiful hotels. A great tour manager, and lovely group of people. Overall a lovely experience.
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Bavarian Christmas Markets
30 Dec 2024
Mr Protheroe
5 stars
“It was an excellent trip with a fantastic tour manager
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Italian Christmas & Austrian New Year
18 Jan 2024
Rowena Wolfe
5 stars
“Excellent food and hotels. Very well planned and, above all a great tour leader.
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year
11 Jan 2024
K Brown
5 stars
“.It was a wonderful tour, scenery was stunning, my 5 th tour overall with the Glacier Express, says it all, the Hotel at Tiefencastel was up to its highest Standard, our Tour Mgr was excellent, produced a lovely booklet which covered the whole tour in extroadinary detail which was brilliant. Overall I give...
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Christmas in the Glens – A Festive Scottish Adventure
9/Jan
Mel C
4 stars
“Loved how easy it was to see some beautiful parts of Scotland and not have to worry about meals or where we would be staying. The tour was the perfect length for the festive season.
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