https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/great rail journeys/ Great Rail Journeys News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T21:05:44+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-launches-new-tour-ocean-cruise-collection-aboard-azamar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-launches-new-tour-ocean-cruise-collection-aboard-azamar/ The new collection has been thoughtfully curated by travel experts to bring each destination to life in a new style of holiday. On land, itineraries are infused with Great Rail Journey’s signature rail tours, where guests are guided by an expert Tour Manager, ensuring every moment is savoured and detail is taken care of, before boarding the ship to enjoy the luxury of boutique cruising. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:33:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-diversifies-product-offer-with-brand-new-escorted-walki/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-diversifies-product-offer-with-brand-new-escorted-walki/ Great Rail Journeys, one of the UK’s premier providers of escorted holidays and river cruises, is expanding its product offer with the introduction of a brand new Escorted Walking tours collection.  Launching in Spring 2026, with inaugural tours to Austria, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, the itineraries offer a perfect blend of scenic walks and fascinating excursions. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:46:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-aboard-amore-fall-in-love-with-italys-hidden-gems/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-aboard-amore-fall-in-love-with-italys-hidden-gems/ Italy is set for a record-breaking summer, with 27 million international visitors expected between June and September.  In fact, Great Rail Journeys, the leading provider of escorted tours, has seen a 26% increase in year-on-year bookings to the country. Yet while Rome may steal the spotlight thanks to its Jubilee Year, the whole of ‘La Dolce Vita’ is brimming with world-renowned art, architecture, cuisine and natural wonders. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:49:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-pass-yukon-route-railroad-celebrates-125-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/white-pass-yukon-route-railroad-celebrates-125-years/ This year, The White Pass & Yukon Route is celebrating 125 years of service in the North. The iconic railroad has resumed operations into the Yukon territory this summer for the first time since 2019. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:12:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-unveils-united-states-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-unveils-united-states-acquisition/ York-based Great Rail Journeys is to acquire Vacations By Rail, an independent US provider of escorted and independent rail holidays. Great Rail Journeys hopes the deal will position the company as a leading escorted rail company. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:02:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eci-partners-takes-controlling-stake-in-amber-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eci-partners-takes-controlling-stake-in-amber-travel/ ECI Partners, the UK growth focused mid-market private equity firm, has taken a majority stake in premium rail travel company, Amber Travel. The transaction values the business at over £50 million and represents a successful exit for Primary Capital who invested in Amber in 2005. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:22:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-private-trains-expand-great-rail-journeys-europe-2011-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-private-trains-expand-great-rail-journeys-europe-2011-programme/ Great Rail Journeys, the market leader in escorted holidays by rail, has launched its Summer 2011 Europe brochure, featuring more than 80 tours, including eight new and exclusive European itineraries. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:22:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-america-by-rail-from-manchester-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-america-by-rail-from-manchester-airport/ Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s market leader for escorted holidays by rail, has introduced Manchester air departures for its USA Coast to Coast holiday. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:04:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-boosts-uk-programme-for-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/great-rail-journeys-boosts-uk-programme-for-2010/ Great Rail Journeys, the operator for escorted holidays by rail, has added five new British itineraries for 2010 to bring its choice of UK holidays to ten. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:02:03 +0000