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All aboard the trip of a lifetime, as Travelmarvel again partners with award winning company Great Rail Journeys in 2018. Discover the romance of a bygone era, and hark back to a time when crisscrossing breathtaking landscapes by train was a...
29 November, 2017

All aboard the trip of a lifetime, as Travelmarvel again partners with award winning company Great Rail Journeys in 2018. Discover the romance of a bygone era, and hark back to a time when crisscrossing breathtaking landscapes by train was a new and unique experience. In the golden age of travel, rail journeys opened up the world to adventure-seekers who wanted to experience the pleasures of life abroad in a comfortable, convenient and relaxing way. We’ve sought to recreate this ideal by taking you on an incredible journey along the world’s most illustrious railways.

From Europe to Asia, the Middle East to Central America, and the USA to Australia and New Zealand, you’ll travel on railways full of history as well as those that are feats of modern engineering. On these holidays, the railways and trains you journey on will be as memorable as the destinations you visit. Along the way, a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort will accompany you, and on your sightseeing excursions knowledgeable local guides lead the way.

It might come as a surprise that the rugged and intangible landscapes of the Alps make the perfect host for rail travel. Following carved valleys through Switzerland and Italy, these iconic railroads thread in and out of the slopes. Such incredible man-made tracks have translated into some of the world’s most picturesque train journeys – notably the Glacier Express, which couldn’t be more at home in the mountains. There’s also the fabulous Jungfrau Railway, taking you to Europe’s highest railway station.

While further north, the heavenly fjords of Norway combine with Sweden’s tranquil landscapes and colourful cottages for an epic holiday that includes every great Scandinavian rail experience. Join our Arctic Circle Express holiday and journey through Sweden and Norway, taking in incredible sights and travelling on the Flam and Bergen railways and the 114 kilometres long Rauma Railway. Tunnels twist and swirl in and out of the mountains as you’re whisked through the Flam Valley via the largest fjord in Europe, the Sognefjord.

On the other side of the world, endless contrasts are brought to life along the rail roads of Asia. From heritage trains that hark back to a colonial past, to high speed marvels that criss cross the continent, these iconic railways are the perfect way for travellers to truly experience the local sights and culture. Between the towering Himalayas and striking crimson rooftops, the magic of China and Tibet is illuminated. While on Japan’s high-speed Shinkansens, better known as Bullet Trains, you’ll whizz past an eclectic display of ancient culture and cutting-edge technology that the high energy cities are renowned for.

Venturing from San Francisco to New York City and everywhere in between, embark on a Trans-American holiday. Cross paths with awe-inspiring sights including the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and the dazzling lights of Las Vegas.

Between your adventures on the railroad, you’ll stay in premium accommodation that have been selected as the ideal location from which to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the region. Sample the diverse flavours of each destination with many meals included throughout, and enjoy a host of Insider Experiences which are tailored to provide you with an in-depth insight in certain locations. Choose from a range of non- porterage and porterage included tours and departures.

Every rail journey is a nostalgic and inspiring adventure, and after just one taste, you’ll be left looking forward to the next one.

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