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Seamless rail travel to your river cruise

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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.

Our favourite picks

Tulips Cruise

Springtime Tulips and Keukenhof Gardens

2025Apr

2026Apr

8 days from

£1,999 pp

Basel

The Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Switzerland

(71 reviews)

2025MayJunJul

2026MayJunJul

8 days from

£2,249 pp

Budapest

Delights of the Danube

(96 reviews)

2025JunJulAug

2026JunJulAug

11 days from

£2,799 pp

Rhine Valley in Flames

The Rhine Valley in Flames

(15 reviews)

2025Sep

8 days from

£2,899 pp

La Rochelle

Beautiful Bordeaux, the Dordogne and La Rochelle

2025Sep

7 days from

£2,299 pp

Budapest

The Beautiful Blue Danube

(51 reviews)

2025JunAug

2026JunAug

9 days from

£2,799 pp

Lisbon

Lisbon & The Douro Valley Cruise

(33 reviews)

2025MayJunSep

11 days from

£3,499 pp

Ardeche Gorge

Provence and The Elegant Rhône

(107 reviews)

2025JunJulAug

2026AprJunJulAugSep

8 days from

£2,699 pp

Our customers love our Escorted Rail and Cruise tours

The Majestic Rhine: Switzerland to Amsterdam

11/Nov

F Poplar

“Very well organised, interesting trips and excursions, fabulous food, friendly staff.

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Jungfrau Express & The Magic of the Moselle and Rhine

21/Oct

Margaret Montgomery

“Excellent trip very well organised. Madeleine our tour leader was exceptional Boat exactly as described and staff and food exemplary

Collected by Trustpilot

Autumnal Colours of the Moselle & Rhine

20/Oct

Nigel Pearce

“Let’s start at the top. The Captain of the Amadeus Imperial was a brilliant, experienced 4th generation Dutch Sea Captain. With such good leadership, the whole holiday followed. The GRJ team of Andrew and Lucile were both lovely personalities and very effective at their jobs. The cabin, delicious food, great...

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The Classic Blue Danube

11/Sep

John Hopper

“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

“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

“A great trip and well organised

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The Beautiful Blue Danube

7/Sep

Isabella Burlison

“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 & Delights of the Danube

24/Jul

Sue, Surrey

“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

“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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