Did you hear about the driver who turned up five hours late to his interview with Virgin Trains? They were so impressed they hired him on the spot. Train travel is a national joke, but holidays by rail are not. They can be first class adventures, when done well. And no one does them better than Great Rail Journeys, who have been leading outstanding tours for over 30 years. They have helped us put together four superb railway getaways across the USA, Canada, India and the Swiss Alps. No Northern Line nonsense. No engineering work. Just a life-enhancing holiday to remember.
USA Coast to Coast
20 nights from £3,750 Experience a once-in-a-lifetime coast to coast rail journey across the most diverse country in the world. Your photo album will include many of America's highlights including the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Wild West, the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Golden Gate Bridge. Highlights
New York, including a harbour cruise
Washington
Chicago and Denver
Journey on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Journey on the Durango & Silverton Railroad
Monument Valley
Journey on The Grand Canyon Railroad
Los Angeles and Hollywood
San Francisco
Stay on the luxury liner RMS Queen Mary
What’s Included
Scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights in Economy Class from London Heathrow to New York and San Francisco to London
Rail and coach travel as described
16 nights' hotel accommodation (room only)
3 overnight train journeys in two-berth roomette (meals included)
Guided city tours in New York including a Manhattan harbour cruise, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco
4 iconic Amtrak journeys on the Capitol Limited, California Zephyr, Southwest Chief and Coast Starlight
2 fantastic rail journeys on heritage lines of Durango& Silverton Railroad and Grand Canyon Railroad
Time to explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Transfers and luggage handling in USA, flight taxes and charges
The services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
Traditional Glacier Express
7 nights from £1,275 Stunning scenery and spectacular views are enough to take your breath away as we travel by rail through the heart of the Swiss Alps on the world-famous Glacier Express train. During our Swiss adventure, we enjoy thrilling mountain railways, charming towns and dramatic Alpine scenery for which Switzerland is justly famous. Highlights
Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town
A journey on the Bernina Express
The ancient municipality of Poschiavo
The Iconic Glacier Express
Kandersteg, a delightful mountain resort
Zermatt and the Matterhorn
GRJ Swiss Travel Card
What’s Included
Standard Class rail travel throughout
7 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast each day
5 dinners
Full-day excursion on the Bernina Express
Journey on the iconic Glacier Express
Mountain railway excursion to Zermatt
GRJ Swiss Travel Card
All transfers
Porterage for certain sections of the tour
The services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
India’s Golden Triangle
12 Nights from £1,875 The kaleidoscopic sights of this colourful country take your breath away. Our Indian rail tour takes in Red and Amber Forts, temples, beautiful palaces and ornate gardens, as we visit Delhi, the pink city of Jaipur and Agra with its white marble icon, the Taj Mahal Highlights
New and Old Delhi
Toy Train rail journey
Shimla and the Shivalik Himalaya
The Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Fatehpur Sikri
The Pink City of Jaipur
Amber Fort
The Palace of the Winds
What’s Included
Scheduled British Airways/Virgin Atlantic return flights in Economy Class from London Heathrow to Delhi (including flight taxes and charges)
Rail travel in India on the Toy Train and in air-conditioned Chair Class on the Shatabdi Express
11 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast each day
2 restaurant lunches and 2 packed lunches
Dinner every day (packed dinner on Day 6 and on the final evening)
Guided city tours in Delhi, Shimla and Jaipur
Visits to the iconic monuments of the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Amber Fort
Luggage handling in India
All transfers by modern, Volvo coach with on board toilets in India
Tips throughout the tour
Porterage is included throughout your holiday in India
The services of a professional British Tour Manager and a local guide throughout
Rocky Mountaineer
17 Nights from £4,275 From the laid-back city of Toronto to the dramatic Pacific Ocean setting of Vancouver and the natural beauty of Vancouver Island, this incredible adventure takes us across Canada by rail, lifting us high into the mighty Rockies in style and comfort on board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's greatest trains.
Highlights
Toronto
Niagara Falls
The Canadian rail journey
The Columbian Icefield
Banff
Lake Louise
The Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
What’s Included
Scheduled British Airways/Air Canada flights in Economy Class from London Heathrow to Toronto, and Vancouver to London Heathrow
13 nights' hotel accommodation (room only)
3 nights' Sleeper Touring Class rail travel on the Canadian from Toronto to Jasper in two-berth cabins including all meals (except dinner on the first evening on board)
2 days' daylight rail travel in RedLeaf on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver, with meals on board
Full day excursion to Niagara Falls
Guided city tours of Toronto and Vancouver
Visit to the Icefields Parkway
Excursion to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake
Visit to Maligne Lake and Canyon
Porterage is included throughout the Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer holiday.
The services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
For further details on any of the above or any other Great Rail Journey itineraries please visit the shop, email info@abbotts.com or call 0208 989 9445.