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Dear Repta Member

New departure dates have been added to three of our most popular tours - India's Golden Triangle, Las Vegas & the Golden West and USA Coast to Coast. All of our excellent value tours offer a wealth of experiences on various excursions, which are included in the tour prices along with all accommodation and travel, a selection of meals and the services of one of our professional Tour Managers.

Over 90% of customers say that they would recommend Great Rail Journeys

In fact thousands of our customers choose to travel with us again, delighted with the variety of experiences included on each of our holidays. Excursions often include journeys on heritage railways as well as city tours and trips to world-famous sights. With Great Rail Journeys there are no hidden costs, so there is little extra to pay while you are away.

No surcharges or surprises

Once you book your rail tour we guarantee not to increase the price with any surcharges, regardless of what happens to fuel prices or exchange rates. Great Rail Journeys offer excellent value on all of our tours and we will never sell your holiday cheaper without giving the same reduction to you, even if you have already paid for your holiday! Booking early guarantees great value for money with Great Rail Journeys, visit our website for more about our exciting range of tours for 2010.

New European tours for 2010

Don't forget that we also recently introduced our "New Tours Compilation" brochure featuring many new European tours for 2010. Click here to view tours.

 

India's Golden Triangle

13 days from £1,545pp

Explore the sights and sounds of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra on this once in a lifetime tour. Highlights include the world famous Taj Mahal, the Amber Fort and a journey on the Toy Train.

 
    New dates: 10, 24 April and 13 November 2010
       
   

Las Vegas and the Golden West

15 days from £1,875pp

Discover the high life of the Golden State and witness natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon on an incredible holiday. The price includes one night in the opulent RMS Queen Mary!.

New dates: 2, 16 June, 25 August,
15 and 29 of September 2010
 
       
   

USA Coast to Coast

21 days from £2,795pp

Witness all the iconic landmarks and natural wonders of the USA on one epic rail tour. The many highlights include New York, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.

 
    New dates: 9, 17 April, 20, 28 July
and 11 August 2010
 
       
 

Call or book online 01904 734359

Our specialist Tour Advisors are here to help you choose the right holiday and take your booking.

     

 

       
 

Dear Repta Member

Take advantage of the early booking discounts that are available on a wide selection of our rail tours and cruises for a truly spectacular 2010! Simply book one of the tours below before
31 December to save up to £500 per couple on selected Canadian tours or up to £250 on selected cruising by rail holidays. This is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to the holiday experience that you have always wanted. Advantages of booking early include our no surcharges guarantee, which means that even if the price of the tours increases for future customers, the increase will not affect you.

The price reduction will be shown in the confirmation invoice that you will receive in the post after paying your holiday deposit.

Secure your place by making your booking before
31 December on our website or by phone with our specialist Tour Advisors.

The price reduction will be shown in the confirmation invoice that you will receive in the post after paying your holiday deposit.

Early booking discounts expiring on 31 December 2009:

TourSaving (per couple)
Canada Coast to Coast £500*
Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer up to £425**
Ancient Empires of the Med £250
Rockies & Alaska Cruise up to £125
Danube Cruise £100
Europe's Heartland Cruise £100
Rhine Cruise £100
Rhône & Provence Cruise £100

* Discount only applies to 23 June departure.
** Full discount available on 2, 16, 23 June and 14 July departures. Smaller discounts are available on other departures. Please call for details.

 
Departures:
21 Apr – 22 Sep 2010 Save up to £425** per couple by booking before
31 Dec 2009

Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer

A comprehensive rail tour through Canada with excursions to many of the country's famous natural wonders including the Rockies and Niagara Falls.

 
       
       
   
Departures:
15 May - 30 Oct 2010 Save £100 per couple by booking a cabin upgrade before 31 Dec 2009

Europe's Heartland Cruise

Sail in luxury aboard a five star vessel along Europe's most majestic rivers and explore some of Germany's most famous towns and cities including Nuremberg and Trier.

 
       
       
   
Departures:
15 Apr – 7 Oct 2010 Save £100 per couple by booking a cabin upgrade before 31 Dec 2009

Rhine Cruise

Discover the rich history and culture of Europe in luxury aboard a five star ship. Highlights include Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Cologne as well as a city tour and canal cruise in Amsterdam.

 
       
        
 

Call or book online 01904 734 359

Our specialist Tour Advisors are here to help you choose the right holiday and take your booking.

 
Departures:
15 May – 25 Sep 2010 Save £100 per couple by booking a cabin upgrade before 31 Dec 2009

Rhône & Provence Cruise

Discover Arles which was the inspiration of Van Gogh's work and enjoy a mini train excursion in Vienne, which is home to a Roman Amphitheatre and a striking medieval cathedral.

 
     

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Great Rail Journeys - Brand new tours for 2010
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Dear REPTA Member

View or download our exciting range of brand new tours that are featured in our recently launched "Fly Rail" and "New Tours Compilation" brochures by visiting our website.

European Fly Rail Holidays

Tours in our Fly Rail programme include outbound and return journeys by scheduled airline, which is perfect if you have limited time and want to travel to a destination faster than a train will allow. These holidays then follow the same formula that has made our tours so popular - a fantastic combination of outstanding hotels, train travel whenever possible and a full programme of excursions such as city sightseeing and journeys on mountain railways.

New Tours Compilation

If you are searching for something new for 2010 take a look at our New Tours Compilation programme. Here you will find all the latest tours within the UK, Germany, Belgium, France as well as two brand new premium tours in South Africa and Namibia which combine game drives with journeys on the luxurious Pride of Africa hotel train.

We also have rail tours which visit some of the world's most famous events such as Munich's Oktoberfest, the Oberammergau Passion Play and the Rhine in Flames fireworks celebrations. If you are looking for a tour closer to home you have a great choice of UK tours which have never been featured in any of our brochures before.

Take a look at the tours on our website today and book online or by telephone.

 
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Fly Rail

All the advantages of our rail tours with the added convenience of less time travelling to and from a destination. New tours include the stunning Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland as well as The Italian Explorer, and The Beauty of Andalucia.

 
    
    
 
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Africa

Experience pure indulgence on a rail journey aboard the Pride of Africa. See the Victoria Falls and enjoy game drives on The Namibian Explorer, or visit some of the continent’s most famous golf courses (with game drives for non golfers) on the South African Safari & Golf tour.

 
    
    
 
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UK Tours 

Browse the newest additions to our tours which visit the most famous landscapes, events and cities in the UK. You will find a variety of new holidays including Edinburgh Lochs & Glens, Thames Cruise, Bournemouth & the New Forest and Torquay & the Eden Project.

 
     
      

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Our specialist Tour Advisors are here to help you
choose the right holiday and take your booking.

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Special Events 

Our special events tours combine some of Europe’s most famous celebrations, plays and parades. Choose from Yorkshire in the Forties, Munich's Oktoberfest or celebrate 175 years of Germany Railways on the German Steam Spectacular.

 
    

 

 

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Dear Repta Member

Discover the dazzling Golden Coast of the USA which is rich with sights, cities and natural wonders. In just one holiday you will have the opportunity to explore LA - the city of the stars, witness the twinkling lights of San Francisco, socialise with the high rollers of Vegas and see some of the world’s most famous sights such as the Hoover Dam and Yosemite National Park.

The 15-day tour includes a range of excursions such as a ride on the renowned Grand Canyon Railway and all transport and accommodation as well as a selection of meals. Customers travel on iconic Amtrak trains such as the Coast Starlight and Southwest Chief, giving you the opportunity to witness stunning panoramas of the spectacular Pacific shoreline.

Secure your place on this incredible tour and the departure of your choice by booking online or calling today!

15-Day Itinerary

Day 1 To San Francisco
Day 2 San Francisco and Alcatraz
Day 3 At leisure in San Francisco
Day 4 Through California to Yosemite and Merced
Day 5 To Bakersfield and Las Vegas
Days 6-7 Viva Las Vegas
Day 8 The Hoover Dam and Williams
Day 9 Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon
Day 10 Hollywood and the RMS Queen Mary
Day 11 The Coast Starlight and Monterey
Days 12-13 Carmel, Big Sur and San Francisco
Days 14-15 San Francisco to London

What's Included

  • Scheduled flights London to San Francisco and return in Economy Class
  • Rail and coach travel as described
  • 12 nights' hotel accommodation (room only)
  • All excursions described in the itinerary
  • Services of your Tour Manager throughout
   
      
     
     
      
      
   

Prices from £1,875pp

  • Fully escorted by a Tour Manager throughout
  • Direct flights to and from the USA
  • Includes a full programme of excursions
  • Departures in April, May, September and October 2010
 
       
         
 

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Great Rail Journeys - European HolidaysEuropean Holidays by Rail 2010

Dear Repta member

Plan an unforgettable holiday with our new European Holidays by rail programme which is on sale now. Within our great selection of rail tours you will find all of our long running signature tours including: the Glacier Express, Lake Garda and Jungfrau Express. The programme also features several exciting new holidays such as A Castle in the Tyrol and Walking in the Kitzbüheler Alps as well as our largest ever collection of UK rail tours.

From the exotic landscape of North Africa to the snow-covered wilderness of the Arctic Circle, we have carefully created itineraries which blend the continent's most famous events, renowned landmarks and breathtaking scenery. There is a wide choice of single centre, twin centre and short breaks, as well as a range of rail cruises with AMA Waterways, our new cruise partner for 2010.

There is only a small selection of our European tours on this email; the full range can be viewed on our website or in the new European Holidays by rail 2010 brochure. Many of our European tours sell out quickly so we suggest booking as soon as possible to secure a place on your preferred tour.

Due to increased bank charges, our fee for booking by credit card will rise from 1.5% to 2% on bookings taken after 1st October 2009. All bookings placed before this date will be charged at the lower rate.

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01904 734 358

Our specialist Tour Advisors are here to help you choose the right holiday and take your booking.

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Glacier Express
holidays

Celebrate 100 years of the Bernina Line on one of our popular Glacier Express holidays, which offer unique views of Switzerland’s alpine scenery. You can discover the enchanting region on the 8 day Traditional Glacier Express from just £895 per person.
Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Explore the picturesque setting of Lake Garda where medieval castles, boutiques and quaint cafes line cobbled streets. Choose from several tours including Simply Lake Garda, Lake Garda & the Gardone Riviera, and On the shores of Lake Garda.
Closer to home

Closer to home

Our largest ever range of UK tours visit a range of some of our most famous events, regions and landmarks. Witness the incredible spectacle of The Edinburgh Tattoo or discover unspoilt beauty on a tour of The English Lake District or Yorkshire and Northumberland.
Holidays by Rail for Single Passengers

Holidays by Rail for
Single Travellers

Single travellers are warmly welcomed on all Great Rail Journeys’ holidays, of particular interest will be our Holidays by Rail for Single Travellers which are exclusively designed for single travellers.
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Great Rail Journeys – new UK tours for 2010

Dear Repta Member

Discover the perfect UK break by taking a look at our biggest ever range of escorted UK rail tours. From the wild mountainous highlands of Scotland to the rugged Cornish Coast, the United Kingdom boasts a truly diverse landscape. Holidaying closer to home gives you the chance to admire magnificent architecture including Elizabethan houses, medieval castles and striking abbeys. Most of our UK tours feature journeys on some of the world’s most spectacular heritage railways which take you over magnificent viaducts and into lush valleys. Take a look at the five brand new tours we have added to our 2010 UK programme.

Lands End to John O’Groats

14 Days from £1,595

Tour Highlights

  • Falmouth, Lands End and St Ives
  • The timeless villages of the Cotswolds
  • Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • The Cairngorms and Inverness
  • Brora and Dunrobin Castle
  • A scenic train journey on the North Highland Line
  • John O’Groats and the Castle of Mey
  • Edinburgh and a farewell Scots Evening

What’s Included:

First and Standard Class rail and coach travel as described, 13 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast each day, 11 dinners, 3 full day excursions, 1 city tour, a scenic cross country touring itinerary, all transfers and the services of your Tour Manager from London to Edinburgh.

Find out more about taking a holiday closer to home by visiting our website or calling to speak to one of our Tour Advisors.

Call or book online

01904 734 359

Our specialist Tour Advisors are here to help you choose the right holiday and take your booking.

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Edinburgh Tattoo View tours 5 days from £395pp

The Edinburgh Tattoo

Witness the musical spectacle of the Edinburgh Tattoo on its Diamond Jubilee Year. Pipers, marching bands, gymnasts and dancers all perform against the epic backdrop of Edinburgh castle. The tour also includes a journey on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway.
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Yorkshire &  Northumberland View tours 8 Days from £650pp

Yorkshire &
Northumberland

A scenic rail journey on the North York Moors Railway introduces you to the wild but breathtaking beauty of the region. There is also the opportunity to visit some of England’s most famous landmarks including Hadrian’s Wall and Bamburgh Castle.
The English Lake District View tours 7 Days from £720pp

The English
Lake District

The majestic lakes and stunning peaks of the Lake District create a phenomenal backdrop to nostalgic journeys on vintage and steamer trains such as the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. This holiday also includes The 10 Lake Spectacular tour.
Stratford & the Severn Valley View tours 6 Days from £475pp

Stratford & the Severn Valley

Explore the picturesque Cotswolds which boasts stunning countryside and charming villages. This short break also visits the five houses of Shakespeare and the historic Warwick Castle. Another highlight is a journey on the Severn Valley railway.
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