Festive Breaks for Single Travellers
If you have grown tired of the annual chaos and would like to share the magic of a more traditional Christmas, then Great Rail Journeys can arrange the perfect getaway to a winter wonderland of your choice. Our rail holidays at Christmas and New Year capture all the spirit of the festive season yet allow you to relax and enjoy a wide variety of destinations at your own pace.
At Great Rail Journeys we understand that not everybody has a travelling companion, however as a single traveller on one of our holidays, you'll never feel like you are alone. Each day you have the option to be as sociable as you wish, and mealtimes are social occasions which allow you the opportunity to be acquainted with other holidaymakers. The relaxed atmosphere of our festive holidays means that you will be welcomed as part of the group which makes travelling alone a more sociable adventure. You will not have to worry about making any arrangements, tell us your requirements and Great Rail Journeys will do the legwork to ensure that your festive break is as pleasurable as possible. We have created a comprehensive itinerary for every tour listing so that you can see at a glance exactly what is included within the price, ensuring that there are no hidden extras in our festive breaks.
Celebrate an unforgettable New Year with a breath taking ride on the Jungfrau Railway to the highest stationin Europe, a winter wonderland sleigh ride amongst the snowy Alpine peaks, and a visit to charming Lucerne.
Departures from December to December
Enjoy the festive period in two of Europe's most spectacular settings on this truly memorable rail holiday. Innsbruck at Christmas is enchanting, and Lake Garda is the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic New Year.
Departures from December to December
Since the days of Lord Byron the British have been visiting the Rhine, charmed by its riverside castles and vineyards. Our ship navigates the father of German rivers, visiting an array of Christmas Markets en route.
Departures from November to December
There can't be a more exciting place in the UK than Edinburgh at Hogmanay. Our holiday combines the capital city with the Highlands'great railways, a wee dram and entrance to Edinburgh's festivities.
Departures from November to December
Take two steam-hauled train journeys into the countryside aboard the Severn Valley Railway and Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Visit Warwick Castle and celebrate in the heart of England on our festive rail holiday.
Departures from November to December
Interlaken & the Jungfrau Express at New Year 2012
Austrian Christmas & Italian New Year 2012
Rhineland Christmas Markets Cruise 2012
Scottish Hogmanay 2012
Stratford at Christmas 2012Our Christmas and New Year rail holidays are designed to encapsulate the beauty and exciting atmosphere of yuletide throughout different countries of the world. Great Rail Journeys believes that your journey should be just as interesting and thrilling as the destination itself, which is why our railways escort you through stunning scenery and areas of exquisiteness. Relax in the comfort of your seat and admire the natural beauty of Switzerland as you wind past snow-capped mountains and magnificent glaciers. You may want to take a trip to Berlin and Prague and discover the intriguing history and culture of two such contrasting cities.
Amongst the many rail holidays at Christmas and New Year are tours to traditional Christmas markets in Cologne, Bruges and Brussels. The glimmering fairy lights that adorn traditional wooden stalls light up the festive decorations, which you can admire at your own leisure, as heavenly smells of mulled wine and freshly prepared foods entice you through the wintry streets. Alternatively, you may like to spend Christmas in Würzburg, a cosmopolitan city that boasts amazing Baroque architecture and lies at the northern tip of Bavaria. The Würzburg Residence is a stunning building which has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is most definitely worth a visit. You can spend four nights at the Hotel Maritim, it offers fantastic views of the Fortress Marienberg and is just a short walk from the River Main which is a staggering 329 miles long.
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During your Christmas singles holiday you will be escorted by one of Great Rail's knowledgeable and helpful Tour Managers who will be able to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you want to be directed to places of interest or popular bars and restaurants on your journey then they will gladly guide you in the right direction. There are a range of optional excursions on each of the singles holidays at Christmas or, if you prefer, there is designated free time for you to explore the delights of charming towns and cities at your own pace. Whichever Great Rail Journeys holiday you decide upon you will return home with wonderful memories.