Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Great Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys
greatrail.com

Score: 90%

Mystery Shopper said: The website had eye-catching pictures, was easy to navigate and looked professional. The contact number was at the top of the page too, which saved me from searching for ways to get help. The consultant that I phoned was very enthusiastic and polite. They enquired about my budget and asked me if there were any particular places that I wanted to visit during my holiday. They then recommended locations that they thought would be of interest to me. The agent informed me that the hotels were four-star and said that they were on a B&B basis, leaving me to be flexible with upgrades should I desire them. I was told the best trip would be three nights each in Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. They explained that they would tailor-make a package and took my details down. They sent me a package for £4,350 with Gatwick flights included, I felt encouraged to book because of the consultant’s service.

1. A Scandinavian rail holiday is a great way for clients to experience cuisine unique to the region such as fermented fish, delicious dark breads and a Swedish “smorgasbord” in its original environment.
   
   
2. A rail holiday presents clients with opportunities to enjoy untouched nature and visually striking scenery, such as the Icelandic coastal fjords.
   
   
3. Guests can enjoy amazing train journeys traversing cinematic landscapes famous for their beauty, such as the iconic Oslo to Bergen line – also the planet of Hoth in Star Wars.
   
   
4. Scandinavian rail holidays are perfect for embracing culture, history and art in amazing capital cities.
   
   
5. Great Rail Journeys tours are content rich, giving our customers a wide variety of experiences and excellent value for money.

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