The Blue Train - Pretoria to Cape Town (vv)

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent rolling five-star hotel and the name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury train travel. Travelling between Pretoria and Cape Town on a 27 hour journey, you experience a world of grace, elegance and romance. The magnificent suites, each with the finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms, have a personal butler on call to attend to every need. Journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world.

Please note: The Blue Train also operates in the opposite direction

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent rolling five-star hotel and the name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury train travel. Travelling between Pretoria and Cape Town on a 27 hour journey, you experience a world of grace, elegance and romance. The magnificent suites, each with the finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms, have a personal butler on call to attend to every need. Journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world.

A South African icon since its inception in 1946, with a personal butler service and luxurious suite accommodation, the Blue Train offers a rail journey not to be missed. Travelling along the historic route between Pretoria and Cape Town experience in style and comfort the spectacular scenery enroute.

Day 1: Pretoria – Cape Town

This morning between 0750 – 0830 hours please proceed to Pretoria Station for register and check in at the Blue Train Lounge. Guests will enjoy pre departure snacks and drinks. At 0830 hours boarding will start where the butlers will usher the guests to their suites. At 0850 hours the Blue train will depart from Pretoria Station. 1030-1230 hours first sitting for brunch, followed by the second sitting at 1230-1430 hours. High tea is then served in the lounge car at 1530 hours. At 1710 hours the Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and assemble at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. At 1835 hours Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. At Kimberley Station guests are greeted with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. At 1905 hours the Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the journey southbound to Cape Town. After this exciting tour, guests are free to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of our lounges. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. 1930 hours first sitting for dinner followed by the second sitting at 2115 hours. (LD)

Day 2: Cape Town

This morning between 0730-1000 hours breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request. At 1200 hours the Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station where the butler ushers guests to the Blue Train Lounge. (B)

Inclusions:

• One night accommodation
• All meals
• Local drinks (excluding premium brands)
• Excursions as specified in the itinerary

Departures

Pretoria to Cape Town

7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 11
5, 12, 19 Dec 11
9, 16, 23, 30 Jan 12
6, 13, 20, 27 Feb 12
5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 12
9, 16, 23 Apr 12
7, 14, 21, 28 May 12
4, 11, 18, 25 Jun 12
2, 16, 23, 30 Jul 12
6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 12
3, 10, 17, 24 Sep 12
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 12
5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 12
3, 10, 17 Dec 12

Cape Town to Pretoria

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 11
7, 14, 21 Dec 11
11, 18, 25 Jan 12
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 12
7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 12
11, 18, 25 Apr 12
9, 16, 23, 30 May 12
6, 13, 20, 27 Jun 12
4, 18, 25 Jul 12
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 12
5, 12, 19, 26 Sep 12
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct 12
7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 12
5, 12, 19 Dec 12

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