The Blue Train By World Journeys

A luxury rail journey

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3 Days / 2 Nights from $3,360 Price Per Person

Sales from 18 May 2023 to 31 December 2025

**Pretoria to Cape Town Route**

**Day 1: Depart Pretoria**
Registration and check-in for The Blue Train begins at Irene Country Lodge at 10:00am, where guests can enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. On boarding, butlers usher guests to their suites for their suite orientation before departure at noon. Canapes will be served on departure, followed by lunch. Enjoy the scenery and settle into your luxury surroundings. An elegant dinner awaits you later in the evening; guests can enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed.

**Day 2: Kimberley Station**
Full breakfast is served in the dining car or in-suite. The Blue Train will arrive at Kimberley Station, guests disembark and gather at the railway museum, from where you will be ushered to a bus to transfer to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. Enjoy a tour of the interesting and historical sites, you will also be taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Big Hole. Return to Kimberley Station where you will be greeted with a glass of sherry and continue your journey Southbound to Cape Town. Once onboard and departed enjoy lunch. High Tea will be served at 4:30pm in the lounge car followed by an elegant dinner later in the evening.

**Day 3: Arrive Cape Town**
Breakfast will be served in the dining car this morning. Enjoy the passing scenery until lunch. At 6.00pm The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station where your journey ends.

**Cape Town to Pretoria Route**

**Day 1: Depart Cape Town**
Registration and check-in for The Blue Train begins at 10:00 am at The Cape Town Station Lounge. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. Boarding commences at 1.30 pm. Butlers usher guests to their suites for their suite orientation, followed by canapes in the lounge cars. Departure is schedule to 12.00 pm and lunch awaits, followed by an elegant dinner later in the evening; guests can enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed.

**Day 2: Kimberley Station**
Full breakfast is served in the dining car or in-suite. In the afternoon enjoy lunch before The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station, guests disembark and gather at the railway museum, from where you will be ushered to a bus to transfer to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. Enjoy a tour of the interesting and historical sites; you will also be taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Big Hole. Return to Kimberley Station where you will be greeted with a glass of sherry and continue your journey Northbound to Pretoria. Once onboard enjoy an elegant dinner later in the evening.

**Day 3: Arrive Pretoria**
Breakfast will be served in the dining car this morning. Relax on board and enjoy the scenery before lunch onboard. The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station between 3:00pm and 6:00pm and your journey comes to an end.


Type of Journey:

Luxury rail journey: Let us tailor-make further travel arrangements before and/or after your rail journey.

Inclusions

    • 2 nights’ accommodation onboard in your cabin of choice
    • All meals (B, L, D) onboard plus snacks
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Cognacs and Cuban cigars
    • Personal butler and 24-hour room service
    • Shared excursion as per the itinerary
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about pricing for children (6 to 11 years)
  • Luggage storage in your suite is limited; excess luggage will be stored in the luggage car
  • During the day, the dress code on board is smart casual
  • For dinner, men are requested to wear a jacket and tie; ladies, elegant evening wear
Not Included:
  • Caviar and French champagne
  • Gratuities
Gratuity:

Recommended ZAR 100 to 200 per person per day

General Terms & Conditions: Deposits & final payments will be required to secure bookings. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent professional service fees will apply. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit your local Travel Advisor today.

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