DATES
08 – 11 May 2024
15 – 18 May 2024
WHY WE LIKE IT
South Africa’s most iconic and recognised luxury train; 5-star ‘hotel’ on wheels
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BLUE TRAIN SPECIAL: CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA DIRECTION – 3 NIGHTS
Inclusions & The Nitty Gritty
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Board your flight for Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 2 |
After breakfast check-out of your hotel. A representative will transfer you to Cape Town Station in time for your departure. |
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10:00 |
Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. |
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11:15 |
Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. |
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12:00 |
The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station. |
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13:00 |
First sitting for lunch |
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14:30 |
Second sitting for lunch |
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16:00 |
High Tea is served in the Non-Smoking Lounge Car. |
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18:30 |
First sitting for dinner. (Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/ waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. |
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20:15 |
Second sitting for dinner. |
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Day 3 |
07:00 |
Breakfast is served from 06:00. |
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11:30 |
First sitting for Lunch. |
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13:15 |
Second sitting for Lunch. |
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15:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the Railway Museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. |
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17:00 |
Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. |
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18:30 |
The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the journey Northbound to Pretoria. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs served at any one of our lounges. |
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18:30 |
First sitting for dinner. (Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/ waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. |
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20:15 |
Second sitting for dinner. |
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Day 4 |
07:00 |
Breakfast is served from 06:30. |
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13:00 |
First sitting for lunch |
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14:30 |
Second sitting for lunch |
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18:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station where your trip sadly comes to an end. |
Above itinerary can be changed and/or tailormade to suit your individual requirements / Excursions may be changed according to schedule achieved.
Times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.
Why we like it
The Blue Train is undoubtedly South Africa’s most iconic and recognised luxury train; an amazing bucket list experience. 5-star ‘hotel’ on wheels, The Blue Train’s cabins are luxurious and roomy; with friendly staff there to assist you in every way possible. Enjoy breath-taking views on The Blue Train whilst enjoying delectable fine-dining and some of South Africa’s excellent wines.
