The Blue Train & Cape Town

9 Days / 7 Nights - from $3,685*

Pretoria to Cape Town - Including airfares from Australia

Special

PER ADULT SHARING
$3,685 + $780* ticket taxes

The Blue Train:

South Africa's Blue Jewel has been synonymous with luxury travel since 1946. It offers a perfect way to explore South Africa's beautiful countryside and rich heritage - the ultimate indulgence that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Kings and Presidents have travelled on this magnificent five-star mobile hotel.On board, guests indulge in fine cuisine accompanied by some of the best wines South Africa has to offer. The De Luxe suite offers you a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath). Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Economy class flight ex East Coast to Johannesburg with Singapore Airlines (arrival on day 2)
• Day 2: Private vehicle transfer from Johannesburg Airport to the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria
  1 night at The Sheraton Pretoria in a double/twin share classic room, includes breakfast
• Day 3:  Transfer from The Sheraton to The Blue Train Station, Pretoria
  
  The Blue Train in 1 x Deluxe Cabin: (Luxury Cabin Rates on application)
  
  Pretoria – Kimberly (Railway Mueseum, Open Mine Tour)
  • 07h50 - 08h30: Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
  • 8:30: Boarding starts Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. 8:30 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station @ 08:50 (am)
  • 10:30 - 12:30: First sitting for Brunch 12:30 - 14:30 Second sitting for Brunch
  • 15:30: High tea is served in the Lounge Car.
  • 17:10: 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.
  • 17:45: Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to view interesting and historical sites. Guests are also taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Kimberly hole.
  • 18:35: 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.
  • 19:05: 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.
  • 19:30: First sitting dinner
  • 21:15: Second sitting dinner
• Day 4: Kimberly - Cape Town
  • 07:30 - 10:00: Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request.
  • 12:00: The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

  
  Transfer in private vehicle from The Blue Train Station to the V&A Hotel in the waterfront
  
  3 nights at The Victoria and Alfred Hotel, Cape Town Waterfront, 1 x double/twin share room, including breakfast daily

• Day 5: Cape Town (free time)
• Day 6: Cape Town (free time)
• Day 7: Transfer in private vehicle from The Victoria and Alfred Hotel to Cape Town Airport
  
  Economy class flight from Cape Town to East Coast with Singapore Airlines (arrival on day 8)
• Day 8: Arive Australia

Includes:

•  Return International economy class flights with Singapore Airlines ex East Coast Austalia
• All transfers
• 7 Nights Accomodation on a twin share basis
• All meals as per itineray
• VAT, Local taxes

Not Included:

• VISAS, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TIPS, DRINKS, INNOCULATIONS, ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE, ETC