Day notes
- On arrival at Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Africa On Route who will drive you to Castello Di Monte
- You will spend the night here
Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Castello Di Monte
Transfer
OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
Castello Di Monte
Check-in to Castello Di Monte
Picnic Basket
Wine Cellar
Panorama Roof Dinner
Television
Included:
- Luxury accommodation
- Breakfast
- One complimentary shuttle to Blue Train station
- Wi-Fi
Day notes
- A full breakfast will be served this morning
- Check-out is at 11h00 (you can pre-arrange a late check out)
- You will be transferred to the Blue Train station, the drive is a quick 15 minutes. Latest you can arrive at the station is 12h30
- 12h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
- There will be a rapid covid test before you depart (this test is free of charge)
- 13h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
- 14h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station. Canapés will be served.
- 16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car
- 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
- 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner
Check-out from Castello Di Monte
Train from Pretoria Station
Train
Pretoria Station
Cape Town Station
Transfer from Castello Di Monte to Pretoria Station
Transfer
Castello Di Monte
Pretoria Station
Off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole)
Included:
- Luxury train accommodation
- All meals
- All local drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole)
Excluded:
- French Champagne
- Caviar
Day notes
- 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.
- 09h30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole.
- 12h30 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep.
- 13h00 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars.
- 13h00 - 14h15 First sitting for Lunch
- 14h30 - 16h00 Second sitting for Lunch
- 16h30 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car
- 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
- 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.
Included:
- Luxury train accommodation
- All meals
- All local drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole)
Excluded:
- French Champagne
- Caviar
Day notes
- 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis
- 12h00 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.
- A representative from Jarat Tours will transfer you to the Cape Town International Airport for your flight home
Disembark from The Blue Train
Transfer from Cape Town Station to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]
Transfer
Cape Town Station
Cape Town International Airport [CPT]
