11h00 Register and check-in at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
12h45 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
13h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station. Canapés will be served.
14h00 A light lunch will be served in the Lounge Car and the Observation Car
18h30 - 19h30 First sitting for Dinner
20h00 - 21h30 Second sitting for Dinner
Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.
Blue Train including all meals and drinks
French Champagne and Caviar
07h00 - 10h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.
10h00 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. Back at the Kimberley Station, the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry.
12h30 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars.
12h30 - 13h30 First sitting for Lunch
14h30 - 15h30 Second sitting for Lunch
16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.
Blue Train including all meals and drinks and off-train excursions in Kimberley
French Champagen and caviar
07h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis
13h00-15h00 A light lunch will be served in the Lounge Car and the Observation Car
15h00-18h00 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.
Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in a standard room on a bed & breakfast basis
Blue Train including all meals and drinks
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in a standard room on a bed & breakfast basis
Breakfast at the hotel.
Additional travel services can be arranged. Speak to one of our consultants 021 553 4949
Breakfast