The Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria (vice versa) - Board one of the most luxurious trains in the world; The Blue Train for an unbelievably scenic and interesting journey to Cape Town or from Cape Town to Pretoria.
Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Train has become recognized as the epitome of luxury rail travel and an icon of the Southern African tourism, hospitality and leisure experience. Comparable to the world's finest hotels, each suite on board the train offers five star luxury accommodation, with private en-suite bathroom facilities.The luxury element on the train is accentuated by the personalized butler service, fine cuisine and wide selection of South Africa's finest wines.
So, step aboard and journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance on The Blue Train.
Itinerary from Pretoria to Cape Town (similar itinerary for Cape Town to Pretoria):
Day 1:
07:50 – 08:30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station.
Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
08:30 Boarding starts Butlers usher guests to their suites.
Suite orientation done by butlers.
08:50 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station
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 Kimberley 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 2: (Next morning)
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
Day 1:
07:50 – 08:30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station.
Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
08:30 Boarding starts Butlers usher guests to their suites.
Suite orientation done by butlers.
08:50 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station
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 Kimberley 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 2: (Next morning)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
Rates per person sharing:
1 September - 15 November 2012
Luxury Double: R15 570 De Luxe Double: R14 295
Luxury Single rate: R23 140 De Luxe Single rate: R21 430
1 January – 31 August 2012 & 16 November - 31 December 2012
Luxury Double: R12 515 De Luxe Double: R11 585
Luxury Single rate: R18 770 De Luxe Single rate: R17 375
Book your luxury train journey on The Blue Train now.
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