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Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria - 2008
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The Blue Train with Table Mountain in the background
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Tour Duration: 2 days
Start: Cape Town
End: Pretoria
Travel in the stylish luxury of the Blue Train from the Mother City, Cape Town, to the capital of South Africa, Pretoria. On the Blue Train, the luxury of personal service comes as standard, with a dedicated butler at your beck and call, ready to meet your every whim and ensure an unforgettable experience. The Blue Train is one of the world's leading hotels and has been rated as the most luxurious train in the world.
Tour Type: Train, Honeymoon
Regions covered:
Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, South Africa
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| 1N LUXURY SUITE CAPE TOWN - PRETORIA | Double/Twin per person sharing | |
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Scheduled Tour - Departure Dates - Prices in USD($)
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| 1N DE LUXE SUITE CAPE TOWN - PRETORIA | Double/Twin per person sharing | |
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Scheduled Tour - Departure Dates - Prices in USD($)
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Tour Details
Day 1:
07:50 - 08:30
Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. Enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.
08:30
Boarding starts. Butlers usher guests to their suites.
08:50
The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station.
11:30 - 13:00 First Brunch sitting
13:00 - 14:30 Second Brunch sitting
14:35 - 15:15
The Blue Train arrives at Matjiesfontein for a 45 minute off-the-train excursion.
On arrival at Matjiesfontein guests are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. The Victoria buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp – an oasis suspended in a different age.
15:20
The Blue Train departs for its northbound journey to Pretoria.
16:00 - High tea served in the Lounge Car.
17:00
After an exciting interlude guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at any one of our lounges.
18:30 - First dinner sitting
20:30 - Second dinner sitting
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Day 2:
07:00 - 10:00
Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis. Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request.
12:50
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria station. Butlers usher guests to the Station Lounge.
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Visa Requirements
When visiting South Africa for a period of up to 90 days, travellers from Commonwealth countries, Japan, the USA and the European Union do not require a visa. Visitors who intend to work in South Africa must apply for a work permit abroad at the South African Consulate or Embassy. Before departing for South Africa, check with the nearest South African Consulate or Embassy for any possible changes regarding the visa requirements.
Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from South Africa.
Note, Travellers should have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. If there is insufficient space in the passport entry will be denied.
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