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The ultimate rail journey on board the historic and luxurious Blue Train, described as `The Palace on Wheels', is a magnificent way to admire the ever-shifting landscape as motionless we traverse this wonderful country. Relax in these opulent surroundings in the full knowledge that this is an epic experience where you can enjoy a creative dining indulgence, award-winning Cape wines with a personal service in the company of other like-minded enthusiasts. In the fertile valley east of Cape Town lies Stellenbosch, heart of the winelands with its distinctive Cape Dutch architecture and undulating valleys where cellar doors are always open. We travel along the legendary Garden Route renowned for its lush forests, lakes and wild flowers with the warm Indian Ocean lapping the shoreline before concluding in the vibrant city of Cape Town with its colonial grandeur and stunning location. This holiday provides a kaleidoscope of natural beauty and intoxicating elegance truly `a world in one country'.
14 DAYS FROM £2945
Blue Train Blue Train observation lounge
Johannesburg · Pretoria · Blue Train Stellenbosch and the Winelands · The Garden Route Oudtshoorn · Knysna · Cape Town
This holiday includes 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 evening meals
South Africa
DAY 1
LONDON · JOHANNESBURG
We begin with Titan's VIP Home Departure ServiceTM to London Heathrow Airport and our direct scheduled South African Airways flight to Johannesburg.
DAY 2
JOHANNESBURG · PRETORIA
Early morning arrival where our brief orientation of the `City of Gold' reveals a sprawling blend of first and third world cultures. Later we escape the hustle and bustle and drive to the Irene Country Lodge, located in the serenity of the countryside. The atmosphere of your accommodation will allow you to relax and leave you invigorated for your holiday adventure. Dinner will be served at the Lodge this evening.
rail journey, a window to the heart of South Africa. As we weave our way south through unforgettable landscapes, we arrive at Kimberley, where there will be a brief stop, to learn about the gold rush days and the discovery of diamonds. Time to freshen up before your magical dining experience. As you enter the spectacular `restaurant on wheels' you can savour the fine dining cuisine in such a convivial atmosphere and then as night falls at last you can retire to the opulence of your cabin as our exhilarating journey to the Cape continues.
DAY 4
CAPE TOWN · STELLENBOSCH
DAY 3 PRETORIA · BLUE TRAIN · CAPE TOWN
An experience is about to unfold as the Blue Train waits at Pretoria station. Here we will receive a warm welcome as we are ushered into the departure lounge to sip a complimentary glass of champagne whilst being checked in, after which you will be free to stroll onto the platform, alight the train and settle into the luxury of your compartment. This is the commencement of the ultimate
Having traversed the length of the country in style we arrive in one of the most scenically aesthetic cities in the world, Cape Town. On arrival we will be transferred to the town of Stellenbosch. The town possesses a rich tapestry of architectural styles, most of which have been meticulously restored to their former glory. Our hotel for the next two evenings is the Protea Stellenbosch situated on the outskirts of town. Dinner is included this evening.
DAY 5
STELLENBOSCH
From as early as the 17th century, South Africa has produced and perfected, perhaps, some of the finest wines in the world. The winter rainfall and Mediterranean-like climate of the Cape, together with the rich, fertile top and sub-soils, ensure the growth of vigorous and healthy vines. Today, we have a chance to sample some of their finest and perhaps buy South Africa's crisp white or full-bodied red wine.
Table Mountain Stellenbosch
DAY 6
STELLENBOSCH · OUDTSHOORN
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Our day commences as we head to Oudtshoorn, one of the country's hidden gems, where on arrival we explore the impressive underground wonders of the Cango Caves. Oudtshoorn is known as the `feather capital', due to the highly prosperous ostrich-farming industry, which has been cultivated over the years, particularly when feathers were fashionable accessories. We visit the Safari Ostrich farm where you will have a chance to enter the hatchery and perhaps witness the miracle of life as chicks hatch and then witness the spectacle of the `ostrich derby' race! We conclude the day with a barbecue dinner before arriving at our hotel, the Riempie Estate.
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