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Luxury Trains
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Journey Calendar
Sometimes finding something exotic and different for that special day is more important than the location or the cost! Making the arrangements, or having our concierge do it for you, will, I am sure, be a relief. Better check that there is space on board now.
August 2008Friday 1st August Lunch from London British Pullman, UK. View the treasures of England's glorious countryside with a journey aboard the British Pullman. Click here for more.
Saturday 2nd August Blenheim Palace from London by steam train British Pullman, UK. Visit the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill with its striking Great Hall, State rooms and 55 metre Long Library. This journey is steam-hauled. Click here for more.
Saturday 2nd August Oxford from London by steam train British Pullman, UK. "The City of Dreaming Spires" is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and an established town since the 9th century. Click here for more.
Saturday 2nd August Waddesdon Manor from London by steam train British Pullman, UK. Discover the Rothschild's wine-making heritage and of some of the finest examples of French 18th century decorative arts. Click here for more.
Saturday 2nd August London Sightseeing & Thames River Cruise Northern Belle, UK. View England's vibrant capital from a uniquely different perspective. View this great city from the height of the "London Eye" then embark upon a cruise on the Thames for a different perspective. Click here for more.
Monday 4th August Pretoria to Cape Town The Blue Train - The route between Pretoria & Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. En route there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. Click here for more.
Monday 4th August Beijing to Moscow Grand Trans Siberian Express. The private Grand Trans Siberian Express cruises between Beijing and Moscow and includes sightseeing stops in world-class cities as well as in rarely visited places. The Trans Siberian Railway is the world's longest railway line, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok as well as 2 continents - Europa and Asia. The Grand Trans Siberian Express joins the Trans Mongolian Railway at Ulan Ude and crosses Mongolia into China. Click here for more. Tuesday 5th August Beaulieu from London British Pullman, UK. Journey to the heart of the New Forest to the home of the Montagu family and discover one of the finest Motor Museums in Britain. Click here for more.
Tuesday 5th August Cowes Regatta from London British Pullman, UK. Renowned since Edwardian times as a major event in the social calendar, the maritime spectacle of Cowes is yours to experience in the best way possible - at sea, from the deck of an historic Thames Sailing Barge. Click here for more.
Tuesday 5th August Winchester from London British Pullman, UK. Allow medieval history to unfurl before your eyes as you explore the city, the fine Cathedral and its Great Hall, reputed to house King Arthur's Round Table. Click here for more.
Wednesday 6th August Cape Town to Pretoria The Blue Train - The route between Cape Town & Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The Train stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Click here for more.
Thursday 7th August The Royal Fly-Fishing Adventure Royal Canadian Pacific - 6-day tour; fly-fishing on pristine rivers in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Clear waters with cutthroat, brown, rainbow and bull trout with a guide for the best locations on several rivers. Click here for more
Thursday 7th August Imperial Dinner Train and the Belvedere Palace The Majestic Imperator, Vienna - Passengers are welcomed on the red carpet beside the Imperial Dinner Train by the liveried chef steward. This romantic tour travels through the Vienna Prater across the Danube with a view of the Vienna skyline and through much of Austria's capital city. Click here for more.
Friday 8th August Brighton Murder Mystery from London British Pullman, UK. Step back in time and discover an intriguing murder mystery that takes you from the train to the splendours of Brighton's Royal Pavilion. Click here for more.
Friday 8th August Vladivostok to Moscow Golden Eagle. Starting in Vladivostok the train takes a leisurely two weeks, visiting Ulaan Baatar - Ulan Ude - the ‘Paris of Siberia' at Irkutsk - Kazan, with its beautiful Kremlin - Yekaterinburg, where the Romanovs were executed - and on to Moscow. As well as travelling alongside the shores of the world's largest lake, the main attraction is the gradually changing scenery itself - from the climb through the Ural mountains (the boundary between Europe and Asia), to the wide open steppes and broad rivers - this journey is an excellent way to truly take in the vastness and grandeur of the world's largest country. Click here for more. Sunday 10th August Dunrobin Castle Northern Belle, UK. Seat of the Earl of Sutherland, this beautiful castle is the largest house in the Northern Highlands. Click here for more.
Monday 11th August Pretoria to Cape Town The Blue Train - The route between Pretoria & Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. En route there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. Click here for more.
Wednesday 13th August Cape Town to Pretoria The Blue Train - The route between Cape Town & Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The Train stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Click here for more. Wednesday 13th August Bath or Wilton House from London British Pullman, UK. Immerse yourself in the fascinating historical city of Bath and explore its authentic Roman Baths. The alternative is to explore the ancient city of Salisbury and its aristocratic history with a visit to Wilton House and Salisbury Cathedral before passing the truly ancient wonder of Stonehenge. Click here and here for more. ![]() Thursday 14th August Lunch & Tea via Folkestone British Pullman, UK. Enjoy a fabulous lunch and afternoon tea as you travel to and from this seaside town, once infamous for its smuggling activities and now an attractive resort. Click here for more.
Saturday 16th August Lunch from London by steam train British Pullman, UK. View the treasures of England's glorious countryside with a journey aboard the British Pullman. Click here for more.
Sunday 17th August Lunch & Tea via Folkestone British Pullman, UK. Enjoy a fabulous lunch and afternoon tea as you travel to and from this seaside town, once infamous for its smuggling activities and now an attractive resort. Click here for more. Sunday 17th August Oban and the Isle of Mull Northern Belle, UK. Discover the delights of this Scottish seaside town with its panoramic views of the mountains, lochs and islands and the picturesque Isle of Mull. Click here for more.
Monday 18th August Pretoria to Cape Town The Blue Train - The route between Pretoria & Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. En route there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. Click here for more.
Wednesday 20th August Cape Town to Pretoria The Blue Train - The route between Cape Town & Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The Train stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Click here for more. Wednesday 20th August Cambridge & Ely from London British Pullman, UK. Stroll through the learned streets of this academic city before exploring the charming market town of Ely and its mighty Cathedral, the 'Ship of the Fens'. Click here for more.
Wednesday 20th August Duxford Aviation Museum from London
British Pullman, UK. Explore the 1930s RAF base at Duxford that houses the Imperial War Museum's collection of historic and military aircraft. Click here for more. Thursday 21st August Royal Canadian Rockies Experience The Royal Canadian Pacific - through rugged, inaccessible and spectacular terrain along the historic Canadian Pacific Railway lines. Experience the Rockies by rail; rivers and lakes, towering pines, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife in Yoho and Banff National Parks. Visiting Banff, Lake Louise, Kicking Horse Resort, the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel in Cranbrook, Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump and the Homeplace Ranch. Click for more here
Thursday 21st August Lunch & Tea via Folkestone British Pullman, UK. Enjoy a fabulous lunch and afternoon tea as you travel to and from this seaside town, once infamous for its smuggling activities and now an attractive resort. Click here for more. Friday 22nd August Pretoria to Cape Town The Blue Train - The route between Pretoria & Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. En route there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. Click here for more.
Saturday 23rd August Moscow to Beijing Grand Trans Siberian Express. The private Grand Trans Siberian Express cruises between Moscow and Beijing and includes sightseeing stops in world-class cities as well as in rarely visited places. The Trans Siberian Railway is the world's longest railway line, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok as well as 2 continents - Europa and Asia. The Grand Trans Siberian Express joins the Trans Mongolian Railway at Ulan Ude and crosses Mongolia into China. Click here for more.
Sunday 24th August Moscow to Vladivostok Golden Eagle. The Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and alongside the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake. By the time the train arrives in Vladivostok it will have passed through eight time zones, and travelled over 6,000 miles - one quarter of the way around the world. The journey takes a leisurely two weeks and stops off at Yekaterinburg - where the Romanovs were executed - Kazan, with its beautiful Kremlin, the 'Paris of Siberia' at Irkutsk, Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic and a side trip into Mongolia for a visit to the capital, Ulaan Baatar, before returning to Russia for the remainder of the trip to Vladivostok. Click here for more.
Monday 25th August Cape Town to Pretoria The Blue Train - The route between Cape Town & Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The Train stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Click here for more. Tuesday 26th August London Sightseeing & Thames River Cruise Northern Belle, UK. View England's vibrant capital from a uniquely different perspective. View this great city from the height of the "London Eye" then embark upon a cruise on the Thames for a different perspective. Click here for more. Wednesday 27th August Pretoria to Cape Town The Blue Train - The route between Pretoria & Cape Town is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. En route there is a stopover and excursion in Kimberley, a step back in time to the days of the diamond rush. Click here for more.
Wednesday 27th August Bath or Wilton House from London British Pullman, UK. Immerse yourself in the fascinating historical city of Bath and explore its authentic Roman Baths. The alternative is to explore the ancient city of Salisbury and its aristocratic history with a visit to Wilton House and Salisbury Cathedral before passing the truly ancient wonder of Stonehenge. Click here and here for more. Friday 29th August Cape Town to Pretoria The Blue Train - The route between Cape Town & Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1,600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The Train stops at Kleinstraat siding for an off-the-train excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Click here for more. Saturday 30th August Blenheim Palace from London British Pullman, UK. Visit the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill with its striking Great Hall, State rooms and 55 metre Long Library. Click here for more. Saturday 30th August Cotswold Villages from London British Pullman, UK. Take a break from the bustle of everyday life and discover a land rich in architecture, history and wildlife. Click here for more.
Saturday 30th August Worcester from London British Pullman, UK. Visit the ancient and atmospheric English city of Worcester, home to the magnificent cathedral, built over the River Severn, and the splendid Guildhall. Click here for more.
Sunday 31st August Beijing to Moscow Grand Trans Siberian Express. The private Grand Trans Siberian Express cruises between Beijing and Moscow and includes sightseeing stops in world-class cities as well as in rarely visited places. The Trans Siberian Railway is the world's longest railway line, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok as well as 2 continents - Europa and Asia. The Grand Trans Siberian Express joins the Trans Mongolian Railway at Ulan Ude and crosses Mongolia into China. Click here for more. |
Train of Thought
André Gide, French novelist:
"A train! No matter the time, day or night - oh, for a train to carry me away!"
Isabelle, published 1911
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