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When you choose to travel on The Blue Train, you choose to travel in a world of grace, elegance and romance. With an aura of mystique about it, this magnificent moving five-star hotel has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The routes of The Blue Train take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world. As the ever-changing scenery flashes past the windows, you can savor exquisite meals freshly prepared on-board by top chefs, complemented by some of the best wines South Africa has to offer. Your individual suite is transformed from an elegant, spacious lounge by day into a sanctuary of comfort at night, with a private bathroom and the finest bed linens, marble tiles and gold fittings. With the assistance of a dedicated butler, you are assured the highest levels of personal service! The 27-hour route between Pretoria and Cape Town can be experienced southbound from Pretoria, or northbound from Cape Town. In either direction, you will travel through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery on the continent, in the utmost of style and comfort. THE BLUE TRAIN JOURNEY ITINERARY: DAY 1: • Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, where you will enjoy pre-departure refreshments and be ushered to your suite by your dedicated butler. • Enjoy a late-morning brunch. • Stop along the way for an excursion in Kimberly (southbound) or Matjiesfontein (northbound). • Take high tea in the Lounge Car. • Experience The Blue Train's legendary cuisine during an elegant, artfully presented dinner. DAY 2: • Indulge in breakfast, served in the dining car or in-suite. • Arrive in Pretoria or Cape Town Station mid-day. The Blue Train 19

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