EVENTS
THE SUN MET
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Day 1 | 06:30 |
Guests arrive at the Blue Train VIP lounge – Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. (Welcome Snacks and Non-Alcoholic drinks are served) |
| 07:15 | Welcoming and safety briefing and announcements are made – Train Manager. | |
| 07:30 | Boarding commences. Butlers will usher guests to their suites. | |
| 08:30 | The Blue Train departs from Pretoria to Cape Town. | |
| 10:30 – 14:30 | Brunch is served (two brunch sittings | |
| 16:00 | High tea is served in the Lounge Car. | |
| 17:10 | The Blue Train arrives in Kimberley Station. | |
| 17:30 |
THE WHOLE GROUP UNDERTAKES A TOUR OF THE OPEN MINE MUSUEM WITH A TOUR GUIDE. 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. (TIME AND WEATHER PERMITTING) |
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| 19:00 |
The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for its southbound journey to Cape Town. Guests will enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of our exquisite lounges and are also welcome to refresh themselves prior to dinner. |
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| 19:30 – 22:00 |
Dinner is served in the Dining Car. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed |
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| DAY 2 | 07:00 – 10:00 |
Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first-come-first-serve basis. Breakfast is served while The Blue Train is traversing along the scenic Cape Winelands areas of De Doorns, Hexrivier and Worcester. |
| 12:00 – 14:45 | Lunch is served in the Dining Car. | |
| 15:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station and guests disembark. GUESTS SPEND FRIDAY OFF THE TRAIN TO ENJOY VARIOUS EXCURSIONS AROUND CAPE TOWN & STAY AT A HOTEL OF THEIR CHOICE |
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| DAY 3 | 09:00 – 21:00 | Guests will spend the day at their own leisure at Kenilworth Race Course, to enjoy J&B Met Hospitality and after parties, thereafter, will be transferred back to Cape Town Station to board The Blue Train. |
| 22:00 – 23:00 |
Guests are transferred back to Cape Town station to board The Blue Train and guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. Snack platters will be served to the guests, thereafter, they will enjoy Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. |
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| 00:00 | The Blue Train departs Cape Town Station for Pretoria. | |
| DAY 4 | 06:30 08:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first come-first serve basis. |
| 08:15 – 09:00 |
Guests will enjoy an off the train excursion at Matjiesfontein. 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 Victorian 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 era or time. |
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| 10:00 | The Blue Train departs Matjiesfontein for its northbound journey to Pretoria. | |
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Lunch is served in the Dining Car. | |
| 16:00 | High tea is served in the Lounge Car. | |
| 19:00 -23:00 |
Dinner is served in the Dining Car. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed |
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| DAY 5 | 07:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first come-first serve basis. |
| 11:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station and guests disembark. END OF A MEMORABLE JOURNEY |
DURBAN JULY
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Day 1 | 13:00 |
Guests arrive at the Blue Train VIP lounge – Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. (Welcome Snacks and Non-Alcoholic drinks are served) |
| 14:00 | Welcoming and safety briefing and announcements are made – Train Manager. | |
| 14:30 | Boarding commences. Butlers will usher guests to their suites. | |
| 15:00 |
The Blue Train departs from Pretoria to Durban Guests will enjoy some leisure time & relaxation at one of our exquisite lounges on the train. |
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| 18:30 – 23:00 |
Dinner is served in the Dining Car. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed |
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| DAY 2 | 06:30 – 09:30 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
| 10:00 | The Blue Train arrives at Durban station and guests disembark. GUESTS SPEND SATURDAY OFF THE TRAIN TO ENJOY DURBAN JULY FESTIVITIES & HOSPITALITY AT GREYVILLE RACE COURSE. |
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| DAY 3 | 17:00 | Guests are transferred back to Durban station to board The Blue Train. Guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. |
| 18:00 | The Blue Train Departs from Durban Station to Pretoria. | |
| 18:30 – 23:00 |
Dinner is served in the Dining Car. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. |
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| DAY 4 | 06:30 09:30 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first come-first serve basis. |
| 12:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station and guests disembark. END OF A MEMORABLE JOURNEY |
MACUFE
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Day 1 | 16:00 |
Guests arrive at the Blue Train VIP lounge – Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. (Welcome Snacks and Non-Alcoholic drinks are served) |
| 17:15 | Welcoming and safety briefing and announcements are made – Train Manager. | |
| 17:30 | Boarding commences. Butlers will usher guests to their suites. | |
| 18:00 | The Blue Train departs from Pretoria to Bloemfontein | |
| 19:00 – 23:00 |
Dinner is served in the Dining Car. Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed |
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| DAY 2 | 06:30 – 09:30 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
| 10:00 |
The Blue Train arrives in Bloemfontein. The guests will disembark off the train and will be transferred to participate in the MACUFE festival (Music, Arts or Cultural Activities) |
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| 21:00 | Guests will return to Bloemfontein Station for an overnight stay on- board The Blue Train. | |
| 21:30 | Guests will be served heavy snacks, canapés and drinks in the public areas (Lounge Car, Observation Car and Club Car) | |
| DAY 3 | 06:30 – 09:00 | Guests are transferred back to Durban station to board The Blue Train. Guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. |
| 10:00 |
The Blue Train arrives in Bloemfontein. The guests will disembark off the train and will be transferred to participate in the MACUFE festival (Music, Arts or Cultural Activities) |
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| 17:00 | Guests are transferred back to Bloemfontein station to board The Blue Train and guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. | |
| 18:00 |
The Blue Train departs from Bloemfontein Station to Pretoria Station. Guests will enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of our exquisite lounges and are also welcome to refresh themselves prior to dinner. |
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| 19:00 – 23:00 | Dinner is served in the Dining Car. | |
| DAY 4 | 06:30 09:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first come-first serve basis. |
| 10:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station and guests disembark. END OF A MEMORABLE JOURNEY |
NEDBANK GOLF CHALLENGE
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Day 1 | 07:00 |
Guests arrive at the Blue Train VIP lounge – Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. (Welcome Snacks and Non-Alcoholic drinks are served) |
| 07:30 | Welcoming and safety briefing and announcements are made – Train Manager. | |
| 07:45 | Boarding commences. Butlers will usher guests to their suites. | |
| 08:00 |
The Blue Train departs from Pretoria to Sun City Guests gather in any one of our exquisite lounges and enjoy the aperitifs |
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| 09:00 – 12:30 | Brunch will be served in the in the Dining Car (two brunch sittings). | |
| 14:00 | The Blue Train arrives at Sun City Halt, guests disembark and are transferred to Sun City to attend the Nedbank Golf Challenge or various leisure activities in Sun City. | |
| 20:00 |
Guests are transferred from Sun City by shuttle services, to Rustenburg Train Station for an overnight stay on-board The Blue Train. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed |
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| DAY 2 | 06:30 – 09:30 | Breakfast will be served in the Dining Car on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
| 10:00 | Guests are transferred from Rustenburg station by shuttle services, to Sun City to enjoy Nedbank Golf Challenge and hosting at Gary Player Country Club/Hospitality Areas. Guests enjoy hospitality and hosting at Nedbank Golf Challenge. |
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| 20:00 | Guests are transferred from Sun City by shuttle services, to Rustenburg Train Station for an overnight stay on-board The Blue Train. | |
| DAY 3 | 06:30 – 09:00 | Guests are transferred back to Durban station to board The Blue Train. Guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. |
| 10:00 |
Guests are transferred to Sun City to enjoy Nedbank Golf Challenge and hosting at Gary Player Country Club. Guests enjoy hospitality and hosting at Nedbank Golf Challenge. |
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| 22:00 | Guests are transferred back to Sun City Halt to board The Blue Train. Guests will travel in the same suites that they were booked. | |
| 23:00 |
The Blue Train departs from Sun City to Pretoria Station. Guests will enjoy snacks and drinks served at any one of our exquisite lounges and also Cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. |
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| DAY 4 | 06:30 09:00 | Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first come-first serve basis. |
| 10:00 |
The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station and guests disembark. END OF A MEMORABLE JOURNEY |