How much does it cost?

From £7,800 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,536 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. The three nights aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer, all rail travel, and all meals and beverages are included in the package price.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted luxury journey with 24-hour steward service, curated excursions in St Ives and Fowey, and bespoke concierge recommendations.

What is the itinerary?

Day 1: London Victoria to West Somerset Railway with afternoon tea and dinner aboard. Day 2: Travel the Riviera Line to Penzance; visit St Ives or St Michael's Mount. Day 3: Explore Fowey with optional coastal activities; private wine-tasting and after-hours gallery tour with gala dinner. Day 4: Return to London Victoria.

What meals are provided?

All meals aboard the train are included: afternoon tea on Day 1, brunch and dinner on Day 2, breakfast and dinner on Day 3, and breakfast on Day 4. A private gala dinner at Da Costa restaurant is also included.

Who prepares the food?

Chef Simon Rogan of the three Michelin-starred restaurant l'Enclume curates all onboard cuisine.

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance are not included and must be purchased separately.

Great Rail Journeys · Luxury rail journey

Belmond Britannic Explorer – Cornwall

Luxury train journey through Cornwall and Devon aboard Belmond Britannic Explorer

The Belmond Britannic Explorer is a brand-new luxury train operated by Great Rail Journeys on a four-day, three-night journey from London Victoria through the southwest of England. The route circles through Somerset and Devon before reaching the Cornish coast, with nights spent in your private cabin aboard the train. Days blend onboard elegance with curated exploration: Day 1 departs London with Chef Simon Rogan's Cornish afternoon tea; Day 2 travels the famed Riviera Line past Teignmouth and Dartmoor to reach the artistic town of St Ives and views of St Michael's Mount; Day 3 offers a choice of coastal adventures in Fowey, a private wine-tasting, and a gala dinner at Hauser & Wirth's gallery; Day 4 returns to London. The package suits luxury-focused travellers, couples seeking intimate experiences, and food-and-wine enthusiasts. All meals, beverages, 24-hour steward service, and curated excursions are included.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £1,500 since 4 Jul, to £7,800.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Great Rail Journeys publishes no information on departure dates for this tour; confirm availability and scheduling directly with the operator before booking.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (day 1: the operator offers a choice of hotels for this night; the town comes from its heading and the options are listed separately; day 3: the operator offers a choice of hotels for this night; the town comes from its heading and the options are listed separately). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1rail
London to Somerset
Boarding the Britannic Explorer at London Victoria in the afternoon, you can explore the train's elegant carriages or relax in your private cabin. Savour chef Simon Rogan's Cornish afternoon tea in the dining carriage, unwind in the Wellness Suite or the bar, then arrive by twilight at the West Somerset Railway for a curated dinner and an evening of music in the Observation Car.
Hotel options: On board the Belmond Britannic Explorer (West Somerset Railway)
Day 2railovernight: On board the Belmond Britannic Explorer
St Ives & St Michael's Mount
A relaxed morning aboard, with brunch in the dining car as the train travels the Riviera Line along Devon's coast, skirting Dartmoor into Cornwall. In the afternoon, disembark at St Erth to explore St Ives, or continue to Penzance for a guided tour of the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and a private Cornish wine-tasting overlooking St Michael's Mount, before rejoining the train for dinner and curated entertainment.
Day 3rail
Fowey & Lostwithiel
Curated excursions to the seaside town of Fowey - a coastal hike along the 'Hall Walk', a private boat tour, or other bespoke options. In the evening, the train returns to Bruton in Somerset for an after-hours private tour of the Hauser & Wirth gallery with a champagne reception, followed by a private gala dinner at Da Costa, the gallery's Italian restaurant. The train spends the night on the East Somerset Railway.
Hotel options: On board the Belmond Britannic Explorer (East Somerset Railway)
Day 4rail
Homeward bound
A farewell breakfast as the train departs the East Somerset Railway bound for London Victoria, arriving later this morning, where your luxury journey concludes.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board the Britannic Explorer at London Victoria in the afternoon and savour Chef Simon Rogan's Cornish afternoon tea in the dining carriage as the train departs through England's countryside.
Day 2Travel along Devon's southern coast on the famed Riviera Line, passing Teignmouth and skirting Dartmoor before entering Cornwall; visit St Ives, an artistic haven, or explore St Michael's Mount.
Day 3Enjoy a private Cornish wine-tasting overlooking St Michael's Mount, then explore Fowey with optional activities including a coastal hike along the Hall Walk or a private boat tour; conclude with a private after-hours tour of the Hauser & Wirth gallery and champagne reception.
Day 4Depart from the East Somerset Railway after a farewell breakfast, returning to London Victoria to conclude the journey.

Included

3 nights aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer luxury train
All meals aboard the train and all beverages including alcoholic drinks
24-hour steward service
Onboard entertainment

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £7,800 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,536 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. The three nights aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer, all rail travel, and all meals and beverages are included in the package price.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys operates this as an escorted luxury journey with 24-hour steward service, curated excursions in St Ives and Fowey, and bespoke concierge recommendations.
What is the itinerary?: Day 1: London Victoria to West Somerset Railway with afternoon tea and dinner aboard. Day 2: Travel the Riviera Line to Penzance; visit St Ives or St Michael's Mount. Day 3: Explore Fowey with optional coastal activities; private wine-tasting and after-hours gallery tour with gala dinner. Day 4: Return to London Victoria.
What meals are provided?: All meals aboard the train are included: afternoon tea on Day 1, brunch and dinner on Day 2, breakfast and dinner on Day 3, and breakfast on Day 4. A private gala dinner at Da Costa restaurant is also included.
Who prepares the food?: Chef Simon Rogan of the three Michelin-starred restaurant l'Enclume curates all onboard cuisine.
What is not included?: Cancellation and travel insurance are not included and must be purchased separately.