Great Rail Journeys
Belmond Britannic Explorer – Wales
Four-day luxury overnight train through Wales, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire from London
4 daysfrom $8,414
100% rail
Planet Rail · Luxury sleeper train journey
Belmond Britannic Explorer - London to Cornwall - 3 night Journey
Embark on a luxurious three-night rail journey from London to Cornwall, with fine dining to be enjoyed alongside stunning coastal scenery.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Aboard the train, West Somerset Railway
London - Bishops Lydeard
Mid-afternoon, board Britannic Explorer at London Victoria Station and settle into your individually designed suite. Enjoy a Cornish Afternoon Tea as the route takes you through the lush North Wessex Downs and the Somerset market towns of Frome and Taunton. As evening falls you arrive at the West Somerset Railway, 20 miles of heritage track stretching towards Dunster. Signature cocktails in the bar are followed by a meal created by celebrated chef Simon Rogan, Chef Patron of three-Michelin starred L'Enclume, then entertainment on board.
- Day 2railovernight: Aboard the train, Fowey
Bishops Lydeard - Penzance - Fowey
A leisurely brunch as the route heads to the south coast of Devon and the famous Riviera Line, hugging the coast past Teignmouth and the iconic Dawlish Sea Wall, skirting Dartmoor to Plymouth and entering Cornwall through St Austell and Truro. After lunch, disembark at St Erth to explore the artistic haven of St Ives, or continue to Penzance for a guided tour of the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and James Turrell's 'Aqua Oscura' installation, followed by a private Cornish wine tasting overlooking St Michael's Mount. Rejoin the train to Fowey, where it stops for the night on a secluded track overlooking the river; enjoy the wellness suite, the bar, another gastronomic dinner and entertainment on board.
- Day 3railovernight: Aboard the train, East Somerset Railway
Fowey - Bruton
Choose from a range of activities in and around the picturesque harbour town of Fowey and the Lostwithiel area, including coastal hikes, private boat tours and other bespoke adventures. Return to the train and travel to the enchanting market town of Bruton in Somerset for a private, after-hours tour of the world-famous Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery, followed by a drinks reception and an exclusive dinner. The train stops overnight on the peaceful East Somerset Railway.
- Day 4rail
Castle Cary - London
Breakfast is served as the train departs for the journey back to London, arriving at Victoria Station early morning.
Included
- 3 nights' aboard the Britannic Explorer
- All table d'hôte meals (breakfast, three-course lunch, and four-course dinner including cheeseboard, coffee, tea and petits fours)
- All beverages including alcoholic drinks
- All sightseeing excursions & entertainment as shown in the itinerary
- 24-hour steward service
- Experiences as per scheduled itineraries
Not included
- Bespoke excursion options (additional fees may apply)
