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Britannic Explorer: Im Luxus-Zug durch Cornwall

Four-day luxury train journey from London through Devon and Cornwall

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Lernidee's Britannic Explorer is a four-day luxury rail cruise departing London Victoria and traveling west through Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall before returning to London. All three nights are spent aboard the train in twin-berth cabins. Days blend travel with curated excursions: day two offers a choice between St Ives and its cultural institutions or a Cornish sculpture garden with wine tasting; day three includes either a coastal boat tour with beach barbecue near Fowey or a distillery visit with vodka sampling, followed by a private gallery tour and exclusive dinner in Bruton. Gourmet meals and all beverages are served throughout. This journey suits luxury travelers, couples seeking a refined getaway, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and experienced rail travelers drawn to specialized named trains.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator advises this journey is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Tips, optional excursions, and UK ETA authorization are not included in the quoted price.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Britannic Explorer

    Von London gen Westen

    An der Londoner Victoria Station gehen Sie an Bord des Britannic Explorer. Genießen Sie einen klassischen Afternoon Tea, danach Cocktails an der Bar, während der Zug sich durch die Marktstädte der North Wessex Downs und Somersets schlängelt. In der Abenddämmerung erreichen Sie die historische West Somerset Bahnstrecke mit fantastischen Aussichten auf Landschaft und Küste.

    Meals: A

  2. Day 2overnight: Britannic Explorer

    Devons Küste

    Genießen Sie einen Brunch, während der Zug an Devons atemberaubender südlicher Küste auf der Riviera Line entlangfährt. Entlang der zerklüfteten Schönheit von Dartmoor rollt der Zug nach Cornwall, wo Sie zwischen der Postkarten-Idylle von St Ives mit Tate Gallery und Barbara Hepworth-Museum oder einer geführten Tour des Tremenheere-Skulpturengartens mit Weinverkostung wählen können.

    Meals: F, M, A

  3. Day 3overnight: Britannic Explorer

    Penzance und der Südwesten

    Heute haben Sie die Wahl zwischen einer Bootsfahrt vor der malerischen Küstenstadt Fowey mit Barbecue am Strand oder dem Besuch der Colwith Destillery mit Wodka-Verkostung. Am Abend erreicht der Zug die bezaubernde Stadt Bruton für eine private Führung durch die Kunstgalerie Hauser & Wirth. Der Tag wird von einem exklusiven Abendessen im Da Costa gekrönt.

    Meals: F, M, A

  4. Day 4

    Rückkehr nach London

    Genießen Sie Ihr Abschiedsfrühstück auf der Fahrt nach London, wo Ihr Zug morgens wieder in der Victoria Station einfährt.

    Meals: F

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Afternoon Tea and cocktails at the bar as the Britannic Explorer departs London Victoria and rolls through the North Wessex Downs into Somerset's evening light.
  • Day 2Brunch service while the train travels Devon's southern coast on the Riviera Line; choice between St Ives to visit the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum or Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens with wine tasting.
  • Day 3Option of a boat tour off Fowey with a beach barbecue or a visit to Colwith Distillery for vodka tasting, followed by a private tour of the Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and an exclusive dinner at Da Costa.

Included

  • 4-tägige Fahrt mit dem Britannic Explorer mit 3 Übernachtungen im gebuchten Abteil
  • Vollpension, beginnend mit High Tea am 1. Tag und endend mit dem Frühstück am 4. Tag
  • Alle Getränke
  • Ausflugsprogramme laut Reiseverlauf (Englisch geführt)

Not included

  • Trinkgelder
  • Wunsch-Ausflüge
  • ETA-Genehmigung für Großbritannien

Questions travellers ask

Is all rail travel and accommodation included?
Yes. The package covers four days and three nights aboard the Britannic Explorer in a twin-berth cabin, plus full board from afternoon tea on day one through breakfast on day four. All beverages are included.
Is this an escorted or independent journey?
Escorted. Lernidee operates the tour with English-language guided excursion programs at selected stops.
What excursions are included?
Day two offers a choice between visiting St Ives (Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum) or Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens with wine tasting. Day three offers a choice between a boat tour off Fowey with beach barbecue or Colwith Distillery with vodka tasting, followed by a private Hauser & Wirth gallery tour in Bruton and dinner at Da Costa.
When does this journey run?
Departures are confirmed for July, August, September, October, and November 2026.
What is the physical demand?
The operator notes this journey is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility.
What meals and beverages are included?
Full board with gourmet menus made from local and seasonal ingredients. Afternoon tea and cocktails on day one, brunch on day two, full breakfast, lunch, and dinner with all beverages throughout.

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