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
railtour suisse · Luxury train journey
Britannic Explorer - Lake District
Experience the enchanting Lake District in England with Railtour's Britannic Explorer. Historic trains, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable travel adventures await you!
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Day 1: London- Keighley
In the afternoon, board the Britannic Explorer at London Victoria Station. Start with a traditional Cumbrian afternoon tea, or a treatment in the spa suite. The route runs through Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. As dusk falls, enjoy signature cocktails in the bar, then a dinner in the restaurant car created by top chef Simon Rogan, followed by an evening entertainment programme. The train stops overnight at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, a heritage line in Brontë country.
- Day 2railovernight: Settle & Carlisle Railway (near Appleby)
Day 2: Keighley - Workington - Penrith - Appleby
Brunch on board, then the route passes through the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales National Park, along Cumbria's south coast with views of the Irish Sea, reaching Workington, gateway to the Lake District. A chauffeured visit to Lingholm Estate (a Victorian mansion once summered at by Beatrix Potter) offers canoeing/paddleboarding on Derwentwater, meeting alpacas and lawn games, or a tour and tasting at The Lakes Distillery. Return to the train at Penrith for dinner and evening entertainment. The train spends the night on the Settle & Carlisle Railway.
- Day 3railovernight: Cotswolds, Oxfordshire
Day 3: Appleby - Oxfordshire
Brunch and a Bellini in the dining car as the train crosses the Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle & Carlisle line. Disembark for a culinary experience centred on Simon Rogan's regenerative farm in the Cartmel Valley, including an extended farm tour and sustainable dining experience. Return to the train for the final night aboard, with an overnight stop amid the Cotswolds, just beyond London.
- Day 4rail
Day 4: Oxfordshire - London
Breakfast on board as the train returns to London through Oxfordshire, arriving at Victoria Station in the morning.
Included
- 24-hour steward service
- all meals mentioned
- all drinks including alcoholic beverages
- entertainment on board
- experiences as per itinerary (customised options available, additional charges may apply)
Not included
- outward and return journey
- gratuities and personal expenses
- meals not mentioned
- hotel accommodation on site
- entry fee (ETA) for GB
- cancellation costs and travel insurance
