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Britannic Explorer : Les Cornouailles (Train de Luxe)

Luxury sleeper train through Cornwall and Somerset from London

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Discovery Trains' Britannic Explorer is England and Wales' first luxury sleeper train, a four-day, three-night journey departing London Victoria and looping through the Devon coast, Cornwall, and Somerset before returning to the capital. From the moment you board at London Victoria on Day 1, chef Simon Rogan's Cornish Afternoon Tea accompanies your passage through the North Wessex Downs and Somerset countryside, and a full gastronomic dinner awaits in the observation car. Days 2 and 3 combine scenic rail travel along the Riviera Line with guided excursions: a private tour of the Tremenheere sculpture gardens and Cornish wine tasting, time in Fowey for coastal walks or boat tours, and an evening visit to the Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton with champagne. All meals, drinks, cabin accommodation, and excursions are included. This trip suits luxury travellers, food enthusiasts, and those seeking a distinctive sleeper-train experience in Britain.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of EUR 7,230 (approximately USD 8,277) is for a Twin/Double cabin; Grand Suite cabins start at EUR 17,720.
  • The itinerary does not include overnight accommodation in London before or after the train journey; a London stay is listed as an optional extra.
  • International flights and tips are not included in the package price.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: À bord du Britannic Explorer

    Londres

    Embarquement à Londres Victoria, installation en cabine privée, Cornish Afternoon Tea du chef étoilé Simon Rogan pendant la traversée des North Wessex Downs et du Somerset, accès à la Wellness Suite, dîner gastronomique et soirée dans le wagon d'observation (musique, gin artisanal).

  2. Day 2overnight: À bord du Britannic Explorer

    Penzance

    Trajet le long de la côte sud du Devon (Riviera Line, Dartmoor) jusqu'en Cornouailles; excursion l'après-midi aux jardins de sculptures de Tremenheere avec dégustation privée de vins de Cornouailles face au mont St Michael, dîner gastronomique à bord.

  3. Day 3overnight: À bord du Britannic Explorer

    Lostwithiel - Fowey - Bruton

    Excursions à Lostwithiel et temps libre à Fowey (randonnée du Hall Walk, balade en bateau privé, ou exploration libre); en soirée, visite privée de la galerie Hauser & Wirth à Bruton avec réception au champagne, dîner de gala au restaurant Da Costa.

  4. Day 4

    Londres

    Petit-déjeuner à bord pendant le retour vers Londres Victoria, arrivée matinale.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart London Victoria and settle into a private cabin while the Britannic Explorer travels the North Wessex Downs and Somerset; enjoy Cornish Afternoon Tea by chef Simon Rogan in the observation car at sunset.
  • Day 2Travel the Riviera Line along the Devon coast past Dartmoor into Cornwall; visit Tremenheere sculpture gardens and taste Cornish wines with views toward St Michael's Mount.
  • Day 3Explore Lostwithiel and Fowey, with options for the Hall Walk coastal path or a private boat tour; return to Bruton for a private preview of the Hauser & Wirth gallery and a champagne reception before a gala dinner at Da Costa restaurant.

Included

  • Trois nuits à bord du train de luxe Britannic Explorer
  • Tous les repas à bord du train : petit-déjeuner complet, déjeuner à trois plats et dîner à quatre plats comprenant un plateau de fromages, du café, du thé et des petits fours
  • Toutes les boissons, y compris les boissons alcoolisées
  • Les visites mentionnées dans le programme

Not included

  • Les vols internationaux
  • Séjour à Londres
  • Les repas non-mentionnés
  • Expériences en options sur mesure
  • L'assurance
  • Les pourboires

Questions travellers ask

Is all travel aboard the Britannic Explorer?
Yes. The four-day journey runs entirely on the Britannic Explorer sleeper train from London Victoria, through Cornwall, and back to London Victoria.
What is included in the price?
Three nights in a private cabin, all meals (full breakfasts, three-course lunches, four-course dinners), all drinks including wine and alcohol, and all listed excursions: Tremenheere sculpture gardens with wine tasting, Fowey exploration with optional activities, and the Hauser & Wirth gallery visit with champagne reception.
Who prepares the meals?
Chef Simon Rogan, a Michelin-starred chef, designs all menus including the Cornish Afternoon Tea and multi-course dinners.
What are the cabin options?
Twin/Double cabins (7.8 square meters with two armchairs or a sofa bed and shower room) start at EUR 7,230. Grand Suite cabins (11.2 square meters with a double bed, dining table, armchair, sofa, and marble bathroom with shower) start at EUR 17,720.
When does the Britannic Explorer run?
Departures are scheduled from May 2026 through November 2026.
How much walking or physical activity is involved?
Days include optional excursions such as the Hall Walk at Fowey and private boat tours, as well as time for independent exploration of villages. Guests may also enjoy the Wellness Suite and observation car aboard the train.

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