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› Orient Express-Portsmouth Steam Hauled
OEX87
Price: £190.00
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Step aboard Britain's naval heritage with a visit to the Historic dockyards at Portsmouth, home to HMS Victory and Nelson's flagship and enjoy the return journey aboard the British Pullman when the train is steam-hauled. |
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Your journey takes you to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to Nelson's famous flagship, the HMS Victory. Nearby is the first iron-hulled armoured warship, HMS Warrior, berthed at a special jetty. Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, is one of the best known exhibits since it was recovered from the mud in the Solent in 1982.
Your guide will meet you at London Victoria and accompany you on the coach transfer to Portsmouth. On arrival at Portsmouth you are free to visit the ships, the museum and souvenir shops as you wish (please note: you will be given an allocated time for HMS Victory). You will be transfered by coach (approximately 40 minutes) from the Dockyard to the British Pullman waiting at Southampton Eastern Docks, for your return journey to London.
A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a three course supper accompanied by half a bottle of wine. The return journey is steam-hauled by a steam locomotive.
Departures from London Victoria
(Please note: the outbound journey will be by Coach and the return journey on board the British Pullman.)
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Dates
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Departs
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2008
October 25
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11:00
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20:00
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Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
(Please note: the outbound journey will be by Coach and the return journey on board the British Pullman.)
Prices are per person
On purchasing you will receive a Gift voucher valid for 12 months and an information sheet with the all dates (subject to availability) in the current schedule. To book a date please follow the instructions on the information sheet.
What to Wear:
Smart but practical day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for much of your time at Portsmouth.
Access:
This journey is rated as very good for passengers with special access needs. The HMS Victory tour involves climbing several flights of fairly steep steps. A video tour is provided on the Lower Gundeck for visitors who use wheelchairs or those who are unable to walk around the ship. Toilets for disabled visitors can be found in Boathouse No.7, Victory Arena and the Royal Naval Museum.