Day Five

Step into an Age of Grace and Grandeur on the Belmond Train

Morning – Depart London Victoria aboard the Belmond British Pullman
Board the beautifully restored Belmond British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, at London Victoria Station.

Settle into your plush armchair in an exquisitely restored 1920s carriage, each with its own history, marquetry, and vintage charm. Be greeted with:

• A sparkling Bellini welcome
• Fine linen, gleaming brass and liveried stewards attending to every detail

Enjoy a three-course brunch as you travel through the scenic English countryside in style and comfort.

Arrival at Burghley House, Lincolnshire where you will disembark for a private guided tour of Burghley House, one of England’s grandest Elizabethan houses and a jewel of 16th-century architecture.

• Explore the state rooms, artworks, and opulent ceilings
• Stroll through the Capability Brown-designed gardens
• Visit the Sculpture Garden and admire the grand stables and orangery

Learn about the Cecil family lineage and the house’s deep cultural and political legacy.

Explore Stamford

After the estate tour, enjoy time in the nearby town of Stamford, often voted one of
England’s most beautiful market towns.

• Browse independent boutiques and antique shops
• View Georgian architecture, cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards
• Enjoy a coffee, pastry or glass of wine in one of Stamford’s charming cafés

Return Journey & Champagne Dinner on Board

Return to the Belmond Pullman for a leisurely journey back to London.
Indulge in a seasonal four-course dinner served with fine wines, all while watching the countryside roll past your window. Expect:

• A beautifully curated menu
• Impeccable service from the train’s steward team
• Live entertainment or soft background music to end the day in splendour